Rays to Playoffs Again After 5-2 Win Over Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — David Price, Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays are going to playoffs again, getting there with a victory in their final regular-season game for the second time in three years.  —  They needed an extra game this time.

Reds may be one-and-done in playoffs  —  On Sept. 8, after winning three of four from the Cardinals and sweeping the Dodgers, the Reds looked like they might be poised for a World Series run.  —  As they enter Tuesday night's wild-card game in Pittsburgh, losers of five straight games, they look ready for a quick elimination.

What's in the immediate future for the Yankees?  —  HOUSTON — Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera faded to black, the ceremonies and tears finally at an end.  —  Robinson Cano and Derek Jeter exited to mystery.  Are they the once and future double-play combo?

Amaro Feels the Heat, Talks Future  —  Ruben Amaro Jr. settled into one of the blue seats a few rows from the field Saturday afternoon at Turner Field.  He munched on sunflower seeds as Scott Proefrock, one of his assistant general managers, sat in the row behind him.

Josh Johnson Has Elbow Surgery; Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training  —  Righty Josh Johnson underwent minor elbow surgery this morning to remove bone spurs, agent Matt Sosnick tells MLBTR.  Dr. James Andrews performed the procedure, telling Johnson he feels the discomfort caused …

Five Teams That Could Sign Jose Abreu  —  Major League Baseball and the U.S. government have given Cuban first baseman Jose Abreu the green light to sign.  —  International scouts already have formed strong opinions about Abreu, who has been one of the most heavily-scouted Cuban players in recent years …

Melvin talks Crew's bright spots, offseason plans  —  GM confident club can win with current roster, intends to add to first-base depth  —  MILWAUKEE — Two days after the end of a season that saw the Brewers win 12 of their final 18 games but finish 14 games under .500 …

Supporters greet A-Rod; hearing enters Day 2  —  A-Rod arrives at the MLB office at 245 Park Avenue for the second day of his grievance hearing.  —  NEW YORK — New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was greeted Tuesday morning by approximately 50 supporters outside Major League …

Marlins to sell no-hitter tickets  —  Marlins Pitcher Henderson Alvarez made history on Sunday by tossing the fifth no-hitter in franchise history and the first no-hitter at Marlins Park.  The Marlins are offering fans who were unable to attend the game the opportunity to purchase the remaining unsold tickets from yesterday's game.

Rangers Designate Joey Butler For Assignment  —  The Rangers have reinstated Nelson Cruz from the restricted list following his Biogenesis suspension and designated fellow outfielder Joey Butler for assignment in order to create room on the 40-man roster, according to executive vice president of communications John Blake (on Twitter).