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Season over for Jays SS Bo Bichette (broken finger)
The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a broken finger, ending the two-time All-Star's disappointing campaign.,Bichette, 26, sustained a fractured middle finger on his right hand on Wednesday at Texas after playing one game following an eight-week...
Astros open final homestand, against Angels, with eye on division crown
In advance of their final homestand of the season, a seven-game set that starts Thursday night against the Los Angeles Angels, the Houston Astros muffed a shot to reduce their magic number to clinch the American League West by losing 4-0 to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.,Despite dropping the rub...
Diamondbacks, Brewers meet in potential playoff preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks will turn to right-hander Brandon Pfaadt as they continue their pursuit of a playoff berth on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers. ,Pfaadt (9-9, 4.81 ERA) was rocked for eight runs in 1 2/3 innings in his lone career outing against...
Jordan Walker, Cards gaining confidence entering finale vs. Pirates
The St. Louis Cardinals are using the closing games of their disappointing season to get a head start on next season.,Among the players getting extra attention is outfielder Jordan Walker, who hit a three-run double to help the Cardinals record a 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday...
Cubs, on brink of wild-card elimination, open series with Nationals
Unable to derail the New York Mets' playoff charge, the Washington Nationals will get an opportunity to eliminate the Chicago Cubs from the National League race as the clubs begin a four-game series at Wrigley Field on Thursday night.,Coming off a disappointing two-games-to-one home-series loss to t...
Mets riding loud bats into pivotal series vs. Phillies
While the New York Mets are focused on securing one of the National League's three wild-card playoff spots, they would like to avoid seeing the Philadelphia Phillies clinch the division title in front of them.,Coming off a pair of impressive performances at the plate, the Mets (84-68) will attempt t...
Red Sox look to ignite sluggish offense in rematch vs. Rays
The Boston Red Sox have just nine hits over the first two games of their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. ,Despite the meager total, the Red Sox will look for the series win Thursday night as the teams close their set in St. Petersburg, Fla.,In fact, Boston (76-76) played small ball in ...
Dodgers' Jack Flaherty aims for continued success in Miami
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Jack Flaherty should feel right at home Thursday afternoon.,Flaherty will get the start against the host Miami Marlins in the decisive contest of a three-game series.,The Marlins, who dropped an 8-4 decision on Wednesday, will counter with right-hander Edward Cabrera...
Back in playoffs, Yanks try to dim M's postseason hopes
The Mariners can only hope the New York Yankees are nursing a hangover on Thursday afternoon as Seattle looks to avoid a three-game home sweep.,The Yankees (89-63) clinched an American League playoff berth on Wednesday night with a 2-1 victory in 10 innings. Anthony Rizzo drove in both New York runs...
Guardians bring never-say-die attitude into series finale vs. Twins
The Cleveland Guardians already seem geared up for the postseason. ,Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins haven't looked like a playoff contender for some time. ,With the postseason in sight, the host Guardians look to win this four-game series from the reeling Twins on Thursday. ,Josh Naylor hit a pair of...
Playoff-hopeful Braves look to take series from Reds
The Atlanta Braves will try to improve their playoff chances when they conclude a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds with a Thursday matinee.,Marcell Ozuna doubled twice and hit his first home run in 27 games as Atlanta won 7-1 in the second game of the series on Wednesday. Ozuna dro...
Orioles need to get offense going vs. Giants
The San Francisco Giants almost certainly won't be in the postseason, but they are off to a good start to a long road trip.,The Giants will aim to complete a three-game sweep of the host Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon.,"Just an all-around great start to this road trip," designated hitter Mi...
Hot at home of late, Rangers aim to sweep Jays
The Texas Rangers aim to continue their recent home success on Thursday afternoon as they vie for a three-game series sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers (73-79) followed up a 13-run, 13-hit uprising in the series opener on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory on Wednesday. Adolis ...
MLB roundup: Brewers win NL Central, then walk off Phillies
Jake Bauers lined a bases-loaded, walk-off single in the ninth inning, giving Milwaukee a 2-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies in the finale of a three-game series between division leaders after the Brewers clinched the National League Central earlier on Wednesday., ,Rookie Jackson Ch...
Cody Bradford, Rangers shut out Blue Jays
Adolis Garcia belted a two-run homer and Cody Bradford tossed seven shutout innings to fuel the Texas Rangers to a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.,Garcia made a leaping catch at the right-center field wall to deny a potential extra-base hit from Addison Barge...
Yankees top Mariners in 10th to clinch playoff berth
Anthony Rizzo doubled home the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning as the New York Yankees clinched an American League playoff berth with a 2-1 victory against the host Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.,The Yankees (89-63) won for the sixth time in their past seven games to earn at least a...
Zach Neto joins exclusive club as Angels top White Sox in 13
Jordyn Adams hit a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 13th inning, giving the Los Angeles Angels a 4-3 walk-off win over the Chicago White Sox in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif., ,With automatic runner Eric Wagaman on third base, Adams' hard grounder ...
Jordan Walker's 3-run double propels Cardinals past Pirates
Jordan Walker hit the game-breaking three-run double in the seventh inning as the Cardinals rallied past the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 Wednesday night.,Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer and Masyn Winn hit a solo shot for the Cardinals (77-75), who have won the first three games of this four...
Crowned NL Central champs earlier in day, Brewers nip Phillies
Jake Bauers lined a bases-loaded, walk-off single in the ninth inning, giving Milwaukee a 2-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies in the finale of a three-game series between division leaders after the Brewers clinched the National League Central earlier on Wednesday., ,Rookie Jackson Ch...
Tarik Skubal rolls along, Tigers sweep Royals
Tarik Skubal won his fifth straight decision and Riley Greene homered as the Detroit Tigers beat the host Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday evening, completing a three-game sweep.,In the wild-card chase, Detroit (80-73) closed the gap to two games behind Kansas City (82-71) and a half game behind ...