‘A class act:’ Cleveland bids a fond farewell to former Indians All-Star Victor Martinez  —  Martinez was a three-time All-Star during his time with the Indians from 2002-09.  —  Cleveland — These are the types of emotional episodes Victor Martinez has been trying to avoid as his 16-year career winds down.

A's riding D-list starting rotation right into October  —  If Edwin Jackson doesn't start the American League wild-card game for the Oakland Athletics, manager Bob Melvin might have another task in mind for him.  —  Shortly after Jackson exercised an opt-out clause with the Washington Nationals …

Cody Reed sets career high in strikeouts, Cincinnati Reds lose again to Chicago Cubs  —  Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer  —  CHICAGO - After striking out a career-high 10 hitters against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, Cody Reed walked up to catcher Tucker Barnhart in the dugout and gave him a big hug.

Yasiel Puig on 3 HRs: Teammates said ‘to stop hitting ground balls’  —  ST. LOUIS — The Los Angeles Dodgers arrived in St. Louis for a four-game series with teetering playoff hopes and a need to for their marquee players to get hot at just the right time.  With three home runs on Saturday …

It's a changing of the guard for Yankees, who clearly will be relying more on young talent like Miguel Andujar come playoffs  —  Time marches on and the next generation in pinstripes steps up and takes the place of former champions.  Hours after first-year Yankee manager Aaron Boone …

Boston's Porcello looks to right himself vs. Mets  —  BOSTON — Rick Porcello will be counted on to be one of the Boston Red Sox starters in the coming postseason.  —  But the veteran right-hander, who won the Cy Young Award two years ago, will use the rest of September to straighten himself …

Don Mattingly reunites with former Make-A-Wish recipient after 30 years  —  Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly reunited 30 years later with a former Make-A-Wish recipient who overcame his cancer diagnosis and named his daughter after the longtime New York Yankees first baseman.

Last Slide  —  HOUSTON - Third baseman Alex Bregman said he couldn't be happier being with the Houston Astros, the team that drafted him second overall out of LSU in 2015 and the club he helped to win a World Series last October.  —  But he didn't deny being upset that the Diamondbacks …

Bryce Harper expressed displeasure with umpire Laz Diaz's strike zone, sparking a confrontation  —  ATLANTA — Early in Friday's 10-5 loss to the Braves, Bryce Harper did not like a pitch veteran home plate umpire Laz Diaz called a strike.  He indicated as much with his body language at home plate …

Kansas City Royals beat Minnesota Twins 8-4 to lower Cleveland Indians' magic number to 1  —  Salvador Perez's walk-off grand slam provided the difference.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Salvador Perez capped Kansas City's five-run ninth inning with a game-ending grand slam …

Jay triples in 8th, D-backs top Astros 4-2, races tighten  —  Houston's Charlie Morton (14-3, 3.15 ERA) opposes Arizona's Zack Godley (14-9, 4.67) when the series continues Saturday night.  Morton has won two straight and tied his career high for wins.  —  HOUSTON — Pinch-hitter Jon Jay's …