NEW YORK -- If the Mets have a shot at finishing in first place in the National League East on Wednesday, manager Buck Showalter said that ace Jacob deGrom could start the season finale."He's available to pitch [Wednesday]. Potentially could," Showalter said. "It's one of many options that have been communicated with him and Max and all the guys."If the…

NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees placed right-hander Ron Marinaccio on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a stress reaction in his shin, the latest blow to their injury-plagued bullpen.Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Marinaccio would not be an option for the upcoming American League Division Series but could potentially return should New York advance to the ALCS."We decided…

Following Monday's announcement that Tony La Russa is stepping down as Chicago White Sox manager due to health concerns, general manager Rick Hahn has begun the search for a new skipper. Hahn's criteria for the next manager included recent dugout experience as a coach or manager for a winning organization, good communication skills and an understanding of how the game…

SEATTLE -- The Seattle Mariners will start their first playoff trip in two decades on the road after a costly 4-3 loss Monday night to the Detroit Tigers.Sam Haggerty singled with two outs in the ninth inning and hurt his left groin while sliding into second base on a successful steal. He needed assistance to leave the field, an arm…