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Without a full rebuild or a big budget, the A's are in the postseason picture again. Almost two decades after Moneyball, how do they keep doing it?

Here's which teams at the top of the standings could punch their October tickets soon and how the playoff field looks right now.

Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski, said playing at Fenway on Tuesday "isn't just special for me. This is special for anyone who saw my grandfather play."

In a game that featured 50 players overall, the Giants and Red Sox tied a major league record in Tuesday night's game by combining to use 24 pitchers, including a record-tying 13 from the Giants.

Yankees reliever Dellin Betances suffered a partial tear of his left Achilles tendon when he landed awkwardly on the mound on Sunday, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday.

Without a full rebuild or a big budget, the A's are in the postseason picture again. Almost two decades after Moneyball, how do they keep doing it?

Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio secured his cycle on Tuesday night by hitting a two-out triple in the top of the ninth.

Justin Verlander picked up his major league-leading 19th win and Yuli Gurriel, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez all homered to help the Houston Astros to a 4-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

Yu Darvish recorded eight straight strikeouts during Tuesday night's game against the Reds, setting a Cubs record for most consecutive strikeouts within a single game.

Yankees reliever Dellin Betances suffered a partial tear of his left Achilles tendon when he landed awkwardly on the mound on Sunday, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday.

Alex Verdugo has been ruled out of the first round of the postseason and it's unclear how many innings the Dodgers will be able to get out of Rich Hill.

Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski, said playing at Fenway on Tuesday "isn't just special for me. This is special for anyone who saw my grandfather play."

Miguel Sano's mammoth home run Tuesday night gave the Twins their fifth player with 30 home runs this season, the first time that has happened in major league history.

Luis Severino was stellar in his 2019 debut for the Yankees, tossing four scoreless innings against the Angels on Tuesday night.

Former Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog has received treatment after suffering a stroke on Monday, the team announced. "Whitey has received treatment and is currently resting, and doing well."

Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez has been arrested and is being charged with multiple felonies in Florida and Pennsylvania.

Manager Dave Martinez will miss the Nationals' series in St. Louis after having a heart procedure Monday, Washington general manager Mike Rizzo said Tuesday.

Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is day-to-day with foot inflammation.

In an attempt to get the slugger ready for the playoffs, the Yankees plan to activate Giancarlo Stanton on Wednesday or Thursday.

Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez has been arrested on felony charges of pornography and soliciting a child.