Snyder starts as Sox aim to finish strong  —  Boston (83-72) at Toronto (81-73), 1:07 p.m. ET  —  The scouting report on Kyle Snyder is fairly simple.  When his slow curveball is on, he can be dominating.  When it isn't on, however, things rarely go well for the right-hander.

Chacin eyes fourth win over Red Sox  —  Boston (83-72) at Toronto (81-73), 1:07 p.m. ET  —  Conventional wisdom dictates that to compete in the American League East, the Blue Jays have to play well against the Yankees and Red Sox.  Toronto still has some work to do with New York …

POSTCARDS FROM THE LEDGE  —  Rangers' Johns known for her love of baseball  —  She came to the Rangers when she was only 23 and survived five owners, seven general managers and a dozen different managers.  Judy Johns was the single thread of continuity that ran through the Rangers' front office for 34 years.

Thanks?  Give us victories  —  ARLINGTON - The Rangers will observe a merciful end to their home season with Fan Appreciation Day today.  —  Free caps.  Free parking.  A free Hyundai to one lucky ticket holder.  —  And all the third-place baseball that you can stand.

Hensley, Friars look to finish off Bucs  —  Pittsburgh (65-90) at San Diego (82-72), 1:05 p.m. PT  —  With eight games remaining in their regular season, the Padres have 82 wins.  —  San Diego didn't reach that number until the last day of the season in 2005, narrowly finishing the season above .500, despite taking the division.

Like all great relievers, Smith wanted to start  —  Back then, and it wasn't all that long ago, nobody ever started off as a closer.  Nobody began his professional baseball career with the plan - or desire - to become the all-time saves leader.  —  "The day the Chicago Cubs told …

In the Driver's Seat  —  After a long uphill battle, the Phillies are in the lead for the National League wild card.  Their 8-6 victory over the Florida Marlins yesterday coupled with the Dodgers' 9-3 loss to the Diamondbacks last night put them a half game ahead for the playoff spot.