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Teams such as the A's, Rays and Nationals are about to earn an invitation to October, but credit these players for getting them there.

Getting crushed by the Cardinals wasn't just a series of unfortunate events -- it's a sign the Cubs' world is about to change.

The Cubs lost their fifth straight one run game after blowing another ninth inning lead to lose to the Cardinals 3-2 on Sunday.

Paul Goldschmidt hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals clinched a playoff spot by rallying past the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday for their first four-game sweep at Wrigley Field in almost a century.

The Royals, Orioles, Tigers and Marlins have all racked up 100 losses this year. On the other side of things, five teams have a shot of hitting the 100 win mark.

George Springer hit three home runs and Justin Verlander won his 20th game of the season as the Astros beat the Angels to clinch the AL West title.

Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz hit his 400th career home run and 40th of the season Sunday.

The Cleveland Indians expect third baseman Jose Ramirez to return to their lineup Tuesday night after missing a month with a broken right hand.

Kris Bryant left the Cubs' game Sunday against the Cardinals after rolling his right ankle at first base while trying to beat out a double play.

Braves star Freddie Freeman is remaining in Atlanta for treatment on his sore right elbow instead of joining the team for its next series at Kansas City.

An emotional CC Sabathia was celebrated on Sunday at the Yankees' final home game of the regular season.

Kris Bryant left the Cubs' game Sunday against the Cardinals after appearing to roll his right ankle at first base while trying to beat out a double play.

Boston Red Sox left-hander David Price will have surgery Thursday to remove a cyst in his left wrist that ended his season early. The 2012 Cy Young winner is expected to be ready for the start of spring training.

Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel gave up back-to-back home runs in the ninth inning of a 9-8 loss to the Cardinals. It was Chicago's fifth straight defeat.

One year ago, just winning the National League East was enough for the rebuilding Atlanta Braves. "The goal now is the big prize," manager Brian Snitker said.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected by crew chief Joe West, while hitting coach Marcus Thames was booted by plate umpire Jeremie Rehak, both in the first inning.

The Padres have fired manager Andy Green, who was 274-366 in four seasons in charge.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected by crew chief Joe West, while hitting coach Marcus Thames was booted by plate umpire Jeremie Rehak, both in the first inning.

Gleyber Torres' MRI on his right hamstring Saturday came back negative, but the Yankees still plan to be cautious with the second baseman as the regular season winds down.

The Atlanta Braves clinched their second straight NL East title as Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his 41st homer in a 6-0 win over San Francisco on Friday that eliminated the Giants from postseason contention in Bruce Bochy's final year as San Francisco manager.