Pablo Sandoval recovery ‘well ahead of schedule’  —  There could be another Panda sighting in Boston this season.  —  On Saturday, Red Sox manager John Farrell said Pablo Sandoval is progressing faster than expected from shoulder surgery, and Farrell didn't rule out the third baseman from rejoining the team if needed.

Yanks Shut Out for 3rd Straight Game in 3-0 Loss to Jays  —  TORONTO — The New York Yankees' offense has disappeared, and their playoffs chances have pretty much vanished, too.  —  Jose Bautista hit a three-run homer off Tyler Clippard in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 3-0 Saturday.

Mancini, Trumbo Power Orioles Over Diamondbacks 6-1  —  BALTIMORE — Trey Mancini hit his third homer in nine major league at-bats, Mark Trumbo connected for his league-leading 45th homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Saturday night.

Orlando, Hosmer Spark Late Comeback as Royals Top Tigers 7-4  —  DETROIT — Paulo Orlando hit a tying, two-run double and Eric Hosmer followed with a three-run homer against Francisco Rodriguez, capping a ninth-inning comeback that led the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers 7-4 Saturday.

Sano, Duffey Lead Twins to 3-2 Win Over Mariners  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Miguel Sano hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning and Tyler Duffey pitched seven strong innings for his best start in more than a month as the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 Saturday night.

Cardinals solve Wrigley again, crush Hammel, Cubs 10-4 (Yahoo Sports)  —  Yadier Molina drove in four runs, Stephen Piscotty homered and the St. Louis Cardinals boosted their playoff hopes by getting to Jason Hammel early in a 10-4 rout of the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Scully pens heartfelt letter to Dodgers fans  —  LOS ANGELES — Fans attending the first day of Vin Scully Weekend at Dodger Stadium were greeted by a letter from the legendary broadcaster, thanking them for the support he and his family have received and the journey of Dodger baseball they have been on.

Andrus' Homers Leads AL West Champ Rangers Over A's 5-0  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The lone veteran in the lineup a day after Texas won another AL West title, Elvis Andrus hit a pair of two-run homers in the Rangers' 5-0 victory against the Oakland Athletics on Saturday.

Angels Use 6-Run Ninth to Rally for 10-6 Win Over Astros  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 24, 2016, 12:00 A.M. E.D.T.  —  HOUSTON — Yunel Escobar hit a two-run homer and pinch-hitter Rafael Ortega had three RBIs during a six-run ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels over the Houston Astros 10-6 on Friday night.