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25 things we're watching in final 25 days of MLB regular season

TEst 4 September 4, 2019 - 6:41am
From a potential 40-40 season to some major career milestones, this is what has our eye the rest of the way.

Mike Trout tracker, Derek Jeter edition: He's now better than The Captain

TEst 4 September 4, 2019 - 6:41am
Mike Trout -- who just turned 28 -- continues to move up the ranks of the all-time greats. Here's why passing Derek Jeter(!) is so impressive -- and how he's done it.

Dodgers phenom Gavin Lux 'knocked the door down' to earn audition for October

TEst 4 September 4, 2019 - 6:41am
Taking advantage of his chance to play full time in L.A.'s infield, the fast-rising prospect could top that by earning a spot on the postseason roster.

Epic comeback tells us what the Nationals are ... and aren't

TEst 4 September 4, 2019 - 12:39am
Resilient? Definitely. October-ready? We'll see. Tuesday's win might define the Nats' season as they hunt for answers about their ace and bullpen.

Contreras, Zobrist return as Cubs beat Mariners

TEst 4 September 4, 2019 - 12:39am
Willson Contreras returned to the Cubs on Tuesday, catching Jon Lester, and Ben Zobrist started against the Mariners. But Kris Bryant and Javy Baez were not in the lineup.

Nats, down 6 in 9th, stun Mets in wild walk-off

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 9:36pm
Kurt Suzuki capped the largest ninth-inning comeback in Nationals history with a game-ending, three-run homer, helping Washington score seven runs in its final at-bat to beat the New York Mets 11-10 on Tuesday night.

Astros' Springer carted off after collision with wall

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 9:36pm
Houston Astros center fielder George Springer was carted off the field after he collided with the wall catching a ball.

White Sox spoil Carrasco's return to Cleveland

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 9:36pm
Carlos Carrasco received a standing ovation Tuesday in his first appearance at Progressive Field since being diagnosed with leukemia, but he gave up a pair of eighth-inning home runs as the White Sox beat the Indians 6-5.

Cubs' Contreras, Zobrist start; Bryant, Baez sit

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 9:36pm
Willson Contreras returned to the Cubs on Tuesday, catching Jon Lester, and Ben Zobrist started against the Mariners. But Kris Bryant and Javy Baez were not in the lineup.

Yankees' Encarnacion homers in return from IL

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 6:36pm
Yankees slugger Edwin Encarnacion homered in his return from the injured list Tuesday, blasting a two-run shot in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers.

Pirates' Keller struck by liner, has bruised wrist

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 6:36pm
Pirates rookie right-hander Mitch Keller was pulled from Tuesday's game with a bruised right wrist after being struck by a line drive.

Encarnacion returns to Yanks after month out

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 3:35pm
Yankees slugger Edwin Encarnacion has returned to the lineup after missing a month with a broken wrist.

Contreras, Zobrist starting; Bryant, Baez out

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 3:35pm
Willson Contreras is back, catching Jon Lester on Tuesday, and Ben Zobrist will start against the Mariners. But Kris Bryant and Javy Baez are not in the lineup.

Contreras, Zobrist start Tuesday, Baez still out

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 12:34pm
Willson Contreras is back, catching Jon Lester on Tuesday, and Ben Zobrist will start against the Mariners. Javy Baez is still out

What's at stake in September? Our experts answer biggest final-month questions

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 9:33am
Who will be the first to 100 wins -- and losses? Which team in the playoff field now is most likely to miss the postseason? Here's what to expect down the stretch.

What's at stake in September? Our experts answer biggest final month questions

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 6:32am
Who will be the first to 100 wins -- and losses? Which team in the playoff field now is most likely to miss the postseason? Here's what to expect down the stretch.

Ben Zobrist is back, but can he fix the Cubs' biggest lineup problem?

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 6:32am
With the Cubs' postseason hopes at risk, he could be the leadoff hitter they still need. But he's also 38 years old and coming back from four months off.

Pederson bruised but OK after HR-robbing catch

TEst 4 September 3, 2019 - 12:45am
Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson said he was "feeling a lot better" after leaving Monday's game against the Rockies with an abdominal contusion after colliding with the fence after robbing a home run.

Pederson collides with fence, bruises abdomen

TEst 4 September 2, 2019 - 9:45pm
Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson left Monday's game against the Rockies with an abdominal contusion after colliding with the fence after robbing a home run.

Minor leaguer dies after skateboarding accident

TEst 4 September 2, 2019 - 6:45pm
Chace Numata, a minor league catcher in the Tigers organization, died Monday from injuries suffered last week in a skateboarding accident. He was 27.

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