Red Sox fan electrocuted train surfing from Yankee Stadium  —  A Red Sox fan on his way home from Yankee Stadium died Wednesday when he tried to climb on top of a Metro-North train and was electrocuted by overhead wires, creating a chaotic situation where riders were trapped for more than two hours, MTA officials and riders said.

‘We go where he goes’: Rockies' DJ LeMahieu faces wild finish, free agency  —  DJ LeMahieu ranks down the list of recognizable Colorado Rockies players, behind Nolan Arenado, Charlie Blackmon, Trevor Story, Carlos Gonzalez and Matt Holliday, to name a handful.  For the uninitiated, LeMahieu's given name is “David John.”

Christin Stewart's power surge a glimpse of Detroit Tigers' future  —  They had heard about his power, about the way this linebacker-looking outfielder can put the ball in the seats with ease.  —  Detroit Tigers fans had been waiting for Christin Stewart to show it to them all year.

For Markakis, this is what Braves' rebuild has been all about  —  This is what the Braves' rebuild has been all about.  —  Just ask Nick Markakis.  He's been here for much of it.  —  Markakis is in his fourth season with the Braves, after nine with the Orioles, after signing as a free agent in 2014.

Jeff Banister fired as Texas Rangers manager  —  In the span of four years, Jeff Banister went from first to worst.  —  He will not get a chance to reverse the club's course again.  —  With the Rangers headed for a last-place finish and the team's second consecutive losing season …

Cubs' Russell placed on leave after domestic violence claims  —  CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was placed on administrative leave Friday following fresh allegations of domestic violence from his ex-wife.  —  Last year, Melisa Reidy posted a photo on her Instagram account …

Max Scherzer, Nationals see season slip away; Bryce Harper ejected in loss to Mets  —  The Washington Post  —  Even as the Washington Nationals' playoff hopes fade with the September crowds, even as the end settles in slowly like signs of autumn on the heels of a hot summer, possibility lives in Max Scherzer.

Who can the Yankees trust in the wild-card game?  —  NEW YORK — For the first three months of the season, Luis Severino looked like an ace, the kind of consistently dominant pitcher a team would gladly start in a pivotal, must-win elimination game.  —  Several hiccups since the All-Star break made him look far different.

Mets' Wilmer Flores shut down for season because of arthritis in both knees  —  The part-time player has had injections in both knees but his future is uncertain.  —  WASHINGTON — Wilmer Flores has been shut down for the rest of the season with what Mets manager Mickey Callaway called “early onset arthritis in both knees.”

Astros set to host Angels for weekend series  —  HOUSTON — The standard of expectation is so high for the Houston Astros, reigning World Series champions and possessors of the second-best record in baseball, that any unusually poor performance subsequently demands a lengthy explanation from all the involved parties.

Davidson's 11th-inning single sends Sox past Indians 5-4  —  CLEVELAND (AP) - Matt Davidson hit a run-scoring single with two out in the 11th inning to lift the White Sox to a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night, Chicago's first victory at Progressive Field this season.

Devin Mesoraco back after almost three-week absence, Mets offseason reunion seems unlikely  —  Mickey Callaway provides an update on Devin Mesoraco Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  WASHINGTON — Catch Devin Mesoraco returned to the lineup Friday after being sidelined since Sept. 3 due to an epidural in his back.

MLB Network to simulcast Hawk Harrelson's White Sox finale to rest of the country  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Put it on the network?  Yes!  —  Hawk Harrelson's last official White Sox telecast — Sunday's Cubs-Sox series finale on NBC Sports Chicago — will be simulcast outside the Chicago market …

White Sox slugger Jose Abreu wants to play if doctors clear him  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Jose Abreu hopes to get back on the field for the White Sox this season but doesn't seem likely to be available for this weekend's series against the Cubs.  —  Abreu, who was hospitalized Monday …

Justin Smoak lifts Blue Jays past Rays with walk-off shot  —  Justin Smoak homered with two outs in the ninth inning to give the  —  Toronto Blue Jays a 9-8 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday night, dealing a blow to the Rays' wild-card playoff hopes.  —  Smoak hit his 25th homer of the season and third career walk-off blast.