Diamondbacks to cut ties with De Jon Watson … The Diamondbacks informed De Jon Watson, the club's senior vice president of baseball operations, that he will not have his contract option picked up for 2017, the first of what could be several leadership changes for the organization.

Syndergaard last man standing in Mets' rotation  —  NEW YORK — Four young pitchers helped the New York Mets reach the World Series last season.  —  , Stats LLC  —  NEW YORK — Four young pitchers helped the New York Mets reach the World Series last season.  —  Only one has not spent time on the disabled list this season.

A Q&A with Mark Teixeira as his excellent career comes to an end  —  Mark Teixeira opens up about his career, the state of baseball and more.  —  (Adam Hunger/Getty Images))  —  He is not as famous as David Ortiz, not as notorious as Alex Rodriguez.  Mark Teixeira, too, is retiring …

Royals manager Ned Yost reaches another goal by adding 1,000 wins to his World Series title  —  The lineup cards are framed and mounted on the far side of Ned Yost's office, covering much of the available wall space above a dark leather couch.  There are five of them in all …

Massive Tie Scenarios  —  A three-way tie for the NL Wild Card remains the most likely massive tie scenario.  It can happen with as many as 91 wins:  —  NL Wild Card Tie Possibility  —  Team  —  Record  —  Mets  —  11-2  —  Giants  —  12-1  —  Cardinals  —  13-0

Rays lose to Orioles but encouraged by competitive play (w/video)  —  BALTIMORE — Coming close didn't make it any better for the Rays as they trudged out of the Camden Yards clubhouse after Sunday's 2-1 loss.  But they had reason to feel good about how they showed against two AL playoff contenders …

Jonathan Lucroy's price tag was too high for Mets at deadline, but he's raking for Rangers while Jay Bruce disappoints  —  The Mets desperately wanted Jonathan Lucroy at the trading deadline, one person in the organization admitted privately last week, and the six weeks since they failed …

Josh McCown's shoulder injury believed to be serious; Cody Kessler says he's ready, but Browns will explore options  —  Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown prepares to get hit by Baltimore Ravens defensive end Timmy Jernigan in the second half of the home opener.

Lewis Working Toward Playoffs but Rangers Lose 5-2 to A's  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Colby Lewis has been a successful postseason pitcher for the Rangers, and the veteran right-hander is trying to get back on track with Texas closing in on another AL West title.