Fold Up the Umbrellas and Play Ball?  —  PHILADELPHIA—Charlie Manuel is usually media-friendly, accessible, and easy-going, but the Phillies manager refused to talk to reporters Monday night after Game Five of the World Series was suspended due to rain with the score tied 2-2 in the middle of sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park.

Mystery Phillies Bud Selig Chastiser Identified!  (We Think)  —  Three sources have come forward to reveal the identity of the mystery Philadelphia Phillie responsible for the now-famous quote about Bud Selig on Monday.  Upon seeing Selig in the Phillies' clubhouse following the postponement …

Phillies' Myers puts past behind him, on and off the field  —  PHILADELPHIA — Brett Myers still hears the taunts from the stands.  He gets the obscene letters.  —  “I know there are people out there that think I'm a jerk.  There are people out there who think I'm a wife-beater.

A chat with Derek Jeter … SI.com: Tells us a little about this gaming tournament.  —  Jeter: It's the Gillete/EA Champions Tournament on Xbox Live.  Do you play video games much?  —  SI.com: Not really.  But for people who do, this sounds impressive because they have a chance to play against you …

MOOSE DECISION MAY COME SOON  —  PHILADELPHIA - Arn Tellem will travel to Montoursville, Pa., shortly to find out what Mike Mussina's future holds.  —  “I am going to see him at the end of the week,” Mussina's agent said yesterday.  “Nothing has been decided.”

Brewers claim third baseman from Cubs  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Philadelphia - The Brewers claimed third baseman Casey McGehee off waivers from the Chicago Cubs today and placed him on their 40-man roster.  —  To clear a spot on their roster, the Brewers designated infielder Joe Dillon for assignment.

Will Maddux stay?  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Philadelphia - As we wait for the World Series to end so the Brewers can name Ken Macha as their new manager, I'm hearing that Macha might have to find a new pitching coach.  —  The Texas Rangers are very interested …

Can fans buy beer after 7th inning tonight?  —  With 5-1/2 innings of World Series Game 5 already in the books, a question arises of great concern to many Phillies fans going to Citizens Bank Park tonight:  —  Will beer sales be cut off after the seventh inning?

New York Yankees GM Cashman unsure if Joba Chamberlain episode is one and done  —  NEW YORK - Instead of simulating a baseball game on the field, a video game coming out early next year allows fans to try their hands at being a general manager.  And while 2K Sports' MLB Front Office Manager …

In Vegas sports books, Phils are already winners  —  What happens in Philly pays in Vegas.  —  In reality, the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies are tied 2-2 after rain halted Game 5 of the World Series after 5½ innings.  —  But in the world of Las Vegas sports books …

Type A/B Free Agents  —  By Tim Dierkes [October 29 at 1:54pm CST]  —  Using Eddie Bajek's estimates on Detroit Tigers Thoughts, here's a list of the possible Type A and Type B free agents this winter.  —  Type A  —  Bobby Abreu (Yankees)  —  Milton Bradley (Rangers)  —  Doug Brocail (Astros)

Where's the love?  —  I see that Phillies' GM Pat Gillick and former MVP Jimmy Rollins are spouting off again about how much the Mets are hated by other teams, especially in their own division, and this somehow prevents them from making the playoffs year after year.  Here's an excerpt from Jon Heyman's column: