Cubs manager interviews out of ordinary  —  Applicants will be confronted with game-like situations to test decision-making  —  Once the Cubs managerial candidates settle into their seat for an interview, they will be put through an unconventional interview that's a bit more complicated than asking …

New details revealed in MLB Network's 1986: A Postseason to Remember, on Wed., Nov. 9 at 9 p.m. ET  —  After one of the most exciting Postseasons in Major League Baseball history, MLB Network will look back 25 years to the League Championship Series and World Series in “1986: A Postseason to Remember …

Baseball great Matty Alou dies in Miami  —  Santo Domingo.- One of the most inconic Major League Baseball greats from the Dominican Republic, Mateo Rojas Alou (Matty Alou) died early Thursday in Miami of unspecified ailment.  —  Alou, one of the famous brothers Jesus and Felipe …

If Reyes waits, he'll get big bucks — but not from Mets  —  Mets on Twitter  —  The Mets insist they want to retain Jose Reyes, but at their reasonable price and, well, they really should stop saying that.  —  It is akin to going into a Mercedes dealership, badly wanting a new model …

Braves Open To Trading Jurrjens, Prado  —  The Braves have told some teams they would be willing to move Jair Jurrjens and Martin Prado in a trade, a Major League source tells MLB.com's Mark Bowman.  Atlanta is known to be looking for a power-hitting outfielder and possibly a new shortstop …

Ten Named To Golden Era Ballot for Baseball Hall of Fame Election  —  Eight Players, Two Executives from 1947-'72 Era to Be Considered at Winter Meetings  —  Watch a video about the Golden Era ballot  —  COOPERSTOWN, NY - Eight former major league players and two former executives comprise …

NY Mets' Angel Pagan may not be part of team's future plans  —  Amazin's could cut ties with underwhelming OF  —  Angel Pagan could find himself out of the Mets' future plans.  —  Uncertainty has defined Angel Pagan's future with the Mets since he botched his audition as Carlos Beltran's replacement last season.

Is Giants' best hope trading Lincecum?  —  At this time last year, the baseball industry was raving about the San Francisco rotation.  After going more than a half-century between titles, the Giants had the pitching to win multiple championships.  —  But young starters are rarely as perfect as they seem.

ORTIZ SAYS STILL NO OFFER FROM RED SOX  —  David Ortiz told WEEI.com Thursday that to his knowledge the Red Sox have yet to make an offer to him.  The designated hitter officially became a free agent at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, with the Sox' exclusive negotiating period — extending five days …

Moyer primed for comeback at 49  —  FOX Sports  —  Forget comeback player of the year.  —  Jamie Moyer might become the comeback player of the half-century.  —  Moyer, who turns 49 later this month, is a free agent and has thrown for scouts twice recently, including Thursday in San Diego.

Willingham among five A's to hit open market  —  Seeking multi-year deal, slugger unlikely to return to Oakland  —  OAKLAND — Stuck in wait-and-see mode because of a stadium decision that's been looming for nearly three years, the A's were forced to let Wednesday's exclusive negotiating window …

RED SOX FIRE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH  —  The Red Sox have let go strength and conditioning coach Dave Page and assistant trainer Greg Barajas, according to multiple sources.  —  Page had been with the organization since 2006, serving as the strength and conditioning coach …

15,000 days since a botched World Series play  —  There are some plays in World Series history where a fielding miscue proves costly.  There are other plays in the Fall Classic where a baserunner makes a key error.  On still other occasions, a play will have the umpire blow the call.

MLB All-Stars earn hard-fought win in Taiwan  —  Major Leaguers go ahead late to take Game 2 vs. Chinese Taipei  —  TAICHUNG, Taiwan — The quality of baseball in Taiwan is getting better quickly, and the stars of the Major Leagues got a good taste of that improvement Thursday night.