Mailbag: Are Royals in on Peavy?  —  MLB.com reporter Kaegel answers Royals fans' questions  —  Given general manager Dayton Moore's desire to add another arm to the rotation, is there any chance the Royals will jump into the Jake Peavy sweepstakes?  I think KC would have the type of young talent the Padres would ask for in return.

Blanton's cap subject of Maddon's concern  —  Last night, Joe Blanton's sharp command drew immediate attention from Tampa Bay's dugout.  So, oddly enough, did the bill of his cap.  —  As first reported by MLB.com, Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon told home-plate umpire Tom Hallion …

FOX SPORTS MLB VIDEO  —  Rosenthal's Game 4 recap  —  The Phillies played their game Sunday to put themselves one win away from the World Series title.  Ken Rosenthal recaps Game 4.  —  Phillies power past Rays  —  Ryan Howard hit two HRs and starting pitcher Joe Blanton added …

Sluggers cool as ice - but still really cold  —  After two losses in Philadelphia, the Tampa Bay Rays have kept their composure - at least in the locker room.  —  The Rays didn't dodge any questions after their 5-4 Game 3 loss that ended early yesterday or last night's 10-2 defeat that gave …

Amaro expected to be named Phils' GM  —  General manager Pat Gillick's three-year contract with the Phillies expires Friday, a day after a possible Game 7 of the World Series.  —  His replacement?  —  In recent days, several team insiders have said that assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr …

Rockies' Vizcaino arrested on suspicion for DUI  —  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Colorado Rockies pitcher Luis Vizcaino was arrested Monday and police said he was driving under the influence.  —  Officers said he was going 71 mph in a 45 mph zone early Monday morning.

Scouting report: Rays-Phillies Game 5  —  INSIDE EDGE BREAKDOWN—PHILLIES VS. RAYS  —  Gotta know this...  Starting Pitchers  —  Kazmir  —  • Rays left-hander Scott Kazmir faces a daunting task in taking on Philadelphia's lefty-mashing lineup.  The Phillies hit lefties (.801 team OPS) …

C.C. Sabathia Rumors: Monday  —  By Tim Dierkes [October 27 at 8:22am CST]  —  David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a C.C. Sabathia rumor: … With Cameron, the Brewers figure to have over $70MM committed (not including Chris Capuano).  It's hard to see the Brewers backloading …

Liberty  —  I'm irked.  —  I generally support the players and the MLBPA when they go mano a mano with ownership.  —  I have no problem with players going for top dollar.  Heck, Manny Ramirez earned back a little respect from me (his exit from Boston left me with a sour taste in my mouth …

Award for Youkilis  —  Kevin Youkilis was selected by fans as the American League winner of the 2008 Sharp presents Hank Aaron Award, which recognizes the most outstanding offensive performer in each league.  Chicago's Aramis Ramirez was chosen in the National League.

Royals exploring deal to send Teahen to Indians for outfielder  —  The Royals are discussing a possible trade with the Cleveland Indians in which they would acquire an outfielder in exchange for Mark Teahen, according to sources with both teams.  —  Talks are believed to center …