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Quietly great: Yoan Moncada's stellar season for White Sox deserves more attention

Few players in baseball made bigger steps forward from 2018 to 2019 than Yoán Moncada.

Jared Wyllys

Jose Abreu free agency rumors: White Sox, first baseman talking contract

Chicago reportedly would like to re-sign the slugging Abreu, who became a free agent at the end of the 2019 season.

Tom Gatto

2019 Gold Glove winners announced

The Rockies third baseman notched his seventh career Gold Glove while the Red Sox right fielder won his fourth.

Drew Nantais

How Tim Anderson made small adjustments and won a batting title

“Stick talk” spoke not just for how Tim Anderson carried himself in 2019, but also for how he performed.

Jared Wyllys

Nationals secure home field in WCG

Gerardo Parra hit a grand slam in a whopping nine-run second inning to highlight the victory, which is Washington's seventh consecutive win.

Alexis Mansanarez

Brewers clinch playoff spot

Milwaukee dominated as it punched its ticket to postseason, just one day after the Nationals secured a wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Astros clinch AL West title

George Springer hit three home runs in four innings and added four RBIs.

Ameer Tyree

MLB: Rays take lead over Indians

The Rays sit in the second spot in the wild-card race, with a one-game lead over the Indians, after a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Alexis Mansanarez

Jose Berrios can give Twins the playoff energy young Sonny Gray brought to the A’s

The right-hander has his opponents flailing side to side behind his refined pitch mix.

Dan Bernstein

Cubs top Reds for 5th straight win

Chicago's Kyle Schwarber only went 1 for 4, but hit a home run and tallied three RBIs on the night.

Ameer Tyree

Giolito to miss rest of sesaon

The 25-year-old made his first All-Star team this season and recorded a a 14-9 record with a 3.41 ERA.

Ameer Tyree

Brewers top Cardinals on grand slam

Milwaukee (80-69) is one game back of the Cubs, who hold the National League second wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Mets shut out Dodgers

Rajai Davis hit a three-run double in the eighth inning to give his team the lead, helping keep the Mets' postseason hopes alive.

Ameer Tyree

The Joy of Eloy: White Sox rookie Jimenez embodies the future of his team

Rooting for the White Sox these days means attaching hope to the possibility of what’s to come, and much of that rests on the jubilant left fielder's shoulders. He’s the avatar of the White Sox future.

Jared Wyllys

MLB wrap: Sept. 7

Arizona has gone 11-1 in its last 12 games with its most recent win Saturday over Cincinnati.

Alexis Mansanarez

Oscar Mercado's catch saves game for Indians, stuns White Sox rookie Eloy Jimenez

The rookie came up huge for Cleveland in the ninth inning.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: Rangers shut out Yankees

The Rangers' pitching staff handed New York its first shut out in 220 games to break the second-longest streak in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Verlander throws no-no

Verlander struck out 14 and walked only one in the Astros' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays and is now 17-5 this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

Twins set road home run record

Minnesota has 141 long-balls away from Target Field in 2019.

E.Jay Zarett

Astros dismantle Charlie Morton

The Astros' offense has quietly been on par with the best in MLB all season

Thomas Lott

Dodgers edge by Yankees

"It doesn't matter what you did the day before," Turner told reporters after the game. "You gotta show up the next day at 0-0. "

Ameer Tyree

Mets set record in loss to Braves

The Mets had an impressive pitching performance against the Braves on Friday, but fell short 2-1 in the end.

Ameer Tyree

Why are baseball squirrels idolized but rats and other rodents frowned upon?

Rather than laugh about an incident at Target Field, we've decided to point out an animal kingdom hypocrisy.

Dan Bernstein

Cardinals take no-hit bid into 8th

Dakota Hudson pitched 6 2/3 no-hit innings before he handed it over to the bullpen

Alexis Mansanarez

Zack Greinke gets 200th career win

The feat came exactly one year and one day after Justin Verlander joined the 200 club.

Alexis Mansanarez

Bill Walton calls a White Sox game and Twitter is stoked

The basketball and cannabis expert pairs with Jason Benetti for a night of zany.

Tom Gatto

Cubs' road woes continue

The Cubs fell to the Phillies 11-1 on Wednesday making them 0-10-2 in their last 12 road series.

Thomas Lott

Kyle Seager hits 3 homers

Seager became the 11th Mariner in team history with three home runs in a single game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Astros, Rangers players put their bodies on line to make big-time defensive plays

Robinson Chirinos and Delino DeShields Jr. saved their pitchers Tuesday.

Dan Bernstein

Greinke picks up W in Astros debut

The ace pitched six innings, allowing five runs off seven hits while striking out two and walking two in his debut.

Alexis Mansanarez

Heyward's homer leads Cubs to win

"I just asked (manager) Joe (Maddon) to be patient with me. Just give me a shot and here we go," Heyward said.

Alexis Mansanarez

Mets extend winning streak to 7

Wheeler threw seven scoreless innings and allowed just four hits while striking out seven.

E.Jay Zarett

Mets' Noah Syndergaard reacts to MLB trade deadline on social media

Despite being at the center of multiple trade rumors, Noah Syndergaard remains a New York Met after the deadline.

Alyssa Sconzo

MLB wrap: Braves hold off Nationals

The 11-8 Atlanta victory came a day after Washington won with a similar margin of victory, 6-3, and was led by the efforts of Adam Duvall.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: July 28

"All our goals are still here," J.T. Realmuto said after the game. "We feel like we have a team here to do something special."

Alexis Mansanarez

Blue Jays top Rays with walkoff

The Blue Jays trailed the Rays by four runs entering the ninth inning, but rallied to tie it up and win it in extra innings.

Ameer Tyree

Cano leads Mets to win vs. Padres

Cano went 4 for 4 with three home runs and drove in all five of his team's runs.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: July 22

Minnesota turned a 5-4-3 triple play in the first inning against New York.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Dodgers shut out Marlins

The Dodgers notched three home runs in the shutout but starter Walker Buehler stole the show.

Ameer Tyree

Rays' Oliver Drake drives internet wild by throwing just another nasty pitch

To be clear, Rays pitcher Oliver Drake threw a beautiful split changeup, but its movement wasn't unique.

Tom Gatto

Smith, Alonso shine in Mets' win

The Mets lost to the Giants in dramatic fashion on Friday but came back to claim a huge win on Saturday at Oracle Park.

Ameer Tyree

White Sox will limit rookie Dylan Cease, who expects to become a workhorse eventually

Cease had Tommy John surgery at 19. He still believes he can be a durable MLB contributor — once the White Sox let him stretch out.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: July 15

Bellinger managed to steal the show after he hit two home runs to now lead the major league with 33 on the season.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Rays almost make history

Tampa Bay was close to pitching the first combined perfect game in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

Cody Bellinger, Dodgers top Red Sox

The Dodgers beat the reigning MLB champions handily on Saturday, and on Cody Bellinger's birthday no less.

Ameer Tyree

White Sox install extended netting

The netting should be installed before Chicago’s next home game July 22, according to WGN.

Travis Durkee

MLB Futures Game 2019: Five stud prospects you need to watch this year

SN, with the help of an expert on minor league prospects, has put together a short list of soon-to-be superstars.

Ryan Fagan

White Sox sorry for Till photo

Between Pat Sajak and Orson Wells, the murdered teen was shown as part of Chicago's native celebrities.

Gabrielle McMillen

Yankees complete sweep of Red Sox

Didi Gregorius added an insurance run in the eighth and extended the team's home run streak to 31 consecutive games.

Alexis Mansanarez

McKay dominates in debut

"It was fun to watch,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Just the way he carried himself, it was kind of unflappable.''

Alexis Mansanarez

Reds, Padres highlight the best of the meh-st in first half of MLB season

There are plenty of teams under .500 but some are more intriguing than others.

Joe Rivera

Rangers chip away at Astros' lead

The Astros have led the Rangers by more than 10 games at multiple points this season but Texas continues to chip away at the deficit.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: Phillies swept by Marlins

Although the Marlins are last in the NL East standings, they beat the second-place Phillies three times in a row this weekend.

Ameer Tyree

Yankees homer in 25th straight

Gio Urshela's home run kept the historic streak going against the Astros as the Yankees went on to win 7-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Mazara launches 505-foot HR

“That was a bomb, a complete bomb,” Elvis Andrus said. “I think it was more than 505 feet."

Chelsea Howard

Keuchel pegged with loss in debut

Keuchel pitched in an MLB game for the first time since last year’s American League Championship series.

Alexis Mansanarez

Maddon perplexed by home runs

The Cubs' 7-3 win over the White Sox on Wednesday included five home runs in the first four innings.

Chelsea Howard

White Sox to extend netting

The decision comes after a woman at Guaranteed Rate Field was struck by a foul ball and taken to a nearby hospital a week ago.

Chelsea Howard

Eloy Jimenez has a knack for obliterating White Sox rivals

The rookie has saved his biggest home runs for big-time opponents and teams with whom the White Sox don't get along.

Dan Bernstein

Kimbrel on track to join Cubs soon

The veteran reliever is reportedly set to join Triple-A Iowa and make his debut Tuesday in Sacramento.

Kirstie Chiappelli

White Sox may want to add starter

The White Sox are 34-34 and 2 1/2 games back of the second wild-card spot in the American League.

Thomas Lott

Camerman hit again by pitch

This has to be the unluckiest man alive.

Thomas Lott

This is a golden age for MLB's rookie hitters — and the mediums promoting them

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Eloy Jimenez are setting out extend the most fruitful stretch for first-year position players since the 1960s.

Dan Bernstein

MLB Draft 2019 guide: Day 3 start time, pick order, TV channel, live stream

Sporting News breaks down everything you need to know about the 2019 MLB Draft, including best players available and the order every team will pick.

Dan Bernstein

2019 MLB Draft preview: Breaking down the weakest organizations in baseball

These teams are not expected to compete any time soon.

Dan Bernstein

Rockies complete sweep of Blue Jays

The Rockies topped the Blue Jays, 5-1, with the help of David Dahl and Nolan Arenado, who both finished 2 for 4 at the plate.

Alexis Mansanarez

Hiura leads Brewers to win

Hiura hit the game-tying two-run home run in the ninth to force extra innings against the Pirates on Saturday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Tim Anderson carries 'forever beef' with Royals; KC focuses ire on umpires

Drama between the White Sox and Royals continued Wednesday night.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: May 27

Oakland won its 10th consecutive game after topping Los Angeles, 8-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Twins complete sweep of White Sox

It is the first time the Twins (36-16) are 20 games over .500 since the end of the 2010 season.

Alexis Mansanarez

Wacha 'unacceptable' in Cards loss

Wacha gave up six earned runs in 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Royals on Wednesday.

Thomas Lott

Justin Verlander has next in chase to 3,000 strikeouts

The Astros star should clear the mark by a considerable margin.

Dan Bernstein

Yankees pull away from Orioles

New York scored six runs in the first three innings and cruised to an easy 11-4 victory over the Orioles.

E.Jay Zarett

How patience with Lucas Giolito is paying off for the White Sox

Through his first eight starts this season, the former first-round pick seems to have turned a corner.

Jared Wyllys

Astros win 10th straight again

Houston became just the third team in MLB history to have multiple 10-plus game winning streaks before June 1st.

Alexis Mansanarez

Rangers club 5 homers in win

The Rangers plated 16 runs in a win over the Royals and they didn't even score the most runs on the day.

Thomas Lott

Carlos Rodon to have Tommy John

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said it's "reasonable" to expect Rodon to be ready to return in the second half of 2020.

Arthur Weinstein

Rays win behind 2 Diaz homers

Two home runs and four RBIs from third baseman Yandy Diaz helped Tampa Bay improve to 24-14 on the year.

Ameer Tyree

Clay Buchholz (shoulder) goes on IL

The veteran, who signed a one-year deal in March, is 0-2 with a 6.57 ERA in five starts.

Arthur Weinstein

Cubs continue streak with 10th win in 11 games

Chicago has homered in 15 consecutive games, matching its best run since 2002.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Jenks awarded $5.1M settlement

“Never picking up a baseball again is absolutely devastating,” Jenks said Tuesday preparing for the trial. “I was living my dream."

Alexis Mansanarez

Jose Ramirez needs more than one walk-off homer for Indians to stop dangerous Twins

His game-winning blast is a positive start, but he must be consistent for Cleveland to overtake Minnesota.

Dan Bernstein

Phillies pull away from Cardinals

Philadelphia broke the game open with six runs in the second, highlight by a grand slam from Bryce Harper, his first with the team.

E.Jay Zarett

Marte hits walk-off home run

"Those situations don't happen a lot, but there's something special about them," Marte said after the game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Hoskins hits 10th HR in 31st game

Rhys Hoskins is doing something special right now for the Phillies.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: April 29

The Cardinals scored all the runs they needed in the fifth inning of their 6-3 win over the Nationals.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 28

The Nationals had not one, not two, but three players 21 or younger hit home runs against the Padres on Sunday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Eloy Jimenez injury update: White Sox rookie helped off field after crashing into wall

The White Sox are calling it a right ankle sprain.

Dan Bernstein

Yoan Moncada learning from the past and becoming a superstar for White Sox

Growth of any kind usually comes in small increments, so it’s not hyperbolic to say that Yoan Moncada’s growth from last season to this one has been dramatic.

Jared Wyllys

Zack Wheeler is electric against the Phillies, and the other coolest things from last night

Wheeler became the first player this season to hit a ball 100 mph and hit triple digits with a pitch in the same game.

Dan Bernstein

Orioles C Sucre pitches 1-2-3 9th

Sucre, 30, needed just nine pitches to retire the top of the White Sox's lineup — Leury Garcia, Yoan Moncada and Jose Abreu — in order.

Bob Hille

MLB suspends White Sox's Anderson

Anderson's bat toss after a home run led to the Royals' Brad Keller beaning him and a benches-clearing scrum on Wednesday.

Bob Hille

'This is a 24/7 job': MLB team translators serve a vital role in modern game

Since the 2016 season, every team at the major league level has been required to have a Spanish-speaking translator on its staff.

Jared Wyllys

MLB wrap: Who is Alex Verdugo?

The Brewers found out Thursday exactly who the Dodgers left fielder is.

Thomas Lott

Tim Anderson, Randal Grichuk clash on Twitter hours after White Sox infielder's ejection

Anderson celebrated a home run against the Royals a little too much, according to Grichuk.

Dan Bernstein

Brett Gardner sinks Red Sox with grand slam, and the other coolest things from last night

From pitchers hitting home runs to squabbles over unwritten rules, it was an eventful afternoon and evening.

Dan Bernstein

White Sox slugger Eloy Jimenez demolishes first two career home runs vs. Yankees

The long balls left the park in deep center field.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: April 12

Arrieta, 33, gave up just one run in seven innings pitched. He has the 22nd most wins among active pitchers.

Ameer Tyree

Dellin Betances injury update

Dellin Betances has not pitched yet for the Yankees this season and it appears he won't be on the mound anytime soon.

Thomas Lott

Gary Sanchez injury update

Sanchez, who is slashing .268/.333/.902, has 11 RBIs, second only to Luke Voit's 12 on the team. He becomes the 11th Yankee on the IL.

Bob Hille

MLB wrap: April 10

The Athletics outfielder had his 17th multi-home run game since 2016 against the Orioles.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 9

The Reds pulled off an impressive victory Tuesday, using a seven-run sixth inning to top the Marlins 14-0.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 8

The Cubs' 2-7 start had people asking questions, but Chicago had plenty of answers Monday with a 10-0 win over the Pirates.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 7

Los Angeles picked up a 7-2 win Sunday as Trout completed one of the best four-game series of all-time.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 3

Jacob deGrom continues to dominate, but several other starters were great on Wednesday, as well.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: April 1

The 444-foot homer was the last of New York's runs in its 7-3 victory over Miami.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: March 31

Philadelphia started the Bryce Harper-era off on the right note.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB Opening Day 2019: Scores, results, highlights from every game

Sporting News tracked all the action from Opening Day for the 2019 MLB season. Catch up on the scores and highlights with our updates from Thursday's games.

Jacob Janower

MLB Opening Day 2019 TV schedule: How to watch, live stream every game

MLB's blackout policy makes it difficult to watch live out-of-market games on Opening Day. Here's a guide to finding your favorite team on TV and live-streaming online, including DAZN's new whiparound highlights show.

Thomas Schlarp

MLB Opening Day 2019: Schedule for all 30 teams

Every MLB team will be playing on Opening Day in 2019 for a second straight year. Here is everything to know about the unofficial national holiday for baseball fans, including first pitch times and TV information for all 30 clubs.

Jacob Janower

Big changes to MLB rosters, trade deadline, All-Star voting to be announced, report says

Separate from those changes, players and owners will begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement more than two years before the agreement is set to expire.

Tom Gatto

Eloy Jimenez's move back to Triple-A draws scorn from Astros' Collin McHugh

Even one of Eloy Jimenez's future opponents is upset that the outfielder won't make the club out of spring training.

Tom Gatto

White Sox's future remains intact, even without Manny Machado

Chicago failed to land its top free-agent target with the news that Manny Machado was headed to San Diego, but there's reason for optimism after the immediate despair.

Thomas Schlarp

Bryce Harper rumors: The cases for and against the best fits for the superstar outfielder

Bryce Harper can land any number of places this winter, and his value is through the roof.

Jacob Janower

Manny Machado rumors: The cases for and against the five best landing spots for Machado

While his controversies and demeanor have taken center stage, there's no denying that all 30 teams would love to have Manny Machado. Here are the five best fits.

Joe Rivera

Yankees reportedly sign brain hemorrhage survivor Danny Farquhar

Just nine months after suffering a life-threatening brain hemorrhage, Danny Farquhar reportedly agreed to a minor league contract with the Yankees.

Jacob Janower

Bryce Harper hitting between Bo and Vlad Jr.? Kids make Jays a solid long-term play

Bryce Harper joining Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in Toronto appears unlikely, but there's little doubt the three would form a solid lineup core.

Tom Gatto

White Sox's Michael Kopech found ‘inner peace’ through meditation on way to majors

Aside from stretching, long-toss and bullpen days, the young flamethrower has a unique approach to preparation on days he takes the mound.

Gary Phillips

White Sox offer glimpse of winning future: 'It just shows what kind of team this is going to be'

In baseball’s awkward era of teams publicly tanking and rebuilding, the White Sox are beginning to look like the latest to bring that process to fruition.

Jared Wyllys

Eloy Jimenez has White Sox fans eager for MLB debut

Eloy Jimenez, the No. 3 prospect in all of baseball, will be in Chicago at some point soon. Maybe not soon enough for eager White Sox fans.

Ryan Fagan

MLB trade deadline winners, losers: Dodgers, Pirates, Yankees make good first impressions

It takes years to accurately gauge moves, but there can still be initial observations. That's our basis for examining trades made during the two weeks leading to the 2018 non-waiver deadline.

Ryan Fagan

How James Shields changed his delivery to change his luck

A new arm angle looks to be part of the metamorphosis into the second phase of James Shields’ career.

Jared Wyllys

Elite White Sox prospect Eloy Jiménez arrives in Triple-A with progression plan in place

The former Cubs wunderkind who went to the White Sox in the Jose Quintana trade is at the final step before his eventual major-league debut.

Ryan Fagan

Danny Farquhar's 'miracle' recovery continues with first pitch before White Sox game

Chicago right-hander Danny Farquhar was on the hill prior to the Sox's game vs. the Brewers.

Tom Gatto

Watch: White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon struck in head by line drive

Carlos Rodon was struck while making a rehab start for Triple-A Charlotte.

Tom Gatto

Danny Farquhar update: Reliever well enough to throw first pitch at White Sox game

Danny Farquhar is scheduled to make a special visit to Guaranteed Rate Field six weeks after suffering a brain hemorrhage during a game there on April 20.

Tom Gatto

Matt Davidson nearly quit baseball, then turned his career around

Before Matt Davidson became a breakout hitter in 2018, there was 2014 in Charlotte. That was almost the end of his baseball career.

Alex Stumpf

Cubs' bullpen dancers inspire groovy music video

The Cubs' social squad brought the funk with its production.

Tom Gatto

Salvador Perez turns into the fun police against Tim Anderson, because baseball

Tim Anderson pimped his leadoff home run Saturday night too much for Salvador Perez's liking, and because Anderson is a repeat offender and the Royals are terrible, Veteran Leader (TM) Perez needed to say something.

Tom Gatto

Justin Verlander responds to heckler with makeshift sign

Justin Verlander surprised heckles with a sign that said "No, you suck."

Gabe Fernandez

Jim Thome discusses how he helps young White Sox hitters

Jim Thome will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer, but the former slugger has other items on his mind until then.

Eli Hershkovich

MLB 2018: White Sox rely on family culture as rebuild reaches next phase

General manager Rich Hahn, slugger Jose Abreu and others say a culture of camaraderie is important as the White Sox prepare to navigate the challenges of bringing up more of their cadre of blue-chip players.

Jared Wyllys

MLB trade rumors: Jose Abreu, Avisail Garcia present dilemmas for White Sox

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn has made it clear that the team is willing to listen to offers on star first baseman Jose Abreu as well as outfielder Avisail Garcia. But Hahn has also said that there’s no urgency to move either player.

Cat Garcia

Predicting surprise: Young players who could shine for Phillies, White Sox in 2018

The Phillies and White Sox will need a few of their blue-chip prospects to shine in 2018, but the difference could come from a pair of slightly off-the-radar pieces.

Jared Wyllys

Red Sox get Chris Sale at steep price: Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech

Chris Sale will slot into a rotation that includes Rick Porcello and David Price, forming an imposing trio to face in a series.

Brandon Schlager

Bud Selig, Braves president John Schuerholz elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Former MLB commissioner Bud Selig will be inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame next July.

Ron Clements

Rick Renteria gets another shot as manager with White Sox

Awkwardly fired by the Cubs two years ago after one season in charge, Renteria will try to prove himself on the south side of Chicago.

Marc Lancaster

Giants clinch playoff berth on final day to avert second-half disaster

The Giants collapsed after leading MLB at the All-Star break, but the club avoided a worst-case scenario after sweeping the Dodgers Sunday.

Joe Rodgers

Robin Ventura resigns as White Sox manager

Robin Ventura will not return for a sixth season as the White Sox manager.

Joe Rodgers

Orioles, Blue Jays control own fate heading into final day

The AL wild-card scenario still has some crazy possibilities, but if the Orioles and Blue Jays win Sunday, they're in the postseason.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB playoff picture takes shape as Rangers clinch top seed in AL

Texas locked up the top spot with a win over the Rays. It will face the winner of the wild-card game in the ALDS.

Joe Rodgers

Cubs sputter on rough right for division winners

Wednesday was not a good night for teams hoping to enter the postseason on a hot streak.

Ron Clements

Marlins top Mets in emotional first game without Jose Fernandez

Jose Fernandez would be proud.

Joe Rodgers

Baseball takes back seat as players, teams honor Jose Fernandez

Baseball took a back seat Sunday as the sport was shocked by the death of Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez.

Alec Brzezinski

Mets, Giants, Cards in virtual dead heat in wild-card race

The Giants and Cardinals won, the Mets lost, and now the race for two NL wild-card spots is a virtual dead heat with one week to go.

Arthur Weinstein

Justin Upton, Michael Fulmer help Tigers remain in final AL wild-card spot

The Tigers and Orioles won Friday, which keeps Detroit a half-game ahead of Baltimore for the final wild-card spot.

Alec Brzezinski

Red Sox turn O's gift into another victory, move game closer to AL East title

The Red Sox are closing in on an AL East title after another win over the Orioles, who only have themselves to blame for a sixth-inning meltdown Wednesday.

Joe Rodgers

Giants' bullpen overcomes Johnny Cueto injury to shut out Dodgers

While the win over the Dodgers was key, the Giants lost ace Johnny Cueto and Gold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford to injury.

Joe Rodgers

Rick Porcello tosses complete game, closes in on AL Cy Young

Rick Porcello made a clear case for AL Cy Young after another masterful display against a division rival.

Alec Brzezinski

Cardinals alive in NL playoff picture after shutting out Giants

Aledmys Diaz led the Cardinals to a key win against the Giants on Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

Xander Bogaerts leads Red Sox past Yankees in AL East thriller

Bogaerts and the Red Sox moved seven games ahead of the Yankees in the AL East with Saturday's win.

Alec Brzezinski

Red Sox's rally, Ramirez's walkoff HR slow Yankees' run toward playoff spot

Boston's late-inning momentum began with an eighth-inning homer by David Ortiz, who passed Mickey Mantle for 17th on the all-time list.

Joe Rodgers

There were a record number of good dogs at White Sox game

The White Sox invited fans to bring their dogs to the ballpark, and they did so in record numbers.

Jordan Heck

Kyle Hendricks loses no-hitter on ninth-inning home run

The Cubs' Cy Young hopeful took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Cardinals, but Jeremy Hazelbaker broke it up with a solo shot.

Alec Brzezinski

Yankees, Blue Jays and Orioles muddle crowded AL East

The Yankees, Blue Jays and Orioles all won Saturday, earning a much-needed game on the division leading Red Sox.

Alec Brzezinski

Jose Fernandez steals spotlight in Clayton Kershaw's return

All eyes were on Clayton Kershaw on Friday as he made his first start since June 26, but Marlins ace Jose Fernandez stole the show in Miami.

Arthur Weinstein

Yankees, improbably, closing in on final AL wild-card spot

The Yankees, sellers at the deadline, are just 2 1/2 games back of the final playoff spot in the AL.

Alec Brzezinski

Brett Gardner's game-saving catch secures Yankees' comeback win

At a season-high seven games over .500, the Yanks closed within 4 1/2 games of first place in the East, their smallest deficit since April.

Joe Rodgers

Upton, Cabrera help Tigers keep pace in AL wild-card race

Justin Upton's three-run shot in the top of the 11th inning powered Detroit past the White Sox.

Alec Brzezinski

White Sox edge Twins in extra-inning scoring explosion

The White Sox and Twins combined to score 24 runs in 12 innings.

Alec Brzezinski

Kevin Gausman, Adam Jones lead Orioles past Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles are still one game ahead of the Detroit Tigers for the final AL wild card spot.

Alec Brzezinski

Rougned Odor powers Rangers to sixth straight win

The Rangers nearly squandered a seven-run lead, but won their sixth straight to push their AL West advantage to 9 1/2 games over the Astros.

Joe Rodgers

DeGrom struggles again as short-handed Mets fail to sweep Marlins

Miami knocks out New York right-hander Jacob deGrom, who has a 9.82 ERA over his last three starts.

Joe Rodgers

Yankees jump Royals in wild-card race with extra-inning win

After a 5-4, 13-inning victory, New York is just two games behind the Tigers and the Orioles. The Baby Bombers will face the Birds this weekend.

Joe Rodgers

Max Scherzer's Cy Young-worthy season continues vs. Phillies

The Nationals ace took a no-hitter into the sixth inning for the ninth time since arriving in D.C.

Alec Brzezinski

Three minor leaguers arrested after fight in Toledo bar

The prospects, who play in the farm systems of the Pirates and Tigers, were allegedly involved in a bar fight following a game early Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

Rick Porcello bolsters Cy Young case with 18th win

Rick Porcello helped the Red Sox beat the Rays and earned his 18th win of the season.

Alec Brzezinski

Josh Donaldson blasts three home runs in win over Twins

The reigning AL MVP crushed three home runs Sunday to lead the Blue Jays past the Twins, 9-6.

Alec Brzezinski

Harrison helps Pirates beat Brewers

The Pirates have now won three straight games and are just a game and a half behind the Cardinals for the final wild-card spot.

Alec Brzezinski

Yankees' Gary Sanchez keeps launching fireworks into Bronx sky

The 23-year-old catcher hit his 10th home run in 20 games as the Yankees bashed the Orioles to pull to within 3 1/2 games of a playoff spot.

Brandon Schlager

Max Scherzer brings his best stuff in another strikeout fest

Max Scherzer helped the Nationals beat the Orioles on Thursday with stellar pitching and defense.

Alec Brzezinski

Royals ride Yordano Ventura's arm to ninth win in a row, continue playoff push

Yordano Ventura tossed six scoreless innings to help the Royals win their ninth straight game.

Alec Brzezinski

Justin Upton's bat comes to life in big win over Red Sox

After getting benched last week, Justin Upton responded by mashing two three-run home runs against the Red Sox.

Alec Brzezinski

Billy Butler injured in clubhouse fight with A's teammate Danny Valencia, report says

The incident occurred Friday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and Butler hasn't played since because of "nausea and vomiting."

Brandon Schlager

Astros rout slumping Orioles again to move up wild-card standings

Baltimore has dropped eight of their past 12 to fall into the third place in the AL East.

Joe Rodgers

Inside-the-park homer sends Indians to second straight walk-off win

Tyler Naquin was the hero in the second consecutive Indians walk-off.

Joe Rodgers

Kris Bryant, Cubs bash Brewers for four-game sweep

Kris Bryant was 5 for 5 with two home runs and five RBIs to give the Cubs their first four-game sweep of the Brewers at Wrigley Field.

Joe Rodgers

Rockies pound Stephen Strasburg in slugfest win over Nationals

Strasburg's last three starts have been anything but Cy Young-worthy.

Joe Rodgers

Mookie Betts mashes two more home runs, continues to punish Camden Yards

Mookie Betts helped the Red Sox beat the Orioles by hitting his sixth and seventh home runs in Baltimore Tuesday night.

Alec Brzezinski

Yankees youngsters steal show in slugfest win over Rays

The Bronx Bombers lived up to their billing with five home runs in an 8-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Travis Durkee

Astros newcomers carry team to fourth-straight win

The Astros, who were below .500 in late June, won their fourth-straight game Friday night and are making noise in the playoff race.

Arthur Weinstein

Cubs 'walk' off Cards, continue to stroll through NL Central

Anthony Rizzo's bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 11th gave the Cubs a 4-3 win over the Cards to run their winning streak to 10 games.

Arthur Weinstein

Nats navigate Harper's absence thanks to Werth, earn split with Tribe

Playing again without Bryce Harper, the Nationals still managed a series split with the Indians in what could be a World Series preview.

Arthur Weinstein

Manny Machado's three HRs lift Orioles past White Sox

Manny Machado blasted three home runs in the first three innings Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

Charlie Blackmon's four hits help Rockies stay in playoff race

Charlie Blackmon recorded four hits in the Rockies' 12-6 win against the Marlins.

Alec Brzezinski

Dallas Keuchel returns to Cy Young form in Astros' victory over AL West rival Rangers

Keuchel threw his fourth career complete-game shutout to narrow the Astros' deficit in the AL West to 5 1/2 games.

Joe Rodgers

Rangers spoil Wade Miley's Orioles debut with playoff implications on the line

With the series-clinching victory, the Rangers won the season series with the O's and now hold a tiebreaker for home-field advantage.

Joe Rodgers

Orioles stud Dylan Bundy shuts down new-look Rangers lineup

Bundy allowed just one hit in seven innings of shutout baseball in a 5-1 Orioles win.

Travis Durkee

MLB hurtling towards trade deadline, but not many trades in sight

As the MLB trade deadline arrives Sunday, the deals are far from done with Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy still drawing interest.

Ron Clements

Cubs continue home dominance with thrashing of Mariners

The Cubs are becoming nearly unbeatable at the friendly confines of Wrigley Field.

Ron Clements

White Sox fall to Cubs in Chris Sale return from suspension

White Sox ace Chris Sale returned from his bizarre five-game suspension Thursday, but fell to the Cubs 3-1.

Joe Rodgers

Chris Sale 'going to be fine' in return, White Sox skipper says

The left-hander returns from a five-day suspension to face the Cubs and still the subject of trade-deadline rumors.

Bob Hille

Jonathan Papelbon melts down again, adds to Nats' concerns about closer

With the Nationals interested in acquiring a reliever to strengthen their bullpen, Papelbon has picked a bad time for his two worst games this season.

Joe Rodgers

Melky Cabrera robs Kris Bryant of HR, White Sox walk off in crosstown win

Tyler Saladino drove in J.B. Shuck to give the White Sox three straight walk-off wins for the first time since 1962.

Joe Rodgers

White Sox earn two walk-off wins on same day vs. Tigers

The White Sox earned two walk-off wins against the Tigers Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

Marlins stars Giancarlo Stanton, Jose Fernandez overpower Mets

As we learned in the Home Run Derby, Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton can absolutely crush a baseball.

Joe Rodgers

Chris Sale scratched due to clubhouse incident

The incident was described as "non-physical in nature."

Joe Rodgers

Asking price for White Sox ace Chris Sale is five top prospects, report says

If contending teams want to land five-time White Sox All-Star Chris Sale, it isn't going to come at clearance pricing.

Joe Rodgers

Yankees best Madison Bumgarner, Giants

The Yankees may be rumored sellers at the trade deadline, but the Pinstripes moved to 4-1 since the All-Star break.

Joe Rodgers

Justin Turner, Dodgers hand Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg first loss

Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg is undefeated no more.

Joe Rodgers

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