Bronx Zoo in Queens: Angry Words, and Wins  —  Like the Yankees of Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson, the Mets may just be a team that thrives on a little bit of turmoil.  There have been two confrontations involving a player and a member of the team's staff in the last five days …

ELLSBURY HEADED BACK TO CENTER  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Following the Red Sox' 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, Jacoby Ellsbury confirmed what was learned by WEEI.com earlier Monday night — that he is slated to be manning center field on a regular basis for the Sox, even with the return of Mike Cameron from the 15-day disabled list.

Rockies recall catcher Iannetta after successful Sky Sox stint  —  Catcher Chris Iannetta will rejoin the Rockies today after a month-long stint at Triple-A Colorado Springs.  —  As general manager Dan O'Dowd indicated Monday, Iannetta did everything the team asked after his demotion.

Brian Cashman, Joe Girardi not concerned by Yankees' sluggish April, want Mark Teixeira to heat up  —  It's not like Joe Girardi suddenly has replaced Jerry Manuel on the local baseball hot seat.  But Yankees GM Brian Cashman undoubtedly has seen the same “multitude of problems” over the last week that his manager detailed Sunday.

Where will Astros' ace Oswalt end up?  —  Astros righthander Roy Oswalt wants to pitch in another World Series before he retires.  —  To that end, he has asked the Astros to consider trading him to a contender.  —  He is owed $31 million in salary through 2011, when his contract expires.

Does Derek Jeter Have Anything Left?  —  Even the most devoted fans of the Yankees and their star shortstop Derek Jeter likely recognized that 2009 was a special year for the Yankee captain.  Jeter's 2009 was probably the best season by a 35 year old shortstop in at least half a century.

Los Angeles Dodgers place George Sherrill on DL, activate Rafael Furcal  —  CHICAGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers will go with an 11-man pitching staff for at least a few days after placing struggling reliever George Sherrill on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with what was termed a mid-back strain.

Irabu arrested for alleged DUI … GARDENA, California (AP) — Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu was arrested for alleged drunken driving in suburban Los Angeles.  —  Gardena police Lt. Steve Prendergast says Irabu was stopped May 17 when officers saw him drifting outside traffic lanes …

Man pleads guilty to vomiting on fans  —  PHILADELPHIA — A 21-year-old New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to intentionally vomiting on a man and his 11-year-old daughter in the stands during a Philadelphia Phillies game.  —  Matthew Clemmens of Cherry Hill, N.J., pleaded guilty to simple assault and other charges Tuesday.

Mets Claim Justin Turner  —  The Mets claimed infielder Justin Turner off waivers from the Orioles, tweets Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.  The O's had designated Turner for assignment on Friday to make room for Scott Moore.  Connolly notes that Mets executive Wayne Krivsky drafted Turner as Reds GM back in '06.