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A year after ending playoff drought, Mariners left frustrated about falling short
SEATTLE (AP) — Through his play on the field and actions in the clubhouse, catcher Cal Raleigh emerged as a voice willing to speak out about what’s...
Kershaw loses for first time since May 21 as Giants beat Dodgers 2-1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Clayton Kershaw lost for the first time since May, allowing the go-ahead run when Max Muncy misplayed a potential inning-ending...
CP NewsAlert: Jays secure playoff berth
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are returning to the post-season. Toronto secured an American League playoff spot when the visiting Texas Rangers beat the...
Shea Langeliers' 8th-inning homer sends A's past Angels 7-3 after Joe Boyle's no-hit bid broken up
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Even with a two-run deficit in the eighth inning of the 161st game of a 111-loss season, the Oakland Athletics were still fighting....
Larnach's grand slam leads Twins to 14-6 win over Rockies
DENVER (AP) — Trevor Larnach hit his first career grand slam, one of Minnesota’s four home runs, and the playoff-bound Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 14-6...
Mountcastle leads AL East champion Orioles over last place Red Sox 5-2 for 101st win
BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh inning and scored on an infield hit to lead the AL East champion Baltimore...
Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch postseason spots
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrated their return to the postseason with the typical party, a champagne-soaked fun fest in the clubhouse that...
Marlins, D-Backs, Rangers, Astros, Blue Jays all clinch playoff berths on next-to-last day
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jazz Chisholm hit his 19th home run, Josh Bell delivered a late two-run double and the Marlins clinched the fourth playoff berth in...
Reds eliminated in game 161 during 15-6 loss to Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds' bid to become just the third team to make the playoffs following a 100-loss season ended in game No. 161 when they were...
Rangers wrap up first playoff berth since 2016, help eliminate Mariners with 6-1 victory
SEATTLE (AP) — Bruce Bochy had a bottle of bubbly in his hand as he watched the celebration of a turnaround that very few expected in his first season in...
Cubs' playoff hopes vanish before they complete 10-6 victory over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Chicago Cubs seemed to be on their way to a playoff spot after a summertime surge moved them into contention. In a matter of a few weeks,...
Oakland's Joe Boyle gives up first hit to Angels in 7th inning of his 3rd big league appearance
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics right-hander Joe Boyle pitched six hitless innings on Saturday night before Brandon Drury's one-out double in the...
Ozuna hits go-ahead, 3-run homer, Strider gets 20th win as Braves beat Nationals 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fifth inning, Spencer Strider shook off a shaky first inning to get his 20th win and the...
Mountcastle leads AL East champion Orioles over last place Red Sox 5-2 for 101st win
BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning and scored on an infield hit to lead the AL East champion Baltimore Orioles...
Montas wins season debut and Yankees clinch 31st winning season by beating Royals 5-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The New York Yankees clinched their 31st straight winning season by beating the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. They'd rather be...
Chisholm homers and the surprising Miami Marlins grab an NL wild-card spot with 7-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Miami Marlins' improbable September push will carry into October. Jazz Chisholm hit his 19th home run, Josh Bell delivered a late...
Rays top Blue Jays 7-5 in 10 innings, but Jays advance to playoffs
TORONTO — The mood remained upbeat in the Toronto Blue Jays' clubhouse on Saturday despite a missed opportunity to clinch a playoff spot. It helped that...
Yankees' Rodón, pitching coach smooth things over after clashing on the mound
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone was still smoothing over some clubhouse discord with two games left in a lost season Saturday after Carlos...
Orioles closer Felix Bautista to have Tommy John surgery, agrees to $2 million, 2-year contract
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista will have Tommy John surgery next month and miss the playoffs and likely the entire 2024 season....
Cabrera leads Tigers over Guardians 8-0 following pregame retirement celebration
DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera followed a pregame retirement celebration by scoring the first run and driving in another, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the...