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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.
Mets activate Taylor off injured list, release Siri
Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor, who has been out since Aug. 30 with a hamstring strain, was reinstated from the IL while Jose Siri was designated for assignment.
A's 2B Gelof has surgery on dislocated shoulder
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof had successful surgery on his left shoulder to address an injury sustained last week, the team announced.
White Sox's Gonzalez, Tauchman out for season
White Sox right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez will miss the rest of the season because of right elbow impingement and Chicago outfielder Mike Tauchman will be out because of a right knee meniscus tear.
Sources: Nats tap Red Sox exec to lead operations
As the Nationals head toward another last-place finish, they're finalizing a deal to bring in Red Sox assistant GM as the new head of baseball operations, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
The road to Soto's historic $765 million Mets deal
The Mets' slugger discussed his journey toward earning a record-setting contract.
Guardians' Fry has facial fractures, out 6-8 weeks
Guardians designated hitter David Fry sustained a broken nose and facial fractures after he was hit in the face by a pitch from the Tigers' Tarik Skubal. The team said Fry is expected to need six to eight weeks to recover.
Cubs' Shaw: Was important to attend Kirk service
Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw said Tuesday that he has no regrets about missing a game to attend the memorial for his friend Charlie Kirk.
From just one A to ... how many F's?! Full regular-season grades for all 30 MLB teams
Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2025 measure up to expectations?
October or bust? Inside Juan Soto's roller-coaster first season as a Met
The next five days could determine what Year 1 in Queens means for the $765 million man.
Dodgers' bullpen spoils another gem from Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani had his third straight scoreless outing Tuesday night against the Diamondbacks, throwing a season-high six innings and striking out eight, but the Dodgers bullpen collapsed once again in a 5-4 loss.
Surging Mariners secure one clinch, eye 'big one'
A come-from-behind victory over the Rockies on Tuesday night sent the Mariners back into the postseason and put them on the cusp of a long-awaited division title.
Caballero's walk-off seals Yanks' 60th playoff berth
José Caballero, acquired at the trade deadline to provide a versatile spark off the bench, swatted a two-out, walk-off single in the ninth inning Tuesday night against the White Sox to secure the Yankees their 60th postseason berth in franchise history.
Mets win thriller, retake control of last wild card
Playoff baseball is already here for the Mets, who rallied from a 6-1 deficit to defeat the Cubs 9-7 on Tuesday and leap back into the sixth slot in the NL playoff pecking order.
Skubal, Tigers collapse; caught by Guardians
Ace Tarik Skubal fell apart on the mound in Cleveland on Tuesday night and Detroit lost its seventh straight game, allowing the Guardians to catch the Tigers in the standings and secure the tiebreaker.