Giants Extend Hunter Pence  —  The Giants have signed Hunter Pence to a five-year extension, reports John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle (on Twitter).  San Francisco has guaranteed $90MM and granted a no-trade clause to keep its right fielder from reaching free agency …

Pearce drives in two in the eighth, O's rally past Red Sox  —  BALTIMORE — Steve Pearce drove in the go-ahead runs with a double in the eighth inning Saturday night and the Baltimore Orioles rallied to a 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox, who clinched home-field advantage throughout the post-season earlier in the day.

Inside the Phillies: Phillies pitching in shambles  —  ATLANTA - Ryne Sandberg adjusted his hat.  He glanced at a scribbled lineup card that displayed a pitching nightmare late Thursday night in the simplest of forms.  “That was a big lift,” he said of Mauricio Robles …

Amaro: Phillies will tender Kendrick contract  —  ATLANTA — It looks like Kyle Kendrick will be back next season.  —  Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. ended speculation about Kendrick's future Saturday afternoon at Turner Field, when he said he planned to tender him a contract in the offseason.

Baker turns to Cueto for NL Wild Card Game  —  CINCINNATI — At the beginning of the season, pitching Johnny Cueto in an elimination game such as Tuesday's National League Wild Card Game would have been a no-brainer.  But after three trips to the disabled list for Cueto this year …

Pair of Brad Miller HRs help Mariners roar by A's  —  SEATTLE — Brad Miller hit a pair of home runs, including his first grand slam, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 7-5 Saturday in a game that decided division-series matchups in the American League.

Nicasio, Arenado lead Rockies to shutout win over Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — Juan Nicasio outdueled Zack Greinke for his first victory in six starts and Nolan Arenado had an RBI double, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 1-0 victory over the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.

Mike Piazza to be inducted into Mets Hall of Fame Sunday  —  As jarring as it was for Mike Piazza to be dealt to New York from Florida on May 22, 1998, in his second disorienting trade in eight days, it was obvious that the Mets really were the ones who had changed addresses.  —  He merely had changed cities.

Wainwright Wins 19th; Cardinals Beat Cubs 6-2  —  ST. LOUIS — The plan called for Adam Wainwright to get a little tuneup for the NL division series opener.  —  The right-hander was so efficient, he stayed in there long enough to earn his 19th victory, an RBI and a triumphant exit, too.

Andy Pettitte caps career with CG win  —  HOUSTON — Making his final career start 20 minutes from his home in Deer Park, Texas, the New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte finished off a five-hitter by retiring J.D. Martinez with the crowd of 37,199 standing on its feet and many chanting his name at Minute Maid Field on Saturday night.

Terry Collins nearing new 2-year deal  —  NEW YORK — The New York Mets are nearing a two-year contract extension with manager Terry Collins that includes a team option for 2016, a team source said.  —  The deal, which is not yet complete, likely will be announced Monday.

Sloppy Rays see streak end, fall to Jays  —  TORONTO — Friday went so badly for the Rays that even manager Joe Maddon's preferred plan to forget about their ugly and costly 6-3 loss to the Blue Jays was stymied.  —  “One of the rough parts about being in Canada is that I can't get Netflix …