Lindor, Indians hold off Angels 6-5 for 26th win in 27 games  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Francisco Lindor snapped a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the remarkable Cleveland Indians held off the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 on Wednesday night for their 26th victory in 27 games.

Rangers Reaction: 11 games left and, unbelievably, 2 1/2 games out  —  SEATTLE  —  The commish was at Safeco Field on Wednesday, and it's always a treat to listen to someone who can speak eloquently about the game and with so much information backing up what he says.

Padres sign lefty Clayton Richard to two-year contract extension  —  SAN DIEGO — The rebuilding San Diego Padres have extended the contract of left-hander Clayton Richard through the 2019 season.  —  Richard, 34, is the oldest player on the team, which doesn't envision being competitive until 2019 or 2020.

Cards power Weaver with 3 homers in 9-2 win over Reds  —  CINCINNATI  —  Mike Matheny enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals' best all-around game in a while so much, he wouldn't mind seeing a replay.  —  “I'll go rewatch it,” Matheny said after the 9-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.

Nationals rally for 6 runs in 8th to beat Braves … ATLANTA (AP) — Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino issued three bases-loaded walks in the six-run eighth, Gio Gonzalez pitched seven strong innings and the  —  Washington Nationals beat Atlanta 7-3 on Wednesday night.

Dodgers relievers falter in 7-5 loss to Phillies  —  The Phillies' Aaron Altherr scores past Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes on a double by Tommy Joseph on Sept. 20.  (Matt Slocum / Associated Press)  —  Dave Roberts opened the door to his office and descended a flight of steps toward the visitors' batting cage at Citizens Bank Park.

MLB: Marco Estrada signs to stay with Blue Jays  —  Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marco Estrada throws against the Minnesota Twins on Sept. 16.  (Associated Press File Photo)  —  Right-hander Marco Estrada called his decision to return to the Toronto Blue Jays “a step in the right direction.”

Young fan struck by foul line drive at Yankee Stadium, could lead to increased calls for protective netting … The debate about whether the Yankees should extend the protective netting down the base lines likely will rage again after a young fan was injured during Wednesday's game against Minnesota at the Stadium.

56 and counting!  Giancarlo Stanton's breakthrough season through the eyes of those witnessing it  —  Giancarlo Stanton has hit 56 home runs off 48 pitchers in 13 major league parks this season.  Those homers have traveled a combined distance of 4.42 miles at an average exit velocity of 108.9 mph …

Pirates 6, Brewers 4: Getting the air knocked out of them  —  PITTSBURGH - With time running short in the season, the Milwaukee Brewers simply can't afford the type of missed opportunity that befell them Wednesday night at PNC Park.  —  Poised to gain a full game on the Chicago Cubs …