Red Sox still working to add last-minute Game 163 starter, targeting Bruce Chen  —  Boston's attempt to trade for Chris Capuano last week failed, but Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Red Sox are still trying to acquire a veteran starting pitcher for a potential Game 163 tiebreaker tomorrow …

Marlins start ‘new era,’ introduce skipper Guillen  —  MIAMI — Ozzie Guillen was introduced as the Florida Marlins' manager at a news conference before their final game of the 2011 season and last ever at Sun Life Stadum.  —  “Welcome to a new era in Marlins baseball,” owner Jeffrey Loria said …

Perfect Greinke Gives Brewers Home-Field Advantage  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zack Grienke capped a perfect season at home to help the Milwaukee Brewers clinch home-field advantage in the first round of playoffs with a 7-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

Pavano, Twins Top Royals 1-0, Avoid 100 Losses  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Plouffe's RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning gave Carl Pavano and the Twins a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, helping Minnesota stave off a 100-loss season.

Cardinals smoke Astros in final game  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Chris Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals earned at least a tie for the NL wild card, beating the Houston Astros 8-0 on Wednesday night.  —  The Cardinals and Atlanta began the day even in the wild card race.

Rockies Beat Giants to End ‘Disappointing’ Season  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The postgame hugs and handshakes had little zest.  —  The Colorado Rockies piled out of the dugout and moved in from all corners of the infield to congratulate themselves on the only thing left to celebrate …

Cabrera stakes claim to batting title, Tigers top Indians  —  DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera singled and doubled, all but wrapping up the American League batting title, and Jhonny Peralta hit a tie-breaking homer in the eighth inning to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Lee hints he might retire after 2012 season  —  HOUSTON — Astros slugger Carlos Lee reiterated Wednesday night what he first said a year ago, hinting that he might retire when his six-year, $100-million contract expires following the 2012 season, citing family reasons.

Jose Reyes pulled after hit  —  NEW YORK — Fans at Citi Field got to see very little of free-agent-to-be Jose Reyes on perhaps his final day as a Met.  —  Reyes, in the lead for the National League batting crown, delivered a bunt single to lead off the bottom of the first inning and was pulled by New York Mets manager Terry Collins.

2011 South Atlantic League Top 20 Prospects  —  The beginning of this year's low Class A South Atlantic League Top 20 Prospects list mirrors the start of the 2010 draft.  Hagerstown outfielder Bryce Harper, West Virginia righthander Jameson Taillon and Delmarva shortstop Manny Machado went 1-2-3 atop …

LAPD arrests ex-Dodger Milton Bradley for second time this year  —  Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley was arrested for the second time in less than a year, this time for an alleged battery in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles police said Wednesday.

Mike Napoli's success at Texas makes Angels fans fume  —  Many consider dealing Napoli for the under-performing Vernon Wells one of the worst trades in team history.  They miss Napoli's catching skills and offense, especially his high on-base percentage.  —  Texas catcher and former Angel …

Yanks to start rookie Betances tonight  —  The Yankess will start rookie Dellin Betances against the Rays tonight.  The Rays, seeking to win the wild-card outright, or at least force a one-game playoff, will start David Price.  —  Bentances, 23, a native New Yorker, made his major-league debut …

Strasburg wins first game in over a year  —  While Stephen Strasburg is just getting started, the Florida Marlins' first home is history.  —  The Washington ace allowed one hit and struck out 10 in six scoreless innings Wednesday to earn his first win since July 2010, and the Marlins bid …

Ryan Roberts hits winning slam, does Kirk Gibson home run trot  —  Unbelievable!  In a year that has been so improbable, Ryan Roberts(notes) of the Arizona Diamondbacks hit a seemingly impossible game-winning grand slam and paid tribute to his iconic manager as he trotted around the bases.