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White Sox OF Michael A. Taylor announces retirement
Michael A. Taylor, a 2019 World Series champion and 2021 Gold Glove winner, is retiring following Sunday's Chicago White Sox game in Washington. ,Taylor, 34, announced that he will be making his final MLB appearance in the place he enjoyed his most professional success. A sixth-round draft pick of t...
Phillies activate SS Trea Turner ahead of finale vs. Twins
The Philadelphia Phillies activated shortstop Trea Turner from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's regular-season finale against the visiting Minnesota Twins.,The move hardly is a surprise, as manager Rob Thomson spilled the beans on Saturday. Thomson also said Turner is not expected to play t...
Guardians on mission to finish improbable climb to AL Central title vs. Rangers
The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers both are headed to the playoffs. Which team wins the American League Central Division, however, remains undetermined.,Logan Allen (8-11, 4.14 ERA) will take the ball for the Guardians against the Texas Rangers and fellow left-hander Patrick Corbin (7-11, 4....
Padres hope to head into postseason on high note vs. Diamondbacks
The matchup has been all but official for days. Those who penciled in the San Diego Padres at the Chicago Cubs in the National League wild-card round on Tuesday can now jot it down in pen after Chicago clinched homefield advantage on Saturday.,"I'm stoked," said San Diego reliever Mason Miller. "I c...
Braves to honor veteran pitcher Charlie Morton in season finale vs. Pirates
With no playoffs awaiting, the Atlanta Braves will honor one of the team's favorite players with the starting assignment on Sunday when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of the regular season.,The Pirates (71-90) have won the first two games of the series and have won six of their l...
Cubs chase sweep of Cards to cap regular season
Now that the Chicago Cubs know their National League wild-card opponent is coming to Wrigley Field on Tuesday, they can focus on finishing up their regular season with a three-game sweep of the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.,The Cubs (91-70) beat the Cardinals 7-3 on Saturday afternoon to c...
Reds' run to wild card will come to fruition with win in finale vs. Brewers
The Cincinnati Reds opened September four games out of the final wild-card berth in the National League. On Sunday, their September ride to the postseason will be complete if they defeat the host Milwaukee Brewers in the regular-season finale.,Brady Singer will pitch for Cincinnati (83-78), which is...
Dodgers, Mariners use finale to prepare for playoffs
Harry Ford grew up as a Braves fan in the Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw, Ga.,He idolized first baseman Freddie Freeman.,When Ford got his first major league hit Saturday night for the Seattle Mariners, it was Freeman, now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who signaled to his teammates to throw him the ball...
For Mets, season comes down to Game 162 vs. Marlins -- and some help
The New York Mets have an uphill climb to clinch the final wild-card spot in the National League.,The Mets (83-78) will need to defeat the host Miami Marlins on Sunday in the teams' regular-season finale and have the Cincinnati Reds (83-78) lose to the Milwaukee Brewers. If both win, the Reds hold t...
On unfamiliar ground, Astros, like Angels, to finish season out of playoffs
When the Houston Astros take the field on Sunday afternoon against the host Los Angeles Angels, it will mark the first time the visitors will have played a game while eliminated from postseason contention since 2016.,With the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers clinching their respective spots in...
Blue Jays can secure AL East crown with win over Rays
The Toronto Blue Jays' assignment for Sunday afternoon is clear when they face the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in the final game of the regular season.,If the Blue Jays (93-68) win, they will finish first in the American League East. If they happen to stumble, a loss by the New York Yankees also would w...
Rookies leading way as White Sox, Nationals close out season
A pair of rookies will look to conclude their torrid finishes when the visiting Chicago White Sox and the Washington Nationals conclude their seasons on Sunday.,The Nationals (66-95) rallied for a 6-5 win over the White Sox (59-102) on Saturday.,Chicago rookie shortstop Colson Montgomery homered for...
Rockies, Giants close season with managers' futures unclear
Two managers with uncertain futures send their teams out for what could be the final time when the Colorado Rockies and host San Francisco Giants wrap up the 2025 season on Sunday afternoon.,Giants manager Bob Melvin goes for a third straight win over Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer in the ...
Phils' Cristopher Sanchez preps for postseason with start vs. Twins
In the midst of a special season, Cristopher Sanchez gets one final postseason tune-up Sunday as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Minnesota Twins in the regular-season finale for both teams.,With Zack Wheeler out for the season, Sanchez (13-5, 2.57 ERA) will take the ball for Philadelphia in Game ...
AL East within reach, red-hot Yanks close season vs. O's
Winning eight straight games for the first time this season may result in the New York Yankees securing a division title and the best record in the American League.,With the AL East still undecided, the Yankees conclude the regular season Sunday when they host the Baltimore Orioles.,New York (93-68)...
Tigers can still win AL Central, but Red Sox stand in way
Postseason play is ahead for both the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers, but there is still one final regular-season game remaining for the teams on Sunday afternoon in Boston. ,Game No. 162 on the schedule comes after a split in the first two games of the weekend, with each team's win clinching the...
Royals aim to finish '25 over .500 in finale vs. Athletics
The Kansas City Royals won't return to the playoffs for a second straight year, but they still have a goal in mind heading into their season finale on Sunday afternoon against the Athletics in Sacramento, Calif.,"We still have a shot to have a winning season," Royals outfielder Vinnie Pasquantino sa...
MLB roundup: Guardians clinch playoff spot on walk-off HBP
C.J. Kayfus was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, scoring Petey Halpin as the Cleveland Guardians clinched an American League playoff berth with a 3-2 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday.,Rangers closer Robert Garcia (4-8) intentionally walked Gabriel Arias to fac...
Michael Wacha blanks A's for 6 innings in Royals' win
Michael Wacha threw six scoreless innings to help the visiting Kansas City Royals to a 4-2 win against the Athletics on Saturday night in Sacramento, Calif.,Wacha (10-13) had lost his last two starts and four of five, but limited the A's to two hits while striking out five and walking three.,Mike Ya...
Enrique Hernandez's 9th-inning double gives Dodgers win over Mariners
Enrique Hernandez's two-run double with one out in the ninth inning broke a tie as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-3 Saturday night in a matchup of playoff teams.,Dalton Rushing homered for the National League West champion Dodgers (92-69), who won their fourth consecuti...