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Braves clinch first NL East crown since 2013
The Atlanta Braves capped a most surprising season by clinching their first NL East crown since 2013, with Mike Foltynewicz taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Gurriel bros. first with multiple HRs on same day
The Gurriel brothers gave opposing teams headaches Friday night, with Toronto's Lourdes collecting two home runs and two RBIs against the Rays and Houston's Yuli collecting two home runs and seven RBIs against the Angels.
Yelich appreciates Mayfield's 'NL MVP' shoutout
After Baker Mayfield's starring role in ending the Cleveland Browns' winless streak on Thursday night, he chose to end his postgame news conference with a baseball shoutout.
Tigers' Martinez, 39, to play final game Saturday
Victor Martinez says he had no regrets in a 16-season career that saw stops in Detroit, Cleveland and Boston.
King seeks 'impact' as Dodgers minority owner
Tennis legend Billie Jean King, who along with partner Ilana Kloss has taken an undisclosed stake in the Dodgers, said she hopes the two "can make a difference that's meaningful and be impactful."
Rangers fire manager Banister after 4 seasons
The Texas Rangers have fired manager Jeff Banister after four seasons, the team announced Friday.
Ex-wife of Cubs' Russell details abuse allegations
Melisa Reidy-Russell has detailed allegations of physical and emotional abuse she suffered throughout a two-year marriage to Cubs shortstop Addison Russell.
All-time WAR leaders at every height
Here is the long and short -- from Eddie Gaedel and Wee Willie Keeler to the Big Unit and the Big Train -- of where players rank in career wins above replacement.
Ohtani, 'openers' and Moneyball 2.0: My 10 favorite MLB stories of 2018
We've seen historic rookies, a pitching revolution and more Billy Beane magic. As October looms, it's been a great year in baseball.
'We go where he goes': Rockies' LeMahieu faces wild finish, free agency
DJ LeMahieu's not his team's biggest star, but he's been the glue of Colorado's clubhouse. Still, amid a frenzied playoff chase, his future in Denver could be in doubt.
Red Sox celebrate AL East title on Yankees soil
Mookie Betts was the star at the plate Thursday night in the Bronx, collecting four hits and five RBIs as the Boston Red Sox clinched their third straight AL East title, the longest such streak in franchise history.
Yankees set record for most players with 10 HRs
When New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit mashed a long second-inning home run Thursday night, he helped put his team in the major league record books.
Angels' Arcia 1st to catch, pitch, hit HR in game
The Angels' Francisco Arcia made MLB history in Thursday's 21-3 loss to the Athletics, when he became the first player to catch, pitch and homer in the same game.
Semien has 5 RBIs as A's pound Angels 21-3
Marcus Semien had three hits and a career-high five RBIs, Stephen Piscotty homered and drove in four runs and the Oakland Athletics hammered the Los Angeles Angels 21-3 on Thursday.
Billie Jean King joins Dodgers ownership group
Billie Jean King grew up a Dodgers fan in Long Beach, California, and now has been named a part-owner of the team.
Jeter says Mattingly expected to return for '19
Don Mattingly has one season to go on a four-year contract he signed when he joined the Miami Marlins for the 2016 season.
Red Sox INF Nunez out until at least Tuesday
Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez won't play until Tuesday at the earliest due to a knee injury, manager Alex Cora said Thursday.
Mets IF Flores out rest of season with sore knees
Mets infielder Wilmer Flores won't play again this season as he deals with early-onset arthritis in both knees.
Pirates' Kuhl undergoes Tommy John surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chad Kuhl has undergone Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow and is expected to miss all of the 2019 season.
Red Sox's Cora laments post-Maria stadium demolition: 'I grew up there'
Hurricane Maria was a death knell for a 70-year-old stadium in Caguas, Puerto Rico, that saw more than a dozen MLB Hall of Famers play.
