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 …

Mike Piazza returns to enter Mets Hall of Fame as chilly relationships begin to thaw  —  Will his return to Queens on Sunday for the induction signal the beginning of a phase in which the former Met catcher inches toward becoming a more regular presence?  —  This happens when a memory is so intense …

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.

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 …

Indians eye playoff spot, sweep of Twins at Target Field  —  The Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Indians' hot streak has put their playoff destiny in nobody's hands but their own.  —  Currently the holders of the AL's first wild card spot, the Tribe can punch …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …