- The nightmare season for the Mets continues as David Wright had to leave Saturday’s game against the Giantsafter getting beaned in the head by a 94 MPH fastball by Matt Cain. Of course, Johan Santana had to follow that up with his best Shawn Estes impression, throwing behind Pablo Sandoval in retaliation. What happens two pitches later? Kung-Fu Panda hits a moonshot to the second deck in left. Only the Mets, folks. Only the Mets.
- Brett Myerswas supposed to start for Single-A Clearwater on Saturday night, but the rehab outing was scratched after he was hit in the eye while playing catch with his four-year old son. Nevermind, it happened when he fell out of his truck. Nothing else to see here. Move along.
- According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, John Smoltzdoesn’t have any plans to retire and would be open to joining a club as a starter or a reliever. The Red Sox have until Monday to trade or release Smoltz, but moving his contract is pretty unlikely at this juncture. The Dodgers, Rangers, Cardinals and Marlins are believed to have interest in the 42-year-old. The future Hall of Famer had a 8.33 ERA and 1.70 WHIP over eight starts this season.
- According toBaseball America , first-round picks Mike Leake (Reds), Nick Franklin (Mariners) and Chad James (Marlins) have all come to terms with their respective teams. If you count James,18 of the 32 first-round picks have signed, with No. 3 pick Donovan Tateexpected to sign with the Padres in short order.