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Terry Francona, who is leaving baseball after 11 seasons with the Guardians, revealed that the scooter he rode to and from Progressive Field for the past several seasons was stolen for the second time.

Jeimer Candelario returns to action to face the Braves on Wednesday night after spending close to a month on the injured list with a lower back issue.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora, when asked if he was confident his job was secure, responded, "I'll be here next year," though he didn't say in what position.

New York Mets owner Steven Cohen has apologized to the Miami Marlins and their fans for the circumstances that led to Tuesday night's series opener between the teams getting postponed.

Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes owners will hold a vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to Las Vegas when they meet from Nov. 14-16 at Arlington, Texas.

Outfielder Starling Marte, out since Aug. 7 with a right groin strain, will not return to the Mets during the final week of the regular season.

Right-hander Zach Davies was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks.

When Terry Francona retires, his legacy will be less about his almost 2,000 wins and more about his ability to connect.

There was an unexpected moment of anxiousness for George Kirby and the Mariners in the sixth inning Tuesday night after a foul ball hit into the stands behind the third base dugout was thrown back by a fan and grazed the pitcher.

The Cubs were quick to defend Seiya Suzuki after his critical eighth-inning error and turned their attention to the final five games of the season with an NL wild-card spot on the line.

The Rangers' Corey Seager left in the sixth inning Tuesday night after being hit by a pitch an inning earlier. Manager Bruce Bochy said Seager had a left forearm contusion but that X-rays were negative.

Milwaukee got a helping hand from the Chicago Cubs, who blew a 6-0 lead to lose to the Braves on Tuesday night to clinch the NL Central for the Brewers.

The reigning NL champion Phillies clinched a wild-card berth, beating the Pirates 3-2 in 10 innings on Tuesday night on Johan Rojas' RBI single that set off a wild celebration.

Atlanta's Kevin Pillar hammered a 3-1 pitch off Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele into the left-field stands in the sixth inning on Tuesday for the Braves' 300th home run this season, as the club chases the record of 307, set by the 2019 Minnesota Twins.

In a city full of legends, none was matched by Brooks Robinson, whose on- and off-field demeanor saw him stand alone.

The Cardinals' Adam Wainwright, after getting career win No. 200 in his last start, said he won't throw another pitch and is "at peace" with retirement.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone reiterated Tuesday that slugger Aaron Judge is not expected to require offseason surgery on his ailing toe.

The Toronto Blue Jays, whose recent hot streak has them holding the second American League wild-card position entering Tuesday's games, activated first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt from the 10-day injured list among several roster moves.

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson has died at the age of 86. Robinson spent his entire 23-year career in Baltimore, where he won two World Series and was an 18-time All-Star.

Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins remained a long shot to make the postseason roster as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee.