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Young veterans Herrera, Nola help Phillies rise from last place to playoff contender

The Phillies entered this season with plenty of talent. That wasn’t the question. The question was this: Was that talent ready to compete for a playoff spot?

Ryan Fagan

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The Yankees are overrated, the Cubs are lost and other MLB early season hot takes

We're just over two weeks into the MLB season, which means it's time to start drawing wild, outrageous conclusions based on what we've seen so far.

Joe Rivera

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Gabe Kapler needs to give booing Phillies fans less of a voice

Phillies rookie manager Gabe Kapler has rabbit ears, and they're tuned to the stands.

Tom Gatto

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Phillies' Nick Williams has an issue with computers after sitting again

Nick Williams has started two of the Phillies' first six games this season. He says his performance last season as a rookie should have earned him more playing time.

Tom Gatto

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Weather dampens Facebook's Phillies-Mets broadcast: Live updates and more

Rain has delayed the first of many MLB games to be broadcast exclusively on Facebook this season.

Gabe Fernandez

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Why J.P. Crawford highlights a bright Phillies future

J.P. Crawford is here, and here's why you should be paying attention to him. Bow down, mere mortals.

John Edwards

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Why the Phillies could make a surprising playoff run in 2018

The Phillies finished 31 games behind the Nationals in 2017 and 21 games from a wild-card spot, but thanks to an infusion of young talent on offense and a dramatically weakened division in the NL East, there’s a path for Philadelphia to claim a wild-card spot this October.

Jared Wyllys

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Eric Hosmer vs. Carlos Santana: Padres paying more for lesser player

The Padres were eager to add Eric Hosmer to their young core, but they committed a lot more money than what a better first baseman, Carlos Santana, received from the Phillies.

Tom Gatto

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How the Phillies can go from woeful to wild card in one season

From a wins-and-losses perspective, 2017 wasn’t great for the Phillies. Yet it can be argued that this past season was a success for Philadelphia, and that it is on track to have a big year in 2018.

Nick Stellini

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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

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Roy Halladay's joy in living allows us to smile a little amid sadness

Roy Halladay was the best baseball offered, as a competitor and a person. His gift for making people smile, which shone brightly on social media, helps to provide solace after his death in a plane crash at age 40.

Ryan Fagan

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Phillies' Rhys Hoskins has gone from unwanted to unbelievable

Phillies rookie sensation Rhys Hoskins was hardly a blip on anyone's radar when he finished his career at Jesuit High School in Carmichael, Calif. Forget about getting drafted — Hoskins couldn’t even get the attention of college programs.

Gary Phillips

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May 17, 1979: The day the Cubs scored 22 runs — and lost to the Phillies

It’s usually safe to assume that when a major league team breaks the 20-run mark in a game, that team will win that game. Unless that team was the Cubs in 1979.

Jason Foster

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Phillies vendor 'Pistachio Girl' says she was fired for supporting white nationalists

Emily Youcis' social media activity included retweeting David Duke, a politician and former imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.

Gabrielle McMillen

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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

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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

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Mets complete late-season surge, clinch home wild-card game

The Mets, under .500 in late August, will now host the NL wild-card game.

Arthur Weinstein

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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

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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

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Yankees, Blue Jays delay Red Sox's AL East title celebration

With a first-inning homer against Boston, Yankees rookie Gary Sanchez matched Wally Berger as the fastest players in MLB history to 20 HRs.

Joe Rodgers

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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

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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

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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

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Red Sox's sweep of O's gives Tigers opening to grab second wild-card spot in AL

The Tigers had plenty of help to move into the second wild-card position.

Joe Rodgers

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Mets' Asdrubal Cabrera pulls off epic bat flip after crushing walkoff homer

Asdrubal Cabrera hit a no-doubter in the bottom of the 11th to give the Mets a 9-8 win over the Phillies.

Joe Rodgers

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Terry Collins tries to keep Mets feeling positive despite bad Steven Matz injury news

Terry Collins hopes the Mets can stay positive over their final three series against the Phillies and Marlins.

Joe Rodgers

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Blue Jays continue September slide with loss to pesky Rays

The Blue Jays have lost seven of their last 11 games against the Rays.

Joe Rodgers

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Giancarlo Stanton makes quick recovery from groin strain, rejoins Marlins

With one win over their last 10 games, the Marlins hope Stanton can provide a late-season resurgence for the club.

Joe Rodgers

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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

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White Sox edge Twins in extra-inning scoring explosion

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

Alec Brzezinski

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Rockies pound Stephen Strasburg in slugfest win over Nationals

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

Joe Rodgers

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Manny Machado's three HRs lift Orioles past White Sox

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

Alec Brzezinski

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WATCH: Phillies complete first-ever triple play at Petco Park

The Philadelphia Phillies completed a 5-4-3 triple play Sunday in the seventh inning.

Alec Brzezinski

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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

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Padres pitcher Paul Clemens robbed of last name, wears generic 'Player' jersey on mound

San Diego Padres pitcher Paul Clemens wore a curious jersey Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

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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

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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

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Giants land SP Matt Moore from Rays, give up Matt Duffy (Updated)

The Giants scooped up Matt Moore from the Rays before the trade deadline Monday.

Alec Brzezinski

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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

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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

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Padres send Matt Kemp, cash to Braves for Hector Olivera

The San Diego Padres were trying to unload Matt Kemp's lucrative contract and found a taker in the Atlanta Braves.

Ron Clements

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Cubs continue home dominance with thrashing of Mariners

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

Ron Clements

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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

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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

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Make-A-Wish kid manages Marlins to victory

The Marlins joined up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to allow 18-year-old Micah Goeman to manage the team on Tuesday.

Gabrielle McMillen

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Justin Turner, Dodgers hand Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg first loss

Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg is undefeated no more.

Joe Rodgers

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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

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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

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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

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Padres defeat Giants with walk-off balk

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

Joe Rodgers

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Phillies prospect Matt Imhof has eye removed after freak accident

"I'm lucky to be surrounded by the most loving and understanding people in the world."

Jordan Heck

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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

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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

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Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke exits start with tightness in oblique

Zack Greinke's up-and-down inaugural season in Arizona took another unexpected turn Tuesday.

Joe Rodgers

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Red Sox walk it off against White Sox; Bogaerts continues heroics

Bogaerts knocked in Mookie Betts in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Red Sox past the White Sox.

Alec Brzezinski

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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

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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

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Julio Teheran tosses 1-hitter as Braves sweep Mets for 5th straight win

Watching the Braves the last five games, you wouldn't have figured the club owns the second-worst record in all of baseball.

Joe Rodgers

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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

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Carlos Santana launches walk-off HR as Indians maintain AL Central lead

Carlos Santana launched a walk-off home run to right-center field in the 9th inning, giving the Indians a 3-2 win over the White Sox

Joe Rodgers

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ryan Howard era draws nearer to a close as he loses starting job with Phillies

Ryan Howard, who had been slumping and was benched earlier this month, has now officially been replaced by Tommy Joseph at first base.

Arthur Weinstein

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ryan Howard not pleased about being target of Phillies fan’s beer bottle

A fan at Citizens Bank Park threw a beer bottle at Ryan Howard after the Phillies slugger made the last out of Saturday's game.

Marcus Dinitto

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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

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Phillies, Brewers donning 1970s uniforms for Friday's game

The Phillies and Brewers are sporting 1970s throwback uniforms on Friday night.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Xander Boegarts extends streak for Red Sox, but Orioles crush seven HRs in slugfest

Baltimore pounded seven home runs Thursday to beat Boston, even as the Red Sox shortstop kept his hitting streak alive.

Alec Brzezinski

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dodgers' Julio Urías disappoints in MLB debut

Julio Urías pitched only 2 2/3 innings before the Dodgers pulled him and plowed through five more pitchers in the team's 6-5 loss.

Gabrielle McMillen

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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

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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

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Francisco Rodriguez becomes sixth member of MLB's 400-save club

Francisco Rodriguez joins an exclusive group by nailing down the Tigers' victory over the Phillies.

Alec Brzezinski

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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

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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

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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

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Nationals' Tanner Roark exacts revenge against Marlins

Tanner Roark had lost in his past three games against the Marlins, but he was stellar in Friday night's matchup.

Gabrielle McMillen

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Jake Arrieta remains undefeated in regular season since last July

Jake Arrieta continued to mow down opponents Saturday in Chicago.

Alec Brzezinski

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Clayton Kershaw adds to list of accomplishments in shutout of Mets

The Dodgers ace went the distance and allowed just three hits with 13 strikeouts to beat the Mets 5-0 on Thursday.

Alec Brzezinski

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Giancarlo Stanton's 475-foot home run nearly leaves Marlins Park

The Marlins slugger broke an eighth-inning tie in a huge way.

Ron Clements

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Orioles go deep to end White Sox six-game win streak

The Orioles used back-to-back jacks by Chris Davis and Mark Trumbo and a grand slam by Manny Machado to hammer the White Sox.

Arthur Weinstein

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Rare walkoff passed ball pushes Orioles past Blue Jays

For the first time since opening day, the Orioles didn't hit a home run, but the club still found a way to win.

Joe Rodgers

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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

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Jacob deGrom brings newborn son home from hospital after health scare

A return to the rotation seems imminent for the Mets right-hander after he and his wife were able to take their newborn son home Monday.

Brandon Schlager

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Rockies stun Cubs

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

Alec Brzezinski

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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

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Braves and Twins finally join the rest of MLB in the win column

The eighth inning proved to be crucial for both the Braves and Twins in their respective games as they won for the first time this season.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Cardinals benefiting from pleasant surprises early in season

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

Alec Brzezinski

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Phillies pitcher caught using PEDs, suspended 80 games

The 25-year-old reliever's ERA sits at 40.50 because of a rough opening day outing as he begins his 80-game suspension.

Bob Hille

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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

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Astros get a little revenge, blast Royals in first meeting since ALDS

Sure, it happened the following April rather than the following October, but a win is a win and the fans in Houston were amped.

Joe Rodgers

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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

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Padres finally dent the scoreboard but Dodgers rookie steals MLB spotlight

The Padres busted out of their scoring slump in a big way but that wasn't the biggest story Friday.

Ron Clements

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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

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Jacob deGrom might miss Mets' home opener to attend son's birth

Jacob deGrom has been carrying his phone everywhere in case his wife goes into labor with their son.

Gabrielle McMillen

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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

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Philadelphia finally issues public apology for racist treatment of Jackie Robinson

The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution Thursday naming April 15 as a day to honor Robinson and to apologize for his mistreatment when the Dodgers visited the City of Brotherly Love.

Ron Clements

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Jose Bautista, Phillie Phanatic square off in hilarious imitation contest

Like Jose Bautista's famous bat flip that got him in hot water with Goose Gossage, most people are going to love it.

Joe Rodgers

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MLB Draft 2016: Phillies secure No. 1 pick

The Phillies' two losses coupled with a Reds win gave Philadelphia the top pick in the 2016 draft.

Joe Rodgers

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Pennant Pursuit: AL wild-card race down to three after Yankees, Rangers clinch

The race for the final AL wild-card spot is down to the Astros, Angels and Twins after the Rangers and Yankees clinched a spot Thursday.

Joe Rodgers

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Pennant Pursuit: Cardinals, Jays clinch division titles with blowout wins

St. Louis and Toronto rolled as they wrapped up the NL Central and AL East, respectively.

Joe Rodgers

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Mets' Yoenis Cespedes leaves game after HBP; X-rays negative

The Mets get good news on their slugger, who was hit in the hand with a pitch Wednesday night.

Brandon Schlager

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Matt Harvey likely to only start Game 3 of the NLDS

After limiting their ace during the final month of the season, the Mets will likely throw him just once during the NLDS.

Ron Clements

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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

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Nats' Matt Williams late to grab Papelbon-Harper situation by the throat

The manager backtracked on using his attack-mode closer in the ninth inning, saying he didn't know the severity of the dugout scuffle.

Bob Hille

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Jonathan Papelbon apologizes for dugout altercation with Bryce Harper

Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon apologized for his altercation with Bryce Harper in the dugout Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Watch Jonathan Papelbon confront Bryce Harper in Nationals dugout spat

Things just keep getting worse for the Nationals, as they're now attacking one another.

Alec Brzezinski

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Pennant Pursuit: Cubs clinch playoff berth despite loss to Pirates

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

Alec Brzezinski

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Phillies' Aaron Altherr hits inside-the-park grand slam against Nationals

Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr hit a rare inside-the-park grand slam against the Nationals on Friday.

Alec Brzezinski

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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

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Phillies manager blasts rookie Odubel Herrera: 'We will not pout'

"Boys play Little League. Men play Major League Baseball," Pete Mackanin said after his 23-year-old outfielder failed to run out a fly ball.

Marc Lancaster

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Phillies will issue Pope Francis 'Rookie Card' ahead of U.S. visit

The Phillies have decided to give out Pope Francis "Rookie Cards" for their game against the Nationals on Wednesday.

Gabrielle McMillen

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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

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Bryce Harper pulls prank on Phillie Phanatic, then hits two home runs

The Phillie Phanatic needed help from security to get his car keys back from Bryce Harper, who stole them and hid them in the dugout.

Joe Rodgers

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Phillies shopping Byrd

THE RUMOR: The Phillies are shopping veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd.

Travis Durkee

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