Orioles' Uehara aware of trade talk  —  Reliever ‘not really thinking about’ being dealt before July 31 deadline  —  Orioles reliever Koji Uehara's English is still a work-in progress, but that doesn't mean that he's not aware of the ongoing speculation about his future in Baltimore.

Baseball Hall of Fame may lower induction wait to 3 years  —  COOPERSTOWN — Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera could become Hall of Famers much faster than expected after they retire.  The waiting time is currently five years after a player retires to be named to the ballot.

When Statistics Are Not Helpful  —  Here on FanGraphs, we talk a lot about probability and likely outcomes.  When making a decision, we think it's generally wise to understand historical precedent, and to learn from history rather than repeat it.  —  But, there are times in life that you're …

Beltran suitors can't offer arbitration  —  The New York Mets are asking high on outfielder Carlos Beltran because A) he is the best hitter available and B) some suitors indicate a willingness to part with good prospects.  —  Keep in mind, though, that a deal can be expanded beyond Beltran for youngsters.

Carlos Beltran wants NL, no DH  —  MIAMI — Carlos Beltran would not rule out accepting a trade to any of the five primary teams in pursuit of him, but the on-the-block Met expressed a strong preference to remain in the National League and in right field.  —  Beltran said he was uninterested …

Heath Bell ready for anything this week  —  Padres' closer could land in a number of different places, and he has his bags packed … PHILADELPHIA — Heath Bell knows what happens to guys like him this time of year.  He knows because he has his sources — ESPN (obviously), his wife …

Red Sox reclaim top spot in MLB Power Rankings  —  The Boston Red Sox have returned to top spot in the TSN.ca MLB Power Rankings, sitting atop the field for the fifth time this season.  —  After a 2-10 start to the season, the Red Sox have a 60-27 record, a .690 clip, that has vaulted …

Getting to the nitty-gritty at the trade deadline  —  The first round is finally over.  —  That's what June and the first weeks of July have been to the baseball trading deadline: the first round of a boxing match - a few shots here, some dodging there, focus more outward than inward.

Wright returns with big offense for Mets  —  MIAMI — David Wright was a hero for about 20 minutes Sunday after his two-run homer gave the Mets a brief lead that later was blown up by Bobby Parnell.  Still, Wright's return this weekend had to be considered the silver lining of this lost series.

JPMorgan Chase holding up Mets-Einhorn deal  —  The Mets' pending deal to sell a minority stake in the team to David Einhorn is dragging on well beyond its expected closing date because lender JPMorgan Chase is not letting the team structure the deal as a loan, making it harder to complete, The Post has learned.

Hall of Fame induction speech was 100% Conlin  —  OOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - His iPad teleprompter was balking on him, so Bill Conlin did what Bill Conlin does.  He told a joke.  —  “I don't want you to think it was hot today,” he said, “but Pete Rose was reported down on Main Street selling autographed Slurpees …

Colon, Rivera help Yankees hold off Athletics  —  NEW YORK — Mariano Rivera was in rare trouble.  Four straight singles trimmed Oakland's deficit to two and left the bases loaded for David DeJesus.  —  He hit a line drive toward first — and suddenly the game was over.  Rivera and the Yankees had caught a break.