Realingment: D-backs, Astros two candidates to move to AL  —  PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks could be the team most likely to change leagues if Major League Baseball implements realignment in its new collective bargaining agreement.  —  “We would do whatever's best for baseball,” …

Obstruction call on Reyes proves costly for Mets  —  PITTSBURGH — A controversial call against Jose Reyes and the Mets in the first inning led to the Pirates' first run on Monday evening at PNC Park.  —  Pittsburgh's Jose Tabata, who'd singled to start the inning, ran to third on a single by Xavier Paul.

Derek Jeter diagnosed with Grade 1 strain of right calf  —  UPDATE: The Yankees have announced that Jeter was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his right calf.  He will be reevaluated tomorrow.  —  10:18 PM: According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, the Yankees have sent Jeter for an MRI on his sore right calf.

Pence's 4 RBIs Leads Astros to 8-3 Win Over Braves  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Hunter Pence returned from a day off with back trouble and homered and drove in four runs as the Houston Astros snapped a four-game skid with an 8-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.

Cubs place Kerry Wood on DL  —  CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs placed pitcher Kerry Wood on the disabled list with a blister and activated infielder Jeff Baker before Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.  —  Wood, who has a blister on his right index finger, was placed on the DL retroactive to June 9.

Source: Dodgers owe Manny $8.33M by June 30  —  The cash-strapped Los Angeles Dodgers must pay Manny Ramirez $8.33 million by June 30, a source said on Monday.  —  The polarizing slugger is due the deferred money from the $42 million contract he signed with Los Angeles before the 2009 season.

MLB taps Forest Service to solve broken-bat danger  —  MADISON, Wis.—When it comes to baseball, Dave Kretschmann always keeps his eye on the bat.  —  A casual fan whose loyalties are split between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers, Kretschmann watches games much differently than he did three years ago.

After discomfort in shoulder, Mets pitcher Johan Santana slows rehabilitation  —  PITTSBURGH — After experiencing soreness in his surgically-repaired left shoulder on June 3, Mets starter Johan Santana has slowed his rehabilitation process, general manager Sandy Alderson explained before today's game against Pittsburgh.

New York Mets appeal to MLB on Andrew McCutchen hit as error, could benefit R.A. Dickey's ERA  —  PITTSBURGH - The Mets contacted Major League Baseball's central offices in Manhattan after Saturday's game, requesting a review of Andrew McCutchen's third-inning “hit” in a 3-2 loss to the Pirates, a league source told the Daily News.

Witness implicates Hernandez  —  The link surfaced during testimony from Miguel Antonio Montes Nieves on March 30 during Ayala-Vazquez's trial in San Juan.  Known as “Tony Montana” after Al Pacino's character in “Scarface,” Montes pleaded guilty to mailing cocaine from Florida to Puerto Rico in an unrelated case.

Yankees Sign Greg Smith, Cory Wade  —  The Yankees have signed southpaw Greg Smith and right-hander Cory Wade to minor league contracts, according to the International League's transactions page.  Both pitchers will report to Triple-A Scranton.  —  Smith, 27, was released by the Rockies …

Unlikely All-Star candidates and more  —  Every year you see 'em - players who come seemingly out of nowhere to become All-Stars.  —  Many play for low-profile clubs.  Some disappear in the second half.  But the unlikely All-Stars, no matter how fluky, always make for great stories.