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Schneider: Fair to 2nd-guess early Berrios hook

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 10:24pm
John Schneider said he understands why he'd be second-guessed for his the decision to remove Jose Berrios amid a scoreless start in Wednesday's Game 2 against the Twins. Minnesota scored both its runs right after Berrios departed.

Rangers' Scherzer has 'pain-free' bullpen session

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 10:24pm
Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer was encouraged by a pain-free bullpen session on Wednesday.

Cash: Rays' quick exit after 13-0 start 'frustrating'

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 6:55pm
After the Rays were swept out of the postseason by the Rangers on Wednesday, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said the team could have had a better finish even with its injury issues.

Rangers complete wild-card sweep after 'reset'

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 6:55pm
After letting the AL West division title slip away on the final day of the regular season, the Rangers beat the Rays 7-1 to finish a two-game AL Wild Card Series sweep. The next stop is Baltimore.

Moreno exits after Turang hits him on backswing

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 6:55pm
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno has left Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series at Milwaukee after he was struck by a backswing.

Rangers-O's gets leadoff slot before Joel concert

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 6:55pm
ALDS Game 1 between the Rangers and Orioles at Camden Yards is schedule for 1 p.m. ET Saturday, just hours before the Stevie Nicks-Billy Joel concert next door.

Melvin to return as Padres manager, GM says

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 3:13pm
Padres manager Bob Melvin will return in 2024 after a "frustrating and disappointing" 82-80 season without a playoff berth, GM A.J. Preller said.

McCarthy (oblique) to miss 'weeks' for D-backs

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 3:13pm
Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy will need "weeks" to recover from a strained oblique that happened while taking batting practice Tuesday.

MLB Wild Card Series: Live updates, analysis and takeaways from Day 2

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 1:23pm
Four teams are fighting for their playoff lives on Day 2 of the wild-card series. We've got it all covered for you.

Mets given win over Marlins for suspended game

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 12:57pm
The New York Mets were awarded a 1-0 win over the Marlins in the game suspended by rain on Sept. 28, with Miami's two-run rally in the ninth voided because the inning was not completed.

Reports: D-backs extend GM Hazen through '28

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 12:57pm
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen, whose moves helped the team make the playoffs for the first time since 2017, is signed through 2028, according to reports.

Scott Van Pelt's One Big Thing: Change has come to baseball -- for the better

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 8:47am
Change isn't easy, especially in a game stepped in tradition like baseball. But as Scott Van Pelt writes, MLB has benefited from one simple tweak.

Dipoto: Not sure free agency is answer for M's

TEst 4 October 4, 2023 - 8:37am
Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said he doesn't necessarily believe going out and signing high-profile free agents is the answer to make Seattle better than the other clubs in the AL West.

Longoria's 'incredible' catch fuels D-backs' G1 win

TEst 4 October 3, 2023 - 11:02pm
Arizona veteran Evan Longoria made a lunging, tumbling fifth-inning grab of a line drive that seemed ticketed for left field, snuffing a bases-loaded Milwaukee rally en route to the Diamondbacks' 6-3 win over the Brewers in Game 1 on Tuesday.

Castellanos' message to Phils has nice ring to it

TEst 4 October 3, 2023 - 11:02pm
Nick Castellanos said he wasn't flashing the middle finger at second base Tuesday night, as many thought when it happened. Instead, he was showing the ring finger to his teammates. "That's why we're here."

Rays see lowest playoff attendance since 1919

TEst 4 October 3, 2023 - 8:24pm
The AL Wild Card Series opener between the Rangers and Rays drew just 19,704 fans to Tropicana Field on Tuesday, the lowest for a postseason game since the 1919 World Series other than during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Machado has surgery, will be ready in 4-6 months

TEst 4 October 3, 2023 - 8:24pm
Two days after the season ended, San Diego Padres star third baseman Manny Machado, 31, underwent surgery to repair a right extensor tendon on Tuesday, the team announced, a procedure performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.

Lewis' 2 HRs put 'win' in Twins; slide ends at 18

TEst 4 October 3, 2023 - 7:05pm
The Twins snapped their record 18-game playoff losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays in Game 1 of the AL wild card series. Said Game 1 pitching star Pablo Lopez: "The way I see it now, we have a new streak going."

Angels' Minasian takes blame for dismal season

TEst 4 October 3, 2023 - 4:04pm
General manager Perry Minasian took the blame for the Angels disappointing season, saying fired manager Phil Nevin was not the only one to blame.

D-backs' Pham 'likely' to get injection for turf toe

TEst 4 October 3, 2023 - 4:04pm
Arizona designated hitter Tommy Pham said he would "probably get an injection" for turf toe prior to Game 1 of the NL wild-card series vs. Milwaukee.

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