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LeMahieu wins AL batting title; Voit (22) most HRs

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 6:53pm
The Yankees may be limping into the wild-card round, but there was a bright spot in Sunday's regular-season finale as DJ LeMahieu captured the AL batting crown with a major-league-leading .364 average, and Luke Voit (22) earned the home run title.

Nats' Soto, 21, youngest to win NL batting title

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 6:53pm
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto, 21, surpassed Brooklyn's Pete Reiser on Sunday as the youngest ever to take a batting crown.

Angels' Ohtani wants to stay 2-way player in '21

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 6:53pm
Shohei Ohtani, who batted .190 during the 60-game season and suffered a forearm strain that limited him to parts of three innings over two games on the mound, says he wants to remain a two-way player for the Angels.

Marlins' Urena hit by liner, has broken forearm

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 6:53pm
Miami outfielder Starling Marte and right-hander Jose Urena left Sundays' regular-season finale against the New York Yankees after getting hurt in the early innings.

MLB playoff push: Cardinals and Brewers clinch postseason spots, plus current bracket

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 3:50pm
It came down to the final day, but the playoff picture is finally clearing up. Here's how it looks.

Angels moving on from general manager Eppler

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 3:50pm
The Angels announced Sunday that they are seeking a new general manager to replace Billy Eppler.

Cards beat Brewers as both clinch playoff berths

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 3:50pm
The Cardinals and Brewers both clinched playoff berths on Sunday, with Milwaukee becoming the first team to ever make the postseason with a losing record.

Braves' Acuña out of lineup with wrist soreness

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 3:50pm
Ronald Acuna Jr. has been removed from the Atlanta Braves' lineup in their regular-season finale due to irritation in his left wrist.

Roenicke won't be Red Sox manager next season

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 12:52pm
The Red Sox will not bring Ron Roenicke back as manager next season.

Braves activate Sandoval for playoff bench role

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 12:52pm
The Atlanta Braves activated Pablo Sandoval on Sunday, the final day of the regular season.

Breaking down all 44 scenarios on the regular season's wild final (?) day

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 9:50am
It's baseball bedlam as the fates of 12 teams hang in the balance in a postseason race that wraps up Sunday -- or not.

Francisco Lindor's uncertain future with the Indians -- and his greatest victory

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 6:49am
The elite shortstop's next chapter, and his unbreakable bond with his big sister -- who beat cervical cancer during the 2016 World Series -- is the subject of Sunday's E:60 on ESPN2.

MLB playoff push: What's at stake on Sunday, plus current postseason bracket

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 12:42am
Confusion reigns over who's getting seeded where, plus two spots in the NL are still up for grabs. Here's the latest on the playoff picture.

LeMahieu, '16 NL batting champ, nears AL title

TEst 4 September 26, 2020 - 9:42pm
DJ LeMahieu is on the verge of becoming the first player in more than a century to win batting titles in both leagues, while teammate Luke Voit is closing on winning the AL home run crown.

Trout on missing playoffs again: 'Don't like losing'

TEst 4 September 26, 2020 - 6:41pm
Angels star Mike Trout, who has been to the playoffs only once in his nine seasons, said Saturday of being mathematically eliminated from the postseason, "It sucks being out of it. It's time. We gotta get to the playoffs."

Samardzija after release: Honor to play for Giants

TEst 4 September 26, 2020 - 6:41pm
The San Francisco Giants released veteran pitcher Jeff Samardzija on Saturday, one day after he returned from a shoulder injury and rehab.

White Sox's Cordero suspended for Contreras hit

TEst 4 September 26, 2020 - 3:40pm
White Sox pitcher Jimmy Cordero suspended three games for intentionally hitting Cubs catcher Willson Contreras on Friday, Major League Baseball announced Saturday.

Former Giants OF Pence retires after 14 seasons

TEst 4 September 26, 2020 - 12:40pm
Veteran outfielder Hunter Pence announced his retirement Saturday, bringing an end to a 14-year career.

Giants DFA Samardzija with intent to release

TEst 4 September 26, 2020 - 12:40pm
The San Francisco Giants have designated pitcher Jeff Samardzija for assignment and placed him on unconditional release waivers, the team announced Saturday.

Mike Trout tracker, Mr. October edition: Would he trade careers with Reggie Jackson?

TEst 4 September 26, 2020 - 6:37am
Mike Trout continues to move up the ranks of the all-time greats. And while passing Reggie Jackson is impressive, Trout won't play in the postseason. Again.

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