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Royals make playoffs a year after 106-loss season
The Royals completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in major league history Friday night, clinching an AL wild card despite a 3-0 loss to the Braves, and coming off a franchise-record-tying 106 losses in 2023.
Ohtani's 54th HR follows 57th steal to pass Ichiro
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani hit his 54th homer of the season Friday night after earlier stealing base No. 57 to pass Ichiro Suzuki for the most in a single season by a Japanese-born player.
Brewers' Frelick crashes into RF wall, set for MRI
Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick injured his hip when he crashed into the right-field wall while trying to make a leaping catch Friday night and is set to undergo an MRI.
Schumaker (family) to miss final 2 Marlins games
Marlins manager Skip Schumaker will miss the final two games of the season because of a health issue in his family, the team announced during Friday night's game.
Freeman held out of road trip to rest sore ankle
- Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman didn't make the trip to Colorado for a three-game series against the Rockies to close out the regular season so he could rest a sore ankle.
121 losses?! The numbers behind the White Sox's season of shame
We look at the improbable stats that helped shape Chicago's embarrassing new MLB record.
White Sox set loss record with 121st of season
The White Sox broke the post-1900 record of 120 set by the New York Mets in 1962 in their first season. The overall record was set in 1899 by the Cleveland Spiders with a 20-134 record.
Tigers' 10-year postseason drought comes to end
The Detroit Tigers earned an AL wild card berth on Friday night, ending a decade-long postseason drought.
Bauer named Mexican league's pitcher of year
Trevor Bauer was honored Friday as pitcher of the year in the Mexican Baseball League after going 10-0 with a 2.48 ERA in 14 starts.
Keown: The joy, sorrow and celebration of the A's final game in Oakland
In leaving Oakland, MLB is leaving behind the most diverse crowd in baseball -- one that came together for one last celebration.
'Baby's first Clinchmas': MLB teams celebrate playoff berths in style
MLB's top contenders are reveling in their playoff success, with locker rooms buzzing from celebrations.
Unsettled playoff races? Will the White Sox ever lose again?! What to watch in MLB's final weekend
From a potential Monday doubleheader with wild-card implications to tight stat battles, here's your guide to the last few days of baseball before October.
Dodgers win West, but Freeman exits with injury
The Dodgers beat the Padres 7-2 to clinch the NL West on Thursday night, but Freddie Freeman left the game with an ankle injury in the seventh inning.
Kershaw 'not giving up,' hopes to pitch in playoffs
Clayton Kershaw, who hasn't pitched since Aug. 30 because of a bone spur in his toe, said he's "not giving up" and hopes he can help the Dodgers in the playoffs.
Yankees clinch East as Judge extends HR streak
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 58th home run to help the Yankees wrap up their second AL East title in three years with a 10-1 victory over the Orioles on Thursday.
Judge allows Ohtani 50/50 ball auction to go on
A Florida judge has denied a temporary injunction to halt the scheduled auction of the Shohei Ohtani 50/50 home run ball, meaning the auction will go live Friday.
White Sox avoid loss No. 121 at home with sweep
The White Sox completed a sweep of the Angels on Thursday, avoiding loss No. 121 in front of their home crowd.
Neto departs Angels' loss with injured shoulder
Angels shortstop Zach Neto left Thursday's 7-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox because of right shoulder irritation.
Lawsuit filed over ownership of Ohtani 50/50 ball
A fan who says he is the rightful owner of the Shohei Ohtani 50/50 home run ball has filed a civil lawsuit seeking to stop the scheduled auction of the ball.
Franco ordered to stand trial in sexual abuse case
A judge in the Dominican Republic ruled that Rays shortstop Wander Franco will stand trial on charges that he sexually abused a minor.