Blue Jays receive a D in final regular-season grades; Angels, Giants and Mariners get Fs
Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?
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Triple Crown still within reach for Astros slugger Alvarez after big game in Seattle
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez gained some ground Tuesday night in his chase for a Triple Crown. He still has plenty of work to do this week.
How the Padres have become a flashpoint in MLB’s labour battle
Is San Diego why baseball needs a salary cap -- or a shining example of why it doesn't? It depends who you ask.
Dodgers score five two-out runs to shut out Padres
Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers scored five runs with two outs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 on Tuesday night in a series opener between rivals with the two best records in the majors this month.
Alvarez hits 41st as Astros blank Mariners
Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.
Bradley passes 200 strikeouts, pitches Twins to win over Giants
Minnesota’s Taj Bradley held the Giants to a run on three hits in six innings and the Twins knocked off San Francisco 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Marlins stymie Cubs’ push for NL wild card with victory
Griffin Conine drove in Esteury Ruiz with a tie-breaking single in Miami’s six-run 12th inning, and the Marlins stymied Chicago’s push for an NL wild card with an 8-2 victory over the Cubs on Tuesday night.
Rockies become first team since ‘65 Mets with four straight 100-loss seasons
During a mound visit in the top of the first inning with the Colorado Rockies already trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks by two runs, a lone voice of encouragement emerged from an otherwise restless and murmuring crowd at Coors Field.
Diamondbacks beat Rockies, send Colorado to fourth straight season of 100 or more losses
Nolan Arenado had his team-leading 28th homer of the season among his three hits, Michael Soroka struck out nine in seven innings of one-run ball and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Colorado 7-2 Tuesday night, sending the Rockies to their 100th loss of the season.
Mets win first game after Green named full-time manager, beating AL West-leading Rangers
Sean Manaea struck out nine in six innings, Francisco Alvarez doubled and scored twice while driving in two runs, and the New York Mets beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday night in their first game with Andy Green as their full-time manager.
Rasmussen has 11 strikeouts as Rays clinch AL East with win over Yankees
Drew Rasmussen allowed his only hit in the seventh inning and struck out 11 as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Tuesday in the second game of a day-night doubleheader to clinch their fifth AL East title.
Meidroth, Grichuk hit three-run shots, White Sox beat Royals to remain one game back in AL Central
Chase Meidroth hit a three-run homer and had a career-high five RBIs, Randal Grichuk added a three-run shot among his four hits, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 14-11 on Tuesday night to stay a game behind Cleveland in the AL Central.
Williamson throws six sharp innings as Reds blank Braves
Elly De La Cruz closed in on a 30-30 season, Brandon Williamson threw six sharp innings and the Cincinnati Reds blanked the NL East champion Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Lowe’s sacrifice fly lifts Guardians past Red Sox, helping them atop AL Central
Nathaniel Lowe had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly off reliever Erik Miller in the ninth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians maintained their slim first-place lead in the AL Central with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Ohtani 'considerably' healthier, expected back in Dodgers' lineup Wednesday
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is "probably an eight or a nine" on a scale from 1 to 10, according to manager Dave Roberts, and is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against the Padres.
Wheeler fans seven straight to open game, Stott hits tiebreaking RBI single as Phillies beat Brewers
Zack Wheeler struck 11, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start the game, Bryson Stott hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two out in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
Abrams homers twice as Nationals beat Tigers
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
Jones takes perfect game into sixth as Pirates top Cardinals for fifth straight win
Jared Jones allowed one hit over seven dominant innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates inched closer to the franchise’s first winning season in eight years with a 2-0 win over St. Louis on Tuesday night.
Mets put starter Scott on IL, activate reliever Williams for final few games
The New York Mets placed starter Christian Scott on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, ending the right-hander’s season because of left knee inflammation.
Braves’ star Acuna leaves game after fouling ball off left leg
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Atlanta’s game against Cincinnati in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg Tuesday night.
Rangers put DH Pederson on IL, move pitcher Quantrill to 60-day IL and end his season
Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left wrist fracture that has kept him out of the lineup for the AL West leaders since Sept. 13.
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