Nats ink Cavalli to four-year extension
The Washington Nationals inked their top starter to a new deal on Friday. The team announced a four-year extension for Cade Cavalli.
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Witnessing Misiorowski’s Cy Young-worthy season
What's it like seeing a Cy Young favorite unleash a 105 mph fastball? We asked those around the Brewers' breakout star.
Offence the fatal flaw for Blue Jays in breakdown of MLB contenders
Tired of seeing your favorite team go home early in the postseason? Here's one thing each current playoff team needs to address to make a deep run.
Angels blow ninth-inning lead, then rally for two in 10th to edge Twins
Mike Trout hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning, and Wade Meckler followed with a winning RBI single to give the Los Angeles Angels a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.
Murakami hits three-run homer, White Sox top Tigers to move into tie for first in AL Central
Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run and the Chicago White Sox moved into a tie with idle Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
Mets 1B Young has concussion symptoms, CT scan negative after scary collision with RHP McLean
Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field in the sixth inning of Thursday night’s 3-0 loss to Philadelphia after he was knocked out when struck on the head by a knee of pitcher Nolan McLean as the two converged on Justin Crawford’s slow grounder.
Story’s three-run homer lifts Red Sox to win over Rangers, who drop into tie with Blue Jays in wild card
Trevor Story hit a three-run home run off All-Star closer Jacob Latz in the eighth inning, capping a comeback from a three-run deficit as the Boston Red Sox beat Texas 4-3 on Thursday night and dropped the Rangers out of the AL West lead.
Right-handed Urquidy claimed off waivers by Phillies; likely to pitch Friday vs. Mets
Pitcher José Urquidy was claimed by the Philadelphia off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and could appear Friday against the New York Mets.
Contreras leaves the Red Sox’s game against Rangers after being hit by a pitch
Boston first baseman Willson Contreras left the Red Sox’s game Thursday night against the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning after being hit by a pitch in the area of the right hand.
Nola dominates Mets in win as Phillies tie Cubs for top NL wild card
Aaron Nola allowed three hits over seven innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Chicago Cubs for the top NL wild card in a game interrupted by a scary collision that led to New York first baseman Jared Young being carted off the field.
Alvarez hits 40th home run, Astros defeat Royals to maintain at least share of AL West lead
Yordan Alvarez hit his 40th home run, one of five Houston long balls, and the Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Thursday night to move back over .500 and maintain at least a share of the AL West lead.
White Sox move struggling RHP Castillo to bullpen
White Sox pitcher Luis Castillo will pitch out of the bullpen for the foreseeable future after struggling to a 7.76 ERA in seven outings since Chicago acquired him at the trade deadline.
Dodgers clinch fifth straight NL West title, 13th in 14 years, with win over Reds
The Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title and 13th in the past 14 seasons with an 8-2 win over the Reds.
Griffin’s two-run double highlights five-run second inning as Pirates hold off Brewers
Konnor Griffin hit a two-run single to key a five-run second inning and Henry Davis tacked on a two-run homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Thursday.
Tucker has four hits as Dodgers clinch fifth straight NL West title with win over Reds
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive NL West division title and 13th in the 14 seasons, sparked by four hits from Kyle Tucker that included a first-inning home run in an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
NL West champions once again, Dodgers now eye a three-peat despite injury concerns
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive NL West title and 13th in the past 14 seasons with an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
Bogaerts helps power seven-run inning as Padres roll past reeling Rockies
Xander Bogaerts homered and had an RBI triple during a seven-run second inning to help the San Diego Padres beat the reeling Colorado Rockies 9-2 on Thursday.
Rays open five-game AL East lead, beat Athletics for sixth straight win
Drew Rasmussen pitched five scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a five-game AL East lead with a 10-1 win over the Athletics on Thursday that extended their winning streak to six.
Blue Jays fall one spot in penultimate MLB Power Rankings
Some teams have already clinched postseason berths, while others are making one last push with 11 days to go. Where do they all stand on our penultimate list?
Blue Jays open potential make-or-break series vs. Rangers Friday
The Toronto Blue Jays will open a three-game set against the Texas Rangers on Friday that will likely significantly alter their playoff aspirations - one way or another.
The clock is ticking on the Blue Jays
The Blue Jays are running out of time to make something happen in a complicated American League playoff picture, Steve Phillips writes.
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