Sox want a ‘blackout’ for Tuesday  —  For one-game tiebreaker, team urging fans to wear all black  —  CHICAGO — A blackout coming in a city the size of Chicago usually leads to more than a fair share of worry and maybe a few dire circumstances.  —  That blackout takes on a completely different meaning …

JOBA'S SHOULDER BEARS WATCHING  —  For the second time inside of two months, Joba Chamberlain experienced discomfort in his valuable right shoulder Sunday at Fenway Park.  —  According to several people, Chamberlain said the shoulder was tight after exiting the first game of the doubleheader …

Brewers go with Gallardo  —  According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Brewers are going to throw young righty Yovani Gallardo against Cole Hamels in Game One on Wednesday.  A very interesting move.  Stuff wise, this guy is probably the second-best pitcher on the staff.

Black, four Padres coaches returning  —  SAN DIEGO — Bud Black will return for the third season as manager of the Padres.  —  The team announced Monday that Black and four coaches will return next season.  Bench coach Craig Colbert did not have his contract renewed.

Martinez, Mussina Exits May Mark End of an Era  —  It's the end of an era in New York.  Forget the dual destruction of two long-standing baseball edifices in Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium; the end of the season may also have brought a conclusion to the careers of two fin de siècle pitching greats …

Time to get creative, Yankees  —  NEW YORK — In the week since the Yankees' streak of 13 straight postseason trips ended, manager Joe Girardi broadly has hinted of the changes to come.  —  There are “some interesting people out there,” Girardi said, speaking of possible free agents.

For Two G.M.'s, Payoffs Come Without Playoffs  —  The season was over, and Omar Minaya had some explaining to do.  He walked into the interview room Monday afternoon in the now-retired Shea Stadium, wearing a dark gray suit with a white shirt, open at the top, and proceeded to espouse …

Read: Fixing Wright  —  According to Buster Olney at ESPN.com, David Wright is the only tangible thing that the Mets need to fix for the 2009 season.  —  In the report, Olney writes: … ...i can't imagine the pressure put on this lineup when you know that no lead, or small deficit for that matter …

CC's masterpiece clinches Wild Card  —  Braun's clutch homer gives Milwaukee first berth since '82  —  MILWAUKEE — CC Sabathia strapped a whole city to his broad shoulders and carried it to the postseason.  —  Ryan Braun provided the last big push.  —  That's right, Brewers fans …

BoSox's ailing Drew, Lowell may play in opener … BOSTON (AP) — Mike Lowell and J.D. Drew took batting practice on an overcast day at Fenway Park.  When they were done, the outlook for Boston's two injured hitters was brighter.  —  Both could be ready for Wednesday night's opener …