Source: Mariano Rivera talks with New York Yankees going smoothly  —  NEW YORK —The Yankees' negotiations with closer Mariano Rivera are progressing much smoother than the rancor-filled struggle with Derek Jeter.  —  “Night and day,” said one baseball official with knowledge of both talks.

Andy Pettitte a Ranger?  Texas president Nolan Ryan makes stealthy pitch to Yankees pitcher  —  Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte is still mulling whether to return to the Yankees or to retire and return to his home in Texas...  The Yankees know they'll be fighting with the Rangers for the services of Cliff Lee.

Sources: Juan Uribe, Dodgers near deal  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to signing free-agent infielder Juan Uribe to a three-year deal, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney on Monday.  —  The move would not only strengthen the Dodgers but hurt their archrival, the Giants.

Angels meet with Scott Boras  —  The Los Angeles Angels aren't letting any hard feelings get in the way of doing business.  —  Agent Scott Boras, who angered owner Arte Moreno when the Mark Teixeira talks fell apart two years ago, said he has had more than one meeting with the Angels this winter.

2010 Postseason Shares Announced  —  A full postseason share for the 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants totaled $317,631.29, while a full share for the American League Champion Texas Rangers amounted to $246,279.55, Major League Baseball announced today.

Jilted by Astros, Berkman eagerly anticipates offers  —  Lance Berkman needed a few days to digest the news the Astros didn't want him back.  —  At first, he toyed with retirement.  —  “After a couple of days, I realized I can still be a really good player and would be doing myself a disservice if I didn't play,” he said.

San Diego Padres Kevin Correia deals with the tragic death of his 21-year-old brother  —  Free-agent pitcher slowly moves forward following death of his 21-year-old brother  —  Trevor Correia, the brother of free-agent pitcher Kevin Correia, died this May in a hiking accident.

Former Yankee great Gil McDougald, 1951 AL rookie of the year, dead at 82  —  Gil McDougald, the versatile '50s Yankee who, along with Pete Rose, had the unique distinction of being selected to the All-Star team at three different positions, died Sunday at his home in Wall Township, N.J., after a long bout with prostate cancer.

Feller being treated for pneumonia in hospital  —  CLEVELAND — Hall of Famer Bob Feller's continued battle with leukemia has led to another hospital stay, this time because of a bout with pneumonia.  —  Feller, who turned 92 earlier this month, has been in the Cleveland Clinic …

Mets Nearing Deal for Chris Young  —  According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Mets are close to signing RHP Chris Young.  —  The 31 year old Young has made just 36 starts over the past three seasons as he's battled shoulder problems.  He made just four starts in 2010, going 2-0 with a 0.90 ERA in 20 innings.

Inbox: Fielder's future on Crew fans' minds  —  McCalvy provides insight on all things Brewers … The Brewers have done great within their own system and seem to be winning regularly in their Double-A and Triple-A farms.  Why not just stay with that theory?  Sign Prince Fielder and bring up some Minor League pitching.