WAKE WON'T RULE OUT PLAYING FOR ANOTHER TEAM  —  TORONTO — Tim Wakefield, who will become the oldest player in Red Sox history to participate in a game with the next pitch he throws, talked Tuesday night about the chance he might play for another organization.  —  “It depends on the situation.

Ex-clubhouse head indicted for taking Mets gear  —  NEW YORK - Former New York Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels was indicted on charges that he criminally possessed nearly $2.3 million worth of game-used Mets memorabilia — including signed jerseys, bats and baseballs …

Dodgers' Frank McCourt will seek owners' support, but shouldn't expect it  —  He will need votes from seven others to keep the Dodgers as he faces missing payroll.  But he doesn't have deep relationships with fellow owners to count on in crisis.  —  There will be pleasantries.  How was your flight?

La Russa will be out indefinitely  —  CHICAGO  • Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will miss the rest of the team's current road trip and perhaps significantly more time as he recovers from shingles.  —  General manager John Mozeliak confirmed during Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs …

Yanks: No plan to discuss CC's opt-out clause  —  In keeping with the New York Yankees policy in recent years, the team has no plans to talk with CC Sabathia before the end of the season about the opt-out clause in his contract, general manager Brian Cashman said on Wednesday afternoon.

Yankees Head Athletic Trainer Gene Monahan to Retire at Conclusion of 2011 Season  —  The New York Yankees announced today that Head Athletic Trainer Gene Monahan, who is the longest-tenured employee in the Yankees organization, will retire at the conclusion of the 2011 season after 49 years of continuous service.

Riggleman likes Bernadina at top of the order  —  ATLANTA — Roger Bernadina was strictly a fill-in when the Nationals promoted him for a few days in late April while Ian Desmond was on paternity leave.  This time around, manager Jim Riggleman hopes that the outfielder's stay is a long one.

Cabrera snubs the option of an off-day  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The Tigers offense currently has more balance right now than it arguably has at any point this season.  But that doesn't mean that they can go a game without their slugger in the cleanup spot.  —  Manager Jim Leyland openly pondered whether …

A-Rod, Jeter aid Garcia's effort as Yankees beat Royals  —  NEW YORK — Freddy Garcia pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter provided the offence and the New York Yankees' bullpen made it stand up in a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Jason Marquis gets 100th win backed by Nix, Werth homers  —  ATLANTA — Jason Marquis earned his 100th career win, backed by a pair of three-run homers from Laynce Nix and Jayson Werth, and the Washington Nationals held off the error-plagued Atlanta Braves 7-6 Tuesday night.

Theriot tries to tamp down reaction to remarks  —  Former Cub says it's ‘dumb’ to take his take on fans or rivalry with Cardinals too seriously  —  Former Cub Ryan Theriot hugs Kosuke Fukudome before the start of Tuesday night's game at Wrigley Field.  (Phil Velasquez, Chicago Tribune / May 10, 2011)

What the Mets Won't Do With Reyes  —  DENVER—If the Mets trade Jose Reyes in July, the star shortstop will likely be gone for good.  —  Theoretically, the Mets could trade Reyes to another team before the non-waiver deadline to help bolster their farm system and then re-sign him when he becomes a free agent next winter.

Mets won't rush Harvey or Familia  —  Don't expect to see this pair of Amazin' prospects soon — not even by September  —  DENVER — Paul DePodesta, the vice president for player development for the New York Mets, has a message for fans who clamor for the farm system's best pitching prospects …

Hot Starts Revisited (Call the Doctor)  —  This past weekend in Chicago, I bent elbows with several fellow baseball writers at Miller's Pub, a venue lined with old baseball and celebrity photos, chosen because it was a favorite haunt of the late Bill Veeck.  Among those I had the opportunity …

Daily News cartoonist Bill Gallo dies  —  NEW YORK — Bill Gallo, a cartoonist and columnist for the New York Daily News, whose playful characters included that of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner as General Von Steingrabber, has died.  He was 88.

Torrid Martinez Fuels Tigers in 10-2 Win vs. Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Martinez had three hits and four RBIs to push the Detroit Tigers past Francisco Liriano and the Minnesota Twins in a 10-2 rain-delayed victory on Tuesday night.  —  Jhonny Peralta's two-run homer …