Rodriguez's Numbers Climb, but the Yanks' Don't  —  Alex Rodriguez leads the major leagues in home runs, runs and runs batted in.  His average in June is .440.  He has reached base in 10 of 12 plate appearances this weekend, and he launched a 458-foot home run to center field to tie the score in the ninth inning Saturday.

Padres put on display  —  Wakefield offers up the fireworks  —  SAN DIEGO — Somehow, on a night when Padres starter Chris Young dominated for seven innings and Josh Bard and Khalil Greene (twice) blasted Tim Wakefield offerings out of the ballpark, prompting center-field fireworks that befitted …

Pirates steaming after latest laugher  —  Snell calls team's situation 'stupid' after Angels romp, 10-1  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Pirates' clubhouse is not quite at the boiling point, but it surely is simmering.  —  Ian Snell, visibly frustrated after the 10-1 annihilation by the Los Angeles Angels …

Buehrle to Boston?  —  Red Sox overtake Mets, Braves as front-runner for left-hander thanks to loaded farm system  —  Patience is a trait Ken Williams still is trying to acquire.  —  That's becoming more evident in the case of starting pitcher Mark Buehrle and his future with the White Sox …

Indians rally to win in ninth  —  Martinez's homer off Nats closer Cordero saves game for Tribe  —  WASHINGTON — It's a play that almost always happens at first base.  So when the ball was in catcher Kelly Shoppach's hand, everybody's attention moved to that side.  —  Then he threw it over to third base.

Orioles Are Looking to MacPhail to End Decade of Confusion  —  Once upon a time — from the mid 1960s into the early 1980s — the Baltimore Orioles had the best organization in baseball.  This is what they have now:  —  By losing at least 41 of their remaining 89 games …

SERBY'S SUNDAY Q&A WITH...RICK PETERSON  —  June 24, 2007 — The Post's Steve Serby sat down at Shea with the Mets pitching coach, whose father was a one-time general manager of the Yankees:  —  Q: Funniest moment on the mound?  —  A: It was a playoff game.  I put my hand on our closer's shoulder and asked, "Are you OK?"

Notes: Hill to get arm looked at  —  Right-hander to see third doctor about sore right elbow  —  WASHINGTON — A day after saying that his right elbow was still sore, Nationals pitcher Shawn Hill said Saturday that he will get a third opinion.  This time it will be from Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., on Monday.

Braves shut down by Rogers  —  Smoltz fans seven but bats quieted by Detroit's veteran lefty  —  ATLANTA — There's undeniably reason for frustration.  But as the offensive woes continue to mount for the Braves, John Smoltz doesn't want any of his teammates to begin to sulk.

Lieber likely to miss rest of season  —  MRI exam reveals ruptured tendon in bottom of righty's foot  —  ST. LOUIS — Jon Lieber's season and Phillies career have likely ended with one significant freak misstep.  —  Results from a MRI exam taken Saturday unveiled a ruptured tendon …

Notes: Henderson still wants to play  —  Friday's game quickest of 2007; Piazza gets warm reception  —  NEW YORK — The shortage of healthy outfielders has been conspicuous for weeks.  Moises Alou, Shawn Green and Endy Chavez have missed significant time, and Lastings Milledge …