Game 6 postponement possible  —  Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak is scheduled to meet with Major League Baseball officials at 2 p.m. ET Wednesday and discuss whether to postpone Game 6 of the World Series with the Texas Rangers because of the forecast of inclement weather in St. Louis.

Yankees want new deal with Sabathia before deadline  —  ST. LOUIS — By the time two days of meetings in Tampa end tomorrow, the Yankees will develop a plan they hope will keep CC Sabathia from opting out of a contract following the World Series.  —  General manager Brian Cashman …

Source: Blue Jays ‘will not rule out’ a pursuit of David Ortiz  —  Coming off an 81-81 season and with money to spend, the Toronto Blue Jays “will not rule out” making a strong push for David Ortiz, a major-league source said today.  In fact, Ortiz could conceivably be a good fit north of the border.

Hoyer, McLeod To Join Cubs; Byrnes Now Padres GM  —  Theo Epstein's first deal as the Cubs' president of baseball operations may be one of the most significant moves of his tenure in Chicago.  The Cubs and Padres have confirmed that San Diego GM Jed Hoyer and assistant GM Jason McLeod …

Andrus and Kinsler  —  Last night the Rangers beat the Cardinals 2-1.  The pitching was excellent, as Colby Lewis and Jaime Garcia engaged in a classic pitcher's duel.  There were three plays involving Elvis Andrus and Ian Kinsler in particular, though, that were absolutely pivotal to the outcome of this game.

Angels begin to narrow field in GM search; Evans added to field  —  Former Dodgers Assistant General Manager Kim Ng is interviewing for the Angels GM job Wednesday, former Dodgers GM Dan Evans will interview for the position Thursday or Friday, and the Angels are expected to receive permission …

Mariners protect home turf by replacing it  —  Infield re-sodded for first time since Safeco opened  —  SEATTLE — While most homeowners would kill for a lawn that looks as fresh and green as the Safeco Field grass, Bob Christofferson doesn't settle for anything less than perfection.

Cubs' Epstein on Soriano: 'There's more in there'  —  New Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein says he has been given the authority to eat bad contracts, and that would seem to put outfielder Alfonso Soriano's status in jeopardy.  —  Epstein was asked about Soriano …

No multi-year deal for Melky in the works  —  KANSAS CITY — General manager Dayton Moore was very pleased about center fielder Melky Cabrera's bounceback season but doesn't see a long-term deal coming out of it immediately.  —  “We'll probably go a year at a time at this point …

Johnson expected to remain Nats manager  —  Announcement regarding skipper likely after World Series  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals are expected to retain Davey Johnson as their manager, according to a baseball source.  An announcement would be made after the World Series ends.

Draft Bonuses Last Major Issue In CBA Talks  —  The last major issue remaining in discussions about a new collective bargaining agreement is signing bonuses for amateur draft picks, according to Ronald Blum of the Associated Press (link via the Miami Herald).

The Last Act Of The Notorious Howie Spira  —  Howard Spira appeared in the Gawker offices one summer day as if summoned from the beyond, which in some sense he had been.  He just stood there, anxiously clutching a black plastic bag, his enormous green eyes sweeping the room.