Yanks look like Haren front-runners  —  Fox Sports  —  The Yankees, after getting shut out on Cliff Lee, could be on the verge of trading for a different ace.  —  While talks remain fluid, there are growing indications that the Yankees are the front-runners for Diamondbacks right-hander Dan Haren.

Could the Sox and Yanks make a trade?  —  The Yankees had a scout at the game last night.  Obviously he was there to see the Mariners as the Red Sox and Yankees would never make a trade.  —  Right?  —  It hasn't happened since Aug. 13, 1997.  The Red Sox sent Mike Stanley …

Oswalt wants to play for Cardinals  —  In search of an impact arm, the Cardinals are exploring the possibility of trading for Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt, and their chances are helped by the fact that Oswalt, a longtime rival, also has eyes for them.  —  The Cardinals are Oswalt's …

BOX SCORE  —  Six days ago the Rays asked about last year's AL Cy Young winner and the names exchanged didn't end the conversation.  —  The Yankees, who beat the Royals 10-4 last night at the Stadium, say they aren't in the market for a starter, but Greinke is in the same small and elite class …

Riggleman to manage Nationals in 2011  —  Team picks up option on contract signed last season  —  MILWAUKEE — Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo told MLB.com on Friday afternoon that Jim Riggleman will manage the club in 2011.  —  Last offseason, Riggleman signed a one-year deal with a team option for 2011.

Scientist, BALCO's Victor Conte question ‘flawed’ HGH blood test  —  NEW YORK — A scientist who has worked to develop a urine test for human growth hormone says the blood test baseball plans to use for minor leaguers can only detect the substance for 6 to 12 hours.

David DeJesus Out For The Year  —  The Royals have lost their best outfielder and their best trade chip.  David DeJesus has a complete ligament tear in his right thumb, is out for the year and will likely undergo surgery Monday, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star (via Twitter).

Nine Innings: Brian Bannister  —  It's been quite a while since the last interview in the Nine Innings series, but it's back with a bang today after I caught up with the Royals' Brian Bannister yesterday in the Bronx.  The righthander, who starts against the Yankees tonight …

What 600 Homers Means  —  There was no 600 homer club.  No. The “club,” everybody knew, was for 500 homers, and it was exclusive.  As of 1990, there were only 14 players in the 500 Homer Club... and everyone could more or less name the guys in it.  —  It really was exclusive.

Uecker back in the booth after heart surgery  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker is back in the booth with a fixed-up ticker.  His sense of humor never changed.  —  A fit and trim looking Uecker held a 30-minute press conference Friday to discuss his recovery from heart surgery.

Buchholz heads to bigs, Helton works out, Cargo, Fowler return  —  PHILADELPHIA — Sitting in the press box at Citizens Bank Park brings to line one of my favorite “Seinfeld” lines.  Kramer is sitting, wrapped in a towel, dripping in sweat and says, “It's like a sauna in here.”  Of course, he was in a sauna.

O's Wigginton suspended for 3 games and fined  —  BALTIMORE—Orioles first baseman Ty Wigginton received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for “making contact” with an umpire during an argument in Thursday night's game against the Minnesota Twins.

Red Sox top Mariners in 13 innings, 8-6  —  Game over: Red Sox 8, Mariners 6 (13 innings)  —  Ramirez retired the Mariners in order.  What a nutty game.  Eric Patterson and Hideki Okajima are the unlikely heroes.  —  Back with more later.  Oh, and thanks for all the comments.

Alex Rodriguez of New York Yankees hits career home run No. 599 … NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez moved to within one home run of a plateau inhabited by only six other players in baseball history, the 600 Club, when he belted No. 599 Thursday night off Kansas City Royals reliever Robinson Tejeda in the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium.