Derek Jeter, who has been limited to just 17 games this season due to left ankle issues, is headed back to the 15-day disabled list and is done for the year.

Robinson Cano helped move the Yankees closer to controlling their own destiny in the playoff chase, connecting for a tiebreaking solo home run that lifted his club to a 5-4 victory over the Orioles on Wednesday at Camden Yards.

After two consecutive bad outings, right-hander Dan Haren pitched a gem on Wednesday night as the Nationals blanked the Mets, 3-0, at Citi Field.

Jose Fernandez inspired with his arm, infuriated with his bat and made a strong closing argument as to why he should be the National League Rookie of the Year. In seven innings, Fernandez set off all kinds of emotions and even stirred up some controversy on Wednesday night in front of 25,111 at Marlins Park.

A night removed from surrendering four late-game runs, the Orioles ‘pen again caved after Scott Feldman’s strong outing, with two ninth-inning scores sinking Baltimore’s hopes of making up Wild Card ground in Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to the Yankees.

The Reds certainly wanted to win either of the first two games of their series with the Cubs. Because they didn’t, showing little offense in the process, Wednesday’s series finale was a lot less about wanting a win than needing one. By taking a 6-0 victory over the Cubs, the Reds met this essential requirement for the completion of a 7-3 homestand.

Marlins rookie Jose Fernandez took a good swing and got a better view of his first Major League home run, and the Braves took exception. Career blast No. 1 for Fernandez set tempers in motion in the sixth inning on Wednesday night at Marlins Park.

Like Rocky getting off the mat after being totaled by Ivan Drago, the Pirates completed a remarkable turnaround in Texas on Wednesday. Left comatose after a brutal weekend beating in Busch Stadium, the Bucs finished off a sweep of the Rangers, 7-5, with the second line of the bullpen help pooling their resolve to preserve A.J. Burnett’s eighth win.

All across the nation on Wednesday, at the 15 parks playing host to Major League Baseball games, the theme was “We Shall Not Forget,” as MLB remembered the 9/11 heroes and victims on the 12th anniversary of the attacks.

Mike Matheny and Bob Uecker were fishing on Lake Michigan when the World Trade Center towers came down on Sept. 11, 2001.

Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp and pitcher Chris Capuano are rehabbing injuries, but they are still in the Dodgers’ plans for the final weeks of the season.

It took some time — nearly two weeks, in fact — for Justin Morneau to contribute to his new team. But he finally did on Wednesday, banging out four hits and making a slick play afield as his Pirates completed a Texas-size sweep.

James Shields limited the Indians to two runs over eight-plus innings at Progressive Field — fewer tallies than the Royals provided in support in the first inning alone — in a 6-2 victory.

Maj. James Ruzicka, who threw out the first ceremonial pitch at Progressive Field on Wednesday, had left the Army for civilian life in 1997. He reenlisted in 2009, and is now in his second tour of duty in Afghanistan.

The Dodgers had another walk-off hit from a rookie on Tuesday night, but it wasn’t Yasiel Puig. Instead, it was Scott Van Slyke belting a two-run homer in the 11th inning to send Los Angeles past Arizona, 5-3, at Dodger Stadium.

Michael Cuddyer knocked two home runs as the Rockies overcame Hunter Pence’s six RBIs and beat the Giants, 9-8, at AT&T Park on Tuesday night. Cuddyer went deep for three runs off Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong in the fifth inning and won it with his 19th homer of the season.

One night after rallying for four runs in the ninth to break a three-game losing streak, the Astros scored early and often Tuesday night, riding a strong outing from Jordan Lyles to blast the Mariners, 13-2, and claim a series victory at Safeco Field.