Twins' misgivings about umpire were justified  —  MINNEAPOLIS - One by one, they scurried up the tunnel to witness the latest umpiring disgrace.  By now, the Minnesota Twins are used to crucial calls in the postseason going against them, though that doesn't make them any less masochistic about it.

Mets set sights on Sandy Alderson, White Sox assistant GM Rick Hahn as general manager candidates  —  MLB Consultant for Dominican Operations Sandy Alderson visits the New York Mets Dominican Summer League facility.  He might be more involved with the Mets very soon.

Roy Halladay's humbleness, work ethic much appreciated  —  PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay excels at many things.  —  Being the center of attention is not one of them.  —  Halladay, who threw the second no-hitter in more than 100 years of postseason major league baseball on Wednesday …

Rangers on the brink of first playoff series win  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Following Cliff Lee in the postseason is a tough act, yet C.J. Wilson made it look easy.  —  Now, the Texas Rangers are up 2- in their AL division series against the Tampa Bay Rays, with a chance to make franchise history …

With Lincecum Pitching, a Lead Feels Insurmountable  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum climbed atop a small stage Wednesday and sat down to answer questions from the news media, moments after Roy Halladay finished off his no-hitter in Philadelphia.  —  Lincecum's seat was barely warm when he was asked if he had seen Halladay's gem.

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss: Frank McCourt back running team — see, he is the owner  —  Sound the trumpets, pop the champagne, cue the confetti ... Frank McCourt is back in charge!  —  And here you thought this couldn't possibly get any more fun.  —  Those crazy Dodgers, it's always something.

Moorad wishes he'd spoken up about Burrell  —  Looking back, maybe Jeff Moorad should have meddled.  Maybe the Padres' CEO should have insisted that his baseball staff take a second look at Pat Burrell and, if necessary, a third.  —  Maybe Moorad could have prevented the San Francisco Giants …

MLB players want offseason meeting  —  PHILADELPHIA — Representatives from the Major League Baseball Players' Association are trying to organize what would be a rare meeting between umpires, players and the commissioner's office to discuss growing concerns about the state of umpiring in Major League Baseball.

Zito off roster for this series, source says  —  The Giants this morning will announce a Division Series roster that does not include pitcher Barry Zito, the team's highest-paid player, a source said Wednesday night, several hours after manager Bruce Bochy said either Madison Bumgarner …

Hall chats about new direction with fans  —  Club president fields questions during online chat … Derrick Hall: Welcome to today's chat.  It has been busy around here as you all know, but the dust is beginning to settle.  I just came upstairs from watching the Instructional League game here between the D-backs and the Rockies.

Baldelli off roster, Aybar in; Pena benched today, Jennings in RF  —  Rocco Baldelli has been taken off the Rays division series roster for medical reasons and replaced by Willy Aybar, who will start at DH today.  —  Baldelli felt cramping after Wednesday's game as a result of his illness …