Guards walk off into October! Cleveland clinches postseason berth
CLEVELAND -- For the second straight game, the Guardians won in walk-off fashion in extra innings. This is the style of play that got them off to a blazing start to the season, so it’s only fitting that it’s also how they officially lock up their spot in the 2024
Ohtani swipes 50th and 51st bags, just 2 HRs shy of 50-50 season
MIAMI --Shohei Ohtani is now halfway to making Major League history. In his pursuit of becoming the inaugural member of the 50-50 club, Ohtani, who became the fastest player to record 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in a single season, reached the 50 stolen-base mark on Thursday afternoon at
Tony's dramatic walk-off tater delivers sweet, sweet relief to Birdland
BALTIMORE -- Once Anthony Santander's walk-off two-run homer had just barely cleared the right-center-field wall -- a heroic ninth-inning blast that lifted the Orioles to a crucial 5-3 win over the Giants on Thursday afternoon -- the emotion poured out from everywhere at Camden Yards. From the fans roaring. From
Presenting ... the 2024 All-Non-All-Stars!
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
Young star moves back into top 10 of final Hitter Power Rankings
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
Twins' advantage gone, now tied with Tigers for final Wild Card spot
CLEVELAND -- The Twins can no longer repeat as American League Central champions, though that had long already seemed a foregone conclusion. More significantly, the fight for their playoff lives has fully caught up to them, as the race for the final Wild Card spot is now tied. A second
Injuries: Kershaw, Lindor, Orioles, Bichette, Kwan
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Decreased velo no problem for Sale as bats tee off for 6 HRs
CINCINNATI -- Chris Sale may have already locked down the National League Cy Young Award. But the rejuvenated ace still has plenty to prove next week, when he attempts to pitch the Braves into the postseason. Sale’s biggest starts of the season awaited him after he benefited from six home
With clinch season upon us, here's what Padres are playing for
This story was excerpted from AJ Cassavell’s Padres Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. SAN DIEGO -- It's clinch season, and the Padres are getting close. San Diego started the week by winning two of three games in
These pitchers didn't realize Pujols, Fowler were ready to go deep
One big key to the legendary career that will almost surely land Albert Pujols in the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 2028? Preparation. “If I didn’t do my homework at the time, I probably wouldn’t have the success,” Pujols told former Phillies standouts Ryan Howard and
From 20-year-old Chourio to 90-year-old Uecker, Crew's celebration for all ages
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
Postseason spot secured, Yanks want more: 'The job's not finished'
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
'Weird situation' ends in J-Rod picked off at 3rd, loss
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
Here are the 2024 High-A All-Stars and award winners
As Double-A and Triple-A affiliates navigate playoffs and the final week of the regular season respectively, award season in the lower levels rolls on, and its next stop is High-A. Every year, managers from across the Minors vote on All-Stars for their given league, as well as the Most Valuable
Bichette's season officially over following fractured finger
ARLINGTON -- A long, frustrating season for Bo Bichette has come to a quick, disappointing end. Bichette has a fracture in his right middle finger, the Blue Jays announced prior to Thursday’s 4-0 win at Globe Life Field in which they shut out the Rangers, and the timing is cruel.
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Ohtani sprints toward 50-50 history with 49th stolen base
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.
Stroman's work with youth earns him 3rd Clemente Award nomination
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With an open mind, Walker finding his swing
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Suzuki comfortable with challenge of DHing for Cubs
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Despite abrupt end to season, Wagner makes strong first impression
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Skubal solves his Royal blues as Tigers earn big series sweep
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
Cease a beast before Padres bop back-to-back-to-back HRs
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
Eury Pérez right behind Alcantara on the comeback trail
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