When drama of sports, life intersect, it truly is just a game … SAN FRANCISCO —  I love prospects, the excitement and mystery they generate, the potential for them to develop into superstars — or not.  —  Oscar Taveras was such a talent, the Cardinals' best position prospect since Albert Pujols.

Royals' Ned Yost: 'We're going to go to Game 7'  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals get to rest and re-set their bullpen.  They get to put back together the lineup that was most stable in the major leagues this season.  —  And they get to do it for must-win games 6 and 7 of the World Series at home.

No. 1 overall prospect Buxton among participants of annual AFL contest  —  Watch the next generation of stars play in the Arizona Fall League on MLB Network  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Make way for the next generation.  —  Several of the best prospects in baseball will collide on Saturday …

Seitzer set to become the Braves hitting coach  —  Kevin Seitzer has been hired to serve as the Braves hitting coach.  The club could make an official announcement on Monday.  —  Seitzer spent this past season as the Blue Jays hitting coach.  The former All-Star third baseman will fill …

Rays say no talks with Montreal, remain committed to Bay area  —  In response to questions stemming from weekend media reports, the Rays issued a statment this afternoon saying they have not had talks with representatives of Montreal or any other city - including Tampa …

David Wright happy with Citi Field's cozier right-centerfield … Mets  —  Wright's career

Royals pitching prospect Kyle Zimmer visits shoulder specialist in search of answer for arm troubles  —  Kyle Zimmer, the Royals' talented but physically troubled pitching prospect, visited one of the nation's leading shoulder specialists on Monday and could undergo a procedure to determine …

Second Baseman Andy Ibanez Leaves Cuba  —  Andy Ibanez, the youngest player on Cuba's 2013 World Baseball Classic roster, has left Cuba and will pursue a contract with a major league team, Baseball America has learned.  —  Ibanez, who Baseball America last month ranked as the No. 8 prospect still …

SportsWire Twins Torey Lovullo gets second interview Monday for Twins manager position  —  The Twins will have a second interview with Red Sox bench coach Torey Lovullo on Monday, according to a source familiar with the search.  —  It's been nearly a month after the Twins fired manager Ron Gardenhire …

Mike Aldrete expected to be named A's bench coach  —  Mike Aldrete, who played for the A's and Giants, is expected to be announced as the A's bench coach Monday, according to multiple sources.  —  Aldrete, 53, has served on manager Bob Melvin's coaching staffs in Seattle …

The Absurdly Slow Pace of the MLB Postseason  —  If you feel like the games this postseason have dragged a bit, congratulations, you're not just turning into an old grump who wants to get to bed earlier.  You could be, I guess, but that wouldn't be the sole factor in why you're annoyed …