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Ahead of the presidential election, America's sports stadiums and arenas become polling centers

TEst 4 September 29, 2020 - 6:44am
In recent months, athletes and the sports world have become increasingly active in voter access and encouraging citizens to cast their ballots.

Why Gary Sanchez isn't catching Gerrit Cole in Game 1 for the Yankees

TEst 4 September 28, 2020 - 6:39pm
Handling an ace is a big responsibility, but the 2019 All-Star catcher's struggles in every phase of the game forced a tough choice.

Jeter calls Marlins' playoff berth a 'steppingstone'

TEst 4 September 28, 2020 - 6:39pm
Marlins CEO Derek Jeter said Monday: "We didn't come here to chase 'a' championship or 'a' playoff appearance. We want to be sustainable."

2-time World Series champ Johnstone dies at 74

TEst 4 September 28, 2020 - 6:39pm
Outfielder Jay Johnstone, who won World Series titles with the Yankees and Dodgers, has died at the age of 74.

Higashioka will catch Cole in Game 1 for Yanks

TEst 4 September 28, 2020 - 3:39pm
Veteran Kyle Higashioka, and not Gary Sanchez, will start Game 1 behind the plate when the New York Yankees face the Cleveland Indians.

Jeter calls Marlins' playoff berth a 'stepping stone'

TEst 4 September 28, 2020 - 3:39pm
Marlins CEO Derek Jeter said Monday: "We didn't come here to chase 'a' championship or 'a' playoff appearance. We want to be sustainable."

Expert picks for the 2020 MLB playoffs

TEst 4 September 28, 2020 - 12:37pm
Is this the year the Dodgers win their first title since 1988? Who will make the World Series from a tight AL field? Here are our postseason picks.

A case for Ronald Acuña Jr. as the MLB Latino Face of the 2020s

TEst 4 September 28, 2020 - 12:37pm
We present the case for four superstars to be considered as the Latino Face of MLB in the 2020s, with our winner to be revealed Friday. We start with Ronald Acuña Jr., the Braves' sensational outfielder.

MLB playoffs preview: Everything you need to know about the 16-team postseason

TEst 4 September 28, 2020 - 6:36am
Best- and worst-case scenarios, odds for every matchup, October heroes, surprising stats and bold predictions, our MLB experts get you ready.

2020 MLB playoffs: Why this could be the wildest postseason ... ever

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 6:53pm
Sixteen teams! A first round where absolutely anything is possible. Buckle up: It's going to be a wild ride.

MLB playoff push: See the bracket now that 16-team postseason field is set

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 6:53pm
It came down to the final day, but the playoff picture is finally clear. Here's how it looks.

Angels fire GM Eppler after another losing season

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 6:53pm
The Angels announced Sunday that they are seeking a new general manager to replace Billy Eppler.

LeMahieu wins AL batting title; Voit (22) most HRs

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 6:53pm
The Yankees may be limping into the wild-card round, but there was a bright spot in Sunday's regular-season finale as DJ LeMahieu captured the AL batting crown with a major-league-leading .364 average, and Luke Voit (22) earned the home run title.

Nats' Soto, 21, youngest to win NL batting title

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 6:53pm
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto, 21, surpassed Brooklyn's Pete Reiser on Sunday as the youngest ever to take a batting crown.

Angels' Ohtani wants to stay 2-way player in '21

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 6:53pm
Shohei Ohtani, who batted .190 during the 60-game season and suffered a forearm strain that limited him to parts of three innings over two games on the mound, says he wants to remain a two-way player for the Angels.

Marlins' Urena hit by liner, has broken forearm

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 6:53pm
Miami outfielder Starling Marte and right-hander Jose Urena left Sundays' regular-season finale against the New York Yankees after getting hurt in the early innings.

MLB playoff push: Cardinals and Brewers clinch postseason spots, plus current bracket

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 3:50pm
It came down to the final day, but the playoff picture is finally clearing up. Here's how it looks.

Angels moving on from general manager Eppler

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 3:50pm
The Angels announced Sunday that they are seeking a new general manager to replace Billy Eppler.

Cards beat Brewers as both clinch playoff berths

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 3:50pm
The Cardinals and Brewers both clinched playoff berths on Sunday, with Milwaukee becoming the first team to ever make the postseason with a losing record.

Braves' Acuña out of lineup with wrist soreness

TEst 4 September 27, 2020 - 3:50pm
Ronald Acuna Jr. has been removed from the Atlanta Braves' lineup in their regular-season finale due to irritation in his left wrist.

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