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Giants' Brandon Crawford was better than everyone else Monday

Brandon Crawford was a hits machine Monday night and tied an MLB record with seven hits in San Francisco's extra-innings win over Miami.

Ron Clements

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

Marlins, Cubs win with wild walk-offs

Not much was expected of the Marlins this year, but Giancarlo is hot, Dee Gordon is back, and the Fish have now moved into a wild-card spot.

Arthur Weinstein

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

Nationals' Stephen Strasburg returns to winning ways against Indians

Strasburg, who was beaten by the Dodgers on July 21, bounced back with seven strikeouts to move to 20-3 since Aug. 8.

Joe Rodgers

Rangers' Joey Gallo gets police escort to game

Joey Gallo needed to run a few red lights as he rushed to make the A's-Rangers game, after being called up from Triple-A Round Rock.

Jordan Heck

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

Rangers' Prince Fielder opts for season-ending neck surgery

A similar surgery prematurely ended Fielder's 2014 season.

Brandon Schlager

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

Duffy dedicates win to boy

Liam Shipley, 8, died of acute lymphoblastic leukemia on July 8.

Travis Durkee

Plenty of drama in big leagues on night of no-decisions

Tuesday's marquee pitching matchup didn't exactly live up to the hype, but it didn't disappoint, either, on a night full of no-decisions.

Ron Clements

A-Rod blasts No. 696, Aroldis Chapman hits 105 mph in Yankees win

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is ready to sell if his club can't turn it around before the trade deadline. But the Yankees began an important four-game series with the AL East-leading Orioles on Monday with a needed victory.

Joe Rodgers

Mike Trout is in search of Pokémon in Angels clubhouse

Trout should have plenty of time to catch Pokémon in October as the Angels (40-52) are likely to miss the playoffs.

Joe Rodgers

Tigers, Reds, Braves score Sunday walk-off wins

A trio of walk-off plays in MLB on Sunday came in all shapes and sizes.

Joe Rodgers

Padres defeat Giants with walk-off balk

Giants closer Santiago Casilla had an inning to forget Saturday in San Diego.

Joe Rodgers

Jason Hammel says 'prescription' potato chips helped him snap skid

Jason Hammel lasted just five innings in his last start before cramping in his right hand forced him to leave the July 7 game vs. Atlanta.

Ron Clements

MLB memo: Managers arguing balls, strikes is 'detrimental to game'

In the memo, MLB says any manager or coach ejected for arguing balls and strikes from now on will be disciplined, including at least a fine.

Joe Rodgers

Nationals' Stephen Strasburg has been nearly unhittable lately

The 27-year-old right-hander is 13-0 and is dominating the competition. That was once again quite apparent Friday night

Arthur Weinstein

Rangers' Yu Darvish to be activated from DL, start against Cubs Saturday

Darvish — who hasn't pitched for Texas since June 8 — will rejoin a rotation in desperate need of depth.

Bob Hille

Anthony Rizzo lifts Cubs over Pirates, helps snap losing streak

The Cubs snapped a five-game losing streak Sunday to enter the All-Star break on a high note amid their midseason struggles.

Alec Brzezinski

Yankees get boost by topping Indians in 11 innings

Fighting for a wild-card spot, the Yankees got some much-needed momentum Saturday by beating the Indians in 11 innings.

Arthur Weinstein

Pirates get revenge against Jake Arrieta, Cubs

The Pirates have struggled against Jake Arrieta of late but they got revenge Friday night, knocking the Cubs ace out in an 8-4 victory.

Arthur Weinstein

Rangers prospect Joey Gallo shares encounter with slain Dallas officer

The 22-year-old third baseman/outfielder, who is currently with the Rangers' Triple-A team in Round Rock, posted a tribute to officer Patrick Zamarripa on his Instagram account Friday.

Arthur Weinstein

Mets stay hot with slugfest win over Nationals

New York's Neil Walker added an insurance run for closer Jeurys Familia, but the ninth inning wasn’t without controversy.

Joe Rodgers

Blue Jays sweep Royals behind Captain Canada's go-ahead hit

Jays starter Marcus Stroman carried a perfect game through five innings as the club went on to beat the Royals for its fifth straight win.

Joe Rodgers

Carlos Carrasco helps Indians stay perfect against Tigers

Carrasco tossed another gem as the Indians beat the Tigers for an 11th straight time.

Alec Brzezinski

Gregory Polanco's first multi-HR game powers Pirates past Cardinals

Polanco goes deep twice in Pittsburgh's Independence Day victory over its NL Central rival.

Alec Brzezinski

Headed to Boston, Rangers choose red (slacks), white (shirts) and blue (blazers)

Sure, Texas may be like a whole other country, but make no mistake about the Texas Rangers: They're all U.S. of A.

Bob Hille

Wilmer Flores catches fire, helps Mets finish surprising sweep of Cubs

Flores finished with six hits and two home runs Sunday to lift the Mets past the Cubs.

Alec Brzezinski

Max Kepler powers Twins' offensive outburst against Rangers

Kepler set a Twins rookie record with seven RBIs Saturday to lead the Twins past the Rangers.

Alec Brzezinski

Espinosa, Nationals blast past Reds

Espinosa collected a career-high seven RBIs while punishing the Cincinnati Reds.

Alec Brzezinski

Danny Espinosa powers Nationals, Carlos Carrasco leads Tribe to 13th straight win

Espinosa collected a career-high seven RBIs while punishing the Cincinnati Reds.

Alec Brzezinski

Yankees stun Rangers with 6-run ninth, capped by Didi Gregorius' walkoff HR

The Yankees ended a losing streak in dramatic fashion Wednesday in the Bronx

Joe Rodgers

Corey Kluber helps Indians stay hot, notch 11th straight W

Kluber took a no-hitter into the sixth inning as he led the Indians to their another victory.

Alec Brzezinski

Kris Bryant's big Monday qualifies as an all-time great performance

Kris Bryant accomplished a feat Monday that Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, Stan Musial and Barry Bonds never did.

Joe Rodgers

Sunday's MLB rundown: Adam Jones, Chris Davis mash their way past the Rays

Adam Jones now has eight hits in his last three games after posting four more Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

Carlos Carrasco tosses complete-game shutout as Indians win eighth straight

Carlos Carrasco and Francisco Lindor helped the Indians win their eighth straight game Saturday against the Tigers.

Alec Brzezinski

Astros embarrass Edinson Volquez, defending World Series champions Royals

During Houston's nine-run first inning, George Springer became the first major league player with a triple and grand slam in the same frame since 2004.

Joe Rodgers

Rangers pitcher Colby Lewis out two months with lat strain

Colby Lewis strained a lat muscle and will not be able to throw for four weeks.

Ron Clements

Rough night for Keystone State; Bucs, Phils hammered

Pennsylvania baseball fans probably didn't expect to see football scores Tuesday night. Unfortunately for them, their teams were on the wrong end of them.

Ron Clements

Kershaw can't be beaten, no matter who's opposing him

Clayton Kershaw was dominant again, this time against the NL East-leading Nationals.

Joe Rodgers

No lead is safe against Cubs, Rangers; division leaders rally for wins

The game-tying homer in the fifth inning also gave Bryant his 49th run scored of the season, the most in the NL.

Joe Rodgers

Victor Martinez's big night overshadowed by costly injury to teammate

The Tigers lost one of their All-Stars in Thursday's victory over the Royals.

Ron Clements

Aces' winning performances beat joker Werth's walkoff rant

A look back at three dominant pitching performances — and one off-color postgame interview.

Ron Clements

Jameson Taillon shows why he's one of Pirates' prized prospects

The Pirates might have something special in the 24-year-old rookie.

Ron Clements

Max Scherzer did more Max Scherzer things against the Cubs

Max Scherzer was perfect through five as the Nationals finally beat the Cubs this season.

Alec Brzezinski

Rangers' Yu Darvish returns to disabled list after three starts

The Rangers placed their ace right-hander on the 15-day disabled list Monday because of continued discomfort in his throwing shoulder and neck.

Brandon Schlager

Royals' Yordano Ventura strikes out 10 in dominant first outing since fight

Yordano Ventura took advantage of his opportunity to pitch while his nine-game suspension is being appealed.

Alec Brzezinski

Xander Bogaerts is quickly becoming one of the best players in MLB

Xander Bogaerts has 28 multi-hit games this season and is a virtual lock to play in his first All-Star game this July.

Alec Brzezinski

Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright finally returning to form

St. Louis is 10 games back of the Cubs in the NL Central but its ace might finally be pitching like a No. 1 starter.

Ron Clements

Astros' Carlos Correa leaves game with apparent ankle injury

The 2015 AL Rookie of the Year hit the bag awkwardly while running out a ground ball.

Marc Lancaster

Yankees' bats awaken to outslug Angels

Carlos Beltran and Chris Parmelee, who was making his first start at first base, blasted the Yankees past the Angels on Wednesday.

Alec Brzezinski

Rangers remove Yu Darvish from game as 'precaution' with shoulder tightness

Yu Darvish was removed from Wednesday night's game against the Astros after five innings with tightness in his right shoulder.

Alec Brzezinski

Dramatic night in big leagues includes brawl, walkoff winners

The Manny Machado-Yordano Ventura throwdown wasn't the only drama in the major leagues Tuesday night.

Ron Clements

Red-hot Cubs on pace to tie all-time wins record

The 1906 Cubs and 2001 Mariners both hold the MLB record for most victories in a season with 116. These Cubs are on track to tie the mark.

Ron Clements

Tigers remain a work in progress, but they're starting to heat up

Detroit moved back to .500 on the season Sunday after completing a sweep against the White Sox.

Alec Brzezinski

Correa hits walk-off winner; Cubs stay hot with Hammel

All of the pertinent stats, highlights and everything else you need to know from Saturday's slate of baseball games.

Jordan Heck

Mookie Betts at it again; Michael Fulmer flirts with no-no

There were four games Wednesday in which a team was held to just one run. There were also two shutouts, but plenty of offense in Baltimore.

Ron Clements

Cubs finally lose with Arrieta on mound, fail to set MLB record

The last two times the Cubs lost a game started by Jake Arrieta, the club has combined for one hit of support.

Joe Rodgers

Blue Jays finally hit stride, continue to march up AL East

Monday's 4-2 victory over the Yankees gave the Jays their fifth AL East win in their past six games.

Joe Rodgers

Yankees make history while spoiling Jake Odorizzi's no-hit bid

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi was close to a no-hitter, but then the seventh inning rolled around.

Ron Clements

Royals defy major odds in comeback win against White Sox

Kansas City stormed back to beat the White Sox by scoring seven runs in the ninth inning.

Alec Brzezinski

Russell Martin ends homerless drought as Blue Jays blast Yankees

Russell Martin and other Blue Jays batters have had a rough start to their season. Wednesday's game may help to kick-start the sputtering offense.

Joe Rodgers

Rangers' Rougned Odor knows he's 'not a dirty player' despite brawl

Since punching Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista, Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has been called a dirty player.

Ron Clements

Stephen Strasburg outduels Matt Harvey — again

The Nats right-hander pitched light years better than his Mets counterpart for the second time in a week Tuesday.

Alec Brzezinski

Clayton Kershaw continues to be ridiculous in May

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is still putting up gaudy numbers in perhaps his best season to date.

Joe Rodgers

Josh Hamilton won't play in 2016, will collect $28 million

The Rangers outfielder will have another surgery on his troublesome left knee next month, ending a season that never started.

Marc Lancaster

Yasiel Puig's heroics lead Dodgers to 17th-inning win over Padres

The Dodgers used all but three players in a 9-5, 17-inning win over the Padres to snap a four-game losing streak.

Joe Rodgers

Jackie Bradley Jr. continues to streak for Red Sox

Jackie Bradley Jr. continued to hit and Mookie Betts caught fire to help the Red Sox topple the Indians.

Alec Brzezinski

Rangers, Arlington set to announce plans for new retractable-roof stadium

The new ballpark to beat the heat would open before the team's current lease at 22-year-old Globe Life Park expires after the 2023 season.

Bob Hille

Bartolo Colon's bad day ends with wild outing vs. Nationals

It probably wasn't related, but Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon struggled on the same day news of a lawsuit alleging he has a secret family.

Ron Clements

Chase Anderson steals spotlight from Noah Syndergaard, Max Scherzer

Syndergaard and Scherzer each struck out 10, but Anderson no-hit the Cubs through seven innings in a 4-2 Brewers victory.

Ron Clements

Rougned Odor suspended eight games for punching Jose Bautista

The suspension comes as punishment for Odor precipitating Sunday's wild benches-clearing brawl between the Rangers and Blue Jays.

Bob Hille

Yankees rocked by D-backs in Chad Green's major league debut

Making his MLB debut, right-hander Chad Green lasted just four innings for the Yankees in Arizona.

Joe Rodgers

Gerrit Cole says he doesn't think Cubs are best team in baseball

Pirates ace Gerrit Cole has other ideas about baseball's best team after he held the Cubs to three hits Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

Blue Jays' John Gibbons: Rangers 'gutless' for throwing at Jose Bautista, starting melee

Gibbons said the Rangers' plunking of Blue Jays star Jose Bautista was revenge eight months in the making.

Brandon Schlager

Jake Arrieta remains undefeated in regular season since last July

Jake Arrieta continued to mow down opponents Saturday in Chicago.

Alec Brzezinski

Former inmate, No. 1 pick Matt Bush impresses in ‘surreal’ MLB debut

Bush struck out the first batter he faced, reigning AL MVP Josh Donaldson.

Travis Durkee

Matt Bush, No. 1 pick in 2004, to make MLB debut months after release from prison

Matt Bush, the top pick in the 2004 MLB draft, could make his big-league debut this weekend.

Marc Lancaster

Attention fantasy owners: Yu Darvish looks sharp in third rehab start

His fastball hit the mid-90s as he threw 54 pitches over four innings. He's expected back in the Texas rotation later this month.

Bob Hille

Red Sox on 2013 pace after dominant sweep of A's

The Sox compiled 40 runs on 48 hits in the three games. They have the same record after 34 games as the '13 world champion squad.

Joe Rodgers

Todd Frazier needs stitches after diving face-first into stands

Frazier immediately climbed out of the stands with his glove covering his face.

Travis Durkee

AL East gearing up for another wild season

The Red Sox and Orioles are tied atop the AL East lead, but the Blue Jays and Rays are right behind them.

Alec Brzezinski

Strasburg's contract, Harper's potty mouth take spotlight in Nationals' win

A game that started with a surprise contract extension upped the intrigue with a walk-off hit and an F-bomb from Bryce Harper.

Ron Clements

Cubs' Bryce Harper strategy works in win filled with historic oddities

Sunday's game at Wrigley Field didn't want to end. The Cubs also didn't want to pitch to Bryce Harper.

Ron Clements

Cubs are surging past the rest of the National League

The Cubs won their sixth straight Saturday with an 8-5 win over the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field.

Ron Clements

David Ortiz loses his mind over questionable call in Red Sox's loss to Yankees

David Ortiz and Red Sox manager John Farrell were ejected in the ninth inning over pitches that were ruled strikes but looked like balls.

Gabrielle McMillen

Cubs look like World Series contenders with solid pitching, explosive lineup

It's early, but the Cubs simply look better than any team right now.

Alec Brzezinski

Yankees, CC Sabathia snap out of skid with shutout of Orioles

With their next four games against AL East foes, the Yankees (9-16) can slowly begin chipping away at a 5 1/2-game deficit in the division.

Joe Rodgers

Jake Arrieta still king of the road, turns back Bucs in Pittsburgh

Jake Arrieta improved to 6-0 with yet another scoreless start Tuesday.

Alec Brzezinski

Cubs and Pirates apparently still don't like each other

Last time the Cubs visited PNC Park, they celebrated a 4-0 NL wild-card win. On Monday night it was a similar fate for the Pirates.

Joe Rodgers

Chris Sale continues to dominate the American League for White Sox

Chris Sale didn't have his best stuff Sunday, but the White Sox beat the Orioles 7-1 anyway.

Alec Brzezinski

Rick Porcello has come up big for the Red Sox

Rick Porcello continued his fine start to the 2016 season by setting up a sweep opportunity against the Yankees.

Alec Brzezinski

White Sox make home not too sweet for Blue Jays

Not only did the White Sox sweep in Toronto for the first time since 2005, it was the first time the Blue Jays had been swept at home in three years.

Joe Rodgers

Mighty McCutchen busts out of slump, powers Pirates to victory

Andrew McCutchen broke out of his slump in a big way with three home runs in the Bucs' victory over the Rockies.

Alec Brzezinski

Twins' tribute to Prince builds up to walk-off celebration

The Twins paid tribute to lifelong Minnesotan Prince before Monday's game and Oswaldo Arcia made it a celebration with a walk-off home run.

Joe Rodgers

Sunday's MLB rundown: Anthony Rizzo, Jason Heyward have Cubs rolling early

The Cubs are looking for their first World Series title since 1908. Can this be the team to do it?

Alec Brzezinski

Dodgers' Kenta Maeda pitches himself into the record book

Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda made history Saturday, while Tanner Roark looked sharp against the Twins.

Alec Brzezinski

Steal of home, triple play, cannon throw make for crazy night in MLB

Friday seemed to be the day for ridiculous plays in baseball.

Gabrielle McMillen

For Jake Arrieta, another year, another no-hitter

Jake Arrieta became the first Cubs pitcher to record a no-hitter in back-to-back seasons.

Alec Brzezinski

Bryce Harper's grand April continues; Nats star belts another HR in win

Bryce Harper's grand slam against the Marlins on Tuesday was his fifth home run in his last six games.

Alec Brzezinski

Rockies stun Cubs

Nolan Arenado has continued his hot hitting this season after crushing 42 home runs last year.

Alec Brzezinski

Matt Harvey, Mets embroiled in early-season struggles

Matt Harvey fell to 0-3 when the Mets were beaten by the Indians Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

Cardinals benefiting from pleasant surprises early in season

Pitching dominated the day as Vince Velasquez and Jaime Garcia tossed complete-game shutouts.

Alec Brzezinski

Braves skid to 28-year franchise low

The Atlanta Braves' misery hit a low the franchise hasn't experienced in nearly three decades.

Joe Rodgers

Reds continue to surprise as Tim Melville impresses in debut

The Cincinnati Reds improved to 5-1 Sunday after defeating the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates.

Alec Brzezinski

Cubs remain perfect after slugfest with D-backs, await word on Schwarber injury

While the Cubs came away with the victory, not everyone was smiling. Left fielder Kyle Schwarber was carted off after colliding with center fielder Dexter Fowler.

Joe Rodgers

Kenta Maeda outscores Padres all by himself in debut for Dodgers

The right-hander goes deep in another shutout victory by LA over San Diego.

Joe Rodgers

Johnny Cueto's terrific Giants debut helps ease doubts

The Giants will be a real threat this season if they can get Johnny Cueto to pitch like this more often than not.

Alec Brzezinski

Zack Greinke and the Diamondbacks would probably like a do-over

The right-hander's first start after signing a $206.5 million contract did not go so well.

Joe Rodgers

Prince Fielder stopped breathing 39 times in 1 hour during sleep test

Fielder was diagnosed with sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous disorder in which breathing stops and starts during the night.

Joe Rodgers

Rangers' Yu Darvish projects 'mid-May to June' return to mound

A side benefit to the righthander's long rehab from Tommy John surgery: It has rekindled his love for the game, he says.

Bob Hille

Darvish cleared by MLB

Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish was cleared Saturday by MLB of any wrong-doing in his brother's gambling operation.

Alec Brzezinski

MLB investigating Yu Darvish’s possible role in gambling ring, report says

Darvish's brother was arrested in October after being accused by authorities of placing bets on Japanese and American sports, including MLB.

Travis Durkee

Rangers sign former top draft pick Matt Bush after prison sentence

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 draft was released in October after 34 months in prison following a DWI conviction.

Marc Lancaster

Blue Jays’ Munenori Kawasaki delivers another hilarious postgame interview

Kawasaki's interviews are reason enough to hope the Blue Jays keep advancing.

Travis Durkee

MLB playoffs 2015: Sam Dyson says Jose Bautista 'needs to respect the game'

Sam Dyson takes exception to Jose Bautista's epic bat flip after a home run that put the Blue Jays ahead in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Joe Rodgers

MLB playoffs 2015: Five takeaways from Blue Jays' bizarre ALDS-clinching win over Rangers

The seventh inning will go down as one of the most eventful in MLB history.

Joe Rodgers

Man requests to go to jail simply to watch Blue Jays in MLB playoffs

A Toronto man asked police if he could go to jail in order to watch his beloved Blue Jays in the playoffs.

Jordan Heck

MLB Playoffs 2015: Blue Jays get a blessing from Lil B in time to force Game 5

The Jays are 2-0 in the ALDS since the rapper responded to a Toronto politician's plea to the Based God.

Bob Hille

MLB playoffs 2015: John Gibbons says decision to pitch David Price 'about winning'

The Blue Jays manager took nothing for granted despite a 7-1 lead in Game 4 of the ALDS, and burned ace David Price for Wednesday's Game 5.

Brandon Schlager

MLB playoffs 2015: Five takeaways from Blue Jays' Game 4 win over Rangers

The Blue Jays beat the Rangers in Game 4 of the ALDS.

Alec Brzezinski

Adrian Beltre in Rangers lineup for Game 4 of ALDS against Blue Jays

"What are you going to do, say no to Willis Reed?" Texas GM Jon Daniels says of his star 3B's return to the lineup after a back injury.

Bob Hille

MLB playoffs 2015: Five takeaways from the Blue Jays' Game 3 win over the Rangers

Marco Estrada led the Blue Jays over the Rangers in a must-win Game 3.

Alec Brzezinski

MLB playoffs 2015: Bautista, Jays bash MLB replay system, plate ump's strike zone

Jose Bautista believes the MLB replay system should have overruled a contentious call that went against the Blue Jays in a Game 2 ALDS loss.

Brandon Schlager

MLB playoffs 2015: Rangers' 14th-inning heroics put Blue Jays on chopping block

With the win, the Rangers head back to Arlington in position to sweep the AL East champions.

Joe Rodgers

MLB Playoffs 2015: Adrian Beltre not in Rangers' Game 2 lineup

While Beltre is sidelined with a stiff back, Josh Donaldson and Jose Bautista are penciled in for Toronto.

Marc Lancaster

Pennant Pursuit: Postseason field set as Rangers clinch AL West, Astros sneak in

The Rangers clinched the AL West with a big win against the Angels Sunday, and the Astros snuck into the playoffs with it.

Alec Brzezinski

Astros clinch, Rangers win AL West

The Astros are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2005, and the Rangers clinched the AL West with a win against the Angels.

Alec Brzezinski

Pennant Pursuit: Angels rally in ninth to beat Rangers, keep playoff hopes alive

The Angels scored five runs in the ninth inning to beat the Rangers and keep their playoff hopes alive.

Alec Brzezinski

Angels score 5 runs in 9th, keep playoff hopes alive with win over Rangers

The Rangers were three outs away from their third AL West title in the past six years, but the Angels scored five runs in the ninth to win.

Joe Rodgers

Pennant Pursuit: Dallas Keuchel earns 20th win in Astros' 21-5 thrashing of Diamondbacks

Dallas Keuchel had an at-bat before throwing a pitch Friday night in Phoenix.

Alec Brzezinski

Rangers complete improbable second-half comeback to clinch playoff spot

It's hard to believe the Rangers were four games below .500 at the All-Star break but are now in the postseason.

Joe Rodgers

MLB playoff scenarios: Sorting out a three-way tie for the AL's second wild card

If the Angels, Astros and Twins finish in a three-way tie for the second AL wild card, then who plays who, where and when? It's complicated.

Bob Hille

Pennant Pursuit: Angels overtake Astros in race for final playoff spot

It only took 15 days for the Astros to go from AL West leaders to trailing in the wild-card race.

Joe Rodgers

Pennant Pursuit: Cubs top Royals on Chris Denorfia's historic walkoff home run

Chris Denorfia played the hero in the Cubs' 1-0 11-inning win against the Royals.

Alec Brzezinski

Pennant Pursuit: Josh Donaldson's walkoff homer lifts Blue Jays

Blue Jays third baseman continued to cement his status as AL MVP with a walkoff home run against the Rays on Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

Pennant Pursuit: Mets clinch first postseason berth since 2006

David Wright and Lucas Duda led the Mets to a win over the Reds on Saturday, which helped New York clinch the NL East.

Alec Brzezinski

Pennant Pursuit: Cubs clinch playoff berth despite loss to Pirates

Chicago is in the postseason for the first time since 2008.

Alec Brzezinski

Pennant Pursuit: Yankees reduce AL East gap as A-Rod reaches new milestone

With a win over ace Chris Sale and the White Sox, the Yankees reduced their magic number to clinch a playoff spot to six.

Joe Rodgers

Rangers alter rotation to get Cole Hamels three more starts

Instead of starting Friday's key series opener against the Astros, the lefty will pitch Thursday vs. the A's and two additional times this season.

Bob Hille

Josh Hamilton trying to return to Rangers' lineup, earn postseason roster spot

Limited to pinch-hitting duty since knee surgery Sept. 11, Hamilton will run the bases Wednesday as Texas assesses his health.

Bob Hille

Pennant Pursuit: Colby Rasmus blasts two home runs as Astros gain ground in AL West

Houston has won two straight games after five consecutive losses and is just 1 1/2 games behind the Rangers in the AL West.

Alec Brzezinski

Pennant Pursuit: Rangers tag Dallas Keuchel for nine earned runs in rout of Astros

The month of September has not been kind to the Astros, who suffered their 10th loss this month in a blowout at the hands of the Rangers.

Joe Rodgers

Astros slugger Evan Gattis hits home run with one hand

Evan Gattis went yard against the Rangers, and he only needed one hand to do it.

Joe Rodgers

Pennant Pursuit: Rangers walk off Astros, take over first place in AL West

It took 144 games, but the surging Rangers are finally in first place in the AL West.

Joe Rodgers

Red hot Carlos Gomez to miss all of Astros' crucial Rangers series

The outfielder hit .306 in his previous 16 games but is sidelined with a strained ribcage muscle that the team describes as "mild."

Bob Hille

Rangers to acquire Gallardo

Gallardo, a right-handed starter, will head home to Texas is the deal is done.

Arthur Weinstein

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