Reds manager Terry Francona ‘pissed off’ players on waivers leaked … CHICAGO - The Cincinnati Reds aren't going anywhere in October.  And after the rest of MLB passed on some of their players for the second time this month, neither are any of the individuals who otherwise might have been claimed off waivers this week.

Nightengale's Notebook: Ketel Marte going AWOL has D'backs teammates fuming  —  Ketel Marte, who abandoned the Arizona Diamondbacks two weeks ago and has yet to show his face at Chase Field, is expected to walk through the clubhouse Monday, apologize to his teammates, address the media and then try to save the team's season.

Rockies sit Carrigg after inappropriate gesture toward fans in Atlanta  —  ATLANTA - Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer announced Sunday morning that he is keeping rookie center fielder Cole Carrigg out of the starting lineup for a couple of days for his inappropriate gesture to fans …

Mets place Robert on outright waivers (source)  —  NEW YORK — The Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on waivers, according to a source, giving other teams a chance to claim him and assume the remainder of his salary.  New York has not confirmed the move.

Cincinnati Reds SS Elly De La Cruz exits game with quad problem  —  CHICAGO — Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz is facing a possible second stint on the injured list this year after exiting in the seventh inning Sunday (Aug. 30) because of “left quad tightness.”

Max Clark takes speed threat from Cadillac cruise to Porsche speed  —  DETROIT — Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch was asked about the impact Max Clark can have on a game just with his speed tool alone.  It was the perfect setup for Hinch to needle the talented rookie.

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Sources: MLB suspends prospect over false identity, age plot  —  Major League Baseball has suspended a once-prized Dominican prospect after uncovering an elaborate age-fraud plot that included a fictitious death and gravesite tombstone, sources familiar with the investigation told ESPN.

Tigers pounce late on Dodgers in walk-off defeat  —  The Dodgers suffered their second walk-off defeat over their last four games, as the Detroit Tigers struck for a ninth-inning rally to win 2-1.  —  Offense came at a premium for a second consecutive game against Detroit's starting pitching …