Jeter: No need to clear air with A-Rod  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Derek Jeter expects Alex Rodriguez to remain with the Yankees next season, saying there was no need to discuss A-Rod's dismal performance during New York's first-round loss to the Detroit Tigers.  —  Back from his first European vacation …

Bombers planning to pick up & ship out Sheff  —  ST. LOUIS - The biggest buzz among the few general managers attending the World Series is the silent auction the Yankees have apparently already begun for Gary Sheffield.  It turns out that Yankee GM Brian Cashman had always intended to pick …

New Agreement Includes Draft, Rule 5 Changes  —  ST. LOUIS — Overshadowed by more wide-ranging issues and the sheer euphoria of an agreement between Major League Baseball and the Players Association being reached with no rancor or threats of a work stoppage, the structure …

Zumaya brain-locks in key spot … ST. LOUIS — The soul of the song makes "Voodoo Child" one of Joel Zumaya's favorites.  Each time the Tigers right-handed rookie charges out of the bullpen, the Jimi Hendrix tune whistles through the speakers.  —  But that's at home.  In Detroit.

Liriano quits rehab  —  Injured Twins pitcher 'doesn't feel right,' Ryan says  —  ST. LOUIS — Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano, the injured left-hander the team hopes will be a major part of next year's starting rotation, quit his rehabilitation program over the weekend …

Cardinals' Suppan Pitching and Politicking  —  Jeff Suppan is scheduled to pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 of the World Series tonight at Busch Stadium.  But his time on the mound will not be his only appearance on baseball fans' television screens.

Bochy meets with Giants GM for chat  —  Candidates for manager include Angels' Black  —  As expected, Padres manager Bruce Bochy, one of four candidates for the San Francisco managerial job, recently chatted with the Giants.  According to multiple sources, Bochy and Giants General Manager Brian Sabean met in the Bay Area.

Player Profile  —  Carlos Guillen  —  Thanks to a 2006 season that has seen Detroit reach the World Series for the first time since 1984, Carlos Guillen has finally received a little bit of the press he's more than earned over the course of his career with the Tigers.

Rain delays start of Game 4 of Series  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Rain, rain go away.  —  In a postseason that has already seen its share of foul weather, rain has delayed the start of Game 4 of the World Series in St. Louis, where the Cardinals host the Detroit Tigers.  —  Officials are hopeful that the game will be played tonight.

Controversy Is in the Palm of His Hand  —  In his radio broadcast Monday on the Detroit station WJR, the Detroit Free Press sports columnist Mitch Albom made light of suggestions that Tigers pitcher Kenny Rogers had a strange, dark substance on his hand early in Game 2 of the World Series.

A-Rod, Yanks stand united  —  Agent: Brian vows no trades  —  Speculation about the possibility of Alex Rodriguez getting traded will surely linger until he actually takes the field at the Stadium on Opening Day, but the embattled third baseman's agent said yesterday that he has received assurances …

Award minor consolation  —  Delgado gets trophy but says it's too painful to stay and watch Game 3  —  ST. LOUIS — Carlos Delgado was at the World Series after all.  He capped an outstanding first year with the Mets by receiving the Roberto Clemente Award, then he made it clear that he would like to have more years with the Mets.

Cardinal Sin  —  WHY IS EVERYONE SO ANNOYED THAT ST. LOUIS IS IN THE WORLD SERIES?  —  The St. Louis Cardinals reached the World Series thanks to the worst hitter in the National League.  Yadier Molina, whose .216 batting average was dead last among NL regulars, launched a tie-breaking blast …

Broadway making his way to Majors  —  Hurler progressing in Minors, preparing for big-league debut  —  Take a quick mental snapshot of the White Sox starting rotation for the 2008 season, and then examine that group of five hurlers, who ultimately could lead the South Siders to postseason glory two years from now.