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Cubs lift own postseason hopes, sink Mets' with sweep
With backup Victor Caratini taking Mets ace Jacob deGrom deep twice, Chicago turned around its road woes -- and New York's second-half resurgence.
Aquino belts 14th of month for record in Reds' loss
Aristides Aquino broke the National League rookie record for homers in a month with his 14th in August, but Harold Ramirez homered leading off the 12th inning for the Miami Marlins, who beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 Thursday to avert a four-game sweep.
A's get key run on obscure 'out-of-play' rule
Royals third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert made a nifty catch in foul territory but fell into the third-base dugout, allowing Oakland's Seth Brown to advance one base and score from third in the ninth inning of the A's 9-8 win Thursday.
Dodgers' Muncy (wrist) won't play until next week
Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy will not play again until next week after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist, manager Dave Roberts said Thursday.
Rays prospect: 'Heart turned to ash' after killings
Tampa Bay Rays minor leaguer Blake Bivens says his "heart was turned to ash" when his wife, 1-year-old son and mother-in-law were slain this week.
Reds' Aquino belts 14th HR of August for record
Reds slugger Aristides Aquino set the National League rookie record for homers in a month with his 14th in August.
Twins break MLB record for home runs on road
Already on pace to smash the MLB record for home runs in a season, the Twins broke the mark for homers on the road, going deep three times Thursday against the White Sox to lift their total to 141 away from home.
Rays farm team mourns prospect's slain family
Blake Bivens was inconsolable as the 24-year-old minor league pitcher flew from a road trip back to southern Virginia, where his wife, 1-year-old son and mother-in-law were slain.
Twins break record for home runs on the road
The Minnesota Twins broke a major league record for most home runs on the road, getting back-to-back homers in the third inning for 140.
A's Chapman out of lineup after HBP to head
Athletics star third baseman Matt Chapman is not in the lineup against the Royals on Thursday afternoon after being hit in the head by a pitch in Oakland's previous game.
Here's how big trade deadline deals are working out one month later
How much has Zack Greinke helped Houston? Have moves by the Indians and Braves worked out? We break down which contenders did -- and didn't -- do well.
Orioles' tempers again flare in dugout incident
Orioles reliever Richard Bleier and third-base coach Jose David Flores were involved in an obscenity-filled shouting match that started in the dugout and spilled into the clubhouse tunnel.
Melvin: A's 3B Chapman fine after HBP to head
Matt Chapman left Oakland's game Wednesday against Kansas City after being hit in the head by a pitch.
Angels' Trout gets day off with minor foot issue
Mike Trout has a minor foot issue, manager Brad Ausmus says, and is getting Wednesday night off against the Rangers.
Red Sox's Price set to come off IL, start Sunday
Red Sox left-hander David Price will come off the injured list to start Sunday's series finale in Anaheim, manager Alex Cora said.
Gardenhire wants to return for struggling Tigers
Ron Gardenhire, in his second season as Detroit's manager, said he'll understand whatever decision the team makes about this future.
Indians plan to activate Carrasco on Sunday
The Indians plan to activate right-hander Carlos Carrasco, who was diagnosed in June with chronic myeloid leukemia, on Sunday as long as his bullpen session Thursday goes well, manager Terry Francona said Wednesday.
Passan: Playing 20 Questions with the 2019-20 MLB hot stove season
Who will be the most coveted free agent? Which big stars will we hear in blockbuster trade talks? Who has an opt-out decision to make? Here's what we'll all be talking about when baseball's offseason arrives.
The six must-see MLB games of the next 5,000 years
What if you had a baseball time machine? One that could only go forward, not backward? Which games would you attend? Sam Miller has a suggested itinerary.
How did the Cardinals take over the NL Central race?
A week into August, the Redbirds looked cooked, but they've bounced back to become one of baseball's hottest teams.