The Marlins have decided to make a change at manager after the year and plan to ask interim skipper Dan Jennings to move back to the front office, sources confirm.  —  The Marlins, who have had a disastrous injury-plagued season, also are readying for what is expected to be an “exhaustive” …

Giants GM says pitcher Lincecum done for the season  —  There were other years when it seemed as though Tim Linccum had thrown his final pitch as a San Francisco Giant.  Now, it seems more real.  —  General manager Bobby Evans said on KNBR on Thursday morning that Lincecum is done …

Shuck's Pinch-Hit Triple Sends White Sox Past Twins 6-4  —  MINNEAPOLIS — J.B. Shuck's two-run, pinch-hit triple in the seventh inning sent the Chicago White Sox over Minnesota 6-4 Thursday, the Twins' last home game before beginning a key road trip.  —  Eddie Rosario hit a grand slam for the Twins …

Zimmerman Homers Twice, Doubles as Nationals Beat Cardinals  —  ST. LOUIS — Ryan Zimmerman homered twice, then doubled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning as the Washington Nationals ended their nine-game losing streak at St. Louis, beating the Cardinals 4-3 Wednesday night.

Moreland Leads Rangers to 4-3 Win Over Padres in 10 Innings  —  SAN DIEGO — Mitch Moreland doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning to give the surging Texas Rangers a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.  —  Moreland's line drive down the right-field line off Bud Norris …

Ex-Colt Josh McNary not guilty of rape, other charges  —  Closing arguments were heard Thursday morning; former linebacker testified Wednesday that sex with accuser was consensual.  —  CONNECT  —  A jury has found former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Josh McNary not guilty of rape and other charges.

Gonzalez Has 2 HRs, 7 RBIs as Rockies Beat D-Backs, 9-4  —  DENVER — Carlos Gonzalez homered twice, including a grand slam, and had a career-high seven RBIs to give the Colorado Rockies a 9-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.  —  Gonzalez had his 15th career multi-homer game …

Will alleged PED use keep Ortiz out of Cooperstown?  —  FOX Sports  —  David Ortiz has 495 homers and ranks 27th on the all-time HR list.  —  When it comes to the Hall of Fame, time might be on David Ortiz's side.  —  I say “might,” because I honestly have no idea if my brethren …

Ventura Dazzles, Royals Offense Rolls in 12-1 Rout of Tigers  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Yordano Ventura struck out 11 over seven sharp innings, the Royals hit four home runs and Kansas City rolled to a 12-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.  —  Kendrys Morales hit a three-run shot …

Baseball heading for a truly rare postseason  —  JP Morosi  —  By the time it's over, we may describe September 2015 as one of the most cathartic months in North American professional sports history.  —  If the playoffs started today, four teams that missed at least the last six postseasons would qualify …

Votto 3-Run HR in 9th After Bryant Error, Reds Beat Cubs 7-4  —  CHICAGO — Joey Votto hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning that was set up by third baseman Kris Bryant's two-out error, lifting the Cincinnati Reds over the Chicago Cubs 7-4 Wednesday.  —  Bryant hit a two-run homer in the eighth that made it 4-all.

Ozuna, Prado Help Marlins Top Braves 7-3 in 3-Game Sweep  —  ATLANTA — Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run homer, Martin Prado and Jeff Mathis each had two RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat the reeling Atlanta Braves 7-3 to finish a three-game sweep on Wednesday.  —  Moving past the Braves …