Red Sox set for manager search  —  The Boston Red Sox plan to begin their search for a new manager on Friday, which is when CEO Larry Lucchino is expected to return to Boston after a trip to Europe, according to a baseball source.  —  The source did not identify any specific candidates.

Yankees look to keep momentum against Orioles in Game 4  —  The Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - After one of the more memorable postseason wins in their remarkable postseason history, the New York Yankees try to secure a spot in the American League Championship Series and knock …

Nationals despised for sitting Strasburg  —  Bob Nightengale: Baseball executives say the Washington Nationals' playoff run is not a feel-good story.  —  Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo turned a lot of heads when he said the club will be back to win a couple more NL East titles.

Tigers Go Ahead 1-0 on A's With Jackson RBI Single  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Max Scherzer struck out five Oakland batters and Austin Jackson hit an RBI single as the Detroit Tigers took a 1-0 lead against the Athletics after three innings in Game 4 of their AL division series Wednesday night.

Tigers move past loss quickly to gear up for Game 5  —  OAKLAND — The sounds of celebration in the visiting clubhouse at The Coliseum, the popping of corks and the spraying of champagne were replaced by silence.  —  There were no cheers, no bear hugs and absolutely nobody was smiling.

Litsch opts for free agency after coming off DL  —  TORONTO — The Blue Jays reinstated pitcher Jesse Litsch from the 60-day disabled list Wednesday and instead of accepting an outright assignment to the Minor Leagues, the right-hander opted for free agency.

Rockies to interview Runnells for managerial job  —  DENVER — The Rockies will interview Tom Runnells for their vacant manager's job on Thursday, the club said Wednesday.  —  Runnells, 57, has been with the Rockies' organization since 2004, and was the Major League bench coach from May 2009 through …

Is Joe Saunders a Double Play Machine?  —  On last Friday's episode of Effectively Wild, the daily podcast from Baseball Prospectus, our own Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller (and guest Marc Normandin) discussed Buck Showalter's decision to start Joe Saunders in the AL wild card play-in game against the Texas Rangers.

Latos or Leake the options for Reds in Game 4  —  Latos would go on three days' rest, while Leake would replace Cueto on roster  —  CINCINNATI — Who will start for the Reds in Game 4 of the National League Division Series opposite Barry Zito and the Giants?  —  As of Tuesday night, his name was TBA.