Source: Yankees considering Posada options  —  The New York Yankees will reconsider Jorge Posada's future with the team if his numbers don't improve by the All-Star break, according a baseball official with knowledge of the Yankees' thinking.  —  On Wednedsay, Yankees manager Joe Girardi left Posada …

Jim Callis Draft Chat: May 18  —  @Jaypers413 (IL): I enjoyed reading your first Mock Draft.  Do you have approximate dates for your second, third and fourth versions?  Thanks Jim.  —  Jim Callis: May 27 (week from Friday) for the next one, then June 3 (Friday before draft) and June 6 (day of draft).

Matsuzaka joining Lackey on disabled list  —  In a span of roughly 24 hours, the Red Sox lost 40 percent of their rotation.  —  Daisuke Matsuzaka was diagnosed with a sprained ligament in his right elbow yesterday and will be placed on the 15-day disabled list today, joining John Lackey.

Teixeira: 'I'll always love Baltimore'  —  Severna Park native on angry fans, charity, O's ‘bright future’  —  When Yankee first baseman Mark Teixeira takes the field Wednesday night against the Baltimore Orioles, he's returning home and entering enemy territory.

Giants fan Stow opens eyes but remains critical  —  SAN FRANCISCO — A Giants fan brutally beaten on Opening Day at Dodger Stadium is opening his eyes but remains in critical condition at San Francisco General Hospital.  —  Chief neurosurgeon Dr. Geoff Manley said Wednesday that 42-year-old Bryan Stow …

Healthy Helton Enjoying Resurgence at Age 37  —  DENVER (AP) — Todd Helton looked like he was finished last year.  A chronically bad back had robbed the strength from his legs and the pop from his bat.  —  Instead of driving the ball into the power alleys and trotting around the bases …

2012 Contract Issues: New York Yankees  —  The Yankees are next in our 2012 Contract Issues series.  Here's what the team faces after the 2011 season:  —  Eligible For Free Agency (6)  — In one of the year's biggest surprises, Bartolo Colon's name is all over the leaderboard for free agent starters.

Bad endings for several beloved players  —  From Ozzie Smith to Sammy Sosa to Ken Griffey Jr., the conclusion was pretty awful  —  Jorge Posada said he's sorry.  He had a “bad day,” and manager Joe Girardi's decision to drop him to ninth in the batting order prompted him to do the previously unthinkable …

Cardinals place Punto on DL, promote Kozma  —  The Cardinals made a pair of roster moves affecting their middle infield Wednesday by placing veteran Nick Punto on the 15-day disabled list and recalling Pete Kozma from Triple-A Memphis.  —  Kozma, a former first-round Draft selection …

The Evolution of Dusty Baker  —  “When your manager is as fickle as a tabloid starlet with a sweet tooth for experienced men, it isn't easy to be a semi-wild young fireballer.”  - Todd Wellemeyer's comment from Baseball Prospectus 2006.  —  A week or two ago, I was talking to someone …

Divide and Conquer, AL East  —  Deep-sixed  —  While watching the Yankees slog through a six-game losing streak last week that involved three one-run losses, a shutout, a blowout, and a disgruntled designated hitter, I found myself thinking of the seminal scene in Anchorman in which the news crews …

Berkman gets deciding hit as Cardinals sweep Phillies  —  ST. LOUIS — Lance Berkman lined a bases-loaded single over a drawn-in outfield with one out in the ninth inning, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-1 victory over the run-starved Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.

Reds Rally for 7-5 Win Over Sloppy Cubs  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — Reliever Kerry Wood's throwing error let two runs score and Chris Heisey followed with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning that sent the Cincinnati Reds over the sloppy Chicago Cubs 7-5 on a wet Tuesday night.

Despite red-hot streak at the plate, Dustin Ackley won't be promoted by Mariners just yet  —  Don't forget to tune in to Geoff Baker Live! from FX McRory's tonight at 6:10 p.m. PT. We've pushed the time back 10 minutes because that's about the time we've normally been starting in any event.

Beckham scores go-ahead run in 8th as White Sox beat Rangers  —  CHICAGO — Gordon Beckham scampered home on Cody Eppley's wild pitch in the eighth inning, lifting the Chicago White Sox to a sorely needed 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.  —  Beckham began the inning …

Marlins-Mets rained out  —  NEW YORK—The game between the Florida Marlins and New York Mets scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed because of rain about two hours before it was set to begin.  —  Rain has been falling in the New York area for several days, and the teams played through …