The Mets were the victims of a huge loss last night, falling 9-6 to the Cubs in extra innings and putting them into a tie for the National League wild card.  The loss was extra tough to swallow thanks to the fact that the Mets failed to put the nail in the Cubs by leaving a man on 3rd base with no outs on 3 separate occasions.  They did however, make some impressive progress on driving a nail into the coffin of their playoff hopes.

Bobby Abreu’s grand slam put the Yankees ahead to stay, giving them a 6-2 win over the Blue Jays in 10 innings.  The Bombers earned what has been a rare win in a start with A.J. Burnett on the mound, although they are hoping to extend that streak infinitely further when Burnett is in pinstripes next season.

Marbury not released just yet, will be in Knicks camp next week; “We need someone to occupy that ridiculously annoying intern,” says team prez Walsh.

Burress suspended after unexcused absence from team practice; Giants worried agent Drew Rosenhaus may be making play for second contract extension of the year.