After six innings, Cardinals lead Pirates 4-0  —  The Cardinals added to their lead in the bottom of the fourth as Tommy Pham led off with a walk and raced to third on a hit-and-run hit to left by Jose Martinez.  After Yadier Molina struck out, Randal Grichuk grounded sharply to third …

With latest loss, Yankees still wondering where Masahiro Tanaka fits in playoff plans  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Yankees handed $22 million pitcher Masahiro Tanaka a four-run lead on Friday night.  And for that amount of money, Tanaka should've been able to take it from there …

Tigers' total team effort turns first triple play since 2001, vs. Toronto  —  Justin Verlander's 13-year stint with the Detroit Tigers was nothing short of remarkable.  We look back at the right-handed ace's MLB career thus far as he moves on to the Houston Astros.  Video produced by Brian Manzullo, DFP.

MLB notes: Rays-Yankees series moved to New York's Citi Field  —  The Tampa Bay Rays, who opened their stadium to the Astros and Rangers after Hurricane Harvey, will now be the guests of the New York Mets.  —  Major League Baseball announced that Citi Field will host what was supposed to be a Yankees at Rays series that starts Monday.

Goldschmidt still out  —  The Diamondbacks have released their lineup for tonight's series opener against the Padres and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is still out of the lineup. … Friday's game  —  Padres at Diamondbacks  —  Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262).

Cubs, Brewers set for first regular-season Friday night game at Wrigley Field  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon looks ahead to the first regular-season Friday night game in Wrigley Field history and discusses Addison Russell's rehabiliation on Sept. 8, 2017.  (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Right now, right time for Tigers' Nick Castellanos to start in rightfield  —  Nicholas Castellanos leads the AL in triples.  Other Tigers of the past 60 years to lead the AL.  Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit  —  CONNECT  —  TORONTO - It's the right time for Nick Castellanos to gain experience in rightfield for the Detroit Tigers.

Rosario Drives In 4 To Lead Twins Over Royals 8-5  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eddie Rosario homered and drove in four runs, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Friday night.  —  Rosario had a sacrifice fly in the first inning, hit his 21st home run …

Adrian Beltre honored by Rangers in pregame ceremony for joining 3,000-hit club  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — A congratulatory letter from Willie Mays and a video tribute including a request from George Brett were part of a pregame ceremony in which the Texas Rangers recognized Adrian Beltre for joining the 3,000-hit club.

AL Wild-Card Standings  —  2017 Overview  —  One of the most crowded postseason races in baseball history could go right down to the last day of the season—and maybe beyond.  While the Yankees have managed to hold on to a small edge, at least seven other teams are lingering with realistic hopes of making it to October.

Orioles activate J.J. Hardy from 60-day disabled list  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, out nearly three months with a broken right wrist, has been activated from the 60-day disabled list.  —  Hardy was hit by a pitch on June 18 and placed on the DL the following day.

Yu Darvish fastest starter to 1,000 K's in MLB history  —  LOS ANGELES — Yu Darvish has struck out 1,000 batters faster than any starting pitcher in major league history.  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers' right-hander fanned Colorado Rockies slugger Carlos Gonzalez in the fourth inning Friday night …

Taylor's inside-the-park slam lifts Nats over Phillies 11-10 … WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael A. Taylor raced for an inside-the-park grand slam when center fielder Odubel Herrera misplayed his line drive, and the Washington Nationals moved closer to a second straight NL East title with an 11-10 win …