Yankees' A.J. Burnett visibly angry after Joe Girardi pulls him from 9-4 loss to Minnesota Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS - Joe Girardi might not have any problems with A.J. Burnett, but the righthander's struggles - not to mention his antics - may be starting to wear on the Yankees.

Ubaldo Jimenez's trade was spurred by downturn in success, right offer from Cleveland Indians  —  The fallout from a late May meeting at Coors Field between general manager Dan O'Dowd and pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez shook the Rockies' world.  —  O'Dowd called Jimenez into his office.

Taillon's first pro season brings progress  —  PITTSBURGH — As this year's No. 1 Draft pick Gerrit Cole prepares to begin his tenure with the Pirates in Bradenton, Fla., this week, the club's previous first-rounder, Jameson Taillon, is nearing the end of his first professional season.

ABOUT MATT GELB AND BOB BROOKOVER  —  Bob Brookover and Matt Gelb team up for their second straight season covering the Phillies for the Inquirer and philly.com.  —  This is Brookover's second stint writing about the Phillies, having joined the coverage team before last season after seven years as an Eagles beat writer.

Berkman willing to return  —  CHICAGO  • Pending free agent Cardinals right fielder Lance Berkman says he would entertain another one-year contract following this season but added that he would also be prepared to retire if not approached by one of a handful of contending teams.

Florida Marlins pitcher Clay Hensley thrilled to participate in pre-game ceremony to honor Trevor Hoffman  —  Marlins pitcher Clay Hensley has been asked to participate in today's pre-game ceremony when the Padres will retire the No. 51 worn by retired closer Trevor Hoffman.

Big names on D-backs' coaching staff  —  Kirk Gibson, Alan Trammell, Charles Nagy, among others, calling the shots in Arizona  —  During an interleague series against Arizona in June, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen sat in the visitors dugout while the Diamondbacks coaching staff took their team through batting practice.

Royals use eight-run sixth to beat Wakefield, Red Sox  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex Gordon and Eric Hosmer each drove in two runs in an eight-run sixth inning to help the Kansas City Royals rally to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-4 on Saturday night, depriving Tim Wakefield of his 200th victory.

Popper: Mets not sure if Pelfrey worth the cost  —  During the heat of the action before the non-waiver trade deadline, I talked to a few scouts, trying to scour for information about possible deals, but also in getting an idea of what the value was outside the organization for some of the Mets' players.

Mets punish K-Rod, but Brewers come away with 11-9 victory  —  NEW YORK - Citi Field turned into bizarro world Saturday, serving as a fitting setting for yet another deflating outcome for the Mets in their 11-9 loss to the Brewers.  —  Francisco Rodriguez made his return to the ballpark …