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AP Sports WriterBlame it on the juice: Pitchers set for homer-filled OctoberBy JAKE SEINERJustin Verlander didn't intend to alter his pitching strategy, not after...

LEADING OFF: Scherzer, Nats open MLB playoffs vs BrewersBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:START `EM UPMax Scherzer throws...

A capsule look at the Rays-Athletics playoff gameBy The Associated PressA look at the American League wild-card game between the Tampa Bay Rays and...

AP Baseball WriterGiants face busy offseason finding Bochy's replacementBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) An era is over, that's certain.Manager Bruce Bochy is retiring...

D-backs, pitching coach Butcher part ways after 4 seasonsPHOENIX (AP) Pitching coach Mike Butcher will not return to the Arizona Diamondbacks next season.The...

AP Sports WriterReds take only small steps in 6th straight losing seasonBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The bases were loaded and the 27,774 fans...

AP Sports WriterRockies' rocky 2019 ended two-year playoff runBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Tough times and bad timing defined the Colorado Rockies' hugely disappointing...

AP Sports WriterUncertainty surrounds Gabe Kapler's future with PhilliesBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Gabe Kapler wants the opportunity to lead the Philadelphia Phillies back...

AP Sports WriterMariners get mixed results in Stage 1 of rebuildBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) There were bound to be bumps and headaches along...

AP Sports WriterA year after World Series win, Red Sox looking to rebuildBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Getting under baseball's luxury tax threshold next...

AP Sports Writer'Mad Max' carries playoff skid into Brew-Nats wild-card gameBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Based on what everyone says about Washington Nationals righty...

AP Baseball WriterRangers working to lay foundation for success in new parkBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have...