Molina reaches 2,000 hits as Cardinals top Brewers 4-2  —  Yadier Molina's two singles didn't figure in the scoring Thursday night as the Cardinals downed the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 at Busch Stadium.  But they made history.  —  After Molina legged out an infield single in the second inning …

Red Sox highlights: Orioles dominate in Boston's 2020 Fenway finale  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Boston Red Sox weren't able to extend their win streak in the final game at Fenway Park for the 2020 MLB season.  —  The Sox entered Thursday night's matchup …

Yankees' Aaron Boone Gets Ejected Arguing Egregious Strike Three Call to Aaron Judge  —  NEW YORK — Yankees' manager Aaron Boone was ejected on Friday night in New York's game against the Marlins and boy did he get his money's worth.  —  Arguing with home plate umpire John Tumpane …

Nationals To Extend Dave Martinez  —  The Nationals have agreed to a contract extension with manager Dave Martinez, reports MLB Network's Jon Heyman (via Twitter).  It's a three-year, $7.5MM contract that will take effect in 2021, Bob Nightengale of USA Today was among those to tweet.

Howie Kendrick Undecided On Future  —  The excellent performance of Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick was one of the reasons the team won its first-ever World Series title in 2019, but he and the club have offered disappointing showings this season.  Nearly 12 months later …

Blue Jays plan to fill Bisons managerial vacancy with internal candidate  —  Ken Huckaby's abrupt firing as Buffalo Bisons' manager Thursday was apparently no fault of his own.  —  Ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Sahlen Field, general manager Ross …

Pirates' Keller out after 5 no-hit innings against Indians  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Mitch Keller was pulled after five innings despite not allowing a hit - and walking eight - against the  —  Cleveland Indians on Friday night.  —  Keller couldn't find the plate …

Mariners Claim Ian Hamilton  —  The Mariners have claimed right-hander Ian Hamilton off waivers from the White Sox, per an announcement from Seattle.  The White Sox designated Hamilton for assignment Sept. 18.  —  Thanks in part to shoulder problems, the 25-year-old Hamilton …

Cubs Select Patrick Wisdom  —  The Cubs have selected infielder Patrick Wisdom, optioned first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez and placed right-hander Manuel Rodriguez on the 45-day injured list, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic was among those to report.  —  Wisdom could now see his first action …

Sources: Chicago Cubs planning for reduced capacity at Wrigley Field to start 2021 MLB season  —  The Chicago Cubs laid off about 25% of their business staff on Thursday because of a loss in revenue and in anticipation of an uncertain 2021, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.

MLB promised free COVID-19 testing for essential workers.  We're still waiting  —  Tucked away in Major League Baseball's 113-page manual for playing through the coronavirus pandemic is a subtle assurance from the league and its owners to the public that baseball in 2020 …

Steve Cohen hiring Sandy Alderson as Mets team president  —  Steve Cohen went back to the future by announcing his intentions to hire Sandy Alderson as team president if he is approved as Mets owner.  That could help Cohen's ownership candidacy and bode poorly for Brodie Van Wagenen's job security.

Mets' loss to Rays kills playoff momentum, gives Tampa AL East title  —  The thing that has evaded the Mets most all season also skirted them in their final home game of 2020: a much-needed win.  —  Michael Wacha, in what was very likely his last start as a Met, surrendered four earned runs …