It was a foregone conclusion for weeks, but the Giants officially saw their postseason chances reach zero in another heartbreaking loss.

After a difficult second half, erratic closer Craig Kimbrel has been designated for assignment by the contending Baltimore Orioles.

Baltimore designated the struggling veteran reliever for assignment, and it’s becoming increasingly clear the team needed to do more to fortify its roster.

The Orioles continued their malaise as they crept toward clinching a playoff spot, losing four of six to the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants. Here are five things we learned from their week: The Orioles keep finding new versions of rock bottom They had no chance.