Wright and Mets must adjust to Citi limits  —  Citi Field might not be the sole reason for David Wright's career-low home run total this season.  —  In his press conference before Friday night's series opener against the Astros, Jerry Manuel was asked how the Mets might alter …

Blue Jays fire GM J.P. Ricciardi  —  TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have fired general manager J.P. Ricciardi.  —  Interim CEO Paul Beeston announced the move on Saturday, saying he felt it was time for a change.  —  Ricciardi has been in charge of the team since Nov. 14, 2001, posting four winning seasons and four losing ones.

Towers ousted as GM; Moorad seeks more ‘strategic approach’  —  Padres CEO Jeff Moorad thinks of Kevin Towers as “a gunslinger,” and, he added, “a masterful one, at that.”  What he wants is someone who can put more of the “general” in general manager.  —  Strategic thinking …

Twins cut Tigers' AL Central lead to one  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have wanted out of the Metrodome for years.  —  They're playing as if they want to stay a little longer.  —  GAME REPORT: Twins 10, Royals 7  —  DETROIT SHUT OUT: Tigers fall to White Sox

CC rocked in final tuneup before ALDS  —  Southpaw labors vs. Rays as Yanks stumble at the Trop  —  ST. PETERSBURG — His head down, CC Sabathia walked slowly into the dugout, ignoring the taunting fans overhead.  Barking an angry word, he removed his glove and fired it into the wall, scattering an assortment of plastic bottles.

Rockies prevent Dodgers from clinching NL West … LOS ANGELES(AP) Ubaldo Jimenez struck out 10 and the streaking Colorado Rockies forced the NL West race down to the final two games, beating the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 Friday night.  —  With both teams already assured playoff spots …

Lowe's struggles continue in last start  —  Two-run double by Ross is not enough in Braves loss  —  ATLANTA — Derek Lowe can take solace in the fact that his frustrating season has come to a close.  As for the Braves, they have to continue to worry about the possibility that these past few months might …

At Sold-Out Fenway, a Way in for Patient Fans  —  BOSTON — Joan George was in the mood to treat herself to a Red Sox game at Fenway Park, where every game since May 15, 2003, has sold out.  —  So a few hours before a recent game, she went to the back side of the ballpark along Lansdowne Street …

Escapism encourages Daisuke Matsuzaka  —  Sox hang tough in what could be costly victory  —  + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email  —  Playoff teams usually include at least one “X-factor” they hope can pop up out of the blue as a surprise October contributor.

Catcher Gregg Zaun hopes to return to Tampa Bay Rays in 2010  —  ST. PETERSBURG — C Gregg Zaun has been a Ray for less than two months, but he said he'd love to come back next year — and possibly beyond — if the feeling is mutual.  —  Zaun, a 15-year veteran, has a mutual $2 million option …

Upton hits for first cycle in Rays history  —  Single in fifth completes bid for feat against Yanks at Trop  —  ST. PETERSBURG — B.J. Upton became the first player in Rays history to hit for the cycle when he turned the trick Friday night in his first four at-bats against the Yankees during Tampa Bay's 13-4 victory.

Warrant issued for ballplayer Shawn Chacon over gambling markers  —  Onetime All-Star accused of failing to pay Caesars Palace $150,000  —  Shawn Chacon pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 3, 2006, in Pittsburgh.  —  2 a.m.