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Braves get first look at Pirates rookie right-hander Bubba Chandler
A pair of power arms will take the mound when the Atlanta Braves host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday in the second game of their season-ending three-game series.,The Pirates (70-90) won the series opener 9-3 and have won five of their past six games. The Braves (75-85) need to win the final two ...
As Mariners close season against Dodgers, concern crops up about Josh Naylor
Josh Naylor knows only one speed.,Which could turn out to be a problem for the Seattle Mariners' postseason prospects.,Naylor had to leave after suffering a groin injury in the third inning of the Mariners' streak-busting 3-2 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.,The interleague ...
Padres hope to enter postseason on high note vs. Diamondbacks
Say this much for San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.: He sure knows how to return to a lineup.,After missing all three games of a series with Milwaukee because of an undisclosed illness, Tatis was back in the lineup for Friday night's series opener with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He ma...
Giants' Justin Verlander draws start vs. Rockies with next season on his mind
Justin Verlander hopes his final impression on his new fans is better than his first when he looks to end what could be a one-year relationship with the San Francisco Giants on a positive note in a matchup with the visiting Colorado Rockies on Saturday afternoon.,The Giants have won nine of 11 again...
Phillies' Ranger Suarez to work out kinks vs. Twins
Ranger Suarez knows the postseason is the Philadelphia Phillies' top priority at this point, but he still wants to close the regular season on a positive note.,Suarez will get the start for the Phillies on Saturday when the Minnesota Twins visit to play the penultimate game of the regular season for...
White Sox, Nationals meet again after scoring barrage
A pair of struggling right-handers will try to end their seasons on a high note when the Chicago White Sox visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday.,Hitters dominated the series opener Friday night as the Nationals (65-95) hit six home runs and rallied from an 8-1 deficit for a 9-8 lead, only to s...
Astros face must-win situation vs. Mike Trout, Angels
After squandering a golden opportunity to improve their postseason chances, the Houston Astros look to keep their slim hopes alive when they continue a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in Anaheim, Calif.,Houston (85-75) was on the verge of gaining a game on the Detroit Ti...
AL wild card, potential division win on line for Guardians vs. Rangers
The Cleveland Guardians' path to the postseason is crystal clear.,Despite back-to-back home losses to the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers, Cleveland's magic number to clinch at least a wild-card berth was reduced to one when the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Houston Astros Friday night.,Gu...
In control of playoff destiny, Reds brace for rematch vs. Brewers
The Cincinnati Reds will continue their pursuit of the final wild-card berth in the National League when they turn to Andrew Abbott to start Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.,Abbott (9-7, 2.80 ERA) is expected to be opposed by fellow left-hander Robert Gasser (0-1, 6.00), who is making ...
Marlins aim to spoil Mets' fading playoff hopes
New York's season is on the brink.,The Mets, who are set to play the host Miami Marlins again on Saturday night, have baseball's highest payroll at $323 million (according to USA Today and other sources).,Yet the Mets (82-78) lost to the low-budget Marlins 6-2 on Friday night in a game New York desp...
Pursuing AL East crown, Jays need another win over Rays
The Toronto Blue Jays are still in control of their own fate entering the middle game of a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.,The Blue Jays (92-68) registered a 4-2 win on Friday in the series opener.,That left Toronto tied for first in the American League E...
Red Sox in playoffs, while tumbling Tigers look to earn berth
The Boston Red Sox walked off into October with a Friday win, but the final two days of the regular season at Fenway Park will still have plenty of meaning.,After Ceddanne Rafaela's ninth-inning RBI triple lifted Boston (88-72) to a memorable 4-3 victory, clinching its first postseason berth since 2...
Yankees clash with Orioles in midst of fight for AL East
Scoreboard watching to see how the Toronto Blue Jays are doing is a way of life for the New York Yankees in their late pursuit of the American League East title.,On Saturday, the Yankees will continue their chase of the division crown when they host the Baltimore Orioles, but finding out what the Bl...
With win vs. Cards, Cubs would host Padres in wild-card series
The Chicago Cubs can clinch home-field advantage for their National League wild-card series with a win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. However, that's not the only item on their to-do list as they look to rejuvenate key offensive contributors.,Kyle Tucker came off the 10...
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve fumes after Napheesa Collier gets hurt in loss
Minnesota star Napheesa Collier was injured Friday in a loss that left the Lynx on the brink of elimination from the WNBA playoffs, and coach Cheryl Reeve didn't hold back her opinion of the way the referees handled the physical contest.,The Phoenix Mercury beat the visiting Lynx 84-76 to take a 2-1...
With Orlando City on deck, FC Cincinnati trending in right direction
After a bleak August (three losses), FC Cincinnati has bounced back with wins against Nashville SC and the Los Angeles Galaxy to put themselves back in contention for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield race.,Cincinnati (18-9-4, 58 points) is in second place in the Eastern ...
Report: LSU RB Caden Durham (ankle) doubtful vs. Ole Miss
No. 4 LSU likely won't have leading rusher Caden Durham when the Tigers visit No. 13 Ole Miss on Saturday in an early-season SEC showdown in Oxford, Miss., ESPN reported on Friday.,Per the report, Durham is doubtful with an ankle injury, though he is listed as questionable on Friday's SEC availabili...
Reds limit Brewers to 3 hits, move into playoff position
Gavin Lux doubled twice to start two rallies as the visiting Cincinnati Reds pulled into a tie for the final National League wild-card spot with a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.,Cincinnati (82-78) is now level with the New York Mets (82-78), who lost at Miami 6-2 on Friday. The Ar...
First-place San Diego FC out to derail Quakes' playoff hopes
For San Diego FC, it's been a banner expansion season. They have clinched a playoff spot and sit atop the Western Conference table with three matches remaining.,Now the trick is to stay atop the West and perhaps win the Supporters' Shield that goes to MLS' top regular-season squad. San Diego will lo...
Brian White's positive omeback continues as Whitecaps face Sounders
Vancouver Whitecaps star Brian White missed slightly more than a month with a hamstring injury and returned in style.,White helped Vancouver salvage a tie in its last match and he now craves a victory when the Whitecaps visit the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night.,The Whitecaps (16-6-8, 56 points) ...