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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.

Luis Robert Jr. is expected to recover from his MCL sprain in two to four weeks, according to the White Sox.

As the final week of the season winds down, the Oakland Athletics activated outfielder JJ Bleday, 25, from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned shortstop Kevin Smith to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Twins reliever Brock Stewart, who has not played since June 25 because of an elbow injury, was reinstated from the 60-day IL, while Dylan Floro was designated for assignment.

He was watching from the low minors when Chicago won it all in 2016. Now the breakout lefty is hoping to pitch his team back to October.

Blake Snell tossed six shutout innings on Monday in his latest terrific start for the Padres as he makes a final push for the NL Cy Young Award. But the Giants' Logan Webb will probably get some votes too, especially after what he did against San Diego.

Adolis García, Mitch Garver and Nathaniel Lowe hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning, and the first-place Rangers beat the Angels 5-1 on Monday night for their sixth straight victory.

Justin Verlander struck out eight, walked one and threw 96 pitches to help Houston gain a 1 1/2-game lead over Seattle for the final wild card in the American League.

Mike Trout was visibly emotional while talking about his recent string of injuries Monday, one day after Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin declared that the star would not return from his hand injury in time to play any more games this season.

Speaking before New York took on the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he does not know if he will be invited back next season, adding "it's out of my hands" as his club battles to finish its lost season above .500.

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