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Sep 30, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Brandon Moss (37) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of the 2014 American League Wild Card playoff baseball game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Moss three-run HR puts A’s up over Royals in sixth (Video)

Atlanta Braves hitting coach Greg Walker resigns

James Shields rumors: Big market teams will target Shields in free agency

James Shields on Wild Card start: ‘I love the moment’

Sep 10, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (9) reacts after striking out in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Toronto defeated Chicago 11-1. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs still believe in Javier Baez despite rookie woes

Sep 15, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; From left Chicago Cubs vice president of player development Jason McLeod , general manager Jed Hoyer , vice president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and owner Tom Ricketts talk on the field before the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs to be heavily involved in 2014 free agency

Sep 15, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrates after hitting a walk-off solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs expect to compete for NL Central in 2015

Sep 8, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Dee Gordon scores a run against the San Diego Padres in the first inning during the game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Dee Gordon cleared for NLDS

Jul 11, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Josh Hamilton (32) and manager Mike Scioscia (14) before the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Angels shut out the Rangers 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels’ Josh Hamilton to face live pitching today

Mar 12, 2014; Sarasota, FL, USA; Cal Ripken, Jr. talks with some fans while signing autographs during the spring training exhibition game between the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

TBS baseball crew re-enacts infamous ‘Boom Goes the Dynamite’ video

Sep 1, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Adam Dunn (10) looks on from the dugout against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics have Wild Card lineup set, Adam Dunn on bench

Dec 20, 2013; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman during a introductory press conference for new outfielder Carlos Beltran at Yankees Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees trying to extend GM Brian Cashman

Jul 5, 2013; Round Rock, TX, USA; Round Rock Express left fielder Manny Ramirez warms up prior to the first pitch against the Omaha Storm Chasers at the Dell Diamond. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs haven’t ruled out Manny Ramirez as a coach

October 10, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (37, left) and starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35, right) stand in the dugout during the ninth inning in game five of the American League divisional series playoff baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum. The Tigers defeated the Athletics 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers announce ALDS rotation

May 23, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) connects for a solo home run during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Marlins Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Marlins want to keep Giancarlo Stanton, raise payroll

Sep 25, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) hits a walk-off single against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Perlman/NJ Advance Media for NJ.com via USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Most meaningful stats and facts from the 2014 season

Feb 22, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) poses for a photo during photo day at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago White Sox’s Chris Sale, Robin Ventura argued in clubhouse

MLB commissioner Bud Selig presents the championship trophy to Boston Red Sox owner John W. Henry (right) and president and ceo Larry Lucchino (center) after game six of the MLB baseball World Series at Fenway Park. Red Sox won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

World Series Vegas odds: Kansas City Royals not favored

A Japanese pitchers 101 MPH and smashes a bat. The man who did it, Shohei Otani, could be on the MLB radar soon.. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Divisional Series Vegas odds: Tigers, Dodgers favored to win

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22, back) is tagged out by San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) on a caught-steal during the eighth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Previewing the Wild Card match-ups

Sep 25, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) celebrates with team mates after clinching the National League wild card at AT&T Park. The San Francisco Giants defeated the San Diego Padres 9-8. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Wild Card odds: Giants slightly favored in NL Wild Card

Jun 14, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire (35) talks to third baseman Trevor Plouffe (24) the dugout after he gets injured in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Trevor Plouffe ran red lights to say goodbye to Ron Gardenhire

Sep 18, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays fans hold up asterisk signs as New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) comes off the field after flying out in the ninth inning at the Rogers Centre. New York defeated Toronto 4-3. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees expect Alex Rodriguez to play 3B in 2015

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Brewers rumors: Francisco Rodriguez wants to pitch for Brewers in 2015

Aug 6, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (10) reacts awaiting a call as Los Angeles Angels catcher Hank Conger (24) slides into third base during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Freeway World Series? Bovada says yes

Jul 29, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino (3) and right fielder Corey Hart (27) celebrate after scoring on a double by left fielder Dustin Ackley (not pictured) in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners designate Corey Hart for assignment

Sep 27, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco (47) pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Twins P Ricky Nolasco tells fan he wishes he was still in L.A.

Good news for baseball: Angel Hernandez, left, isn't scheduled to work in the first two playoff rounds. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

MLB announces umpiring crews for wild card, division series