The Plan for Jose Reyes  —  “I'll be ready for spring training,” Reyes told the New York Post today.  —  To hear more from Reyes, on the specific injuries and what might or might not require surgery, read the Post report, here.  —  Original Post:  —  According to WFAN …

Mets lower ticket prices for 2010  —  Average ticket price will decrease more than 10%; Ticket prices in select locations to fall more than 20%; 2010 Season Ticket Holder invoices to be less than 2009  —  FLUSHING, N.Y. - The New York Mets today announced across the board decreases in the price …

Giants will bring back Bochy, Sabean  —  (10-01) 15:20 PDT — The Giants' 2009 home season ended with Rich Aurilia taking a final curtain call, Tim Lincecum winning his 15th game, Randy Johnson throwing the final inning without knowing it and Brian Sabean and Bruce Bochy on the verge of new contracts.

Rocktober returns: Rockies clinch playoff berth at Coors Field  —  More photos.  (The Denver Post |  Hyoung Chang)  —  This is what happiness looks like.  —  It is Aaron Cook, outfitted in Mohawk to match his son's haircut, pitching with a smile that sandpaper couldn't wipe off.

Duncan says pine tar gave Reds the upper hand  —  Bronson Arroyo pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.  Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncahn said Arroyo was able to deal with the slick balls because “I'm sure he had pine tar on his cap.  He didn't have any problem getting a grip.”

Blowers amazes with uncanny prediction  —  Mariners broadcaster calls Tuiasosopo's first home run  —  SEATTLE — Talk about making some bold predictions.  —  Mariners television analyst Mike Blowers went a little farther than the edge in Toronto on Sunday afternoon, when he selected Matt Tuiasosopo as his …

Scioscia leads pack for AL's top skipper  —  Angels manager sees success in emotional 2009 campaign  —  When an offense struggles, it's the manager's prerogative to shuffle the lineup.  When a pesky left-handed hitter steps to the plate against a right-handed pitcher late in the game …

Red Sox defense: Good or bad?  —  Take a look at these statistics and you'd think the Boston Red Sox have a pretty good defense.  Only five teams have committed fewer errors, and only five teams have a better fielding percentage.  —  In fact, the Red Sox have the best fielding percentage …

Oldest living major leaguer nears 100th birthday … NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Malinosky rapped hits off Dizzy Dean and King Carl Hubbell, fought in the Battle of the Bulge and got reprimanded by Richard Nixon.  —  Quite a life for baseball's oldest living major leaguer.

Twins avoid elimination, beat Tigers to stay in playoff hunt  —  DETROIT (AP) — The AL Central showdown didn't decide much.  —  Scott Baker (FSY) had a strong start and got plenty of run, helping the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 Thursday to avoid elimination from playoff contention.

Rockies finish season at No. 6 … The last week of the season means the last edition of the Power Rankings.  This week features obvious choices at the top (the likely eight playoff teams) and bottom (back to the cellar, Nats), and a slew of playoff-bound teams who aren't exactly playing …

Manager decision expected quickly  —  Riggleman is a candidate  —  One way or another, Jim Riggleman will serve his final game as interim manager of the Washington Nationals on Sunday.  Will the Rockville native and childhood Senators fan be back next season as permanent manager?

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.