Fighting to stay out of last place in the American League central division, Cleveland fired former A.L. Manager of the Year Eric Wedge Wednesday.
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The Tigers hold a two-game lead over the Twins in the AL Central, after splitting a doubleheader with Minnesota Tuesday. The Red Sox won the AL wildcard berth, when Texas lost to the LA Angels.
The Tigers and Twins open a four-game series Monday night with Detroit holding a two-game lead over Minnesota in the AL Central race headed into the final week of the season.
The Atlanta Braves announced Wednesday Bobby Cox will retire as manager after the 2010 season. The 68-year-old Cox began the day with 2,408 regular-season wins as a manager, which ranks him fourth all-time.
A Phillies fan scooped up a foul ball and gave it to his toddler-- only to watch her throw it right back.
The National League wild card race is shaping up to be a close one, while Boston appears in control of the American League wild card hunt heading into Wednesday play.
The Tigers will honor longtime broadcaster Ernie Harwell during Wednesday's game. The 91-year-old was recently diagnosed with an inoperable cancer.
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