Wainwright looks back, and ahead  —  With so much talk Wednesday at Busch Stadium centering on what starter could pitch Game 7 of the World Series if the Cardinals win Game 6 tonight, rehabbing righthander Adam Wainwright had a suggestion for his coaches.  —  He offered to skip today's scheduled side session.

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 …

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.

Mets have discussed changing outfield wall to blue  —  Yesterday, I heard from a few people close to the team who say the Mets are finally considering whether to change the outfield wall to blue in Citi Field (like it was at Shea Stadium).  Right now, the outfield wall is 'soot …

Manufactured Runs  —  Matchup Madness  —  With the Cardinals facing elimination, Game Six will be an all-hands-on-deck endeavor.  Both managers are scouring their rosters for any potential advantage, and as part of that effort, they'll probably be referring to historic batter-pitcher matchups.

MADDON: ANY POTENTIAL BAN ON BEER ‘ASININE’  —  Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, speaking from his Huntington Beach, Calif. home Wednesday, strongly criticized the idea that beer needed to be banned from clubhouses in Major League Baseball, calling such a move “asinine.”

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.

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).

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 …