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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Miami Marlins are in no mood to go back to New York, or talk about New York for that matter. The surprise playoff contenders arrived in Pittsburgh for a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates around 6 a.m.

NEW YORK (AP) — Make no mistake, errors are becoming increasingly rare in the major leagues.

DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera isn't leaving the Tigers this week after all. The 40-year-old slugger is still retiring Sunday after the season finale, but he will have a job waiting for him Monday.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Julio Teheran was designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, just over a week after the two-time All-Star right-hander had returned from the injured list.

PHOENIX (AP) — Houston Astros pitcher Hector Neris once again denied using a homophobic slur and said Friday he does not expect to be disciplined by Major League Baseball for his part in a benches-clearing incident against the Seattle Mariners this w

NEW YORK (AP) — Detroit Tigers pitcher Luis Acosta and Colorado Rockies infielder Ronny Ugarte were suspended for 56 games each Friday following positive tests under baseball's minor league drug program.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's office released a few details Friday about the agreement with the Baltimore Orioles keeping the team in the city for at least 30 more years.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis has played in 70 games for the Minnesota Twins. He has five grand slams . The AL Central champion Twins haven't had a rookie so ready for major league stardom since Joe Mauer nearly two decades ago.

ATLANTA (AP) — The last time the Braves made a run to the World Series championship, Ronald Acuña Jr. could only watch.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets' series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night was postponed because of persistent rain. The game was rescheduled as part of a single-admission doubleheader Saturday beginning at 4:10 p.m.