Reyes needs hammy repair, return up in air  —  WASHINGTON - Jose Reyes has a new, more severe injury.  The shortstop tore his right hamstring running Tuesday, an examination by team doctors revealed.  —  Reyes may have been headed for surgery anyway to repair a torn tendon in the area.

Joba: “If they want me to fold towels, I'll fold towels” (with audio)  —  The best quote of the postgame locker room came from Joba Chamberlain, when he was asked what he thought about his role on the Yankees postseason roster.  —  “If they want me to fold towels, I'll fold towels,” Chamberlain said.

Blue Jays 12, Red Sox 0  —  R  —  H  —  E  —  Halladay's 3-hitter sets tone as Blue Jays light up Wakefield, Red Sox bullpen  —  BOSTON — Roy Halladay keeps showing the Blue Jays what they'll be missing if they trade him.  —  The big name on the market at the non-waiver deadline two months ago …

Phillies Clinch Title, but Worries Abound  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies had already clinched their third consecutive National League East title Wednesday night before Brad Lidge threw his first pitch in the ninth inning, but there was no one else Manager Charlie Manuel wanted on the mound.

Smoltz struggles to find handle in Cincy  —  Right-hander walks five in final regular-season start  —  CINCINNATI — The Cardinals' post-clinch letdown stands at three days and counting, and their frustration is growing.  —  St. Louis lost its third straight game on Wednesday in uninspiring fashion …

Bourn speeding toward Astros' record  —  Houston (73-85) at Philadelphia (92-66), 6:05 p.m. CT  —  PHILADELPHIA — Michael Bourn is going to lead the National League in stolen bases by a wide margin, and the streak-of-lightning center fielder wants to set an Astros record for steals in a season while he's at it.

Rockies on cusp of NL wild card … DENVER(AP) The Colorado Rockies are on the cusp of clinching a playoff spot.  —  So close, in fact, that the postseason aroma hangs in the air.  —  “Anytime you're this close, you can smell it,” Troy Tulowitzki said.  “You want to get it done.”

Maybe Mets should start by firing Manuel  —  The meetings already have begun, Newsday's David Lennon reported yesterday.  —  For six weeks, Mets officials have discussed how to best bury the nightmare of 2009.  —  So as long as the lights are on and the seats are warm …

Lincecum on Cain: ‘I just love watching him pitch’  —  Sporting News Conversation: Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain  —  Tim Lincecum was running late.  Like a blur, the 25-year-old right-hander exited the team shuttle bus and entered the clubhouse; was out of his black jeans …

Hermida A Non-Tender Candidate  —  The Marlins are unlikely to tender a contract to outfielder Jeremy Hermida, according to Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post.  Hermida followed up on a lackluster '08 with a .259/.348/.392 line in 491 plate appearances this year.

Hart could miss remaining games  —  Crew outfielder has possible fractures to two right fingers  —  DENVER — Right fielder Corey Hart was out of the lineup on Wednesday and could miss the Brewers' final five games of the season because of a hand injury.  —  Hart had X-rays earlier …

Moyer to have season-ending surgery  —  MRI reveals tears in left-hander's groin and abdomen  —  PHILADELPHIA — Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the left groin injury he suffered in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Astros.

Cleveland Indians fire manager Eric Wedge … CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have fired manager Eric Wedge in the final days of a terrible season.  —  Wedge  —  Wedge guided the Indians to one playoff appearance in seven seasons, and this year the club fell out of contention early …