GM tells Andruw Jones Braves won't re-sign him  —  ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves say they will not attempt to re-sign outfielder Andruw Jones, who can become a free agent after the World Series.  —  According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Braves general manager John Schuerholz told Jones …

Pena named AL Comeback Player  —  First baseman nearly didn't make squad in Spring Training  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Carlos Pena has enjoyed delivering his fair share of surprises this season, but Tuesday's announcement that he had won the American League's Comeback Player of the Year Award came as no surprise.

Angels' Matthews left off playoff roster  —  The starting center fielder, who has not played in a week, is still bothered by a left knee injury.  "I'm not the happiest camper on earth right now," he says.  —  BOSTON — The eight-year wait that appeared to end when the Angels clinched …

News: Willie Randolph will Stay  —  From a press conference at Shea Stadium a few moments ago, Mets GM Omar Minaya told reporters that Willie Randolph will continue to manage the Mets.  —  According to Minaya, he had the final decision and the team's ownership had no reservations about his choice.

25 man roster; Wake left off  —  Here's the news of the day, quickly, from Terry Francona's press conference.  —  Francona announced the 25-man roster for the first round of the playoffs, and it contained a surprise.  Tim Wakefield, who Francona announced yesterday would be coming out of the bullpen, has been left off the roster.

THE REGGIE STANDARD  —  The question of how the Yankees always get their man, how virtually all the world's great supermodels, chefs, actors, designers eventually gravitate toward New York, can be answered in one phrase: star power.  New York compared to anywhere else is like Broadway compared to Shakespeare in the park.

Get ready for a slugfest  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  Two veteran baseball men volunteered Tuesday that the Rockies finally might go flat after winning 14 of their final 15 games, including Monday night's dramatic tie-breaker against the Padres.  —  If anything, I think the Phillies are more likely to crumble.

Keeping Pudge is a must  —  DETROIT — When the fun games end, the dangerous games begin.  And make no mistake — this is one dangerous offseason for the Tigers.  —  The Tigers slipped this season because of injuries and suspect pitching, and it's probably not a permanent slip.

Expect Bowden, Nats to make significant noise in the offseason  —  WASHINGTON (Map, News) - Out of 30 big league clubs, the Washington Nationals ranked 28th overall in player salaries with a figure of $37.3 million.  Only the two Florida teams, the Marlins and Rays, finished behind them in that department.

Playoff Health Report, AL  —  I'll steal from myself for the format of this year's Playoff Health Report.  The color designation speaks to how much the player will be affected by his injury, with RED meaning that the player should be considered a non-factor, YELLOW meaning that the injury …

Has Johan Santana made his final start as a Twin?  —  The Twins have no plans to deal their ace.  But he's a year away from free agency, and he's willing to waive his no-trade clause if the team changes its mind.  —  As the Twins enter the offseason seeking to fill several holes in the everyday lineup …

No resolution after Tracy, staff meet with GM  —  Huntington will not take all-or-nothing approach to decision  —  Pirates manager Jim Tracy and his staff met with general manager Neal Huntington much of yesterday afternoon and into last night at PNC Park, but no resolution was made regarding their status.