Crystal ball: Projecting first 30 picks  —  It's close, but still no clear-cut choice at the top of the Draft  —  We're just two days from the Draft and things are getting interesting.  —  There's still no clear-cut choice at the top of the first round, which makes figuring out the rest of it all the more challenging.

Dos and don'ts of Joba's transition … It's not as if Joba Chamberlain doesn't know what the first inning feels like.  —  It's not as if the Yankees have asked him to hit cleanup, right?  It's not as if they're trying to convert him to a catcher or something.

Time to take series seriously  —  Rays' standing has a new look  —  J.D. Drew has a rather flip response to one of his two strikeouts on the night.  Orioles pitchers struck out eight overall.  (Associated Press)  —  BALTIMORE - For now, it ranks more as novelty than high drama …

Joba ready for rotation debut vs. Jays  —  Toronto (31-28) at New York (28-29), Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. ET  —  MINNEAPOLIS — For the first time in his brief Major League career, Joba Chamberlain had a reason to fly ahead of the Yankees.  —  By the time New York finished a four-game split …

Latest loss new Lowe point for Rockies  —  Winless trip continues at hands of L.A. pitcher  —  Battered in Philadelphia, frustrated in Chicago, the Rockies arrived at Dodger Stadium on Monday afternoon with hope a new series in a new city would provide relief from the struggles they have endured.

Kneel before the power of Joba!  —  (OMG!!!)  —  This is obviously one of the biggest events in world history.  I mean, he's a legitimate prospect ... and he plays in New York ... for the YANKEES!  (OMG again!!!)  —  But is tonight's start the single most important event in the history of the universe?

Ramirez shows signs of breakout  —  ATLANTA - Hanley Ramirez is trying to get used to the star treatment.  —  Not only did he receive a contract that compensates him like one of the game's best players for his age, opposing pitchers are adjusting their approach to him.

Burrell's 2-run HR lifts Phils over Reds  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Ken Griffey Jr. didn't get anything to hit his only time up.  Pat Burrell didn't miss the tasty, hanging slider he saw.  —  Burrell hit a tiebreaking two-run homer, Adam Eaton pitched 6 2-3 impressive innings …

So is Chase Utley chasing Davey Johnson's 42 or 43 HRs?  —  Ladies and gentlemen, please meet the issue that has lately been creating some confusion.  —  Just how many homers does Chase Utley have to hit to own the record for most in a season by a second baseman?

Alvarez following in some famous footsteps … At El Nuevo Caridad restaurant in Washington Heights, $12.95 can get you a special of ox tail, rice, pinto beans and lemonade, otherwise known as “the Pedro Alvarez.”  And though the dish is not quite as renowned as a “Manny Ramirez” (goat stew) …

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You Could Look It Up  —  The Dual-Ball Era  —  Two weeks ago, Joe Sheehan noted the offensive disparity between the two leagues this season: … While it was possible that the early gap would prove to be an aberration, we haven't seen much convergence in the ensuing weeks.

Giants 10, Mets 2  —  SAN FRANCISCO - As soon as Oliver Perez waved the white flag with a seven-pitch walk to Emmanuel Burriss, the Giants' No. 8 hitter, manager Willie Randolph had seen enough.  —  And it was only the first inning.  —  Just by the brisk pace of his stride …