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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....
Bryan Abreu gives Astros boost against Twins
HOUSTON — While ace Justin Verlander worked six shutout innings and closer Ryan Pressly retired the side in order in the top of the ninth, the hold provided by reliever Bryan Abreu proved as critical as any pitching effort received by the Houston Astros in their 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins ...
LHP Jim Poole, who gave up World Series-winning HR, dies at 57
Left-hander Jim Poole, who pitched for eight teams in the majors but is perhaps best known for allowing a World Series-clinching home run, died Friday of ALS complications, according to his alma mater, Georgia Tech. He was 57....
Phillies blank Braves to wrest homefield advantage in NLDS
ATLANTA - Bryce Harper homered and seven pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout for the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, who beat the Atlanta Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of their National League Division Series on Saturday....
Rangers look to hold down Orioles again in Game 2
BALTIMORE — The Texas Rangers will look to take a stranglehold on their American League Divisional Series when they meet the Baltimore Orioles for Game 2 on Sunday....
Astros clip Twins 6-4 behind 2 HRs from Yordan Alvarez
HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez clubbed a pair of home runs while Justin Verlander twirled six shutout innings as the Houston Astros topped the Minnesota Twins 6-4 in Game 1 of this American League Division Series on Saturday....
Rangers edge Orioles 3-2, take Game 1 of ALDS
BALTIMORE — Josh Jung homered, Evan Carter reached base three times and the Texas Rangers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday....
Kolten Wong earns way onto Dodgers' playoff roster
After a disappointing 2023 season when he struggled and was designated for assignment in August, veteran infielder Kolten Wong rebounded to earn his way onto the Los Angeles Dodgers' National League Division Series roster....
Blue Jays manager John Schneider to return in 2024
After an early exit from the playoffs, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider will return next season, general manager Ross Atkins said Saturday....
Rangers' Max Scherzer, Orioles' John Means left off ALDS rosters
Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer and Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means were left off their respective team's rosters for their upcoming American League Division Series....
Braves' Kyle Wright put on 60-day IL, out for postseason
The Atlanta Braves will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series without right-hander Kyle Wright....
Twins SS Carlos Correa out to spoil former team's season
Carlos Correa won a World Series ring with the Houston Astros in 2017 and was a mainstay with the club for seven seasons....
Rangers RHP Max Scherzer encouraged after facing live hitters
Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer faced live batters Friday for the time in 24 days and was encouraged with how his right shoulder felt....
Dodgers' World Series push starts with pesky Diamondbacks
At face value, it appears to be another typical Los Angeles Dodgers playoff series ahead, with Clayton Kershaw starting in Game 1 of the National League Division Series Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks....
Twins carry momentum into ALDS opener vs. experienced Astros
HOUSTON — Royce Lewis didn't make the Minnesota Twins' home crowd of 38,450 on Tuesday wait long to exhale and exorcise the angst that accompanied 18 consecutive postseason losses....
Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara has Tommy John surgery, out for ‘24
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara announced Friday that he underwent Tommy John surgery and will not play in 2024....
Spencer Strider seeks redemption in Braves' NLDS sequel vs. Phillies
Atlanta Braves ace right-hander Spencer Strider has manhandled the Philadelphia Phillies in the regular season. The same didn't ring true last October in his one postseason encounter with the club....
Braves tab Spencer Strider, Max Fried for NLDS starts vs. Phillies
The Atlanta Braves tabbed right-hander Spencer Strider as the Game 1 starter for Saturday's National League Division Series clash with the Philadelphia Phillies....
Top-seeded Orioles make anticipated playoff return vs. Rangers
The Baltimore Orioles return to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 when they host the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday....
Angels assistant GM Alex Tamin to depart
Los Angeles Angels assistant general manager Alex Tamin is set to leave the organization in what the club described Friday as a mutual decision....