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Twins OF Matt Wallner (oblique) out for rest of regular season; RHP Justin Topa activated
The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Matt Wallner on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday because of a left oblique strain, ending his regular season, and activated right-hander Justin Topa, who hasn't pitched all season because of left patellar tendinitis, from the 60-day IL.,In other moves, the T...
Mariners clobber Astros to pick up key win
George Kirby pitched six strong innings, Julio Rodriguez joined the 20-20 club and the Seattle Mariners kept pace in the playoff race with an 8-1 win at the Houston Astros on Wednesday in the rubber match of a three-game series.,Seattle (82-77) closed within two games of the final American League wi...
Rest of Mets-Braves set ppd.; DH Monday may decide NL wild-card race
The games Wednesday and Thursday between the host Atlanta Braves and New York Mets were postponed by MLB due to Hurricane Helene approaching the southeastern United States, meaning the newly scheduled Monday doubleheader in Atlanta may determine all three National League wild-card spots. ,Entering W...
Mariners clobber Astros to big up key win
George Kirby pitched six strong innings, Julio Rodriguez joined the 20-20 club and the Seattle Mariners kept pace in the playoff race with an 8-1 win at the Houston Astros on Wednesday in the rubber match of a three-game series.,Seattle (82-77) closed within two games of the final American League wi...
Guardians activate All-Star OF Steven Kwan from IL
Gearing up for the postseason after clinching the American League Central last week, the Cleveland Guardians activated All-Star and Gold Glove left fielder Steven Kwan from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday.,Kwan, 27, has not played since Sept. 12 due to a sore back. Myles Straw, another Gold Glo...
Yankees place LHP Nestor Cortes (elbow) on injured list
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes landed on the 15-day injured list with an elbow flexor strain Wednesday, the same day he was scheduled to start a potential American League East-clinching game against the Baltimore Orioles.,The move is retroactive to Sunday for Cortes, who pitched well in ...
Report: Yankees' Nestor Cortes to have MRI on elbow
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes is set to have an MRI on his pitching elbow on Wednesday -- the same day he was scheduled to start a potential American League East-clinching game against the Baltimore Orioles, ESPN reported.,Based on Cortes' recent performances, his elbow didn't seem to b...
Giants aim to continue power surge vs. Diamondbacks
The San Francisco Giants have eight home runs over the first two games of their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.,The Giants will look to finish a series sweep and close a nine-game road trip in style on Wednesday night when they face the Diamondbacks in Phoenix.,Suddenly hot San Francisco (79-7...
Dodgers, Padres taking NL West down to the wire
More drama awaits for the top two teams in the National League West when they meet Wednesday after the San Diego Padres took a wild 4-2 road victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the series opener. ,The Padres (91-66) clinched a playoff spot on a game-ending triple play Tuesday, four days after th...
Charlie Blackmon, Rockies look to rebound in rematch vs. Cards
The Colorado Rockies don't have a postseason on the horizon, but they do have motivation to finish strongly.,Charlie Blackmon, who has played his entire 14-year career with Colorado, on Monday announced his retirement, effective at the conclusion of this season. He has five games remaining with the ...
A's host Rangers with just 2 games left until curtain closes in Oakland
Having enjoyed the hors d'oeuvres of their three-day going-away party, the Oakland Athletics hope to serve the fans a perfectly cooked main course Wednesday night when they go for a second consecutive win over the Texas Rangers.,Considered to be the franchise's double play combination of the future,...
White Sox look to hold off Angels and date with infamy for another day
Score one for the beleaguered Chicago White Sox -- and keep a dubious, would-be major-league record on hold for now, too.,After rallying for a 3-2 home victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, the White Sox moved to 1-94 in games in which they have trailed after seven innings.,By doing so,...
Twins, with wild-card dreams dwindling, host Marlins
Time is running out on the Minnesota Twins in their bid for a wild-card playoff berth. ,Minnesota (81-76) will try to bounce back when it hosts the National League-worst Miami Marlins (58-99) on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. The Twins dropped the series opener 4-1 on Tuesday, which gave them three...
Braves' Chris Sale aims to continue hot streak in clash vs. Mets
The Atlanta Braves will send top Cy Young contender Chris Sale to the mound on Wednesday night as they try to catch the visiting New York Mets in the race for the National League's final wild-card berths.,The Braves (86-71) recorded a 5-1 win over New York on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game se...
Red Sox turn to Richard Fitts in bid to brush aside Blue Jays
Boston Red Sox right-hander Richard Fitts has yet to allow an earned run in his three-game major league career, something the host Toronto Blue Jays will aim to change on Wednesday night.,Fitts (0-0, 0.00 ERA) could help the Red Sox (80-78) keep their faint playoff hopes alive with another solid per...
With another shot at claiming AL East title, Yankees battle Orioles
While the Baltimore Orioles celebrated clinching a playoff spot on Tuesday, the New York Yankees were left waiting at least one more day to enjoy securing the American League East title., ,After being unable to do so on their first try, the Yankees will attempt to clinch their second division title ...
Willy Adames looks to add to historic season as Brewers face Pirates
Willy Adames has added a new element to his game this season.,Adames has a career-high 20 stolen bases for the Milwaukee Brewers heading into their Wednesday road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.,He is the first shortstop in franchise history with at least 30 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a s...
Royals, amid wild-card race, search for offense vs. Nats
A pair of anemic offenses will try to find some life when the Kansas Royals visit the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.,The Royals (83-74) won the series opener 1-0 on Tuesday night, scoring an unearned run in the 10th inning to snap a seven-game losing streak. The run ended a 27-inning score...
In wild-card position, Tigers aim to beat Rays again
The streaking Detroit Tigers keep on marching toward an American League wild-card berth.,The Tigers, who were nine games under .500 on July 4, are now nine games over .500 with five games remaining. Detroit (83-74) won for the seventh time in eight games by topping the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on...
Vying to make playoff roster, Guardians rookie lefty faces Reds
Rookie Joey Cantillo could end up playing a vital role on the Cleveland Guardians' postseason pitching staff. ,But first, the left-hander looks to help the Guardians sweep this two-game home set from the in-state rival Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. ,Cantillo (2-3, 4.63 ERA), who turns 25 in De...