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Blue Jays OF Anthony Santander (back) scratched from Game 2 lineup
Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Anthony Santander was scratched from the lineup in Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners on Monday with back tightness.,Davis Schneider was set to replace Santander in left field and bat eighth as the Blue Jays look to rebound after...
All-Star, patriarch Sandy Alomar Sr. dies at 81
Sandy Alomar Sr., a 15-year major leaguer and the father of Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar and Sandy Alomar Jr., died at 81.,"We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Major League player and coach Sandy Alomar Sr.," MLB announced Monday. ,Alomar, a native of Salinas, Puerto Rico, debuted in 196...
Mariners to start George Kirby, Luis Castillo in ALCS Games 3, 4
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson revealed Monday that right-hander George Kirby will start Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays when the best-of-seven matchup shifts to the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday.,Wilson also revealed that right-hander Luis Casti...
Report: Phillies skipper Rob Thomson to return in '26
Rob Thomson will return for a fifth season as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2026, the New York Post and Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Monday.,Thomson, 62, has one season remaining on the extension he signed last October but there was speculation the team might make a change.,The Philli...
Dodgers, Brewers make slight tweaks to NLCS rosters
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a slight alteration for their National League Championship Series roster, adding right-hander Ben Casparius to the bullpen.,To open a spot, the Dodgers left off rookie catcher Dalton Rushing. Los Angeles carried three catchers through the first two rounds of the playoffs...
Manager Mike Shildt to retire after two seasons with Padres
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced Monday that he will retire immediately after guiding the club to the playoffs in his two seasons at the helm.,Shildt, 57, compiled a 183-141 record in two seasons as the Padres manager, with the club advancing to the National League Division Series in 2...
Dodgers add pitching depth to NLCS roster
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a slight alteration for their National League Championship Series roster, adding right-hander Ben Casparius to the bullpen.,To open a spot, the Dodgers left off rookie catcher Dalton Rushing. Los Angeles carried three catchers through the first two rounds of the playoffs...
Jays OF Nathan Lukes (knee) expected to play in Game 2
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes is expected to play in Game 2 of the American League Championship series on Monday.,Lukes fouled a pitch from the Seattle Mariners' Bryce Miller off his right knee in the first inning. Despite apparent discomfort, he stayed in the game in right field until h...
Mariners turn to Logan Gilbert, Jays to rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 2
TORONTO -- After snatching home-field advantage from the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series, the Seattle Mariners will go for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven set on Monday.,The Mariners won the series opener Sunday night 3-1, showing no signs of fatigue from their 3-2, 15-i...
Mariners turn to RHP Logan Gilbert, Jays to rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 2
TORONTO -- After snatching home-field advantage from the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series, the Seattle Mariners will go for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven set on Monday.,The Mariners won the series opener Sunday night 3-1, showing no signs of fatigue from their 3-2, 15-i...
Mariners quiet Blue Jays' bats, take ALCS Game 1
TORONTO -- Bryce Miller pitched six strong innings, Cal Raleigh homered and the Seattle Mariners defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 Sunday night in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.,The Mariners took away the Blue Jays' home-field advantage in the best-of-seven series.,George Spring...
Dodgers have starting pitching on schedule for NLCS vs. Brewers
MILWAUKEE -- The well-rested Los Angeles Dodgers should have an advantage in starting pitching over the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of the National League Championship Series on Monday.,The defending World Series champion Dodgers have been idle since Thursday when they wrapped up their Natio...
Blue Jays name rookie RHP Trey Yesavage ALCS Game 2 starter
The Toronto Blue Jays named rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage as their starter for Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Monday against the Seattle Mariners.,Yesavage, 22, did not make his major league debut until Sept. 15 and went 1-0 with a 3.21 ERA in three regular-season starts.,I...
Jays, Mariners add staring pitchers to ALCS rosters; Bo Bichette out
The Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays added starting pitching to their American League Championship rosters, released Sunday prior to Game 1 of the best-of-seven series.,The Blue Jays' star shortstop Bo Bichette, who has not played since Sept. 6 because of a PCL sprain in his left knee, was not...
Milwaukee Brewers End Long Wait, Advance to NLCS After Beating Cubs
The Brewers defeated the Cubs in Game 5 of the NLDS, moving closer to their first World Series in 57 years as franchise legends and Bob Uecker’s spirit inspired fans at American Family Field....
Brewers power past Cubs in Game 5, advance to NLCS vs. Dodgers
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers belted three solo homers and five pitchers combined on a four-hitter for a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night in the decisive fifth game of the National League Division Series between Central Division rivals.,The Brewers, who have the No. 1 overall...
Mariners aim to build on momentum in ALCS Game 1 vs. Jays
TORONTO -- After winning a marathon elimination game at home on Friday night, the Seattle Mariners made the long trip to visit the Toronto Blue Jays for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday night.,The Mariners earned their way to the ALCS with a 3-2 home win in 15 innings agai...
Mariners tab RHP Bryce Miller to start Game 1 of ALCS vs. Blue Jays
Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller will start Game 1 of the American League Championship Series when Seattle visits the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday in the opener of the best-of-seven series.,Miller is the freshest option after starters Luis Castillo and Logan Gilbert pitched in relief of Seattle's e...
Tigers 2B Gleyber Torres to have sports hernia surgery
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres will undergo sports hernia surgery after playing through "a lot of pain.",He told reporters of his plans following Friday's season-ending loss to the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.,"It was not good from the (start of th...
Detroit Tigers’ Collapse and Comeback End in Heartbreak Against Mariners
The Detroit Tigers fell to the Seattle Mariners in a 15-inning Game 5 thriller but proved their resilience after a historic AL Central collapse....