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MLB playoff rotation tiers: Ranking every team's October starting pitching options
Aces matter in the postseason. Which contenders are stocked with them -- and which are lacking quality arms?[read more]
'Did that really happen?' How the Red Sox went from 10-17 to the postseason
When Chad Tracy took over the Red Sox, they were in last place. Now, they're playoff-bound.[read more]
Cubs' Bregman hit in face by foul ball while on deck, sent to hospital for tests
Alex Bregman was taken to the hospital for tests after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the grass several feet in front of the on-deck circle during Sunday's game against the Reds.[read more]
AL West-leading Rangers lose versatile Quantrill to lat injury
The Rangers put versatile right-hander Cal Quantrill on the 15-day injured list Sunday, a day after he exited following four batters and 12 pitches because of right lat tightness.[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 juggle rotation, hope for Ohtani return during upcoming Pads series
Los Angeles recalled Emmet Sheehan and placed Tarik Skubal on the bereavement list as part of a series of roster moves Sunday, with manager Dave Roberts also expressing hope that Shohei Ohtani will be back in the lineup soon.[read more]
Vlad Jr. (back) exits early in Jays' win at Texas
Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited early Sunday against the Rangers because of left lower back tightness.[read more]
Brewers rack up 98th win to set franchise record
Milwaukee broke the single-season wins mark it set last season Sunday night, smothering Baltimore 3-0 to improve to 98-58.[read more]
Red Sox clinch playoff spot, 4th to do so after being 14-plus games below .500
The Red Sox are the fourth team to make the playoffs after being 14-or-more games under .500 in a season in the World Series era (since 1903).[read more]
Braves return to top of NL East with 7th title in 9 years
Under first-year manager Walt Weiss, Atlanta has rebounded after missing the playoffs last season.[read more]