Mets pitcher involved in deadly hit-and-run crash  —  Troubled Mets relief pitcher Ambiorix Burgos allegedly struck and killed two women in a hit-and-run crash in his homeland of the Dominican Republic, cops told a local paper.  —  Burgos, 24, who missed the whole season with an elbow injury …

With Legacy on Line, Cashman Returns  —  When Brian Cashman signed a contract in 2005 to remain the general manger of the Yankees, he said he did so, in part, because the team's principal owner, George Steinbrenner, asked him to stay.  —  Three years later, with Cashman now signed …

Hicks says Rangers are closer  —  Owner firmly believes in direction team is heading  —  Rangers owner Tom Hicks said Wednesday he believes strongly that the Rangers are close, that Nolan Ryan's pitching philosophy will help fix their woes on the mound and he supports the decision …

Dodgers slam Cubs in opener  —  The Dodgers' James Loney is congratulated by teammates at home plate after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs in the first game of the NLDS series Wednesday in Chicago.  The Dodgers won, 7-2.  —  James Loney hits a grand slam …

Rays trim roster, announce lineup  —  Maddon bats Crawford fifth, decides on 15 position players  —  ST. PETERSBURG — While the Rays won't announce their final 25-man postseason roster until Thursday's 10 a.m. ET deadline, manager Joe Maddon said on Wednesday that the club will go with a makeup …

Sox roster is set  —  The Red Sox have set their initial roster for the first round of the playoffs and there are no real surprises.  The Sox are carrying 10 pitchers and 15 positional players; Mike Timlin is off and third catcher David Ross is on.  Mike Lowell and J.D. Drew are both expected …

Pirates' broadcaster Frattare retiring  —  Lanny Frattare, the voice of the Pirates for 33 years, is retiring.  —  Frattare, who began broadcasting the team's games in 1976, has called the team games longer than any other announcer, including the venerable Bob Prince.

Mets to lock up Minaya through 2013  —  The Mets plan to announce the four-year contract extension for general manager Omar Minaya on Thursday.  The new deal, a nice raise, is expected to pay Minaya between $5-6 million over its four-year term.  The deal also includes bonuses tied to the team's financial performance.

DR police seek Mets pitcher after fatal crash  —  Rosenthal: Hamels too hot  —  FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal says there's little doubt Cole Hamels is one of baseball's top lefties following his Game 1 performance against the Brewers.  Hear from Rosenthal after Philly's 3-1 victory.

Hamels baffles Brewers, Phils win Game 1  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Cole Hamels was so dominant the Milwaukee Brewers were glad to see Brad Lidge come in.  The switch to their perfect closer nearly cost the Philadelphia Phillies.  —  Behind their top two arms, the Phillies grabbed their first postseason victory in 15 years—barely.