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Brewers seal playoff spot, eliminating Cubs, Mets

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 9:27pm
The Milwaukee Brewers continued their scorching September with their 19th win of the month Wednesday, clinching a postseason berth and eliminating both the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs in the process.

Harper: Nationals fans' heckling crossed the line

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 9:27pm
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper called out some Washington Nationals fans, saying they crossed the line heckling him in the eighth inning Wednesday.

Twins capture first AL Central title since 2010

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 9:27pm
Randy Dobnak allowed one hit in six sparkling innings, and Luis Arraez and Eddie Rosario homered to lead Minnesota to a 5-1 win over Detroit that put the Twins on the cusp of an AL Central title Wednesday night.

Trout eyes MVP race, says '19 'my best year yet'

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 9:27pm
Angels star Mike Trout, who had season-ending foot surgery earlier this month, had high praise for Alex Bregman, perhaps his closest competitor for AL MVP honors, but said 2019 is "my best year yet."

Epstein dispels Boston rumors, 'focused on' Cubs

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 6:27pm
Theo Epstein put to rest speculation that he could return to the Red Sox, saying that he is staying with the Cubs, who are on the verge of missing the postseason for the first time in five years.

Injury ends Acuna's 40/40 run; NLDS return eyed

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 6:27pm
Ronald Acuna Jr., who was three stolen bases shy of a 40/40 season for the Braves, will sit out the rest of the regular season with a groin injury. He is expected to be ready for the NLDS.

German's leave extended through World Series

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 6:27pm
Yankees pitcher Domingo German's administrative leave under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy has been extended through the World Series.

Pirates' Vazquez denied bond in sex assault case

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 3:26pm
Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez has been ordered held without bond following his arrest last week on multiple charges, including sexual assault of a minor.

Cards' Wacha leaves start with shoulder tightness

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 3:26pm
Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha, who hasn't won a game since July 19, left in the second inning with shoulder tightness.

Twins' Dyson has shoulder surgery, done for '19

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 3:26pm
Twins reliever Sam Dyson might not be able to pitch in a game for a year after having surgery to repair the capsule in his right shoulder, manager Rocco Baldelli said.

Reds All-Star Gray has surgery on pitching elbow

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 3:26pm
Reds pitcher Sonny Gray had arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Wednesday and is expected to recover in time for spring training.

Yankees' Urshela (hand bruise) held out of lineup

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 3:26pm
Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela is not in New York's lineup Wednesday after being hit by a pitch and bruising his hand in Tuesday's game.

Royals' Mondesi to have shoulder surgery

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 3:26pm
It will take five to six months for Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi to recover from shoulder surgery, according to trainer Nick Kenney.

2019 MLB playoff tracker and tiebreaker scenarios: Who has clinched, and who could be next?

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 9:25am
The Yankees, Astros, Braves, Dodgers, Cardinals and Nationals are in. Here's which teams could punch their October tickets soon and how the playoff field looks.

How baseball helped mold QBs like Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 9:25am
Arm angles, sliding and dealing with failure are just a few of the traits Murray and Wilson have taken from the diamond to the gridiron.

How to survive 22 years as Yankees GM? Brian Cashman can thank his Hall of Fame father

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 6:24am
As he chases another World Series ring, Brian Cashman honors the memory of the horseman who always bet on him to succeed.

The very worst home runs of the 2019 season

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 6:24am
Looking for proof that something unusual is going on this season? Check out these ugly swings that somehow resulted in balls that left the yard.

'We treat every game like it's Game 7': Inside the week the Cardinals returned to MLB's elite

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 6:24am
Seven days in September would make or break St. Louis' season. How did it go? Welcome to a Redbirds revival.

D-backs top Cardinals 3-2 in 19-inning marathon

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 3:24am
Ildemaro Vargas had a game-tying pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning on Tuesday and then got singled with the bases loaded in the 19th at 1:34 a.m. local time on Wednesday to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Giants, Rockies use MLB-record 25 pitchers

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 3:24am
The Rockies and Giants combined to use a major league-record 25 pitchers, and Colorado finished off San Francisco 8-5 early Wednesday morning when Charlie Blackmon hit a three-run homer in the 16th inning.

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