Edwin Jackson is the only starting pitcher on the A's wild-card roster, but he'll be on standby in the bullpen should Oakland need him vs. the Yankees.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy has removed struggling Santiago Casilla as the team's closer, saying that Hunter Strickland and Derek Law will be in line for save opportunities.
Matt Moore will make his first start with the Giants on Thursday, bumping veteran right-hander Jake Peavy from the rotation to the bullpen.
The Cubs filled a big need on Wednesday, acquiring lefty reliever Mike Montgomery in a four-player trade with the Mariners, according to a source familiar with the deal.
Manager Bruce Bochy plans to address the Giants' recent bullpen woes in a meeting with his coaches. "We're going to meet and see if we can get this thing right," the skipper said.
Cincinnati's bullpen has set a major league record by giving up a run in its 21st consecutive game, which surpasses the mark set by the 2013 Colorado Rockies.
