RUN, JOSE, RUN!  —  WILLIE BENCHES LOAFING REYES IN LOSS TO 'STROS  —  Up until the eighth inning last night, it was another unsuccessful start for Mike Pelfrey and another listless game for the Mets' bats.  —  In other words, nothing notable.  —  But when Jose Reyes stood near home plate …

Webb replaces Fuentes on NL team  —  Right-hander to make his second straight trip to All-Star Game  —  CINCINNATI — Brandon Webb won't be going to San Diego after all.  —  The Arizona right-hander instead will be making his second consecutive trip to the All-Star Game.

Wells to face rookie on FOX  —  San Diego (48-37) vs. Atlanta (46-41), Saturday, 12:55 p.m. PT  —  The San Diego Padres will take on the Atlanta Braves and rookie pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes in the middle game of their three-game series on Saturday afternoon.  —  Reyes will make his Major League debut in PETCO Park.

Bacsik's Rough Start Sets Tone in Nats' Loss  —  If ever there was a chance for the Washington Nationals to revive themselves against a playoff-contending opponent, it was last night.  After all, the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers had lost five of their past seven games.

Nutting: Decisions on Littlefield, Tracy after season  —  Pirates' owner urges team to have 'great second half'  —  The Pirates will wait until after this season to decide the futures of general manager Dave Littlefield and manager Jim Tracy, principal owner Bob Nutting said yesterday.

Ordonez, Holliday banging out the hits … We're halfway through another spectacular baseball season.  And we know what you're thinking:  —  Has anyone else hit his 500th home run in the last 15 minutes?  —  Has George Steinbrenner fired anyone yet?  —  And, of course, how do you spell O-k-a-j-i-m-a?

Jackson willing to play outfield  —  CINCINNATI - Conor Jackson is willing to try something different to ease the Diamondbacks' corner infield logjam.  Being willing is one thing, being allowed is another.  —  Jackson said Friday that he would not mind playing the outfield if it would mean …

Yankees sign Erubiel Durazo  —  According to this article the Yankees have signed Erubial Durazo to a minor league contract.  I did some cross checking, just in case, and according to the Monterrey Sultans official website, Durazo may actually be joining the Yankees, or at least the Scranton Yankees.

Giants should focus on future, not present  —  "They built a park that has staying power, in my view, beyond any individual player, even Barry Bonds.  It is an absolute jewel in a perfect location."  — Andy Dolich, marketing whiz who spent years with the A's

Griffey ties Robinson with No. 586  —  Slugger moves into sixth place on the all-time home run list  —  CINCINNATI — Reds right fielder Ken Griffey Jr. moved into a sixth-place tie with Frank Robinson on the all-time home run list by hitting career homer No. 586 Friday vs. the Diamondbacks.

Burnett not bothered by criticism  —  Right-hander says general manager has a right to be upset  —  TORONTO — If A.J. Burnett is upset about the criticism he's received from his general manager, he's doing a good job of hiding it.  —  On Friday, Burnett addressed the media …