Rangers drop in wild-card standings after loss to A's  —  Kendall Graveman allowed one run in seven innings, and Matt Olson connected for a two-run homer in the second inning against Nick Martinez as the Oakland A's beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 and pushed them a game further back in the wild-card race.

Security detains man after he gains entry into Yankees clubhouse following loss to Blue Jays  —  TORONTO — A man was detained by stadium security after gaining entry to the New York Yankees clubhouse after Friday's game at Rogers Centre.  —  While pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was speaking …

Cubs at Brewers  —  Photos from the Cubs-Brewers game at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

Watch the White Sox turn 9-2-4-6 double play to beat Royals  —  White Sox catcher Omar Narvaez discusses the game-ending double play against the Royals on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.  (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Royals ran, but they couldn't hide from White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia on Friday.

Notes: Final swing through Reds rotation up in the air  —  At least one more change could be coming to the Cincinnati Reds rotation before the season ends, even with only six games remaining after this weekend's series against the Boston Red Sox.  —  Before Saturday's game …

Criteria for next Detroit Tigers manager: Experience is paramount  —  With Brad Ausmus' fate sealed, the focus now shifts to the Detroit Tigers' future.  —  And general manager Al Avila's first managerial search will be “extensive,” he said on Friday afternoon after announcing Ausmus' contract would not be renewed for next season.

Dodgers beat Giants 4-2 to clinch 5th straight NL West title  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their fifth straight NL West title, beating the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Friday night as Cody Bellinger set an NL rookie record with his 39th home run.  —  Los Angeles will open the NL Division Series at home on Oct. 6.

Mets' Syndergaard returns against Nationals (Sep 23, 2017)  —  NEW YORK — Six months ago, the concept of the New York Mets using both Noah Syndergaard and Matt Harvey in the same September game against the Washington Nationals would have conjured up thoughts of the Mets pulling out all the stops …

Dodgers and Padres could play in Monterrey, Mexico, next year  —  Dodgers third baseman Logan Forsyth hits a double against the Giants on Sept. 22.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)  —  The Dodgers and San Diego Padres could play a series in Monterrey, Mexico, in May.

Cardinals look to continue their fun vs. Pirates (Sep 23, 2017)  —  PITTSBURGH — Tension?  What tension?  —  The St. Louis Cardinals are having a blast as they make a push for a playoff spot.  —  The Cardinals look to continue enjoying their pursuit of a playoff spot Saturday night …

Justin Verlander throws another gem as Astros top Angels  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched one-hit ball over seven innings to remain perfect with Houston and Yuli Gurriel hit a three-run homer to propel the Astros to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

Cruz hits 2-run shot in 9th, Mariners beat Indians 3-1  —  Nelson Cruz breathed a little extra life to the Seattle Mariners' dwindling playoff hopes — and slowed baseball's hottest team in the process.  —  Cruz hit a game-ending two-run home run in the ninth inning off closer Cody Allen …

Changes are coming to baseball, but fans deserve report why they will be implemented  —  In this Aug. 17, 2017, file photo, Commissioner Rob Manfred listens to a question following the two-day meeting of Major League Baseball owners, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in Chicago.  —  Chicago Tribune

Braves' Snitker focuses on Phillies, not job security (Sep 23, 2017)  —  ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said he is not going to worry about whether he will be running the club next year.  He plans to show up Saturday, put on his uniform and go to work, just like he has always done.

MVP candidates on display when Diamondbacks, Marlins meet (Sep 23, 2017)  —  PHOENIX — File this under it takes one to know one.  —  With two of the top National League MVP candidates in Arizona for a weekend series, Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly weighed in Friday on what he considers …