D-Backs' Green Snakes into discussion  —  WASHINGTON - The Mets have spent plenty of green putting this year's NL-East leading team together.  It's possible they could add a little more green to the roster.  —  The East Valley (Ariz.) Tribune reported that the Diamondbacks planned …

Heaven and Hell  —  In the dugout before Sunday's game, Kim Jones, the beat reporter for the YES network, asked Yankee manager Joe Torre if Jared Weaver made him of think of Weaver's older brother and former-Yankee, Jeff Weaver.  "It's hard not to," said Torre.  "He's got the same look, the same willowy body.

Rauch Defies Definition, but Not the Mets  —  In spring training, right-hander Jon Rauch just wanted a major league job.  That he has developed into the key setup man for the Washington Nationals is a result of how he has pitched, a preseason injury to right-hander Luis Ayala and last month's trade …

Garcia gets off schneid as ChiSox sweep first-place Tigers  —  CBS SportsLine.com wire reports  —  CHICAGO — The "Sweep!  Sweep!" chant roared through the sold-out stadium, reaching its crescendo as Bobby Jenks caught Curtis Granderson looking at a nasty breaking ball to end the game.

Cubs marriage: Can it be saved?  —  DENVER — Veteran Dustyologists may one day look back on the final months of Dusty Baker's tenure as manager of the Cubs and discover hidden clues that ultimately led to his departure.  —  But for now it doesn't take a lot of digging to theorize that Baker …

Dave Duncan: Change is on the way  —  PITTSBURGH — Jason Marquis presumably kept his oar in the water Sunday to remain in the Cardinals' rotation, even when lefthander Mark Mulder returns from his shoulder problems, by holding the Pittsburgh Pirates to three hits — two of them second-inning home runs …

Criticism Doesn't Worry A-Rod  —  NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez hit another undramatic, ninth-inning home run, a two-out solo job that pulled the Yankees within three runs of the Los Angeles Angels.  —  Told some would probably say it was a meaningless home run, Rodriguez had some fun.

Cabrera continues hot streak  —  Miguel Cabrera had two hits, including a home run, and drove in four runs to lift Florida.  'To do what he's doing, he's in a different league now.' Wes Helms said.  `He's a special kid.'  —  kbaxter@MiamiHerald.com  —  PHOENIX - Wes Helms has played …

Under The Knife  —  Liriano Watch  —  I spent the last few days being the dumbest guy in the room.  Once a year, BP gets the team together to discuss business, a meeting that occurred over the weekend in Chicago.  In between those discussions, the topic always came back to our shared passion …

Third baseman a new man since return from Omaha  —  Being sent to minors was a major setback in his career, but Teahen has come back swinging and is enjoying success with the Royals.  —  Mark Teahen broke out of another slump last week, and, be honest, did you even know he was in a slump?

Swept, Seattle falls 9 games out of first  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Seattle Mariners were swept Sunday.  —  Swept out of Ameriquest Field, swept under the rug and swept out of whatever playoff hopes they might have once harbored.  —  History might indicate that the Mariners …

Rangers relying on youth in bullpen  —  ARLINGTON - The Rangers have been relying more on a trio of young relievers lately — lefty C.J. Wilson and right-handers Wes Littleton and Josh Rupe.  —  That's in part out of necessity, with Francisco Cordero now pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Maddux dazzles, Martin wins it for LA  —  Righty retires last 22 batters; catcher belts walk-off homer  —  LOS ANGELES — A masterpiece, manager Grady Little called it.  And that's simply what Greg Maddux had through eight innings Sunday.  —  Maddux allowed just two hits, both in the first inning …

Attendance Record Is Expected to Fall  —  With a more favorable home schedule next year, the Dodgers are on course to set the club attendance record this season and break the record next season.  —  The Dodgers have sold 3.5 million tickets through Sunday and are on pace to sell 3.7 million this season.

Cantu still feels effects of collision  —  OAKLAND, Calif. - First there was the fractured left foot that forced Jorge Cantu to miss six weeks.  For the past two weeks, he has been bothered by a stiff and sore neck.  The result has been a constantly painful and increasingly frustrating season …