Mark Teixeira removed from New York Yankees roster … NEW YORK — All-Star first baseman Mark Teixeira's season is over, and switch-hitter Lance Berkman will replace him at first base in the New York Yankees' starting lineup for Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.

Source: Red Sox coaches Hale, Farrell among three finalists for Blue Jays' manager's job  —  Two Red Sox coaches — bench coach DeMarlo Hale and pitching coach John Farrell — appear to be on the short list of finalists for the Toronto Blue Jays' managerial job, according to an industry source.

S.F. Giants' Matt Cain becomes a big-game pitcher  —  Matt Cain needed this win.  His teammates won't say it.  His manager won't say it.  He won't, and shouldn't, admit it.  —  But his 3-0 victory over the Phillies on Tuesday in Game 3 of the NLCS validated him as a force in the game …

Lee's Price Climbs Ever Higher  —  How the Luxury Tax Could Price the Yankees Out of the Market for the Rangers Ace in the Offseason  —  It was a testament to how well Cliff Lee pitched Monday in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series—eight shutout innings, two hits, 13 strikeouts …

Finally healthy, Derek Norris takes on the Arizona Fall League  —  When Nationals catching prospect Derek Norris arrived in the Florida Instructional League last month, he was amazed when he took his first few swings.  Norris, the Nationals' top position player prospect before they drafted Bryce Harper, felt no pain in his left hand.

Charlie needs to shake up Phillies lineup now  —  For the 12th time in a tease of a baseball season, the Phillies were shut out Tuesday, rapping three singles, never approaching third base, never threatening to win Game 3 of the NLCS.  —  They were flimsy at the top of their order, soft in the middle, broken at the end.

Padres' Gonzalez to undergo shoulder surgery  —  Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right shoulder Wednesday in New York, general manager Jed Hoyer said.  —  Hoyer on Tuesday described the procedure as a labrum “clean up” and that Gonzalez opted …

Pat Listach will interview for Milwaukee Brewers manager job today  —  Nationals third base coach Pat Listach flew to Milwaukee today to interview for the Brewers' vacant managerial job.  The Nationals intend to bring back their entire coaching staff, but they granted the Brewers permission to speak with Listach.

Rangers' Hamilton hits two homers, quotes ‘Anchorman’ movie  —  already weren't performing like the coolest guy in the playoffs (aside from Cliff Lee  —  ), he went and quoted “Anchorman” in a postgame interview Tuesday night.  —  Hamilton hit two more homers in Game 4 of the ALCS …

Memory of Adenhart lives with O'Day  —  Rangers reliever continues to pay tribute to his fallen friend and former teammate  —  NEW YORK — Texas Rangers right-handed reliever Darren O'Day threw only 66 pitches in a New York Mets uniform, yet the experience is ingrained in his memory for a tragic reason.

Sweet Spot  —  A.J. Burnett came very close to hitting the sweet spot for Bengie Molina when he was trying to work out of a jam in the sixth inning Tuesday night.  The following heat map shows Bengie's slugging percentage by pitch location, with the white circle the location of Burnett's pitch:

Nats sign Rizzo to five-year extension  —  GM receives promotion to executive VP of baseball operations  —  NEW YORK — The Nationals promoted general manager Mike Rizzo to executive vice president of baseball operations and GM and signed him to a five-year contract extension on Tuesday.

Red Sox eye shorter Fenway Park right field for bullpen upgrade  —  There will be big changes to the Red Sox [team stats] bullpen next year, but not necessarily the kind Boston fans are counting on.  —  The team is seeking approval from the Boston Landmarks Commission to widen Fenway Park …

Braves release Cabrera, Saito … ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves released outfielder Melky Cabrera in a curious decision Tuesday and also let go of right-hander Takashi Saito.  —  The 26-year-old Cabrera hit .255 with four homers and 42 RBIs and started in 115 games during the regular season …

Contrite Francisco Rodriguez settles grievance vs. New York Mets  —  NEW YORK — Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez's confrontation with his girlfriend's father at Citi Field on Aug. 11 proved costly.  —  Rodriguez officially agreed Tuesday to forfeit $3.14 million in salary already withheld by the organization.