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Story back in lineup for playoff-chasing Rockies
Rockies All-Star Trevor Story, who missed a week with inflammation in his right elbow, was back in the lineup Monday as Colorado opened a four-game series against Philadelphia.
Gregorius confident he'll return before playoffs
Injured New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius confidently said Monday he believes he will be back in the starting lineup before the regular season ends.
Mariners' Hernandez sworn in as U.S. citizen
Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez was sworn in as a U.S. citizen Monday afternoon at a ceremony in Seattle after passing his citizenship interview.
Teams left to police themselves in new gambling landscape
The major professional sports leagues and the NCAA have jumped into their first full seasons with expanded legal sports betting by taking a largely wait-and-see approach, leaving teams to figure out how best to navigate an evolving betting landscape.
An October blueprint: What playoff baseball looks like in 2018
Pitching duels to remember and moving the runner over? Gone. Bullpenning and home run-bashing leadoff hitters? Here to stay. This is what does and doesn't happen in a modern postseason.
He's not Babe Ruth. So after his rookie year, who is Shohei Ohtani?
Now that we've seen a season of two-way baseball, we can determine the hitter -- and pitcher -- the Angels star most resembles so far.
'He loves the big moment': Why Alex Bregman could be the new Mr. October
Four home runs and one of the most memorable hits in World Series history in his first postseason might seem like a good start, but the hypercompetitive Astros star is ready to add to his legend.
Comerica Park worker fired for spitting on pizza
A Comerica Park food service worker was been fired after a video was posted online allegedly showing him spitting on a pizza.
Records that could fall in final week of MLB season
From the difference between teams at the top of the standings and those at the bottom to the number of balls in play, it has been a historic season in the majors.
What's still at stake the final week of the regular season
With seven days left to play, only one National League team has clinched a playoff spot. From the races to be decided to the awards chases, here's your guide to the homestretch.
Real or not? Dodgers have a week to show they're best in West
L.A. appears to be better than the Rockies in every way, yet the NL West race is going down to the wire. Can the Dodgers seal the deal?
Beltre gets ovation in possible farewell to Texas
Adrian Beltre was given a standing ovation when he was removed from what could be his last home game for Texas, just before the Rangers rallied for four runs in the sixth inning to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on Sunday.
Schwarber could be Cubs' October X factor
Kyle Schwarber already has shown that he's comfortable on the biggest stage, so why should this postseason be any different?
Yankees SS Gregorius has torn cartilage in wrist
Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius has torn cartilage in his wrist, an injury he suffered while sliding into home to score the winning run Saturday.
He gone: White Sox's Harrelson works final game
Longtime Chicago White Sox broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson worked his final game Sunday, closing out a colorful TV career after three-plus decades in the booth.
Cubs sit Bryant with shoulder fatigue
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will sit Sunday against the White Sox with shoulder fatigue. He missed six weeks with shoulder inflammation earlier in the season.
Machado-led Dodgers break club HR record (222)
Manny Machado slugged a three-run homer on his bobblehead night to highlight a five-run third inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Saturday night.
Cubs counting on Javier Baez to keep them covered at shortstop
Add this to the roaming infielder's MVP campaign -- he's the Cubs' instant answer to their unexpected need for an everyday shortstop.
Aiming to escape pinstriped anonymity, Aaron Hicks helps Yankees clinch
The center fielder's latest big hit put the Bombers over the top, but is it just setting the stage for October heroics?
Tigers' Martinez gets a hit, then a win in finale
Mikie Mahtook hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Saturday in Victor Martinez's final major league game.
