NY Mets' Daniel Murphy explains “game within the game” that happens between every pitch; latest on Joel Hanrahan, Stephen Drew; Yankees beat Red Sox  —  Ask Terry Collins why the Mets are 12-10, despite a tough early schedule, absent offense, and geriatric bullpen, and he says, “we're catching the ball.”

MLB makes 1st major adjustment of replay era, tweaks transfer rule  —  A catch is a catch again.  —  Major League Baseball made its first major adjustment of the replay era on Friday, going back to a less strict interpretation of the transfer rule, effective immediately.

Rafael Betancourt signs minor-league deal with Rockies after Tommy John surgery  —  TOPICS  —  The Rockies declined a $4.25 million team option on extending Rafael Betancourt's contract after last season.  But even though Betancourt, 38, underwent Tommy John surgery in the offseason, he still wanted to continue playing.

Mookie Wilson: I went from Mets hero to ‘hood ornament’  —  Mookie Wilson at an All-Star Game press conference at Citi Field in 2013  —  Mookie Wilson isn't feeling loved by the Mets.  —  The 1986 World Series hero, who still serves as a club ambassador, writes in his soon …

Buehrle eyes some history as Blue Jays host Red Sox  —  The Sports Network  —  TORONTO - Mark Buehrle eyes up a historic win Friday night when the Toronto Blue Jays welcome the Boston Red Sox to town for the opener of a three-game set between American League East rivals.

Hardy no longer answering contract questions  —  TORONTO — Shortstop J.J. Hardy, who returned to the O's lineup on Wednesday night for the series finale against the Blue Jays, will no longer discuss the status of his contract, which has him set to be a free agent at the end of this year.

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Crew should ride the wave, not look up  —  Carrying best record in baseball, Milwaukee trying to keep big picture out of sight  —  Ride the wave, Brewers.  Ride the wave, boys.  Who knows where it'll end?  Don't look up now.  At this point, the worst thing you guys can do is start thinking.

Chacin throws 80 pitches, feels fine in rehab start  —  Rockies right-hander could return soon despite only 12 Minor League innings  —  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jhoulys Chacin took another step toward rejoining the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night.  —  The 6-foot-3, 215-pound righty …

Padres ace Cashner plays left field for one batter  —  WASHINGTON — Without a doubt, Andrew Cashner does his best work on the mound for the Padres.  But on Thursday night, he traveled a little outside his comfort zone.  —  At the start of the 11th inning of the Padres' game against the Nationals …

Giants Sign Travis Ishikawa  —  The Giants have signed first baseman Travis Ishikawa to a minor league contract, MLBTR's Zach Links reports (Twitter links).  Ishikawa will report to Triple-A Fresno after taking his physical today, and the contract contains an out clause if Ishikawa doesn't make the club's 25-man roster.

Pineda's folly could sink the season  —  Fenway's funny scene won't be so funny if Yankees miss playoffs by one game  —  BOSTON — Just in case Michael Pineda never makes it as a New York Yankee, he decided to prep himself for a second career as a stand-up comic.