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Cloud of history hovers, White Sox near No. 121 with Angels up next
One loss away from setting a standard for modern major league futility, the Chicago White Sox feel justifiably miffed.,A 4-2 road loss at San Diego on Sunday tied the White Sox (36-120) with the 1962 New York Mets for the most single-season losses in MLB since 1901.,Six games remain in the 2024 seas...
Brewers back on gas pedal ahead of visit to Pirates
Coming off their largest comeback win in 20 years, the Milwaukee Brewers hope to get off to a better start when they open a three-game series at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday evening.,Milwaukee (89-67) rallied from an eight-run deficit against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday to win 1...
Tigers in playoff mode with visit from Rays ahead
Late in a season with moderate expectations, a timely surge, coupled with nosedives by other American League wild-card contenders, has put the Detroit Tigers in control of their postseason destiny.,The Tigers enter a season-ending, six-game homestand tied for the second wild-card spot with the Kansa...
Guardians still chasing goals as Reds embark on new era
Even with the American League Central title secured, the Cleveland Guardians have plenty to play for during the final week of the regular season.,Meanwhile, in the wake of firing manager David Bell, the in-state rival Cincinnati Reds eye a positive end to a disappointing season as they open a two-ga...
After being 'punched,' Dream try to avoid KO by Liberty
Sunday's WNBA playoff opener between the top-seeded New York Liberty and the eighth-seeded Atlanta Dream went accordingly.,The Liberty started fast, never trailed and cruised to a convincing 83-69 home win. They will have a chance to sweep the best-of-three first-round series on Tuesday night with G...
After 8-run collapse, Diamondbacks look to rebound vs. Giants
The Arizona Diamondbacks figure to arrive at the ballpark Monday with a huge chip on their shoulders.,The Diamondbacks, who squandered an eight-run lead Sunday, look to return to their winning ways when they face the San Francisco Giants in Phoenix.,Arizona (87-69) seemed on its way to completing a ...
Phillies get another shot at clinching division vs. Cubs
After 13 years, the Philadelphia Phillies will need to wait at least one more day to celebrate.,The Phillies will try once again to clinch their first National League East Division title since 2011 when they open a three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday.,Philadelphia (92-64) h...
With 4th straight division title in sight, Astros take on Mariners
The Houston Astros can clinch the American League West title at the expense of the Seattle Mariners, who essentially have no room for error when it comes to their postseason chances.,The host Astros look to claim a fourth straight division crown as early as Monday night, when they open a three-game ...
Jays looking to slow down Triston Casas, Red Sox
The Toronto Blue Jays will attempt to shake off a 1-5 road trip when they welcome hot-hitting Triston Casas and the Boston Red Sox to town on Monday night for the opener of a three-game series. ,Toronto (73-83) just got swept in a three-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays, most recently falling 4-3 ...
Mets look to playoffs and beyond against Phillies
The New York Mets improved their chances at making the playoffs Saturday -- and got a glimpse at their potentially bright future. ,The Mets will look to maintain their lead in the race for the final National League wild-card spot Sunday night when they host the Philadelphia Phillies in their regular...
Padres, White Sox on cusp of welcome, unwelcome milestones
When the San Diego Padres host the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, they'll shoot for a series sweep that would move the teams a step closer to destinies that seem certain for both.,San Diego (89-66) can wrap up a National League playoff berth by winning its game and seeing the Atlanta Braves fall to th...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers look to topple Rockies
Proving to be a viable member of a playoff rotation just two outings into his comeback, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto will look to get it together before embarking on his first MLB October. ,Yamamoto (6-2, 2.63 ERA) will oppose Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (0...
Yankees meet A's, say goodbye to place of prosperous postseasons
The New York Yankees will complete another chapter in their history when they play their final game at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday afternoon in an attempt to sweep a three-game series from the Athletics.,The Yankees (91-64) begin the day needing any combination of three wins and/or Baltimore Orio...
Julio Rodriguez, Mariners have wild card in focus in matchup vs. Rangers
The Texas Rangers will play their final home game of the season on Sunday afternoon. The good news is it's also the last time manager Bruce Bochy's defending World Series champions will face Julio Rodriguez and the Seattle Mariners. ,Seattle improved to 10-2 this season against Texas with an 8-4 vic...
Now eliminated, Cubs look to rebound in finale vs. Nationals
October baseball won't be in the cards for the Chicago Cubs this year. ,After officially getting eliminated from postseason contention on Saturday, Chicago will have to rebound on Sunday afternoon for the finale of a four-game series with the visiting Washington Nationals. ,It was the New York Mets ...
AL Central title secured, Guardians look to win series vs. Cardinals
The Cleveland Guardians have won their second American League Central title in three years, and slugging third baseman Jose Ramirez is a big reason why.,"When you watch him play it's, OK, this guy wants to be the best," Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. "Just watching him work, watching him inter...
D-backs look to sweep Brewers, improve playoff position
The visiting Arizona Diamondbacks will turn to left-hander Jordan Montgomery as they look to complete a four-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon. ,Montgomery (8-7, 6.23 ERA) will oppose right-hander Frankie Montas (7-11, 4.50). ,The Diamondbacks notched their third win of the ser...
Royals, losing grip on wild card, meet Giants in key game
The Kansas City Royals will look to prevent their second seven-game losing streak in the past month when they conclude their three-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon.,The reeling Royals (82-73) dropped a 2-1 decision to the Giants (76-79) in the series opener o...
Astros' Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker look to jolt Angels
Houston Astros left-handed sluggers Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker have defied conventional wisdom for a while now, with their success against left-handed pitching supporting the decision to bat them back-to-back in the lineup.,Alvarez and Tucker homered as part of their respective four-hit games in...
Braves counting on starter Grant Holmes to come up big against Marlins
Grant Holmes' patience has been rewarded.,Holmes, an Atlanta Braves right-hander, will make the most important start of his major league career Sunday afternoon in the series finale against the host Miami Marlins.,The Marlins will counter with right-hander Darren McCaughan.,While the Marlins (57-98)...