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 …

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.

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 …

Masahiro Tanaka takes giant step back as Yankees lose to Rangers, 11-5  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Tanaka The Terrible showed up again - this time in Texas.  —  After winning his first three starts since coming off the disabled list, Masahiro Tanaka got shelled on Friday night …

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).

With 7-2 loss to Giants, White Sox gain ground in race to the bottom  —  White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito reacts after his ejection and outing in the 9-2 loss to the Giants on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.  (Chris Kuc/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Daily Dose: Sweet Sixteen  —  Setting a new franchise record with their 15th consecutive victory on Thursday was cool.  Continuing to win and extending that winning streak is much cooler.  —  That's just what the Cleveland Indians did in Friday's series-opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

Leake stopped: Seattle snaps 3-game skid, beats Angels 4-3  —  It was almost eerie how the beginning of Mike Leake's second start for the Seattle Mariners mirrored his first.  —  A shaky first inning was followed by six innings of strong pitching and ultimately a needed victory to help Seattle stay …

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

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.

Mets finally put it all together when it doesn't matter  —  Jose Reyes celebrates his third-inning home run, the first of two blasts he hit Friday in the Mets' 5-1 win over the Reds.  —  Robert Sabo … This is how the Mets were supposed to win this year: strong starting pitching and power.

Asdrubal Cabrera out of Mets lineup with glute discomfort  —  Asdrubal Cabrera was not in the lineup Friday night as the Mets took on the Reds at Citi Field, after leaving Thursday night's game with what the Mets are now calling left glute discomfort.  He had an MRI Friday morning and is listed day-to-day.

Rangers will try to ride Hamels down the stretch  —  ARLINGTON  —  The Thursday off day is giving the Texas Rangers a chance to sort out their rotation after the Tuesday rainout and Wednesday doubleheader, and they will maneuver the rest of the season around Cole Hamels so that he can pitch a potentially important season finale.