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Braves head to Philly, aim to seize control of NLDS
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies were in control for the first 14 innings of their National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves....
Astros use long ball to take 2-1 series lead on Twins
MINNEAPOLIS — Jose Abreu went 2-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs, and the Houston Astros pulled away for a 9-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Tuesday afternoon....
Diamondbacks aim to finish NLDS sweep of Dodgers
Unstoppable in the postseason so far, the Arizona Diamondbacks take their playoff act home Wednesday for the first time after four consecutive October victories....
Reports: Japanese phenom Rintaro Sasaki to play college ball in U.S.
Rintaro Sasaki, a 17-year-old first baseman from Japan, did not enter the Nippon Professional Baseball draft and instead intends to play college baseball in the United States, multiple reports said Tuesday....
Steve Garvey announces bid for California U.S. Senate seat
Former MLB All-Star Steve Garvey is running for the U.S. Senate in the 2024 election, bidding to win the California seat previously held by the late Dianne Feinstein....
More 1st-inning magic sends D-backs to 2-0 edge on Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Another productive first inning and 5 1/3 innings from Zac Gallen lifted the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday and a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five National League Division Series....
Late homers pull Braves level with Phils in NLDS
Austin Riley slugged a two-run homer in the eighth inning and made a fine defensive play in the ninth, helping the Atlanta Braves rallied from a four-run deficit to post a 5-4 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to even the best-of-five National League Division Series at one game apiece....
Rays manager Kevin Cash ‘happy here’ amid Guardians speculation
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash addressed talk that he would consider replacing Terry Francona as manager of the Cleveland Guardians this offseason....
Finally at home, Rangers go for sweep of Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles won an American League-best 101 games in the regular season, but the postseason has been troublesome....
Twins aim to cash in on home-field advantage in Game 3 vs. Astros
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins will try to remain perfect at home in the postseason when they host the Houston Astros on Tuesday afternoon in Game 3 of the American League Division Series....
Reports: Red Sox fire pitching coach Dave Bush
The Boston Red Sox fired pitching coach Dave Bush after four seasons, multiple outlets reported Monday....
Report: Big 12 resumes talks to add Gonzaga
Just over three weeks after Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said talks to bring Gonzaga to the conference had died, The Messenger reported Monday that those discussions have started again....
Report: Astros make a pair of front office changes
The defending champion Houston Astros are not even waiting for the offseason to make front-office changes, as the club parted ways with assistant general manager Bill Firkus and farm director Sara Goodrum, The Athletic reported Monday....
Pablo Lopez keeps Astros in check, helps Twins even series
HOUSTON — Pablo Lopez tossed seven shutout innings while Carlos Correa moved into a tie for third place in career postseason RBIs as the Minnesota Twins evened this best-of-five American League Division Series with a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 2 on Sunday....
Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen intent on halting struggles vs. Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen has a score to settle and will get his chance at some revenge, not to mention the opportunity Monday to give his club a commanding lead in the best-of-five National League Division Series....
Mitch Garver's grand slam helps Rangers take 2-0 series edge over Orioles
BALTIMORE — Mitch Garver hit a grand slam, Cody Bradford tossed 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief and the Texas Rangers held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-8 on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five American League Division Series....
Deja vu? Braves try to prevent Phillies from taking 2-0 NLDS lead
The Philadelphia Phillies stunned the Atlanta Braves last season on their way to being the National League representative in the World Series....
This is part of Clayton Kershaw's legacy, too
Clayton Kershaw is the best pitcher of the 21st century. This much isn’t really in dispute. A career 2.48 ERA and 2.82 FIP over 16 years is unimpeachable. There’s three Cy Youngs to go with it, and an MVP in 2014 when he had a 1.77 ERA and a 0.857 WHIP, which is beyond stupid. He probably should hav...
MLB roundup: D-backs blast Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
The visiting Arizona Diamondbacks made a statement Saturday, using a six-run first inning against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw to pave the way for an 11-2 victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series....
D-backs ambush Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers to take Game 1 of NLDS
LOS ANGELES — The Arizona Diamondbacks made a statement Saturday, using a six-run first inning against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw to pave the way for an 11-2 road victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series....