Rosenthal ‘still our closer’  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  SAN FRANCISCO  • What the Cardinals saw from closer Trevor Rosenthal late Sunday night in Game 2 of the National League championship series was enough to get the bullpen moving at that point …

Sources: Yankees considering Omar Minaya for high-ranking position in front office  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - As the Yankees reorganize their baseball operations staff this offseason, a familiar name in New York is getting strong consideration for a high-ranking position with the team.

Mets to move in fences at Citi Field, according to team source  —  The team will move in the right-center and right field fences, with construction expected to begin within the upcoming weeks, possibly after the conclusion of the World Series.  After the 2011 season, the Mets brought …

Carp set to hold off on posting ace Maeda  —  HIROSHIMA - Hiroshima Carp owner Hajime Matsuda indicated Monday the team is unlikely to accept tender bids for Kenta Maeda under the posting system this offseason following the right-hander's disappointing season in 2014.  —  “We have the right.

Mike Napoli slated to undergo surgery for sleep disorder  —  According to Mike Napoli, the first baseman will be undergoing Bimaxillary Advancement surgery in order to help alleviate his long-standing battle with sleep apnea.  (To read more on the operation, click here.)

Free Agent Profile: Melky Cabrera  —  A benign spinal tumor was learned to be a significant factor in Melky Cabrera's disappointing 2013 campaign, and the switch-hitter regained his form in 2014 as he prepared to hit the open market for the second time in his big league career.  —  Strengths/Pros

ALCS Game 3 now set for Tuesday  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The last two times the Kansas City Royals played a postseason game at home, rain fell after the final out.  This time, it started well before the first pitch.  —  Game 3 of the AL Championship Series between the Royals and Baltimore Orioles …

The Strike Zone Expansion is Out of Control  —  Borderline pitches such as this one are increasingly being called strikes.  (via Adam Baker)  —  The playoffs are here, which means games are scrutinized more than at any other time in the season, with millions of extra eyeballs watching …

Alex Avila says he is symptom free, remains focused on continuing career with Detroit Tigers  —  ALDS, Game 3: Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles  —  Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila speaks with manager Brad Ausmus and head athletic trainer Kevin Rand on Oct. 5 during Game 3 of the American League Division Series.

Texas Rangers begin culling managerial candidates  —  Texas general manager Jon Daniels talks with the media after the Rangers' 4-0 loss during the Oakland Athletics vs. the Texas Rangers major league baseball game at Globe Life Park in Arlington on Sunday, September 28, 2014.  (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)