Mock Draft 4.0: June 4  —  Jim Callis' Last Attempt To Line Up Talent In Unpredictable Year  —  The Astros' public position with the No. 1 overall pick is that they're looking at five players and may not make their decision until shortly before they officially go on the clock at 7:09 p.m. Eastern tonight.

Niese strikes out career-high 10, Mets beat Cards  —  NEW YORK—Jonathon Niese struck out a career-high 10 in six scoreless innings and the New York Mets shut down the slumping St. Louis Cardinals for the third straight game, getting a homer and three RBIs from rookie Kirk Nieuwenhuis in a 6-1 victory Sunday night.

South Side seat syndrome  —There are certain things you can count on happening every spring.  The temperatures heating up.  People mowing their green lawns.  Birds returning from their southern migration.  —  And the Chicago White Sox urging fans to show up in greater numbers to U. S. Cellular Field.

Zoo With Roy's Awesome Emma Interviews Cole Hamels  —  Wait what Awesome Emma and Cole Hamels and a ZWR Microphone?!  Oh you know.  —  So last week The Hamels Foundation (which does absolutely amazing work that will resonate for generations) sent out a press release noting a tremendous project/donation …

Bill Maher owns stake in Mets  —  NEW YORK — Political commentator Bill Maher, the host of HBO's “Real Time,” had VIP treatment Sunday night at Citi Field, including an escort from New York Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon during batting practice.  —  Maher  —  The access came with good reason.

Dodgers, Phillies, D-Backs head list of teams with early interest in Youkilis  —  The Dodgers, Phillies and Diamondbacks are among teams showing early interest in longtime Red Sox star Kevin Youkilis, according to people familiar with the situation.  —  Although one Red Sox person called talks …

10th anniversary: the Moneyball draft  —  Ten years ago today, one of the most famous drafts in baseball history occurred.  It's not so famous for the spectacular level of talent in it.  Oh, there was talent, but that's true of all drafts.  No, this was the draft made famous because of its depiction in a bestseller.

Alfonso Soriano open to being traded to contender  —  Alfonso Soriano constantly is reminded by his legs about how little time he might have left in baseball.  —  If that wasn't bad enough, the standings constantly remind him about how his chances of winning a World Series ring are diminishing.

Pirates converting pitcher Allie to hitter  —  The Pirates are converting high-priced prospect Stetson Allie from pitcher to hitter, the Tribune-Review has learned.  —  Allie, 21, was the team's second-round draft pick in 2010, signing for $2.25 million, well above Major League Baseball's recommended slot.

Totals  —  2B: NYY 2, C. Granderson (7), R. Martin (7).  —  3B: NYY 1, R. Cano (1).  —  HR: NYY 2, D. Jeter (6), A. Rodriguez (9).  Det 1, P. Fielder (9).  —  HR Detail: NYY, D. Jeter (Inning: 1 , 0 Out, 0 on) off J. Verlander, NYY, A. Rodriguez (Inning: 3 , 1 Out, 0 on) off J. Verlander.