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 …

Glavine probably leaving Mets  —  Veteran lefty could choose free agency or retirement  —  ATLANTA — Back home in Atlanta following the New York Mets' historic collapse, Tom Glavine said Tuesday he'll "most likely" decline his $9 million player option for next season.

Joe Torre aces 'toughest' test, but will he be back?  —  This wasn't new for Joe Torre, but he hadn't experienced it since he was on the way out as the St. Louis Cardinals' manager, way back in 1995.  While the Yankees were stumbling earlier this season, pitchers falling like autumn leaves …

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.

'I made a horrible mistake,' Rays coach of DUI charge … ST. PETERSBURG - Pitching coach Jim Hickey, along with the rest of the Devil Rays coaching staff, was supposed to find out today if his contract with the baseball team would be extended for another year.

Tigers sign Leyland through 2009  —  Skipper has 183-141 record in two seasons at the helm  —  DETROIT — The Tigers followed through with the first task on their offseason to-do list on Tuesday and signed manager Jim Leyland to a one-year extension, putting him under contract through 2009.

Pitch-f/x adds insight to watching games  —  Technology offers information on the machinations of pitching  —  The pitch to right-handed hitter Troy Tulowitzki was 88 mph with a four-inch break and an 11-inch "Pitch-f/x" value, and it was hit to the gap in left-center for an RBI double.

Stitching the Red Sox together  —  GM Epstein points to deals, player development  —  His Red Sox are safely in the playoffs, but the ever-diligent Theo Epstein was still working the phone at Fenway Park yesterday.  (JIM DAVIS/GLOBE STAFF)  —  It's different now.

Diamondbacks get new theme song  —  'D-backs Swing' has fans rocking at Chase Field  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks are swinging hot bats and riding a wave of momentum that has carried them to the top of the National League West.  They're now headed to postseason baseball for the first time since 2002.

Joba bridges gap to Mo like bullpens of '90s dynasty  —  No one moaned about the Yankees' bullpen back in the glory days of the late 1990s.  There was a simple plan - use Mike Stanton, Jeff Nelson or Ramiro Mendoza to deliver the ball to closer Mariano Rivera.  Games seemed to shrink, managing was less tense.

Indians say its a whole new ball game in playoffs  —  CLEVELAND - When the Yankees walk into Jacobs Field today for their pre-series workout, it will be hard to blame them if they have a sense of confidence.  —  After all, the Bombers won all six of their meetings with the Indians this season …

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.