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 …

Red Sox lose to Orioles 4-3  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Boston Red Sox completed their September collapse in horrific and historic fashion, falling out of the playoff chase by allowing two ninth-inning runs in a 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.

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 …

Kemp Makes History in LA's 7-5 Win Over D-Backs  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer to become the first Dodgers player in 70 years to lead the NL in home runs and RBIs, and Los Angeles held off a late rally to beat the playoff-bound Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 on Wednesday night.

Braves Complete Colossal Collapse, Lose to Phils  —  ATLANTA (AP) — With the season on the line, the Atlanta Braves couldn't get the final three outs.  —  Now, they'll have the whole winter to ponder an unprecedented collapse.  —  Braves closer Craig Kimbrel surrendered the tying run in the ninth …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.