Jose Reyes of New York Mets disappointed by hamstring tear, but should be ready for next season  —  Jose Reyes' latest injury setback devastated him to the point he was “practically in tears,” but the initial diagnosis is that the tear in his hamstring will not cost the shortstop any time next season, his agent said.

Giants will bring back Bochy, Sabean  —  (10-01) 13:58 PDT — Brian Sabean and Bruce Bochy will be re-signed and return to the 2010 Giants, The Chronicle has learned.  —  The Giants are expecting to make a formal announcement next week.  —  The team scheduled a media session with Sabean and Bochy for Monday.

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 …

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.”

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.

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 …

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.

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?

A D.C. Game of Moneyball  —  The Nats' final home game of the year Wednesday combined all the paradoxical and troubling threads of a season in which the team had the game's worst record and saw attendance drop 22 percent.  Yet these same Nats, who will certainly receive revenue-sharing funds …

Phillies pitcher Moyer done for season, to have surgery  —  Turns out, one of Jamie Moyer's most important pitching performances of the season was also his last.  —  The 46-year-old lefthander, who helped protect a three-run lead Tuesday night by recording four outs in the sixth and seventh innings …

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.

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 …

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.