Wagner could be back by Tuesday Billy Wagner reported no abnormal pain in his left elbow after a bullpen session on Friday afternoon and could pitch to live hitters on Sunday, prompting hope that he could join the Mets by next Tuesday. More >
Big Z optimistic about test results Carlos Zambrano said Friday he was encouraged by the MRI results that showed he has tendinitis in his shoulder and nothing more serious, and the Cubs pitcher wanted to correct reports saying he had missed his scheduled MRI exam. More >
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Billy Wagner reported no abnormal pain in his left elbow after a bullpen session on Friday afternoon and could pitch to live hitters on Sunday, prompting hope that he could join the Mets by next Tuesday. 
Carlos Zambrano said Friday he was encouraged by the MRI results that showed he has tendinitis in his shoulder and nothing more serious, and the Cubs pitcher wanted to correct reports saying he had missed his scheduled MRI exam. 
Though often criticized while the Rays were under his stewardship, Vince Naimoli was instrumental in bringing baseball to the Tampa Bay region. 
CC Sabathia's level-headedness is Good For Ball. Rich Harden's injury is Bad For Ball -- for the Cubs and their fans, at least. 
This first-place Mets team is not the one that began the season. Jerry Manuel has guided them to a 45-26 record since he took over as manager, with an MLB-best 39 wins since July 1, making him a leading contender for NL Manager of the Year. 
