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M's seek fan who gave Raleigh's 60th ball to boy
The Mariners are looking to connect with the man who gave a 12-year-old boy Cal Raleigh's 60th home run ball Wednesday night in Seattle.
Horton 'adamant' he can pitch, but Cubs unsure
The Cubs were still evaluating the extent of starter Cade Horton's back injury, leaving his status for the wild-card playoff series against the Padres in question.
Ohtani blasts 54th HR as Dodgers clinch NL West
The Dodgers clinched their 12th NL West title in 13 years by beating the Diamondbacks.
Blue Jays place Berrios on IL with sore elbow
Toronto right-hander Jose Berrios has inflammation in his elbow and is headed to the injured list for the first time in his major league career.
Ohtani ties career high as 54th HR goes swimming
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani tied his career high with his 54th home run, hitting a shot vs. the Diamondbacks into the swimming pool at Chase Field.
Reds' Lodolo strikes out 12, exits with groin injury
Nick Lodolo struck out 12 and then exited with a groin injury as the Reds beat the Pirates to pull within a half-game of the Mets for the final NL wild-card spot.
Bochy's Rangers future unclear as season ends
Bruce Bochy is in the final games of his three-year contract with the Rangers, but baseball's winningest active manager isn't ready to discuss if he will be back next season.
MLB Power Rankings: Guardians rise, Mets and Tigers fall ahead of playoffs
The final days of the 2025 regular season are upon us -- and the wild-card races are coming down to the wire as multiple teams vie for a spot.
Lost seasons, disastrous drafts and fans rooting for the visiting team: Inside the Rockies' road to rock bottom
As Colorado nears the finish of one of the worst seasons in MLB history, here's why the decline was a long time coming.
MLB insiders predict the playoffs: Bold takes, dangerous teams and breakout stars
The 2025 MLB postseason seems wide open. Here's what those in the game think could decide October.
Cubs feel playoffs in air as rout fires up Wrigley
A day after they blew a five-run lead in a 9-7 loss, the Cubs bounced back in a 10-3 victory over the Mets that ignited the Wrigley Field crowd as the postseason approaches.
In final start, Pirates' Skenes drops ERA to 1.97
Pirates ace Paul Skenes allowed four hits and struck out seven in six innings against the Reds on Wednesday. He lowered his ERA to 1.97.
Raleigh hits Nos. 59, 60 as M's clinch AL West
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh is two shy of tying the American League single-season record.
Raleigh joins the 60 home run club! A monthly breakdown of the historic campaign
The Mariners slugger just joined an elite club with his 60th homer. Here's a look back at the road that got him here.
Guardians overtake Tigers with historical surge
The Guardians became the first MLB team to overcome a deficit of 15½ games and take the lead in either division or league play, beating Detroit to take a one-game lead.
Phils seal 1st-round bye behind team-record 8 HRs
The Phillies bashed a team-record eight home runs, including three from Edmundo Sosa, and wrapped up a first-round bye in the playoffs with an 11-1 win over the Marlins.
As L.A. seeks bullpen help, Sasaki shines in relief
Searching for bullpen help, the Dodgers got an impressive inning in relief from rookie Roki Sasaki, who tossed a 1-2-3 inning in his return Wednesday against the D-backs.
Cubs' Palencia off IL; Counsell mum on closer role
Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia returned from the 15-day IL, but manager Craig Counsell said he might not return immediately as the closer or in high-leverage situations.
Judge reaches 50 HRs for 4th time, tying record
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge tied a major league record held by Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa by reaching 50 home runs for the fourth time.
Padres' Laureano breaks finger, out for 1st round
Padres outfielder Ramon Laureano will miss the opening round of the playoffs after breaking his right index finger in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers.
