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With no return in sight for Brandon Morrow, the Cubs might be forced to go to closer by committee for the stretch run and the playoffs. Manager Joe Maddon said it's not ideal, but he has done it before.

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit lights out in the minor leagues all season but wasn't called up on Sept. 1. Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro says the decision was not a financial one.

Despite coming under scrutiny as the Washington Nationals have had to deal with injuries to key players, manager Dave Martinez will be back in 2019, GM Mike Rizzo said.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen, who experienced heart problems when the team was in Denver last month, won't make the trip to Colorado for a key weekend series against the NL West-leading Rockies. Jansen's cardiologist recommended he stay behind.

An MRI on the right elbow of Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani revealed new damage to his UCL, and Tommy John surgery has been recommended, the team announced Wednesday.

Who will emerge from a field of 10 potential NL MVPs? Which ace will win a Cy Young chase for the ages? Can Ohtani still win Rookie of the Year? We go inside the numbers and narratives.

Corey Kluber became the first 18-game winner in the majors this season, striking out 10 and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Kansas City Royals 3-1 Wednesday.

The White Sox say a 32-year-old Chicago man was back home Wednesday recovering from a broken nose after being hit by a foul ball the previous night.

The Orioles will honor the National Federation of the Blind on Sept. 18 by wearing jerseys with names spelled in Braille. Auction proceeds will benefit the organization.

From who's hot to who's hurt, if this week's series was indeed a preview of the AL wild-card game, what did it tell us about Oct. 3?

Luke Voit kept his hot-hitting stretch alive Tuesday with a go-ahead, eighth-inning homer as the Yankees beat the Athletics.

A middle-aged male fan was hit in the face by a foul ball and taken to a local hospital during Tuesday night's Tigers-White Sox game in Chicago.

Thanks to some of last winter's biggest pickups, the Cardinals and Brewers are catching up to the Cubs.

Between relievers getting routed and a rusty Addison Russell, the manager can't count on his entire roster just yet.

Twins designated hitter Miguel Sano was carted off the field Tuesday night in Houston after an awkward slide into second base.

Dansby Swanson left Atlanta's home game against Boston after being hit in the head by a pitch in the second inning.

Several Mariners players were involved in a scuffle in the team's clubhouse before Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Jason Kipnis took fly balls in center field on Tuesday as he transitions from playing second base after the Indians acquired third baseman Josh Donaldson in a trade last week from the Blue Jays.

Yasiel Puig was initially suspended Aug. 16, two days after he took a swing at Giants catcher Nick Hundley.

From who should start Game 1 to who can handle closing in October, these mound dilemmas will shape the postseason.