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'What we're doing now ain't working': On Roberto Clemente Day, MLB has a Puerto Rico problem
The pipeline from the Hall of Famer's homeland to the major leagues is disintegrating.[read more]
The biggest success -- and biggest disappointment -- for all 30 MLB teams this season
Whether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.[read more]
Dodgers' Freeman (knee) expected to avoid IL
Even though Freddie Freeman hasn't been in the lineup for three of the past five games, manager Dave Roberts said putting him on the IL to get him ready for the postseason isn't an option at this point.[read more]
🏆 Playoff tracker: Who will clinch next and more
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.[read more]
Dodgers seal 14th consecutive playoff berth, 'one of the goals'
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 14th consecutive playoff berth with a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Monday night behind Tarik Skubal's seven shutout innings and home runs by Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernandez.[read more]
Reds manager Francona relieved to hear front office expected to return
Reds manager Terry Francona said of reports the president and GM were expected to return that "you want to be with people that you're aligned with."[read more]
Judge hits 1st HR since May as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason spot
Aaron Judge hit his first home run since May 24 as the Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years Monday night.[read more]
Peters' 18-pitch walk turns tide for White Sox in key division win
White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters' 18-pitch walk proved the turning point in a 7-3 win over the Guardians on Monday that put Chicago in the driver's seat for the AL Central title.[read more]
Alonso lauds Mets fans in 'special' return to Citi Field
Baltimore first baseman Pete Alonso made his first visit to Citi Field as an opposing player Monday in the Orioles' 2-1 win over the New York Mets, and he was greeted warmly by 35,800 fans who chanted the former Met's name during his plate appearances.[read more]
MLB players unfiltered on salary cap, CBA talks and whether there will be a 2027 season
We asked more than two dozen major leaguers to weigh in on the state of baseball's labor negotiations.[read more]