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Think Max Scherzer is a lock to start the wild-card game if the Nats make it? Maybe not
Mad Max in a winner-take-all game seems like a no-brainer. But Washington might have an even better option.
Severino's sizzling return shakes up Yankees' postseason picture
Showing off ace-level stuff, Luis Severino just made himself a major factor in the Bombers' October outlook.
In an age of superteams, Oakland built a winner without tanking
Without a full rebuild or a big budget, the A's are in the postseason picture again. Almost two decades after Moneyball, how do they keep doing it?
MLB playoff tracker: Who has clinched a postseason spot, and who could be next?
Here's which teams at the top of the standings could punch their October tickets soon and how the playoff field looks right now.
Mike Yaz: Homer in Fenway debut 'super special'
Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski, said playing at Fenway on Tuesday "isn't just special for me. This is special for anyone who saw my grandfather play."
Red Sox, Giants use record-tying 24 pitchers
In a game that featured 50 players overall, the Giants and Red Sox tied a major league record in Tuesday night's game by combining to use 24 pitchers, including a record-tying 13 from the Giants.
Betances partially tore Achilles in Yankees return
Yankees reliever Dellin Betances suffered a partial tear of his left Achilles tendon when he landed awkwardly on the mound on Sunday, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday.
In an age of superteams, Oakland A's built a winner without tanking
Without a full rebuild or a big budget, the A's are in the postseason picture again. Almost two decades after Moneyball, how do they keep doing it?
Biggios now 2nd father-son duo to hit for cycles
Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio secured his cycle on Tuesday night by hitting a two-out triple in the top of the ninth.
Verlander on cusp of 20 wins after beating Texas
Justin Verlander picked up his major league-leading 19th win and Yuli Gurriel, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez all homered to help the Houston Astros to a 4-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
Darvish K's 8 straight for Cubs' single-game mark
Yu Darvish recorded eight straight strikeouts during Tuesday night's game against the Reds, setting a Cubs record for most consecutive strikeouts within a single game.
Betances partially tears Achilles in Yankees return
Yankees reliever Dellin Betances suffered a partial tear of his left Achilles tendon when he landed awkwardly on the mound on Sunday, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday.
Dodgers' Verdugo out for NLDS; Hill uncertain
Alex Verdugo has been ruled out of the first round of the postseason and it's unclear how many innings the Dodgers will be able to get out of Rich Hill.
Mike Yaz homers in first game at Fenway Park
Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski, said playing at Fenway on Tuesday "isn't just special for me. This is special for anyone who saw my grandfather play."
Twins set record as Sano 5th player to hit 30 HRs
Miguel Sano's mammoth home run Tuesday night gave the Twins their fifth player with 30 home runs this season, the first time that has happened in major league history.
Yanks' Severino throws 4 scoreless in '19 debut
Luis Severino was stellar in his 2019 debut for the Yankees, tossing four scoreless innings against the Angels on Tuesday night.
HOF manager Herzog recovering from stroke
Former Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog has received treatment after suffering a stroke on Monday, the team announced. "Whitey has received treatment and is currently resting, and doing well."
Pirates' Vazquez charged; sexual assault of child
Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez has been arrested and is being charged with multiple felonies in Florida and Pennsylvania.
Nats manager Martinez to miss series with Cards
Manager Dave Martinez will miss the Nationals' series in St. Louis after having a heart procedure Monday, Washington general manager Mike Rizzo said Tuesday.
Betts has MRI, day-to-day with foot injury
Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is day-to-day with foot inflammation.