Rivera: “This is the way we should play.”  —  On a night that harkened back to Octobers past, the Yankees won 4-1.  They took advantage of three errors, scored when they could and rode eight innings from their ace and a ninth from their closer.  —  “I think the whole team played tremendous,” Mariano Rivera said.

Strasburg's AFL Debut  —  Stephen Strasburg made his long-awaited and highly-anticipated professional debut here Friday night in an Arizona Fall League contest.  —  The righthander was one of the most highly publicized prospects in baseball history, Strasburg enjoyed a sensational junior …

Don't call it a sellout - because it wasn't  —  NEW YORK - The sellout kerfuffle started at 10:17 p.m. The New York Yankees announced the attendance for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series - 49,688 - but didn't call it a sellout, as is standard practice.  Someone tweeted that it wasn't a sellout.

LA scratches out a win  —  LOS ANGELES — A grounder off a fielder's glove.  A bunt that slipped by two players.  The Los Angeles Dodgers' latest postseason rally began in the weirdest, wackiest way.  —  Another throwing error by Chase Utley, a pinch-hit single and two walks also were part …

Drug testers back in Bronx for ALCS  —  Members of MLB's drug testing team might want to rent a room at Yankee Stadium.  —  For the second time in a week the testing team was at the Stadium last night collecting urine samples from two members of the Yankees and Angels after the Yankees' 4-1 victory in Game 1 of the ALCS.

Technology to play big role at new stadium  —  Jumbotrons, scanners aimed at improving fan experience … MIAMI — At the Marlins' new ballpark, being in your seat isn't the only way to watch all the action.  —  A trip to the concession stand doesn't mean you will miss, say, a home run.

Perry Hill not returning to Pirates; Searage promoted  —  The Pirates announced this morning that first base coach and infield instructor Perry Hill will not return to the organization next year.  —  “We made an aggressive attempt to bring Perry back, including exercising his option …

Cubs to talk to Jaramillo  —  The Chicago Cubs have received permission from the Texas Rangers to speak with hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo, according to MLB.com.  —  Jaramillo told people close to him that he would like to go to a team that has a chance to go to the playoffs and win right away …

Dodgers decline option on Ohman  —  Dealing with injuries, left-hander made only 21 appearances  —  LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers made the first decision of an offseason that hasn't even started yet on Friday by declining the $2.2 million 2010 option on left-handed reliever Will Ohman …