Wang optimistic about 2010  —  NEW YORK - Chien-Ming Wang, who had shoulder surgery in July, hopes to travel with the Yankees during the postseason even through he cannot play.  —  “This is a great team.  We can win the World Series,” he said.  “I want to see that.”

Rangers won't sit Millwood to save $12M  —  Veteran needs eight innings to guarantee 2010 contract  —  ARLINGTON — Kevin Millwood starts for the Rangers on Friday against the Seattle Mariners.  —  The question put to pitching coach Mike Maddux this week in Cleveland is if this will be Millwood's last start of the season.

Lidge, Manuel on same page  —  Closer ready to be used out of bullpen in a variety of ways  —  WASHINGTON — Brad Lidge's role in the Phillies' bullpen has changed, and Thursday provided the first example of how much.  —  Charlie Manuel said before the Phils' 8-7 loss to the Nationals …

Rockies roll over Reds, log seventh consecutive win  —  DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies keep losing players and winning games.  —  Starting pitcher Jose Contreras (FSY) came out in the third inning with a strained quadriceps Thursday, his second start for injured Aaron Cook (FSY).

Royals' Gil Meche not likely to pitch the rest of the season  —  Gil Meche is now unlikely to pitch again the rest of the season, and Brian Bannister is headed to New York for a second opinion as both Royals pitchers deal with shoulder injuries.  —  Royals manager Trey Hillman would not reveal …

Chipper may retire if next season disappoints  —  Braves third baseman Chipper Jones said he would consider retiring if he has another season in 2010 as frustrating and disappointing as this one has been.  —  He signed a three-year, $42-million contract extension in March that runs through 2012 …

Q&A: Selig discusses MLB economics  —  Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since Aug. 2005.  He appears weekly on the FSN Baseball Report and MLB on FOX.  —  add this

Yankees get good news on Robertson  —  David Robertson and the Yankees got good news after the reliever had his ailing elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews.  —  “He won't be out more than 10 days to two weeks,” Brian Cashman said today.  “He should be pitching before September (ends).

Torii Hunter of Los Angeles Angels wins Branch Rickey Award  —  DENVER — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Torii Hunter was named the winner of the Branch Rickey Award in recognition of his work with kids in the community.  —  Created by the Rotary Club of Denver in 1991 …

Let's be frank about these ballparks  —  With the approaching end of the regular season comes the opening of the blame game.  Some teams should look beyond the general manager, the manager, the coaching staff and the roster when assigning blame.  —  The ballparks are to blame, too.