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.

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.

Baltimore Orioles released struggling starter Adam Eaton  —  WASHINGTON — Struggling pitcher Adam Eaton was released Friday by the Baltimore Orioles, who lost patience with the right-hander after he won only two of eight starts.  —  Eaton gave up seven runs in 4 2/3 innings …

Yanks, Phils & Sox in Amazin' rivalry reversal  —  BOSTON - They don't play in the same division or even the same league, but there is no question the Mets and Yankees have a rivalry of sorts.  They try to outbid each other for free agents.  They try to outdo each other for the New York spotlight.

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.

Rangers activate Francisco, place Padilla on DL … HOUSTON (AP) — The Texas Rangers have activated closer Frank Francisco and sent right-handed starter Vicente Padilla to the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury.  —  Francisco will be available for Friday night's interleague series opener against the Houston Astros.

Toronto Blue Jays call up Casey Janssen, Joe Inglett, Ricky Romero  —  ATLANTA — The Toronto Blue Jays called up right-hander Casey Janssen, utilityman Joe Inglett and left-hander Ricky Romero from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.  —  Outfielder Travis Snider, left-hander Brett Cecil …

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 …

Martinez sent down after first game  —  Right-hander takes loss in first Major League appearance  —  MIAMI — Cristhian Martinez's first stint in the Major Leagues was a short one.  —  After making his first big league appearance on Thursday — when he gave up a go-ahead homer to D-backs …

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.

Tampa Bay Rays place Scott Kazmir, Troy Percival on DL  —  MIAMI — Scott Kazmir is out for at least a couple of weeks, and Troy Percival's career may be over.  —  Both pitchers were placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday by the Tampa Bay Rays before the start of their series against the Florida Marlins.

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 …

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.