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Padres' playoff quest continues vs. White Sox as division title hopes diminish
The San Diego Padres appear likely to reach the postseason for the third time in four seasons, but they're going to need to start doing things differently if they want their stay to be a long one.,The Padres (83-71) will look to build much-needed momentum when they continue a three-game series again...
Rested Chandler Simpson a key as Rays host Red Sox
Like every team in the offseason, the Tampa Bay Rays will have questions to ask regarding holes that need filling when the hot-stove-league talks heat up. ,One of those questions won't be who will bat in the lead-off position, however.,The Rays (75-79), who will host the Boston Sox (84-70) on Saturd...
With AL East title hopes fading, Yankees prep for rematch vs. O's
The New York Yankees can't afford to miss on chances to move closer to the top in the American League East.,That might make Saturday night's game against the host Baltimore Orioles even more crucial given the Yankees have just eight contests left on their schedule.,"We're working to shake hands (aft...
Luis Morales, Athletics chase series victory vs. Pirates
A pair of rookie right-handers are in line to square off when the Athletics visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday in the second contest of their three-game series.,Bubba Chandler reportedly will make his third MLB start for Pittsburgh, while Luis Morales will head to the mound for his eighth for ...
Reds ask Zack Littell to keep winning trend rolling vs. Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds benefited from a sterling pitching performance to begin their four-game series against the Chicago Cubs, then slugged a season-high five homers to take the second game, too.,Winners of three games in a row overall, the Reds will look to continue their pursuit of a postseason spot...
Mets' Nolan McLean carries spotless home mark into start vs. Nats
The New York Mets are finally starting to look like a playoff-caliber team -- and not a moment too soon.,The Mets will look to lock up a series win and further cement their grip on the third National League wild-card spot on Saturday when they host the Washington Nationals in the middle game of a th...
Doubleheader gives Guardians two shots at climbing standings
Already charging toward first place in the American League Central, the Cleveland Guardians get two chances to gain ground on Saturday when they face the Minnesota Twins in a day-night doubleheader in Minneapolis.,The Guardians (82-71) are coming off a 6-2 win in the series opener on Friday. The vic...
Tigers desperate to end skid against suddenly hot Braves
The Detroit Tigers are slumping at the worst possible time with first place in the American League Central at stake.,The Tigers (85-69) have lost seven of their past eight games, and they got hammered by Atlanta 10-1 on Friday in the opener of the three-game series. Detroit will look to turn things ...
MLB roundup: Dodgers down Giants, seal another playoff bid
Clayton Kershaw struck out six over 4 1/3 innings in the final regular-season home start of his accomplished career and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a 6-3 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Friday, clinching their 13th consecutive playoff berth.,Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts ...
Phillies' Alec Bohm drives in 3 in return from IL
Philadelphia third baseman Alec Bohm, reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Friday, collected two hits and three RBIs as the Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 in Phoenix.,Bohm hit an RBI double in the second inning and a two-run single in the ninth.,He had been sidelined for the second...
Dodgers top Giants, clinch playoff spot in Clayton Kershaw's home sendoff
Clayton Kershaw struck out six over 4 1/3 innings in the final regular-season home start of his accomplished career and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a 6-3 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Friday, clinching their 13th consecutive playoff berth in the process., ,Shohei Ohtani ...
Alec Bohm stars in return from IL as Phillies dump D-backs
Harrison Bader and Nick Castellanos homered, Alec Bohm had two hits and three RBIs after being activated earlier in the day, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 in Phoenix on Friday.,Bader finished a triple short of a cycle as the Phillies moved to 31-15 since the July 31...
Mariners ace Bryan Woo injures pectoral muscle in win
Seattle ace Bryan Woo left his start in the Mariners' 4-0 road win over the Houston Astros on Friday night due to tightness in a pectoral muscle.,After holding the Astros to one hit over five innings, the right-hander was on the mound warming up for the sixth when, after a throw, he looked down at h...
12th-inning uprising sparks Marlins, damages Rangers' playoff hopes
Jakob Marsee, Brian Navarreto and Dane Myers had run-scoring hits in the 12th inning as the Miami Marlins continued their late-season hot streak with a 6-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday in Arlington, Texas.,The Marlins (74-80) have won four consecutive games and eight of their past nine.,Mars...
Nolan Arenado's 3-run double leads Cardinals to rout of Brewers
Nolan Arenado hit a three-run double to spur the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-1 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.,Brendan Donovan (2-for-4, walk, two runs), Alec Burleson (3-for-4, run) and Thomas Saggese (1-for-2, two walks, two runs, RBI) also had big games for the Cardinals, wh...
Bo Naylor's 4 RBIs push Guardians to win vs. Twins
Bo Naylor went 2-for-4 and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Cleveland Guardians pulled away for a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.,Jose Ramirez doubled and notched his 40th stolen base of the season for Cleveland (82-71), which won the series opener. The Guard...
Rockies avoid equaling '24 White Sox with win over Angels
Tyler Freeman had three hits, one in a four-run fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 in Denver on Friday night.,Bradley Blalock (2-5) got the win despite five shaky innings and Victor Vodnik picked up his ninth save for Colorado (42-112), which surpassed the win tot...
M's win, lose Bryan Woo, in showdown with Astros
Bryan Woo allowed one hit over five scoreless injuries before departing with an injury and Julio Rodriguez slugged the first of four solo home runs by the Seattle Mariners, who claimed the opener of a crucial three-game weekend series with the host Houston Astros 4-0 on Friday.,The Mariners (85-69) ...
Royals collect team-record 27 hits in 20-1 rout of Jays
Salvador Perez and Jac Caglianone hit three-run homers, Michael Lorenzen pitched 7 2/3 strong innings and the Kansas City Royals demolished the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 20-1 on Friday night.,The Royals set a franchise record with 27 hits. The old mark of 26 was established on Sept. 9, 2004, in the...
Red Sox outslug Rays as Crochet picks up 17th win
Jarren Duran laced a go-ahead two-run homer, Garrett Crochet won his third straight start, and the Boston Red Sox continued their mastery of Tampa Bay with their seventh consecutive win over the Rays, 11-7, on Friday night.,Duran went 2-for-6 and scored twice as the Red Sox (84-70) moved to 9-2 agai...