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.

Tigers edge Rays 2-1 in 10 innings  —  DETROIT—Ramon Santiago's RBI triple in the bottom of the 10th inning gave Detroit a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, keeping the Tigers in a virtual tie for first place on the eve of their big series against Cleveland.

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.

Reds 6  —  Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California  —  Preview  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Reds-Dodgers Preview … The Los Angeles Dodgers seemed to find their hitting stroke while on a 10-game road trip.

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 …

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.