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Mariners aim to chip away at Astros' lead in AL West
The Mariners' fate in the playoff race is beyond their control, but for now, Seattle is keeping the pressure on the first-place Houston Astros in the American League West.,After thwarting a potential division-clinching win by the Astros on Monday, the Mariners will aim to pull within three games of ...
With division clinched, Phillies face Cubs, eye NL's best mark
One night after earning their first National League East title since 2011, the Philadelphia Phillies hope to carry over the celebration into their Tuesday contest against the visiting Chicago Cubs.,The Phillies (93-64) clinched the division crown on Monday with a 6-2 win over the Cubs (80-77). Phila...
MLB playoff race update
A look at where the baseball playoff races stand, through Monday's games --,American League teams in position for first-round playoff byes:,No. 1 New York Yankees (92-64, AL East leader),No. 2 Cleveland Guardians (90-67, AL Central champion),American League wild-card matchups, at the moment:,No. 6 D...
Matt Chapman's inside-the-park HR helps Giants top D-backs
Matt Chapman hit San Francisco's first inside-the-park homer in seven-plus years and Michael Conforto and Casey Schmitt hit conventional homers to help the San Francisco Giants record a 6-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night at Phoenix.,Chapman added an RBI triple to go with his t...
MLB roundup: Phils sink Cubs, secure NL East crown
J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber homered in support of right-hander Aaron Nola as the host Philadelphia Phillies secured their first National League East title in 13 years by defeating the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Monday.,The Phillies entered the day with a magic number of one to clinch the division -- a...
Mariners prevent Astros from clinching AL West, prevail 6-1
Bryce Miller stymied the host Houston Astros by logging seven scoreless innings on Monday as the Seattle Mariners gained ground in the American League playoff race with a 6-1 win. ,Jorge Polanco, Julio Rodriguez and Randy Arozarena each had an RBI double for Seattle (81-76), which closed within 1 1/...
M's prevent Astros from clinching AL West, prevail 6-1
Bryce Miller stymied the host Houston Astros by logging seven scoreless innings on Monday as the Seattle Mariners gained ground in the American League playoff race with a 6-1 win. ,Jorge Polanco, Julio Rodriguez and Randy Arozarena each had an RBI double for Seattle (81-76), which closed within 1 1/...
Reds Next Manager Odds: Early favorite emerges
The Cincinnati Reds got a jump-start on planning for the 2025 season with Sunday's firing of manager David Bell, and it figures to be an attractive opening given the team's star-studded young core.,Former Reds player Skip Schumaker has been installed as the 2/1 favorite by one sportsbook to be the t...
Red Sox arms stifle Blue Jays bats for 4-1 win
Wilyer Abreu had two hits, including an RBI double, and the visiting Boston Red Sox took advantage of 10 walks to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Monday night.,Boston right-hander Tanner Houck (9-10) pitched five scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk in the opener of a three-game seri...
Red Sox arms stifle Blue Jays bats in Boston victory
Wilyer Abreu had two hits with an RBI double and the visiting Boston Red Sox took advantage of 10 walks to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Monday night.,Boston right-hander Tanner Houck (9-10) pitched five scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk in the opener of the three-game series.,T...
Dodgers tangle with Padres in race to decide NL West
As the Los Angeles Dodgers close in on their 11th National League West title in 12 seasons, they carry with them a seemingly unstoppable force not with them the last 10 times they won the division.,Shohei Ohtani's offensive game is in full glory ahead of the Dodgers' key three-game series against th...
Phillies top Cubs, clinch NL East for first time since 2011
J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber homered in support of Aaron Nola's six solid innings as the host Philadelphia Phillies secured their first National League East title in 13 years by defeating the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Monday.,The Phillies entered the day with a magic number of one to clinch the divisi...
A's owner: Staying in Oakland 'was our mission, and we failed'
Athletics owner John Fisher apologized for the team's impending departure from Oakland in a letter addressed to fans Monday.,Fisher issued his letter one day before the A's open their final home series in Oakland, where they have spent the past 57 seasons.,The team will move to Las Vegas in 2028 aft...
Rockies lifer Charlie Blackmon to retire at season's end
Charlie Blackmon announced Monday that he will retire at the end of this season, his 14th in the majors.,The 38-year-old Colorado Rockies outfielder is expected to play his final games this weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field.,"I have been blessed to call the city of Denver and th...
A's open farewell series in Oakland vs. Rangers
The Athletics begin a three-day celebration of their 57 years in Oakland on Tuesday night when they open their final home series of the season, a three-game set against the defending champion Texas Rangers.,The A's are set to relocate to Las Vegas in 2028. For the next three seasons, the team will p...
Mets, Braves meet in critical series with wild-card implications
Over the next three days, the visiting New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves will most likely clarify the National League's wild-card playoff scenario.,With six games left, the Mets (87-69) entered Monday tied with Arizona for the second wild-card spot. New York holds a two-game lead over the NL East...
Rockies' Ryan Feltner eyes another win vs. Cards in opener
Ryan Feltner went nearly four months between victories but the Colorado righty has two wins in his last three starts.,Feltner (3-10, 4.73 ERA) will try to make it three wins in four outings when he takes the mound Tuesday night for the first of a three-game series between the Rockies (60-96) and vis...
Twins enter crucial final week with series vs. Marlins
In terms of their playoff chances, the Minnesota Twins are down, but not out.,Minnesota (81-75) will aim to improve its odds when it opens a three-game series against the Miami Marlins (57-99) starting Tuesday night in Minneapolis. The Twins enter the series one game back of the Detroit Tigers for t...
Wild-card-contending Royals out to halt skid at Nationals
The slumping Kansas City Royals will try to get well when they visit the Washington Nationals for a three-game series beginning Tuesday night.,Kansas City (82-74) entered Monday tied for the second wild-card spot in the American League despite losing seven straight games for the second time in less ...
Tigers to call up RHP Jackson Jobe amid playoff push
The Detroit Tigers are set to call up top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe and the right-hander joins the wild-card contending club in advance of a series against the Tampa Bay Rays, with six games remaining in the regular season.,The Tigers announced they are purchasing Jobe's contract from Triple-A ...