Yankees annoyed at troopers asking for autographs in 9th  —  BALTIMORE — Two Maryland state troopers couldn't have picked a worse time to ask for autographs Sunday night.  —  In the top of the ninth inning of the Yankees' 7-2 win in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Orioles …

Garcia has MRI on shoulder  —  Cardinals lefthander Jaime Garcia underwent an MRI late Monday after notifying manager Mike Matheny and team trainers that he was experiencing significant shoulder discomfort, leading to his removal after a two-inning start.  —  “I don't know what to think,” Garcia said.

Carney Lansford out as Rockies hiting instructor  —  Even before manager Jim Tracy walked away from his job on Sunday, the Rockies were planning to overhaul the coaching staff.  Monday night, hitting instructor Carney Lansford and third base coach Rich Dauer were dismissed.

Red Sox to step up David Ortiz talks  —  After the Boston Red Sox concluded their dismal 93-loss season, general manager Ben Cherington said re-signing David Ortiz would be a priority in the offseason.  While the sides have had informal talks, serious conversations with the free-agent designated hitter …

Stone on staying with Sox: 'It's 100 percent'  —  Tribune report  —  Breathe easy, White Sox fans: Steve Stone is staying put.  —  Stone, the Sox's TV color analyst, had been dropping broad hints lately that he might seek to depart from the booth he shares with play-by-play partner Ken …

Holding pattern for Ozzie, front office  —  MIAMI — All has been quiet since the Marlins' season ended.  Chances are the silence will remain until the club's organizational meetings later this month.  —  Team owner Jeffrey Loria continues to mull over what to do next.

Pettitte hints he'll be back with Yankees in 2013  —  BALTIMORE — It sounds very much like even if the Yankees lose this series, tonight will not be the last career start for Andy Pettitte.  —  Pettitte—who is scheduled to take the mound for tonight's ALDS Game 2 against the Orioles …

Terry Francona begins with Indians  —  CLEVELAND — Terry Francona could have waited to manage somewhere else.  At some point, a more talented team in a major market with a massive payroll would make him an offer.  —  But if he was going back, there was only one team for him.

Totals  —  2B: Was 1, B. Harper (1).  StL 3, A. Craig (1), D. Freese (1), P. Kozma (1).  —  3B: StL 1, J. Jay (1).  —  HR: Was 2, R. Zimmerman (1), A. LaRoche (1).  StL 4, C. Beltran 2 (2), A. Craig (1), D. Descalso (1).  —  HR Detail: Was, R. Zimmerman (Inning: 5 , 1 Out, 0 on) …

Larsen perfect game uniform for sale  —  LITTLE FALLS, N.J. — Don Larsen has two grandchildren, one in college and the other a freshman in high school.  He wants to make sure they're taken care of.  He wants to make sure they complete their educations.  —  So, to help that cause …