Cincinnati dealing with numerous injuries to starters in final weekend  —  PHOENIX — While the Cardinals insist that they are trying to avoid the distraction of scoreboard watching on how the Pirates are faring in Cincinnati over the weekend, they could nevertheless use help from the Reds …

Sources: Girardi ripped Yanks for lack of desire  —  BOSTON — It was supposed to be a festive occasion, in which Derek Jeter's New York Yankees teammates were to present their captain with gifts to express their respect and gratitude just moments before he would take the field for his final game at Yankee Stadium.

(USATSI)  —  The slumpingBrewers, who have lost 21 out of 29 to fall from solid playoff position to out of the race, will take a hard look at all ways to improve the ballclub after the season.  —  Brewers general manager Doug Melvin pointed to two main concerns for the team that spent 150 days …

Red Sox honor Bud Selig  —  BOSTON — It's not just Derek Jeter bringing his farewell tour to Fenway Park this weekend.  —  Commissioner Bud Selig is being honored by the Boston Red Sox for a half-century in baseball.  —  The former Milwaukee Brewers owner is touring ballparks this season …

Pirates bench coach Banister interviews for Astros manager job  —  CINCINNATI — Pirates bench coach Jeff Banister already has completed two interviews with the Houston Astros, indicating he might be a frontrunner to fill their vacant manager position.  —  The Astros fired Bo Porter on Sept. 1.

Dodgers Beat Rockies 7-4 for 3rd Straight Win  —  LOS ANGELES — Justin Turner's two-run infield single highlighted a six-run sixth inning, and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4 Friday night for their third win in a row.  —  The Dodgers' 92nd victory tied …

Kluber Dominates Rays in 1-0 Win  —  CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber struck out 11 in eight innings, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Friday night to stay in the race for a playoff spot.  —  Kluber (18-9) allowed five hits and walked two in his final start of the season, bolstering his case for the AL Cy Young Award.

Kennedy Sharp in Final Start, Padres Top Giants  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Ian Kennedy pitched seven innings for his third consecutive win, Seth Smith hit a tiebreaking double in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Friday night.

Orioles Designate Preston Guilmet For Assignment  —  The Orioles have announced that they've designated reliever Preston Guilmet for assignment.  In a corresponding move, they've purchased the contract of infielder Alexi Casilla.  —  Guilmet, 27, pitched 10 1/3 innings for the Orioles this year …

Cardinals top Diamondbacks in 10, remain alone atop NL Central  —  PHOENIX — Jhonny Peralta drove in three runs, one with the go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals survived an Arizona rally to beat the Diamondbacks 7-6 Friday night and stay alone atop the NL Central.

Pirates stay hot, keep pressure on Cardinals  —  Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Pirates close in on NL-leading Cardinals with win over Reds  —  CINCINNATI — Travis Snider and Andrew McCutchen …