Mets should say ‘no way’ to Jose Reyes  —  With team destined for mediocrity with him, trading star SS makes perfect sense  —  NEW YORK — The New York Mets' response to Jose Reyes should be simple: “No way, Jose.”  —  After reaching out to Reyes' agent Tuesday to get an idea of what kind …

Jack McKeon's 1962 Radio Experiment  —  Jack McKeon is back managing the Florida Marlins this year after manager Edwin Rodriguez resigned amid an atrocious June.  McKeon, who also took over the 2003 Marlins mid-season before leading them to the World Series, is currently 80 years old.

Tampa Bay Rays' Joe Maddon apologizes after sending Sam Fuld to mound against Milwaukee Brewers  —  OF Sam Fuld should have been required to pitch to a batter after warming up.  —  MILWAUKEE — Rays manager Joe Maddon insisted he thought he was working within the rules and not trying to get around them.

Ethier Homers in Dodgers' 6-1 Win Over Tigers  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Suddenly, the Los Angeles Dodgers' season doesn't appear as bleak as it did a few weeks ago.  For one night at least, Andre Ethier rediscovered his home run stroke and helped struggling Chad Billingsley get back in the win column.

NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT: The Definitive History of the Montreal Expos  —  I'm thrilled to announce that I've agreed to terms with Random House Canada to write my next book: The Definitive History of the Montreal Expos.  The book is tentatively slated for release in the spring of 2014 …

Frank McCourt hits back at Bud Selig  —  LOS ANGELES — Would you buy the Dodgers from Frank McCourt if you had to hand him one-third of your revenue every year?  —  McCourt threw that brushback pitch at Major League Baseball on Tuesday, the day after Commissioner Bud Selig vetoed …

Posada breaks out, Yanks beat Reds in game one of doubleheader  —  CINCINNATI, Ohio — Jorge Posada ended the second-longest homer drought of his career, connecting on a two-run shot Wednesday that sent the New York Yankees to their fourth straight win, 4-2 over the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

Pujols' return is ‘fluid’  —  Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols officially landed on the disabled list Tuesday.  How long the three-time National League MVP stays there might eventually come under review.  —  “I feel pretty good,” Pujols said before his team's series opener against Philadelphia.

Phillies, Mariners, Reds interested in Padres' Ludwick  —  Outfielder Ryan Ludwick couldn't help the Padres reach the playoffs after San Diego acquired him from St. Louis last July.  —  But that won't prevent Ludwick from being moved again this year.  —  Sources say the Phillies …

Yanks' Gardner Finds His Comfort Zone  —  CINCINNATI — In three games batting first for the Yankees since Derek Jeter strained his calf, Brett Gardner has reached base in 9 of 15 plate appearances, and scored five times.  In 50 games since April 28, Gardner has hit .357 with a .440 on-base percentage …

Morel's SF Lifts White Sox Over Cubs  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Brent Morel hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the White Sox beat the Cubs 3-2 on Tuesday night to even their crosstown series at one game apiece.  —  The game was delayed for 1 hour, 44 minutes …

Twins pounce on Bumgarner early to beat Giants 9-2  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Ben Revere had two hits and two RBIs to highlight an eight-run first inning, and the surging Minnesota Twins tied a major league record by opening with eight consecutive hits against Madison Bumgarner in a 9-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Q&A: Ryne Sandberg  —  Ryne Sandberg spent 15-plus seasons in the big leagues, which means that he faced a generation's worth of great pitchers.  The Cubs Hall of Famer hit .285/.344/.452 overall, but how did he do against the likes of Pedro Martinez, Nolan Ryan and Bruce Sutter?

After 3,000, Even Dirt Will Sell  —  Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit will be a cause for celebration, marketing and — not least of all — digging up dirt.  —  After the game, a groundskeeper will tote a shovel and bucket onto the field to scoop five gallons of dirt from the batter's box and shortstop's patch.