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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.

Nats, once 19-31, cap turnaround with wild card

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 12:46am
Trea Turner's go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning lifted Washington to a 6-5 victory over the Phillies for a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday that helped the Nationals clinch a wild-card berth.

Fresh off IL, Indians' Ramirez has 2 HRs, 7 RBIs

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 12:46am
Indians slugger Jose Ramirez was activated off the injured list on Tuesday and registered two home runs and seven RBIs against the White Sox.

Want wild-card race drama? Enter Jose Ramirez raking in his return

TEst 4 September 25, 2019 - 12:46am
The Indians slugger couldn't pick a better time to homer from both sides of the plate than after a month out of action.

Five reasons the Nats didn't need Bryce Harper after all

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 9:45pm
Seven months ago, we boldly declared that the Nationals would be just fine without their departed superstar. They were more than fine -- and now they're headed to the playoffs.

Nationals clinch wild card as Turner slams Phils

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 9:45pm
Trea Turner's go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning lifted Washington to a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies for a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday that helped the Nationals clinch a National League wild card.

Ohtani going to be 'ready to go' after surgery

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 9:45pm
While knee surgery interrupted his throwing progression, Shohei Ohtani said Tuesday the rehab process is "coming along smoothly" and he is planning to be back at full strength for the Angels in 2020.

Fresh off IL, Indians' Ramirez has 2 HR, 7 RBI

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 9:45pm
Indians slugger Jose Ramirez was activated off the injured list on Tuesday and had two home runs and seven RBI against the White Sox.

Reeling Cubs lose 7th in a row, commit 5 errors

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 9:45pm
The Cubs are on the brink of elimination from playoff contention after a sloppy 9-2 loss to the Pirates on Tuesday.

Yanks' Urshela exits with bruised hand after HBP

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 9:45pm
Third baseman Gio Urshela left the New York Yankees' game against the Tampa Bay Rays because of a bruised left hand after he was hit by a pitch.

MLB sets strikeout record for 12th straight season

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 9:45pm
Major League Baseball set a new single-season strikeout record for the 12th straight season on Tuesday night, surpassing last year's mark of 41,207.

Rockies' Hoffman carted off after liner to knee

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 9:45pm
Rockies starter Jeff Hoffman was carted off the field after he was hit on the right knee by a line drive in the fourth inning Tuesday night.

Encarnacion, Sanchez likely back for final series

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 6:43pm
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion should return to the lineup on Friday, and he is hopeful catcher Gary Sanchez also will be back when the club faces the Rangers this weekend.

Yost wanted to stay through Royals' tough rebuild

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 6:43pm
A day after making his decision to retire public, Royals manager Ned Yost said he felt it was his "personal responsibility to this organization and to this city" to stay through the worst of the rebuilding years and back-to-back 100-loss seasons.

Indians' Ramirez comes off IL, hits grand slam

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 6:43pm
The Indians activated slugger Jose Ramirez on Tuesday.

A's RHP Trivino's season over after shower fall

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 6:43pm
Athletics reliever Lou Trivino will miss the rest of the regular season and likely the playoffs after cracking a rib falling in the shower.

Mets retiring No. 36 of ex-pitcher Koosman in '20

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 6:43pm
Jerry Koosman will join Tom Seaver (No. 41) and Mike Piazza (No. 31) as the only Mets players to have their numbers retired when his No. 36 is added for display along the Citi Field roof in 2020.

Nats eliminate Phillies, Harper to delight of fans

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 3:42pm
The Phillies and their $330 million right fielder, ex-Nats star Bryce Harper, were eliminated from postseason contention with a loss to Washington in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Indians activate Ramirez after IL stint for hand

TEst 4 September 24, 2019 - 3:42pm
The Indians activated slugger Jose Ramirez on Tuesday.

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