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Milwaukee closer Josh Hader gave up a tying home run with two outs in the ninth inning and the Brewers lost to Colorado 3-2 in the 10th Saturday night, preventing them from catching St. Louis atop the NL Central.

Astros right-hander Justin Verlander became the 18th pitcher in major league history to reach the 3,000-strikeout plateau, and joined teammate Gerrit Cole by reaching 300 strikeouts for the season.

Mets slugger Pete Alonso hit his 53rd home run of the season Saturday night, breaking Yankees star Aaron Judge's record for most homers by a rookie.

Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will miss the final two scheduled games of the regular season because of a mild left calf strain.

Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched seven sharp innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers posted their 105th win to match the highest total in franchise history, beating the San Francisco Giants 2-0 Saturday for their sixth straight victory.

James Paxton and the Yankees are confident the left-hander will be ready for the playoffs after an MRI showed only nerve irritation in his left glute.

Marlins infielder Miguel Rojas will serve as player-manager in Sunday's season finale against the Phillies.

With one day left in the season, Jorge Soler could become the first Royals player to win the AL home run crown as he hit two Saturday to give him 47 for the season.

Yankees ace James Paxton was diagnosed with "nerve irritation" after undergoing an MRI on his left glute Saturday. He doesn't expect it to be an issue entering the playoffs.

As starters join relievers for the postseason, we found out about the trash talk, fantasy football obsessions and superstitions that shape New York's powerhouse pen.

The Minnesota Twins became the record fourth team in the major leagues to win 100 games this season, beating the Kansas City Royals 6-2 Friday night behind two-run homers from Miguel Sano and Ryan LaMarre.

The Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics both clinched playoff berths as the American League wild cards on Friday, leaving the Cleveland Indians on the outside looking in.

New York Yankees left-hander James Paxton was removed from Friday night's start against the Texas Rangers after one inning for precautionary reasons with a tight left glute.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun suffered a left calf strain on Friday and expects to undergo an MRI to determine the severity.

The teams playing in October are set, but there is still positioning at stake. Here's how the final playoff field could look.

Mets slugger Pete Alonso hit his 52nd homer of the season, tying Yankees star Aaron Judge's total from 2017 for most by a rookie.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez says that three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer will start the NL wild-card game.

The Red Sox will look to slash payroll this offseason to avoid paying the luxury tax for a third consecutive season.

Aaron Judge, who beat out Bryce Harper, topped Major League Baseball jersey sales for the third consecutive season.

Freddie Freeman has returned to the Atlanta Braves' lineup after staying home this week to receive treatment on his sore right elbow.