What will Gord do?  —  MILWAUKEE — Tomorrow afternoon, the Milwaukee Brewers will participate in coin flips with the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs to determine home field for potential one-game playoffs in the event of a tie for the Central Division title.

Ankiel received 12-month supply of HGH, News learns  —  PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel, baseball's feel-good story of the season, received a 12-month supply of human growth hormone in 2004 from a Florida pharmacy that was part of a national illegal …

A few things.....  BALTIMORE - The Sox arrived here at about 2:30 a.m. this morning which was considered "a civilized" time by Sox manager Terry Francona.  The manager has his family with him on this trip as do a few of the Sox players.  —  The Red Sox are trying to rebound from a 6-4 defeat …

Time to amend the save stat … One thing we never get tired of, here at International Rumblings and Grumblings Headquarters, is offering our completely voluntary services to save the game of baseball.  —  We're selfless like that.  —  So this week, what we'd like to help with, if this sport will just let us, is to save the save.

Billy Beane AN Interview September 07 Part I  —  These are the times that try fan's souls.  But apparently not Billy Beane.  I sat down with Beane in his hotel when he came to the OC over the past Labor Day weekend and talked with him about pretty much everything that's happened in 2007.

The 10 Greatest Yankees Pennant Races of All-Time  —  In a two-part piece, Jonah Keri lists Nos. 10-6  —  David Ortiz and Derek Jeter.  —  A second-half surge by the Yankees, combined with recent slumps by the Mariners and Tigers, have allowed the Bombers to open up a three-game lead in the Wild Card chase.

Former Cubs, Giants manager Dusty Baker leading busy life this year away from baseball  —  Strolling across his Northern California estate, Dusty Baker stops to pull weeds, checks out the solar paneling that provides energy to cool and heat his new home, and fixes the drip irrigation system in his vineyard.

Wild Card no longer such a crazy idea  —  After a skeptical start, two-team addition a postseason success  —  The Wild Card can now be seen in the context of contemporary existence in much the same light as the cellular telephone:  —  How did life go on before it existed?

Mariners release right-handed pitcher Rick White  —  White went 0-1 with a 8.40 ERA in six appearances for the Mariners  —  DETROIT, Mich. — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Bill Bavasi announced today that that the Mariners …

NL Central: The Ankiel Story  —  The Cubs started the season poorly, but have recovered and worked their way back into contention (they beat the Dodgers last night to remain a half-game ahead of the Brewers).  But no team has come back from a worse spot than the defending World Champs, who are just two games out of first place.

Buchholz solid in relief, BoSox edge O's  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — The no-hit rookie kept the Baltimore Orioles scoreless in his encore performance, and a trio of veterans helped Boston rally three times before prevailing.  —  Pinch-hitter Jason Varitek singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning …

Ethier provides heroics for Dodgers  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  CHICAGO (AP) - Pinch-hitter Andre Ethier connected for a go-ahead, three-run homer off Ryan Dempster in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers stunned the Chicago Cubs 7-4 Thursday.  —  Alfonso Soriano hit two homers for the Cubs …

Mets notebook  —  Carlos Delgado left the Mets early Wednesday morning to return to New York for an MRI, which revealed a strained right hip flexor.  The Mets said he could be back in seven to 10 days, but were not about to commit for certain that he would be back in time for the postseason.

A Minor League Site of Their Own  —  Sean Forman has done it again.  The genius behind Baseball-Reference.com has now created a similar site for the minor leagues.  The minor league data goes back to 1992 and is current through September 4, 2007.  —  You can go to the home page …

Wang OK, gets call for Royals  —  One day after leaving his start with lower back stiffness, Chien-Ming Wang was feeling fine yesterday.  He felt so good, in fact, that Joe Torre has penciled him in to start Sunday's series finale in Kansas City.  —  Torre and pitching coach Ron Guidry wanted …

Redding leaves with elbow injury  —  Right-hander left after diving for high-bouncing grounder  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals right-hander Tim Redding left Wednesday's game because of a right lateral elbow contusion.  He will be out seven to 10 days.  —  In the top of the third inning …