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 …

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.

Saito outrighted  —  Takashi Saito has been outrighted by the Red Sox off of their 40-man roster.  This is likely a prelude to the team not picking up the 2010 option on his contract.  We'll have more later.

U.S. clubs chase Japanese schoolboy Kikuchi  —  TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese schoolboy Yusei Kikuchi will hold ‘speed interviews’ with Major League Baseball clubs as the race to sign the explosive left-hander heats up.  —  The 18-year-old pitcher is poised to meet representatives …

Guzman added, Burnett in Game 2 (and a live chat tonight!)  —  Still in the interview room where Joe Girardi just announced that Freddy Guzman has been added to the roster in place of Eric Hinske.  —  Also, A.J. Burnett is starting Game 2.  Andy Pettitte in Game 3.  Game 4 is TBA.

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.

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 …

If Jays GM looking to make a splash, how about Bay?  —  Alex Anthopoulos is quickly putting his own stamp on the Blue Jays, reassembling the scouting and development staff, and good for him.  —  That's the best way to build for the long term.  Plus, it also enhances his own job security.

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.

The Fallacy Of El Comedulce  —  Good morning Fackers.  The completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 allowed for far easier and faster transportation from the East Coast to the West Coast than had previously existed.  Yet, from what I've been hearing and reading over the past several months …

Albert Pujols in no hurry to talk extension with St. Louis Cardinals  —  The St. Louis Cardinals have expressed interest in extending Albert Pujols' contract during the winter, but the slugger is not in a hurry.  —  “I'm not desperate to sign a contract extension.

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.