Topic: Tampa Bay Rays

Former Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek interviewed for the Seattle Mariners' vacant managerial job, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.

TORONTO -- One call was not going to get in the Toronto Blue Jays' way of winning the fifth and deciding game of the American League Division Series.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Kansas City Royals came into this weekend's series against the Minnesota Twins with plenty still to play for. And after a sweep of the Twins at Target Field, the Royals will be rewarded with home field advantage all the way through the World Series.

CLEVELAND - Corey Kluber's won-loss record might suggest he has had a bad year, but Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is having none of that.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said he got chills when he went to the mound in the seventh inning, potentially taking the ball from left-hander Mark Buehrle for the last time.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Likely needing a sweep to keep their season alive, the Minnesota Twins' postseason hopes took a crippling blow Friday against the Kansas City Royals.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Despite a wildly inefficient offensive performance, the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins.

The Rays have been eliminated from postseason contention, but still find motivation in things like Wednesday's 6-4 win against the Marlins.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Matt Moore gave the Tampa Bay Rays something to look forward to while shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera gave them the win.

CHICAGO -- The Pittsburgh Pirates had just blanked the Chicago Cubs 4-0 for their eighth straight victory on Saturday.