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MLB roundup: D-backs complete sweep of Dodgers
The Arizona Diamondbacks made postseason history by becoming the first team ever to hit four home runs in one inning as they finished off the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in Game 3 for a sweep of the best-of-five National League Division Series on Wednesday night in Phoenix....
D-backs ride 4-homer inning to NLDS sweep of Dodgers
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks made postseason history by becoming the first team ever to hit four home runs in one inning, and they finished off the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in Game 3 for a sweep of the best-of-five National League Division Series on Wednesday night....
Braves look to bounce back, even series with Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Instead of October, it must feel like Groundhog Day for the Atlanta Braves....
Astros hang on to beat Twins, advance to 7th straight ALCS
MINNEAPOLIS — Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead, two-run homer and the Houston Astros held on for a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night to clinch the American League Division Series....
Phillies use power display to club Braves, take 2-1 lead in NLDS
PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos each clubbed two home runs and the Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-2 on Wednesday, bringing Philadelphia one win away from eliminating its division rivals in the National League Division Series for the second straight season....
Twins replace injured Alex Kirilloff with Byron Buxton
The Minnesota Twins replaced injured first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff with outfielder Byron Buxton....
Tuesday night should’ve been only celebratory for this Texas Rangers fan. It wasn’t
Last night should’ve been pure, unadulterated joy. I haven’t been shy when it comes to the Texas Rangers and writing about my favorite baseball team. It swept the 101-win Orioles and advanced to the American League Championship Series for the first time in a dozen years. I was a sophomore in college...
Mets SS Francisco Lindor has bone spur removed from elbow
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is recovering from surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow....
Braves tab RHP Bryce Elder to start Game 3 vs. Phillies
Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder will start Wednesday's clash against the host Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the National League Division Series....
Astros shoot to KO Twins, punch ticket to another ALCS
MINNEAPOLIS — The Houston Astros will try to advance to the American League Championship Series for the seventh season in a row when they face the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday....
Rangers cap one-sided sweep of O's, advance to ALCS
Adolis Garcia smacked a three-run homer, Corey Seager and Nathaniel Lowe also went deep and the Texas Rangers routed the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 on Tuesday night at Arlington, Texas, to earn a spot in the American League Championship Series....
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....