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Yanks' Judge opines on lost '23, Boone, analytics

TEst 4 October 1, 2023 - 4:27pm
Yankees captain Aaron Judge offered support for manager Aaron Boone, questioned the analytics department and challenged his young teammates.

Short goodbye? Votto ejected in possible finale

TEst 4 October 1, 2023 - 4:27pm
Veteran Joey Votto, who has not said if he will return in 2024, was ejected in the first inning of what might be his final game with the Reds.

Cards give Wainwright a puppy on retirement day

TEst 4 October 1, 2023 - 4:27pm
St. Louis pitcher Adam Wainwright, who promised his children he would get a family dog when he retired from baseball, was given a Lagotto Romagnolo puppy by the Cardinals before the 42-year-old veteran's final game.

Ex-Red Sox knuckleballer Wakefield dies at 57

TEst 4 October 1, 2023 - 1:30pm
Tim Wakefield, the first-baseman-turned-knuckleballer who helped the Boston Red Sox win two World Series titles, has died at the age of 57.

Showalter won't return as Mets manager in '24

TEst 4 October 1, 2023 - 1:17pm
Buck Showalter told reporters that he will not return as the Mets' manager next season.

Raleigh apologizes for calling out M's after loss

TEst 4 October 1, 2023 - 1:17pm
Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh apologized to his teammates and coaches Sunday for his strong comments about the team's commitment to winning after the Mariners were eliminated from postseason contention.

Twins place veteran lefty Keuchel (calf) on IL

TEst 4 October 1, 2023 - 1:17pm
Dallas Keuchel saw a little bit of Achilles soreness develop into a right calf strain shortly after covering first base Saturday night while pitching for the Twins, and he has been placed on the 15-day injured list.

What to watch on the final day of the regular season

TEst 4 October 1, 2023 - 6:54am
From unsettled playoff races to tight stat battles, here's your guide to the last day of baseball before the playoffs arrive.

Tumbling Cubs after official elimination: 'It stinks'

TEst 4 September 30, 2023 - 11:00pm
The Cubs were eliminated from postseason contention by virtue of a 7-3 win by the Miami Marlins over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Marlins seal wild-card spot, 4th playoff berth ever

TEst 4 September 30, 2023 - 10:15pm
The Miami Marlins, out of the MLB postseason since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, clinched the fourth playoff berth in franchise history with a 7-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night at PNC Park.

Astros clinch playoff berth, to play for division

TEst 4 September 30, 2023 - 10:15pm
The Astros clinched a playoff berth on Saturday night and have a chance to win the AL West with a win on Sunday and a Rangers' loss.

Rangers clinch first postseason berth since 2016

TEst 4 September 30, 2023 - 10:15pm
The Texas Rangers clinched a postseason berth for the first time since 2016 with a 6-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.

Despite loss, Jays lock up wild card as M's fall

TEst 4 September 30, 2023 - 10:15pm
Despite losing Saturday, the Blue Jays are back in the playoffs for the second straight year, clinching an AL wild card when the Mariners lost 6-1 to the Rangers.

Ohtani returns to cheers, hugs in Angels' dugout

TEst 4 September 30, 2023 - 10:15pm
Shohei Ohtani was back in the Angels' dugout Saturday and received several standing ovations before the game while he accepted the team MVP award.

Yanks address Rodon's clash with pitching coach

TEst 4 September 30, 2023 - 5:19pm
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was still smoothing over some clubhouse discord with two games left in a lost season Saturday after Carlos Rodón and pitching coach Matt Blake clashed on the mound the previous night.

'Nothing serious,' but Nimmo closes season on IL

TEst 4 September 30, 2023 - 3:58pm
Brandon Nimmo, injured on Thursday night when he tried making a diving catch, was placed on the injured list with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder on Saturday, ending the season for the New York Mets' leadoff hitter and center fielder.

Orioles' Bautista to undergo Tommy John surgery

TEst 4 September 30, 2023 - 3:58pm
Baltimore Orioles veteran reliever Felix Bautista, the 28-year-old right-hander who was placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 26, will have Tommy John surgery next month and miss the playoffs and likely the entire 2024 season.

Rays recall reliever Criswell, designate Ramirez

TEst 4 September 30, 2023 - 11:24am
The Rays have recalled Cooper Criswell from Triple-A Durham and designated fellow right-hander Erasmo Ramirez for assignment.

Dodgers-SF a first for Asian-American managers

TEst 4 September 30, 2023 - 12:40am
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and acting Giants skipper Kai Correa were believed to be the first managers or head coaches of Asian descent to face each other in any of the four major U.S. sports Friday night.

Playoff hopes over, Padres vow to 'grow from this'

TEst 4 September 29, 2023 - 10:06pm
With the Padres out of postseason contention, it marks just the second time in the wild-card era (since 1995) that the teams with the top three payrolls (Mets, Yankees and Padres) all missed the playoffs.

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