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Blue Jays back in playoffs for first time since '16

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 9:37pm
Hyun Jin Ryu pitched seven shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first postseason spot since 2016, beating the Yankees 4-1 Thursday night and further damaging New York's chances of hosting a first-round playoff series.

Dodgers activate Buehler for final tuneup start

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 6:36pm
The Dodgers activated Walker Buehler, who has been dealing with a blister on his pitching hand, for a tuneup start against the Athletics on Thursday in anticipation of using him in the wild-card series next week.

Sources: Cubs expect Wrigley crowd limits in '21

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 3:36pm
With uncertainty surrounding the number of fans who will be allowed in the stands when Major League Baseball opens its 2021 season, the Chicago Cubs laid off about 25% of their business staff on Thursday, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

Braves expect Fried (ankle) for playoff opener

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 3:36pm
Braves ace Max Fried is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs after leaving his start Wednesday with an ankle injury.

Conforto's season over as Mets place OF on IL

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 3:36pm
Michael Conforto's season is over after the Mets placed the outfielder on the injured list Thursday with a hamstring injury.

Auction of Scully's memorabilia tops $2 million

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 3:36pm
Items from the personal collection of Hall of Fame Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully sold at auction for over $2 million.

Royals' Gordon to retire after 14 years with team

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 12:36pm
Royals outfielder Alex Gordon, the former first-round pick whose roller-coaster career took him from near bust to All-Star and Gold Glove winner, announced Thursday he will retire after the season.

Royals say OF Gordon retiring after 14 years

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 9:35am
Royals outfielder Alex Gordon, a seven-time Gold Glove winner and one of the longest-tenured players in club history, is retiring from baseball.

Amid pandemic, Mexico's minor leaguers juggle side jobs, concerns

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 9:35am
The cancellation of the 2020 Mexican League season because of the coronavirus pandemic forced many of its players to seek alternative ways to make ends meet.

How empty ballparks would have changed MLB history -- and could alter games this October

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 6:35am
Think you don't make a difference as a fan? As these classic postseason moments prove, you have a lot more power than you realize.

Alderson to be Mets president if sale approved

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 6:35am
Sandy Alderson, who served as general manager of the Mets from 2010 to 2018, will return as president if the sale of the team to billionaire Steve Cohen is approved.

Turner extends rights deal with MLB through '28

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 6:35am
Turner Sports and Major League Baseball have agreed to a seven-year extension of rights through the 2028 season.

MLB playoff push: Chaos reigns in the NL, plus current postseason bracket

TEst 4 September 24, 2020 - 12:43am
The Reds keep surging, the Marlins are fading and don't sleep on the Giants. Here's the latest on the scrambled postseason picture.

Rays wrap up first AL East crown since 2010

TEst 4 September 23, 2020 - 9:43pm
Randy Arozarena homered twice, and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their first AL East title in 10 years with an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday.

Fried exits Braves' win after tweaking left ankle

TEst 4 September 23, 2020 - 9:43pm
Braves ace Max Fried injured his ankle while fielding a bunt and was forced to leave his final start of the regular season after just one inning Wednesday, but Atlanta manager Brian Snitker doesn't think the injury is serious.

Francona set to join Indians' postseason bubble

TEst 4 September 23, 2020 - 9:43pm
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona will not return to the dugout during the regular season but is slated to join the team's postseason bubble, president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Wednesday.

Braves' Fried injures ankle chasing bunt, leaves

TEst 4 September 23, 2020 - 6:44pm
Braves ace and Cy Young Award contender Max Fried injured his ankle fielding a bunt and was forced to leave his final start of the regular season after just one inning.

Clevinger pulled after 1 IP with biceps tightness

TEst 4 September 23, 2020 - 6:44pm
The San Diego Padres are awaiting the results of an MRI on right-hander Mike Clevinger, who was pulled from Wednesday's start after only one inning because of tightness in the bicep tendon area of his throwing arm.

How surprise MVP candidate Luke Voit became Yankees' leading slugger

TEst 4 September 23, 2020 - 6:44pm
Once a farmhand stuck in Memphis, Voit reinvented himself as a home run hero in the Bronx.

Padres' Clevinger exits after 1 inning vs. Angels

TEst 4 September 23, 2020 - 3:44pm
Mike Clevinger, obtained in a blockbuster trade with Cleveland on Aug. 31, left San Diego's game Wednesday after just one inning of work.

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