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Postseason spot secured, Yanks want more: 'The job's not finished'

New York wins a thriller in Seattle, securing 59th trip to playoffs in franchise history
2:54 AM EDT

SEATTLE -- Soaked head to toe in various alcoholic beverages, Juan Soto squinted and grinned in the eye of an indoor hurricane, boasting about the enjoyment and camaraderie he has found with the Yankees. The superstar put on pinstripes expecting to carry the sport’s most storied franchise back to the

Brewers defy odds to win NL Central, then walk off Phillies

Murphy leads Milwaukee to 3rd division title in 4 years: 'This is a special group of guys'
12:35 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE -- It was supposed to be a season to slow down and pass the baton to the next generation, but the 2024 Brewers had other ideas. They said no thanks to a transition year and instead became the first team across MLB to punch a ticket to the postseason

Skubal solves his Royal blues as Tigers earn big series sweep

Detroit moves half-game behind Minnesota for third and final AL Wild Card spot
@Jackson_Stoneee
12:49 AM EDT

KANSAS CITY -- Tarik Skubal solved his Royal blues when the Tigers needed him most. After tying a season high with five runs in his last outing against Kansas City, the AL Cy Young frontrunner responded with five frames of one-run ball to lead the Tigers to a 4-2 victory

Presenting ... the 2024 All-Non-All-Stars!

12:54 AM EDT

Between fan votes, player selections, MLB selections and late replacements, there were 77 players named All-Stars this year. That’s a lot of gift bags! And yet, as is always the case, there are plenty of players having seasons worthy of that little “AS” next to the 2024 line on their

Who makes the final Hitter Power Rankings?

12:54 AM EDT

Way back in early April, we published our first Hitter Power Rankings of 2024. A lot -- but certainly not everything -- has changed since then. There have been injuries, slumps, hot streaks and resurgences, each exerting their influence on the results of this poll. A dozen editions later, here

'Weird situation' ends in J-Rod picked off at 3rd, loss

Mariners drop a heartbreaker to Yankees, can't gain ground in postseason chase
@DKramer_
3:35 AM EDT

SEATTLE -- Julio Rodríguez was simply trying to jump out of the way as the bat sailed swiftly in his direction while he led off from third base in the bottom of the 10th inning on Wednesday night. But in the process, as Randy Arozarena struck out and lost the

Ohtani sprints toward 50-50 history with 49th stolen base

@juanctoribio
1:53 AM EDT

MIAMI -- Shohei Ohtani didn’t waste any time to be on the run on Wednesday, stealing his 49th base of the season in the first inning in the Dodgers' 8-4 win over the Marlins at loanDepot park.

Postseason Watch: Bracket, tiebreakers and more

1:51 AM EDT

The 2024 postseason is approaching. As you keep an eye on the standings, here is everything you need to know about how the playoff field is shaping up, as well as info about potential tiebreakers and clinch scenarios for each contender.

Cease a beast before Padres bop back-to-back-to-back HRs

September 18, 2024

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres look postseason-ready. Dylan Cease looks Game 1 ready. And the San Diego offense looks ready to mash against just about anyone. Cease outdueled Astros ace Framber Valdez in the series finale Wednesday afternoon -- a 4-0 Padres victory at Petco Park that featured consecutive eighth-inning

Mets inch closer to postseason berth behind 9-run inning

September 18, 2024

NEW YORK -- Standing on the Citi Field turf after another banner win, Brandon Nimmo gazed up into the crowd, tilted his head toward a microphone and implored fans to come to the ballpark this weekend. He asked them to get rowdy, to be loud. The Mets had just completed

'Something special is brewing': Guards show magic is back with walk-off in extras

@MandyBell02
September 18, 2024

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians' magic is back. Comeback wins were a hot commodity for the Guardians in the first few months of the season. If the team trailed in the seventh inning, the dugout knew the magic was about to happen. But the second half of the season has been

After missing playoffs again, where do Cardinals go from here?

1:28 AM EDT

Postseason baseball has been a consistent presence in St. Louis for most of this century, with the Cardinals playing into October 16 times since 2000. Next month, Busch Stadium will be dark for the second straight year, presenting the Cardinals with a host of questions to answer during the upcoming

Carroll homers in 1st 2 ABs, locks down 2nd straight 20-20 season

@MannyOnMLB
September 18, 2024

DENVER -- The D-backs were in dire need of an offensive spark as they played in their series finale against the Rockies at Coors Field on Wednesday. Corbin Carroll obliged. On the heels of back-to-back losses to Colorado, in which Arizona managed only two runs in each game, Carroll blasted

From 20-year-old Chourio to 90-year-old Uecker, a celebration for all ages

12:50 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE -- It was 20-year-old Jackson Chourio who got the party started at American Family Field with a leadoff triple in the bottom of the ninth inning. But the Brewers couldn’t really celebrate Wednesday’s 2-1 win over the Phillies on the day they clinched another National League Central crown until

Schwellenbach delivering all Braves need in heat of playoff race

September 18, 2024

CINCINNATI -- Chris Sale is the favorite to win the National League Cy Young Award. But Spencer Schwellenbach has arguably been the most valuable member of the Braves’ rotation. As Schwellenbach extended his rookie success in a 7-1 win over the Reds on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park,

Each team's breakout prospect from the '24 season

@SamDykstraMiLB
September 18, 2024

The 2024 Minor League regular season comes to a full close this week when Triple-A play concludes Sunday. Double-A, High-A and Single-A postseasons are well underway, and the Northwest League has already crowned a champion. This is typically a time when baseball honors its standout performers from the year that

Reinforcements can't come soon enough for scuffling Orioles

@JakeDRill
12:50 AM EDT

BALTIMORE -- Wednesday afternoon brought news that injured Orioles infielders Jordan Westburg (right hand fracture) and Ramón Urías (right ankle sprain) will begin rehab assignments at Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. Both could bring boosts when they return. They can’t get back to the big leagues soon enough for a struggling

Royals not worried after Marsh's short start, tough Tigers series

@anne__rogers
2:03 AM EDT

KANSAS CITY -- By the time the second inning ended on Wednesday night, Alec Marsh had thrown 52 pitches, and the Royals bullpen was beginning to stir. By the time the third inning ended, the Tigers had built a three-run lead and forced Marsh out of the game after just

Correa (4 RBIs) steps up, but Twins' Wild Card margin tightens to half-game

@dohyoungpark
September 18, 2024

CLEVELAND -- Playoff Carlos Correa made an early appearance and brought a sneak peek of his towering October legacy to September on Wednesday night. It still wasn’t enough.

Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment by O's

@JakeDRill
September 18, 2024

BALTIMORE -- The Orioles thought Craig Kimbrel still had “a lot in the tank,” as general manager Mike Elias put it at the Winter Meetings. There was confidence in the veteran right-hander to serve as a one-year stopgap for All-Star closer Félix Bautista, out for the 2024 season following Tommy

Postseason FAQ: What's next for Brewers?

12:30 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE -- The first step was winning the division. The next step is trying to secure a first-round postseason bye. After that, it’s finding a way to play deep into October. So while the Brewers properly celebrated winning the NL Central for the second straight season and the third time

Postseason FAQ: What's next for Yankees?

4:16 AM EDT

SEATTLE -- The Yankees were the first American League team to clinch a spot in this year’s postseason, assuring themselves at least an AL Wild Card berth with their 2-1, 10-inning victory over the Mariners on Wednesday evening at T-Mobile Park. Their sights are set upon much, much more. It

Phillies' party left on ice with magic number still at 1

Nola regains form vs. NL Central champion Brewers in potential postseason preview
1:10 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE -- Ten unopened cases of beer sat outside the visitors’ clubhouse on Wednesday night at American Family Field. The Phillies hoped to open those cases and toast a third consecutive trip to the postseason. Instead, following a 2-1 walk-off loss to the Brewers, they postponed their toast until no

Astros find a challenge worthy of October in San Diego

12:50 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- There’s a lot of baseball still to be played before the World Series comes our way in late October, but the three-game series between the Astros and Padres this week at Petco Park left both teams thinking of a possible Fall Classic matchup. The Padres got the