A's Zito to get one more start  —  ANAHEIM — Barry Zito, who made his last start Saturday against the Giants, will make his second last start Wednesday against the Angels.  —  The A's are pressing the 37-year-old former Cy Young Award winner into duty with Sonny Gray out for the year with a hip injury.

Reds considering bringing back manager Bryan Price in 2016  —  The Tigers on Saturday declined to make manager Brad Ausmus the scapegoat for their disappointing season, announcing that he will return in 2016.  —  Might the Reds do the same with Bryan Price?

Mets focus on gaining home-field advantage in NLDS … Mets  —  Mets playoff hopefuls

Cubs planning to show wild-card game at Wrigley … Even though the Cubs' wild-card game on Oct. 7 will likely be in Pittsburgh, fans might get the chance to watch the game at Wrigley Field.  —  The team is planning to show the game on its outfield video boards and tickets reportedly …

Stephen Piscotty Leaves Game After Collision  —  TUESDAY: Piscotty has been released from the hospital, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny told Casey Stern and Jim Bowden on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (audio link). … MONDAY, 10:03pm: All tests Piscotty has undergone have been negative, the Cardinals have announced.

2015 Florida State League Top 20 Prospects  —  FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE TOP 20 PROSPECTS  —  No single player dominated the high Class A Florida State League this year.  —  No batter exceeded 14 home runs; no pitcher surpassed 12 wins or 150 strikeouts.  Yet the FSL had dominant performers.

RIVALS QUESTION HIRING, BUT PADRES BACK NEW GENERAL MANAGER  —  Call it competitive envy.  Call it legitimate concern.  —  The reaction to the Padres' hiring of A.J. Preller as general manager on Wednesday elicited strong reactions from some rival club officials, officials who believe …

Ask BA: Jays Go All-In; Is Lewis Brinson's Breakout For Real?  —  Have a question for Ask BA?  Tweet it to J.J. (@jjcoop36) or email it to askba@baseballamerica.com.  —  Few teams have gone more all-in at the trade deadline in recent years than the Blue Jays did this year.

With lead shrunk, skidding Rangers need Hamels to be stopper  —  9/24/15: Cole Hamels induces four double plays in the first five innings, throwing six innings of one-run ball to earn the win  —  The Rangers have won the last eight games Cole Hamels started, and they'll need him to be a stopper …

Travis d'Arnaud to face brother Chase d'Arnaud for first time in majors … Sports  —  The Manning brothers and other famous sports siblings

Greinke, Dodgers Denied NL West as Giants Win 3-2 in 12  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Zack Greinke, for one, has little concern about the Los Angeles Dodgers closing out another NL West crown soon.  —  Greinke and the division-leading Dodgers were denied a playoff-clinching party for at least another day …

Carter, McCullers Lead Astros to 3-2 Win Over Mariners  —  SEATTLE — Chris Carter drove in the go-ahead run with Houston's third solo homer, rookie Lance McCullers pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Astros enhanced their position in a crowded AL playoff race with their 3-2 victory …

Verlander, Collins Lead Tigers Past Slumping Rangers 7-4  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Justin Verlander allowed one run in six innings, and Tyler Collins' three-run home run sparked a five-run fifth as the Detroit Tigers beat Texas 7-4 on Monday night, handing the Rangers their third straight loss.

Bryce Harper criticism in Papelbon scuffle is off base and out of date  —  Bryce Harper got choked Sunday afternoon for being Bryce Harper.  —  Jonathan Papelbon remains a relative outsider to the Washington Nationals but is a self-appointed flame bearer of baseball code.