Anderson pitches 6 scoreless, Brewers stretch wild-card lead  —  Chase Anderson pitched six scoreless innings,  —  Trent Grisham hit a bases-loaded triple and the  —  Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Friday night to strengthen their grip on an NL wild card.  —  Milwaukee is 8-2 since NL MVP

Sources: Skaggs' death subject of DEA probe  —  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating where Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs obtained the drugs that were in his system at the time of his July 1 death in Southlake, Texas, two sources with knowledge of the investigation told Outside the Lines on Wednesday.

Antonio Brown Accuser Says He Sent Her ‘Intimidating’ Text Messages After SI's Story  — Two days after Sports Illustrated's story about Antonio Brown, the Patriots receiver allegedly included an accuser in a series of text messages claiming she was only out for money …

Blue Jays Claim Breyvic Valera, Designate Ryan Dull  —  The Blue Jays announced that they've claimed infielder Breyvic Valera off waivers from the Yankees and, to create room on the 40-man roster, designated right-hander Ryan Dull for assignment.  Toronto claimed Dull himself off waivers from the Yankees just two days ago.

Defending champ Red Sox eliminated, lose to Rays 5-4  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The World Series champion  —  Boston Red Sox were mathematically eliminated in the late innings, then lost to the  —  Willy Adames had an RBI single in the 11th.  —  A year after going 108-54 to win …

Braves clinch 2nd straight NL East title, eliminate Giants  —  Atlanta Braves clinched their second straight NL East title as Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his 41st homer in a 6-0 win over San Francisco on Friday night that eliminated the Giants from postseason contention in Bruce Bochy's last year as San Francisco manager.

Turner homers twice to lead Nationals over Marlins  —  Trea Turner hit two solo homers, and the  —  Miami Marlins 6-4 on Friday night.  —  Washington had dropped four of six.  It began the day with a one-game lead over Milwaukee for the top spot in the NL wild-card standings.

After Overcoming Injuries All Season, Can the Yankees Win Their 28th World Series?  — For the Yankees, a 10-year championship drought feels like a lifetime.  Like some of their previous World Series-winning teams, the 2019 club is deep and boasts plenty of all-stars.  Can these Yankees win their 28th title?

Marlins give Don Mattingly two-year extension  —  The Marlins have announced that they have inked manager Don Mattingly to a two-year contract extensions.  There's a third year in the form of a mutual option.  —  Mattingly is finishing up the final year of the four-year contract he signed with the Marlins prior to the 2016 season.

Rangers Select Tim Federowicz, Transfer Joey Gallo To 60-Day IL  —  The Rangers have selected the contract of catcher Tim Federowicz from Triple-A Nashville, the team announced (Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News was first to report the move).  They transferred slugger Joey Gallo to the 60 …

Latest On Jose Ramirez  —  The Indians took a massive hit in late August when third baseman Jose Ramirez fractured the hamate bone in his right hand.  Now, with the Indians fighting for a wild-card spot in the American League, Ramirez is working toward a regular-season return.