Moving Home Plate Could Help Mets  —  As a disastrous 2009 season comes to a close for the Mets, it is time to review the performance of one of the team's more expensive rookies.  In other words, just how has Citi Field done this year?  —  By most accounts, the new park is fan friendly.

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 …

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.”

Playoff-bound Rox look to build on '07  —  In clinching berth, Colorado returns to October glory days  —  DENVER — Oct. 1 should be renamed Celebration Day at Coors Field.  —  The Rockies' 9-2 victory over the Brewers on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field clinched the third playoff berth in club history.

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.

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 …

Anderson's single is 2,500th career hit  —  Veteran outfielder is 89th Major Leaguer to reach mark  —  ATLANTA — Garret Anderson doesn't know whether he will play long enough to join the illustrious group of Major Leaguers who have collected 3,000 hits.  But the Braves outfielder …

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 …

Tribe's Justin Masterson makes pitch for John Farrell  —  + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email + Bio  —  Put former Red Sox [team stats] reliever Justin Masterson firmly in the camp of those who believe pitching coach John Farrell would make a fantastic manager of the Cleveland Indians.

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 …