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Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings to help the Astros top the Twins 6-4 and continue their winning streak in Game 1s of the division series.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde called Gunnar Henderson's attempt to steal in the bottom of the ninth in Saturday's Game 1 loss to the Rangers "a little miscommunication."

Former big league reliever Jim Poole has died of complications from ALS at the age of 57.

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says right-hander Alek Manoah received an injection to relieve discomfort in his shoulder, and multiple tests haven't revealed any structural damage.

Despite an early exit from the playoffs, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins says manager John Schneider will return next season.

It's Super Saturday in the 2023 MLB playoffs, with eight teams in action as both the ALDS and NLDS begin.

The Rangers have left pitcher Max Scherzer off the team's ALDS roster as he continues to rehab a shoulder injury. Lefty John Means is not on the O's roster as he is dealing with a sore elbow.

The Braves made a couple of surprising roster moves for the NL Division Series, adding hard-throwing reliever Daysbel Hernandez and top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver ahead of Game 1 against the Phillies.

Jose Feliciano's National Anthem performance in the 1968 World Series changed the way artists perform today the lyrics of The Star-Spangled Banner.

The Diamondbacks said catcher Gabriel Moreno "continues to improve and show no symptoms whatsoever" and expect him to start in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.

Guns N' Roses is giving way to the Diamondbacks so the team can host the Dodgers for Game 3 of the National League Division Series next week.

Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer threw to live batters on Friday for the first time since Sept. 12, when he went on the injured list with a right shoulder strain, with hopes on returning to the team in some capacity for the playoffs.

The Braves tabbed right-hander Spencer Strider as the Game 1 starter for Saturday's NL Division Series clash with the Philadelphia Phillies. Atlanta also announced Max Fried will start Game 2 on Monday.

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara will miss the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Friday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

Team-initiated video reviews across Major League Baseball were slightly less successful this season, which saw overturned calls drop nearly 2% from 2022 results.

The Orioles will start breakout right-hander Kyle Bradish in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Rangers, with rookie righty Grayson Rodriguez set for Sunday's Game 2.

The Twins will start righty Bailey Ober in Game 1 of their American League Division Series on Saturday against Astrost, who will start Justin Verlander.

Three Texas Rangers -- Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia -- are among 18 players named as Hank Aaron Award finalists. Also up for the award are two players each from the Astros, Braves and Dodgers as well as Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge.

Joey Votto turned 40 years old last month but wants to return for an 18th major league season in 2024.

Bob Melvin has confirmed that he'll be back as manager of the San Diego Padres, adding that he's "looking forward to having a much better year than we had this year."