Texas stays with winning plan; SF sits Burrell  —  The lineups for Game 4 of the World Series are set, and the Rangers are hoping that the formula from their Game 3 victory carries over, as their lineup remained unchanged from their crucial 4-2 win at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Yankees reach new deal with Long, begin planning offseason  —  Tweet  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — According to multiple industry sources, Kevin Long and the Yankees have agreed to a three-year deal that runs concurrent with the pact manager Joe Girardi recently signed.

Source: J.P. Ricciardi under consideration for front-office role with New York Mets … NEW YORK — Former Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi is a candidate to join the front office of newly hired New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, a source familiar with the discussions confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com.

Baltimore Orioles  —  Baseball America's Top 10 Prospects lists are based on projections of a player's long-term worth after discussions with scouting and player-development personnel.  All players who haven't exceeded the major league rookie standards of 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched (without regard to service time) are eligible.

It's time for Phillies to move Chase Utley to the outfield  —  Chase Utley has been haunted by one injury after the next.  His defense at second base has gone from acceptable to poor.  His offensive production is deteriorating at troubling speed.  —  So exactly what was so outrageous again …

Listach leaving Nats for Cubs  —  The Nationals are in need of a third-base coach because Pat Listach is leaving the organization to become the bench coach of the Cubs, according to two baseball sources.  An official announcement will be made after the World Series.

Valentine favored for Brewers opening … DALLAS — Bobby Valentine appears to be the leading candidate for the Brewers managerial job, sources close to the team say.  —  Valentine, the former Mets and Rangers manager, is said by two sources familiar with the Brewers' situation to be the likely …

The interesting case of Koji  —  Koji Uehara went 1-2, 2.86 this season with 13 saves in 15 chances and didn't walk a batter over his last 32 appearances.  —  But to this point, it appears the Orioles haven't made much of an attempt to resign him and Uehara can soon become a Major League free agent.

SAVING THE WORST FOR LAST  —  From the start of his year to the end, defense played a major role in Brooks Conrad's first full season in the major leagues.  His defensive play in spring training earned Conrad a job as a utility infielder with Atlanta, and it earned him a seat in the dugout …

Votto recognized with NL Hank Aaron Award  —  CINCINNATI — No longer does Joey Votto have to worry about his profile not being high enough or his performances going unrecognized.  —  Votto, the Reds' first baseman, was named the National League recipient of the 2010 Hank Aaron Award on Sunday.