Who's the man for Mets?  —  While Sandy Alderson may be the new face of the Mets, the day-to-day face in the dugout remains to be filled.  Alderson's first big task will be to find a new manager to replace Jerry Manuel.  —  He was vague in his requirements Friday, but insisted that intelligence is No. 1 …

Sandy Alderson Speaks with Kevin Burkhardt  —  This afternoon at Citi Field, new Mets GM Sandy Alderson spoke with SNY's Kevin Burkhardt about managerial possibilities, contending, free agents, and team building, and essentially said the following:  — Alderson emphasized patience …

Don Mattingly ran out of pitchers while managing in fall league  —  Hired as the Dodgers' manager despite having zero actual managerial experience, Don Mattingly headed to the Arizona Fall League to get some games under his belt skippering the Phoenix Desert Dogs.

Rangers' Colby Lewis has been second to none  —  + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email  —  ARLINGTON, Texas - Colby Lewis has been Texas' second-best starter this season, but one stellar start tonight and he could move ahead of Cliff Lee in terms of playoff performance.

A look at what lies ahead for the Yankees  —  NEW YORK — Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman just held a conference call following official news of the manager's new three-year deal.  —  “I didn't really think about leaving the Yankees,” Girardi said.  —  Anyway, the Yankees manager …

Inbox: How will Houston handle offseason?  —  Beat reporter Brian McTaggart answers fans' questions … What do you think are the chances that Carlos Lee will be traded?  Since his full no-trade clause expired at the end of 2010 and is now a partial no-trade clause, what does that mean …

Blue Jays' bullpen could skew younger in 2011  —  Downs, Frasor and Gregg all eligible for free agency this offseason  —  Scott Downs came to the Blue Jays at a career crossroads six years ago.  Released by the Expos after an injury-marred attempt to stick as a starting pitcher, Downs was searching for a second chance.

Giants' Offense Proving a Big Hit in World Series  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hensley Meulens became the Giants' hitting coach a year ago, facing a daunting question: How to turn around a sluggish offense?  —  What a job his hitters have done so far in the World Series.

Does Florida Marlins slugger Dan Uggla deserve a Hanley Ramirez contract?  —  That's the question apparently being debated by the Marlins and Uggla's agent in their negotiations for a multi-year contract.  —  In the latest development, there are indications the Marlins may be willing …

Jenrry Mejia Comment  —  More photos » Kathy Willens - AP  —  about 1 month ago: New York Mets starting pitcher Jenrry Mejia delivers in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010.  Mejia was removed from the game in the third inning with an apparent injury.

Parrish brought on as Braves hitting coach  —  The Braves have finished fleshing out the coaching staff for new manager Fredi Gonzalez, and they announced Friday that former big league player and manager Larry Parrish will serve as the team's new hitting coach.  Parrish will replace former Brave Terry Pendleton.

Blister ends Wilson's Fall Classic debut  —  Lefty available to pitch again if Rangers can get to Game 6  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Before the Bay Area sky and all of its stars fell on them in the form of a 9-0 embarrassment, the Rangers couldn't have asked for anything more from C.J. Wilson.