Yankees bringing Wang back early  —  Chien-Ming Wang will be back with the Yankees for Friday night's game against the Phillies.  —  After Joba Chamberlain's first-inning knee injury drained the bullpen on Thursday night, the Yankees ordered Wang - who was on his way to Pawtucket …

Paul heads to DL, Hoffman promoted  —  Injury forces Dodgers to call up rookie outfielder  —  LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are expected to make a roster move Friday according to published reports, promoting Triple-A outfielder Jamie Hoffman to replace Xavier Paul.

Orioles Release Adam Eaton  —  4:22pm: According to the Baltimore Sun it's official- Eaton's been released.  As the Sun points out, Eaton only completed five innings in two of his eight starts this year.  Albers will get the call to join the O's.  —  3:34pm: As Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports, the Orioles will relase Adam Eaton.

Gammons: Sox have discussed a Delcarmen for Johnson swap with Nationals  —  Here's a transcript of ESPN's Peter Gammons during his regular Friday morning visit with the Mike and Mike Show on ESPN radio.  There is some good stuff in here, including:  —A clear denial that Indians players Victor Martiner and Cliff are on the market.

On Reyes, Mets see short wait  —  BOSTON - Pedro Martinez was a main story line the last time the Mets visited Fenway Park.  This weekend, it's Ramon Martinez who is a focal point.  Or, more precisely, the player he may need to fill in for at shortstop during the interleague series …

Tampa Bay Rays place Scott Kazmir on DL  —  The Tampa Bay Rays have placed pitcher Scott Kazmir on the disabled list with a right quadriceps strain.  The team is expected to call up David Price to take his place in the rotation when it comes up Monday.  —  The Rays also placed right-handed …

Acta holds meeting with Nationals  —  Skipper brings club together during tough stretch  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals manager Manny Acta decided to hold a team meeting before Thursday's game against the Pirates, giving his team a pep talk about playing the game the right way.

Raissman: Off field, meanies are in play  —  The combination of the Yankees' Fun Bunch and the team's winning ways has provided the perfect antidote to high ticket prices and empty seats.  Why bash Bombers brass over business affairs when the media can celebrate the latest pin-striped hero …

Jerry Manuel always taking notes on his players  —  Manuel's managing style involves knowing his players, and it is that data, compiled long before the game's first pitch, that leads to his decisions.  (Photo by David Pokress)  —  The Mets will be strangers in a strange land during …

Hurdle: A manager on the hot seat  —  GM O'Dowd gives his manager the benefit of the doubt for now  —  Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd says it's unfair to blame manager Clint Hurdle, above, for all the inept play.  (Getty Images file photo)  —  ATLANTA — With each loss, manager Clint Hurdle's job is becoming more tenuous.

Joba exits; X-rays on knee negative  —  Girardi ‘hopeful’ righty won't miss start after liner strikes leg  —  NEW YORK — A fist pump turned out to be the least of Joba Chamberlain's concerns.  —  The Yankees right-hander experienced an abbreviated outing against the Orioles on Thursday …

Sources: Jake Peavy rejects trade to the White Sox  —  A source close to the Jake Peavy camp said today that the ace pitcher has notified the San Diego Padres that he will not accept the trade to the South Side, apparently killing the deal that would have sent four players west and put Peavy in black and white.

Texas Rangers want Josh Hamilton back as soon as possible  —  DETROIT — Manager Ron Washington and bench coach Jackie Moore stood next to the batting cage as Josh Hamilton took batting practice Thursday before the Texas Rangers lost their third straight game to the Detroit Tigers.

Prospect Hot Sheet: May 22  —  In 2005, the Mets made a big push into Latin America by signing Fernando Martinez for $1.3 million and Deolis Guerra for $700,000.  Since then, they've traded Guerra away, but held on to Martinez.  Both make an appearance on this week's Hot Sheet, but for different reasons.