Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, wife Jamie separate  —  The team releases a statement, calling it a ‘personal matter.’  —  Jamie and Frank McCourt, who bought the Dodgers in 2004, confirmed their separation in a statement released by the Dodgers on Wednesday night.  (Los Angeles Times)

Mariano wins Delivery Man of Year Award  —  It's third time in his career Yanks closer has picked up honor  —  NEW YORK — In a postseason in which closer after closer has faltered, Mariano Rivera has stood tall.  Battling an illness, Rivera tossed at least one scoreless inning in each …

Angels announce their ALCS rotation  —  Mike Scioscia was a little more forthcoming at his post-workout media session in California, revealing his four-man series rotation.  John Lackey, as expected, will pitch Game 1, with Joe Saunders pitching Game 2, Jered Weaver in Game 3 and Scott Kazmir in Game 4.

Cash-strapped Texas Rangers moving further from date with destiny  —  Give the Texas Rangers credit.  They possess the ability to make news during the playoffs even without participating in them.  —  On Wednesday we learned that the organization is getting rid of Rudy Jaramillo but hanging onto some of your money.

Myers Off NLCS Roster, Park On  —  Brett Myers said tonight that the Phillies have told him he is not on the NLCS roster.  —  “I'm (ticked),” he said.  —  Chan Ho Park will take his place, a team source said.  Park has not pitched since Sept. 16 because of a strained right hamstring, but Park said he feels healthy.

Dodgers will be looking inside for outs  —  The choice of Clayton Kershaw as the Game 1 starter is telling, as his aggressive approach signals the Dodgers are aware they have to keep Phillies' batters off-balance.  —  Payback is a pitch.  —  An inside pitch, at their shirts, behind their butts, in their minds.

Teufel leads ex-Met wave  —  As the body was unloaded from a U-Haul truck and wheeled across the Scottsdale, Arizona, parking lot, cryonicists with cameras swarmed from Alcor's back doors, laughing, joking, and snapping souvenir pictures.  —  The Stadium erupts and players go wild as they greet …

Theo Epstein sees value in patch jobs  —  Re-arm with retreads  —  Last winter, the Red Sox [team stats] signed two veterans with shoulder issues - Brad Penny and John Smoltz - to modest deals, designed to give the team inexpensive depth.  —  Neither deal worked out particularly well.

Hanley signs with Louisville Slugger  —  NL batting champ's signature will appear on bats  —  MIAMI — For winning the National League batting title, Hanley Ramirez recently won the Silver Bat Award, presented by Louisville Slugger.  —  The Marlins All-Star shortstop is regarded as one of the top players in the game.