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 …

Ramírez's remarks are sad  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. - Those air sickness bags come in handy sometimes.  Flying coast to coast, you cram into your coach seat (like John Glenn in Mercury 1), open the paper to read Manny Ramírez's latest remarks, and you need the barf bag before you're over Kansas.

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 …

Bay makes Halos pay  —  Left fielder's two-run jack helps Red Sox win Game 1  —  ANAHEIM — There was no way Jason Bay could know what that first slice of October baseball was going to taste like.  That month had always been a time for the left fielder to become reacquainted with his family …

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 …

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.