Today: September 18, 2024
Today: September 18, 2024

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Mullins hits 3-run homer in 9th to lift Orioles to 8-7 win over Astros

Cedric Mullins hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning to rally the Baltimore Orioles past the Houston Astros 8-7 in a matchup of American League division leaders

Mullins hits 3-run homer in 9th to lift Orioles to 8-7 win over Astros
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Tampa Bay Rays finalizing new ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of a larger urban project

The playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays have put the finishing touches on plans for a new 30,000-seat ballpark in St. Petersburg

Tampa Bay Rays finalizing new ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of a larger urban project
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Ohtani has elbow surgery. His doctor expects hitting return by opening day '24 and pitching by '25

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery Tuesday, and his doctor said he expects the two-way star will be available as a hitter on opening day next season and will return to the mound as a pitcher in 2025

Ohtani has elbow surgery. His doctor expects hitting return by opening day '24 and pitching by '25
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Family reunion: Brusdar Graterol's mom sees her son pitch for first time in the majors

Brusdar Graterol never gave up hope that his mother would be able to see him pitch in person in the major leagues

Family reunion: Brusdar Graterol's mom sees her son pitch for first time in the majors
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The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing plans for a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg, which is a positive development for baseball fans in Florida

The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck
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Twins overcome Hunter Greene's 14 Ks, rally to beat Reds 5-3 and drop AL Central magic number to 1

Jorge Polanco capped a three-run ninth inning with a go-ahead single, helping the Minnesota Twins overcome Hunter Greene’s 14 strikeouts to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3

Twins overcome Hunter Greene's 14 Ks, rally to beat Reds 5-3 and drop AL Central magic number to 1
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The AL West is headed for a wild finish between the Astros, Rangers and Mariners

The Houston Astros aren't running away with the AL West as usual this year

The AL West is headed for a wild finish between the Astros, Rangers and Mariners
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Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. day-to-day with right knee inflammation

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got good news Thursday when an MRI on his right knee showed inflammation and no structural damage

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. day-to-day with right knee inflammation
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Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle announces his retirement after more than a decade in the majors

Sean Doolittle has decided to retire from baseball after more than a decade spent pitching in the majors

Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle announces his retirement after more than a decade in the majors
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Judge hits 3 home runs, becomes first Yankees player to do it twice in one season

Aaron Judge became the first New York Yankees player to hit three home runs in a game twice in one season when he connected in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks

Judge hits 3 home runs, becomes first Yankees player to do it twice in one season
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Minnesota Twins clinch AL Central title with 8-6 win over Angels

The Minnesota Twins have clinched the AL Central title with an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

Minnesota Twins clinch AL Central title with 8-6 win over Angels
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John Means takes no-hit bid into the 7th, playoff-bound Orioles hold Guardians to 1 hit in 2-1 win

John Means carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and Anthony Santander drove in a pair of runs, sending the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles over the Cleveland Guardians 2-1

John Means takes no-hit bid into the 7th, playoff-bound Orioles hold Guardians to 1 hit in 2-1 win
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Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time since team started in 1882, beat Reds 13-12

The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a nine-run deficit for the first time since the franchise started in 1882 and Alfonso Rivas tied a career high with five RBIs in a 13-12 victory that dealt a staggering blow to the Cincinnati Reds’ playoff hopes

Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time since team started in 1882, beat Reds 13-12
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Mike Trout's season over because of wrist injury, played in just 82 games for Angels

Mike Trout’s season ended because of a wrist injury that limited him to one game after July 3

Mike Trout's season over because of wrist injury, played in just 82 games for Angels
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102-loss Royals have turned out to be quite the spoilers against playoff-chasing Astros

The Kansas City Royals have lost more than 100 games this year

102-loss Royals have turned out to be quite the spoilers against playoff-chasing Astros
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Padres push back against reports there's a lack of leadership in a dysfunctional franchise

Less than a year after a stirring run to the NL Championship Series, the high-priced, underperforming San Diego Padres are defending themselves against reports there is a lack of clubhouse leadership within a dysfunctional organization

Padres push back against reports there's a lack of leadership in a dysfunctional franchise
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MLB-leading Braves are dealing with an ailing rotation as the playoffs loom

Baseball’s best team has some major pitching concerns heading into the final week of the regular season

MLB-leading Braves are dealing with an ailing rotation as the playoffs loom
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Ginkel falters as Diamondbacks blow 3 leads in 6-4 loss to Yankees and tie Cubs for 2nd wild card

Kevin Ginkel blew the last of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ three leads in a 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday, dropping them into a tie with the Chicago Cubs for the National League’s second wild card

Ginkel falters as Diamondbacks blow 3 leads in 6-4 loss to Yankees and tie Cubs for 2nd wild card
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One of game's characters, Guardians manager Terry Francona set to end career defined by class, touch

Terry Francona is set to bow out from baseball

One of game's characters, Guardians manager Terry Francona set to end career defined by class, touch
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Shohei Ohtani headlines majors' soon-to-be free agents, and there's a sizable gap to the next name

There is Shohei Ohtani, and then there is the rest of baseball’s soon-to-be free agents

Shohei Ohtani headlines majors' soon-to-be free agents, and there's a sizable gap to the next name
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Phillies' injured first baseman Rhys Hoskins remains a long shot to make postseason roster

Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins remained a long shot to make the postseason roster as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee

Phillies' injured first baseman Rhys Hoskins remains a long shot to make postseason roster
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Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman with 16 Gold Gloves, has died. He was 86

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died

Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman with 16 Gold Gloves, has died. He was 86
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Brooks Robinson Appreciation: In Maryland in the 1960s, nobody was like No. 5

Growing up in Maryland in the 1960s, Brooks Robinson was a god

Brooks Robinson Appreciation: In Maryland in the 1960s, nobody was like No. 5
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Francona's beloved scooter stolen, stripped as Cleveland's manager gets ready to say goodbye to game

Terry Francona won’t be riding off on his beloved scooter after all

Francona's beloved scooter stolen, stripped as Cleveland's manager gets ready to say goodbye to game
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Brewers are eager to make their latest postseason berth last longer than the others

The Milwaukee Brewers are getting accustomed to celebrating at the end of the regular season

Brewers are eager to make their latest postseason berth last longer than the others

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