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The Braves -- baseball's hottest team -- can't be counted out in the playoffs

TEst 4 August 25, 2019 - 9:48pm
With eight straight wins, including a three-game sweep of the Mets this weekend, Atlanta is coming together at the right time.

Under oath: Judge delivers on home run promise

TEst 4 August 25, 2019 - 9:48pm
Aaron Judge delivered on his pregame promise to John Brown, father of Yankees bullpen catching coach Jason Brown, with his third-inning home run off Clayton Kershaw.

Ortiz enlists ex-police commish to probe shooting

TEst 4 August 25, 2019 - 9:48pm
Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has hired a firm headed by ex-Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis to look into the details surrounding the June shooting of Ortiz in the Dominican Republic.

Gregorius exits in 3rd after HBP; X-rays negative

TEst 4 August 25, 2019 - 9:48pm
X-rays on Didi Gregorius' right shoulder were negative, and the New York Yankees shortstop's status is day to day.

Yankees' Judge delivers on HR promise to fan

TEst 4 August 25, 2019 - 6:48pm
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge delivered on his pregame promise to a fan with his third-inning home run off Clayton Kershaw.

Gregorius leaves in 3rd after HBP to shoulder

TEst 4 August 25, 2019 - 6:48pm
Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius has left New York's game at Dodger Stadium after being hit by a pitch from Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw.

A's to retire No. 34 of Stewart, key to 1989 title

TEst 4 August 25, 2019 - 6:48pm
Oakland will retire Dave Stewart's No. 34 next season in what will be a first for the team for a player who is not in the Hall of Fame.

Cubs' Rizzo out with back tightness; Holland to IL

TEst 4 August 25, 2019 - 12:47pm
Anthony Rizzo will not play Sunday and has an off day Monday to try to recover from back tightness, and Cubs manager Joe Maddon said the team is "not as concerned."

Indians' Ramirez fractures bone in hand, on IL

TEst 4 August 25, 2019 - 9:46am
Indians infielder Jose Ramirez, who is batting .254 with 20 homers and 75 RBIs this season, will have surgery Monday for a fractured hamate bone in his right hand.

'I get myself in trouble': Kenley Jansen adapts to his suddenly hittable cutter

TEst 4 August 25, 2019 - 6:46am
When the Dodgers closer is on, he's overpowering. But too often, his best pitch hasn't been there. Can he get it back, or change things up?

Dodgers edge Yanks after controversy in 9th

TEst 4 August 24, 2019 - 9:32pm
Kenley Jansen escaped a bases-loaded jam in a bizarre ninth inning that saw both managers on the field trying to figure out what happened, and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday.

Cervelli (3 hits, 3 RBIs) sparks Braves in debut

TEst 4 August 24, 2019 - 9:32pm
Newly signed Francisco Cervelli had three hits and three RBIs in his Atlanta debut as the Braves beat the Mets for their seventh straight victory.

Giants' Sandoval to have Tommy John surgery

TEst 4 August 24, 2019 - 6:32pm
San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, ending his season, the team announced Saturday.

Wrist injury forces Indians' Ramirez from game

TEst 4 August 24, 2019 - 6:32pm
Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez was removed from Saturday's game with a right wrist injury.

Braves sign C Cervelli after release from Pirates

TEst 4 August 24, 2019 - 6:32pm
The first-place Atlanta Braves have signed catcher Francisco Cervelli and immediately plugged him into the starting lineup against the New York Mets.

Dodgers mulling rest, shortened outings for Ryu

TEst 4 August 24, 2019 - 3:31pm
As Hyun-Jin Ryu reaches an unfamiliar workload, the Dodgers are mulling extended rest days to mitigate potential fatigue.

Brewers opt to DFA Opening Day starter Chacin

TEst 4 August 24, 2019 - 3:31pm
The Milwaukee Brewers have designated Opening Day starter Jhoulys Chacin for assignment.

NL batting leader McNeil activated off IL for Mets

TEst 4 August 24, 2019 - 3:31pm
Jeff McNeil will be available off the bench for the Mets in their game against the Braves on Saturday.

Takes on Yanks-Dodgers, Mets-Braves, plus favorite nicknames

TEst 4 August 24, 2019 - 9:31am
Both of New York's teams face big challenges. How will they fare? Can the Nats' offense keep rolling? And what are the best Players Weekend nicknames?

Maddox Louque's brave cancer fight has inspired Louisiana team at LLWS

TEst 4 August 24, 2019 - 9:31am
His little brother's battle has helped give Marshall Louque and his team perspective. "Striking out isn't such a big deal to our guys when they look over at Maddox and see what he is fighting," said Louisiana manager Scott Frazier.

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