Girardi Said He Walked Out on Media Over Bullpen Question  —  TORONTO — New York manager Joe Girardi said he walked out of Friday's post-game media session because he was upset by questions about his bullpen usage, not because the slumping Yankees lost ground in the AL wild card race and were eliminated from the AL East.

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.

Red Sox look to hand Archer record loss  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The final month Tampa Bay pitcher Chris Archer's season is an ongoing effort to avoid too many dubious records as the Rays host his personal nemesis, the white-hot Boston Red Sox, to open a three-game series Friday.  —  , Stats LLC

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.

Rangers Clinch AL West With 3-0 Win Over Oakland  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 24, 2016, 12:18 A.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Adrian Beltre hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers secured their second straight AL West title, becoming the first American League team …

Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke's status in doubt … BALTIMORE - Zack Greinke's final two starts are up in the air after the Diamondbacks right-hander experienced shoulder stiffness following his outing on Wednesday night against the San Diego Padres.  —  Greinke did not accompany …

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.

Fulmer Sharp as Playoff-Chasing Tigers Rout Royals 8-3  —  DETROIT — Michael Fulmer pitched seven sharp innings for his first win in over a month and the Detroit Tigers homered three times in an 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.  —  Justin Upton, Victor Martinez …

Ramirez Has Big Night; Indians Move Closer to Central Title  —  CLEVELAND — Jose Ramirez hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, and the Cleveland Indians moved a step closer to the AL Central title with a 10-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

Carter Homers, Brewers Turn Triple Play in Win Over Reds  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 24, 2016, 12:33 A.M. E.D.T.  —  MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Zach Davies has been on the mound both times his teammates have turned a triple play this season.

NYC hails a Cab(rera)!  Met's HR wows Citi  —  NEW YORK — Ender Inciarte was safely in Miami with the Braves.  No one was going to take this win away from the Mets, who needed it so badly.  —  They had to work all night and they had to come back three times, but when it was all over …