Cubs stay up late, clinch spot in postseason  —  Cubs fans should prepare to #FlyTheW to support their team in the 2015 MLB Postseason  —  CHICAGO — In November, Joe Maddon offered to buy a shot and a beer at his introductory news conference as the new Cubs manager.

Bautista Homers Twice, Jays Beat Rays 10-8  —  TORONTO — Jose Bautista hit two home runs, David Price won for the ninth time in 11 starts with Toronto and the playoff-bound Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-8 on Saturday.  —  An anticipated pitcher's duel between Rays right-hander Chris Archer …

LIFESTYLES  —  AT 85, SHE'S A VALUABLE MEMBER OF THE ROCKIES' TEAM AT COORS FIELD  —  Leona Bender, 85, works an elevator behind home plate at Coors Field.  (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)  —  There's an “A Team” at Coors Field for every Rockies home game, and it's not the players listed …

Tigers To Keep Brad Ausmus As Manager  —  Brad Ausmus will remain as manager of the Tigers, the team has announced.  New GM Al Avila says Ausmus' recent work with young players was a key reason the Tigers decided to keep him, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck (on Twitter).

Hill Pitches 2-Hit Shutout and Fans 10, Red Sox Beat Orioles  —  BOSTON — Rich Hill kept up his startling comeback, pitching a two-hitter and striking out 10 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Orioles 7-0 Friday night.  —  The 35-year-old Hill (2-0) was released by Washington in June …

LA Angels Beat Seattle 8-4, Move to Edge of Playoff Position  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols and C.J. Cron hit two-run homers, and the Los Angeles Angels surged within a half-game of playoff position with an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.

Astros Hit 6 Homers in 9-7 Win Over Rangers to Close Gap  —  HOUSTON — Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve hit two homers apiece as the Houston Astros connected a season-high six times in a 9-7 win over the Rangers on Saturday, cutting Texas' lead in the AL West to 3 1/2 games.

Sabathia Gives Up Costly Homers, Yanks Lose 5-2 to White Sox  —  NEW YORK — CC Sabathia gave up two costly homers in the seventh inning and prized rookie Carlos Rodon pitched out of trouble all night as the Chicago White Sox damaged New York's playoff drive Friday with a 5-2 victory over the Yankees.

Carrasco Pitches 1-Hitter, Fans 15 as Indians Beat Royals  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Carlos Carrasco pitched a one-hitter, allowing only a seventh-inning single, and struck out a career-high 15 to lead the Cleveland Indians over the Kansas City Royals 6-0 Friday night.