Mets official up for Bucs GM job  —  Amaro, Zduriencik among other potential candidates  —  Mets assistant general manager Tony Bernazard and Blue Jays assistant GM Tony LaCava have interviewed for the open Pirates GM job, SI.com has learned.  —  Bernazard is GM Omar Minaya's right-hand man …

Trembley, Cabrera get suspensions  —  Penalties announced amid lineup shake-up; Tejada sits, grumbles  —  Orioles manager Dave Trembley learned yesterday that he had been fined and assessed a three-game suspension as a result of his on-field tirade a night earlier.

Yankees rolling, but Sox don't yield  —  So, what are we to say about a team when it doesn't collapse, fold, choke, fall apart, crumble, disintegrate, melt, break down, crash and burn, fizzle, flop, or fade?  —  The language is rich in words to describe failure.

Mets hope to silence Phillies  —  When the Mets last saw the Philadelphia Phillies, it was a glimpse that they wouldn't soon forget.  The Phillies were racing onto the field at Citizens Bank Park, celebrating an improbable victory and a four-game sweep of the Mets.  —  A few of the Mets stayed and watched.

Ian Kennedy shines, but Yankees' winning streak ends  —  TORONTO - It was only Ian Kennedy's third start in the major leagues, but everything seemed so comfortable for him last night, like he was pitching "anywhere else - USC, anywhere in the minor leagues," he said.

Ryan steps down as Twins GM  —  Vice president/assistant GM Bill Smith to take over position  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Terry Ryan has often been lauded as one of the best talent evaluators in baseball.  —  And now he'll get a chance to fulfill his love of scouting talent, full-time.

For Hitters, Not Much to Miss  —  As Final Homestand Begins, Nats Ready to Bid Farewell to RFK  —  It hosted Livan Hernandez's fastball for strike one against Arizona's Craig Counsell, the moment — 7:06 p.m., April 14, 2005 — when baseball returned to Washington.

Cards' last stand?  —  A week ago, tonight's game promised the start of something rare, even historic.  Now the Cardinals must decide whether three nights in September represent a rescue or a salvage operation.  —  The Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, two teams that share a rivalry …

Nats Want Prime-Time '08 Opener  —  The Washington Nationals are pushing the idea of opening their new ballpark next season on a national stage, asking Major League Baseball officials to grant them a prime-time game on a Sunday night to be broadcast on ESPN, according to sources who have been briefed on the club's plans.

Floyd's thinking about retiring  —  HOUSTON — A season that has taken a toll on Cliff Floyd like no other in his career might be his last, the Cubs outfielder said Thursday — especially, believe it or not, if the Cubs do the unthinkable and win the World Series.

Hoffman heeds no call for career exit strategy  —  LOS ANGELES - Trevor Hoffman is counting on the hitters for his exit cue.  —  A month short of his 40th birthday, the Padres' prolific closer is perplexed by how often he's being asked, in one way or another, "How much longer?"

Say goodbye to RFK Stadium  —  The crowd at the Nationals-Marlins game Wednesday afternoon at Dolphin Stadium was so small that reporters were able to conduct a head count from the press box.  —  The number?  375.  —  That hasn't been possible at RFK Stadium this year — the crowds haven't been that small.

Ankiel confirms meeting with baseball officials  —  CINCINNATI — Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel acknowledged Thursday that he met with officials from Major League Baseball earlier this week about a report linking him to human grown hormone.  —  "I think it was a good thing to do and I was happy to help," Ankiel said.