Rogers was masterful, but did he cheat? … DETROIT — Here at The North Face photo shoot, otherwise known as the 102nd World Series, you didn't know whether they were going to play Game 2 or a Grey Cup championship.  —  But they played Game 2, Detroit beat St. Louis 3-1 and, oh, by the way …

Philies sign lefty Moyer, 43, to two-year extension  —  Jamie Moyer will be 44 when the 2007 season starts, but the Phillies are banking that he has two more strong seasons remaining in his left arm.  —  Philadelphia signed Moyer to a two-year, $10.5 million extension Monday.

Negotiators Have Worked Out 5-Year Labor Deal  —  The big question of the World Series changed yesterday.  It's not who will win the World Series, but how much will Commissioner Bud Selig fine himself for violating his rule prohibiting major announcements during the World Series.

World Series Prospectus  —  Game Two  —  The conspiracy theory is as follows: Kenny Rogers is scuffing his pitches, but he only bothers to do so when he pitches at Comerica Park.  That's why Jim Leyland has engineered his rotation throughout the postseason to ensure that Rogers pitches at home.

Acta set to deliver S.F. pitch  —  The San Francisco Giants are scheduled to meet with Mets third-base coach Manny Acta today, making him the fourth official candidate to interview for the club's managerial vacancy.  —  Acta traveled from Orlando to San Francisco last night.

Cubs name Alan Trammell bench coach  —  The Chicago Cubs today announced that six-time American League All-Star shortstop Alan Trammell has agreed to a two-year deal to be the Cubs bench coach and infield instructor.  —  Trammell, 48, spent his 20-year Major League career with the Detroit Tigers …

The cap that killed the Cardinals?  —  Pine tar, gum, shoe polish, "a big clump of dirt" — whatever Kenny Rogers had out there Sunday night, Uni Watch thinks everyone's looking for it in the wrong place.  Instead of poring over still shots of Rogers' hand, take a look at his cap.

Exclusive Interview w/ Steve Lyons on firing  —  Steve Lyons has had better days in his life.  After 11 years with Fox Sports, the broadcast analyst was fired shortly after Game Three of the ALCS between the Tigers and the A's for what Fox deemed as "making comments on air …

Indians name Ross Atkins director of player development  —  Spent the last three seasons as the director of Latin American operations; Pitched in the Tribe's minor league system from 1995-99  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians today announced Ross Atkins has been named director of player development.

World Series Notebook: Does Matsuzaka want to join Ichiro?  —  Yankees expected to battle Mariners for star pitcher  —  DETROIT — The World Series, as always, is a celebration of the two teams that outlasted the other 28 to make it into the second half of October.

Ex-Met usher, 76: I was thrown out!  —  Watch out, Julio Franco.  —  An elderly usher who worked at Shea Stadium for 42 years has filed a $5 million damage suit against the Mets charging he was fired because he's too old.  —  William Cook says he's not the only veteran who has been pushed out by the team.

Temperature Effects  —  Baseball is a different game in October.  A pair of dominant pitchers can contribute half of a team's total innings pitched in a short series.  Sluggers don't rest ailing legs; they play on and run the bases at half speed.  One of the most oft-overlooked differences between …