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

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Rays' Wild Card opener draws 19,704, lowest since 1919 for non-pandemic MLB postseason

The AL Wild Card Series opener between the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays drew an announced crowd of just 19,704, the lowest for a postseason game since the 1919 World Series other than during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Elias Sports Bureau

Rays' Wild Card opener draws 19,704, lowest since 1919 for non-pandemic MLB postseason
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Orioles to play at 1 p.m. Saturday, well before Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks play concert next door

The Orioles may be Big Shots this year, but they’ll try to stay out of the Piano Man’s way this weekend

Orioles to play at 1 p.m. Saturday, well before Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks play concert next door
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Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with MLB-best Braves

Bryson Stott crushed the second grand slam in Philadelphia Phillies postseason history and Aaron Nola tossed seven shutout innings in a performance worthy of a postseason ace that led to a 7-1 win and a two-game sweep over the Miami Marlins in their NL Wild Card Series

Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with MLB-best Braves
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Calm Carter keeps getting on base for Rangers. Bochy wonders if the kid even realizes he's in majors

Evan Carter hasn’t been overwhelmed since jumping right into the playoff chase with the Texas Rangers

Calm Carter keeps getting on base for Rangers. Bochy wonders if the kid even realizes he's in majors
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'Dancing On My Own' singer Calum Scott says he'll perform for Phillies if they win the World Series

British singer Calum Scott says he'll visit Philadelphia and perform his pop hit “Dancing On My Own” if the Phillies win the World Series after the song resurfaced as their postseason anthem for the second straight year

'Dancing On My Own' singer Calum Scott says he'll perform for Phillies if they win the World Series
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Billy Eppler resigns as Mets GM, and is under investigation by MLB, according to AP source

Billy Eppler has resigned as New York Mets general manager, and a person familiar with the probe said he is under investigation by Major League Baseball

Billy Eppler resigns as Mets GM, and is under investigation by MLB, according to AP source
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Wisconsin hearing considers $614M plan to fund Milwaukee Brewers stadium repairs

The architect of legislation to give the Milwaukee Brewers more than $614 million to cover repairs at American Family Field is defending the proposal to fellow lawmakers

Wisconsin hearing considers $614M plan to fund Milwaukee Brewers stadium repairs
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After charmed season in Charm City, Orioles ready for playoff baseball's return to Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles enter the postseason in an unusual position

After charmed season in Charm City, Orioles ready for playoff baseball's return to Baltimore
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Adam Wainwright easing into retirement with new puppy, TV work and more country music

Adam Wainwright’s playing days are over, but the former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher isn’t exactly taking it easy in retirement

Adam Wainwright easing into retirement with new puppy, TV work and more country music
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Correa leads Twins in ALDS against his former team the Houston Astros

Houston manager Dusty Baker admitted this week that Carlos Correa is one of his favorite players

Correa leads Twins in ALDS against his former team the Houston Astros
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Percentage of successful MLB video reviews drops slightly. Marlins, Nationals best overturn rate

Team-initiated video reviews were slightly less successful in the major leagues this season, which saw overturned calls drop to 48.5% from 50.2% in 2022

Percentage of successful MLB video reviews drops slightly. Marlins, Nationals best overturn rate
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The Orioles and Rangers took different paths to recover after losing over 100 games in 2021

In two years, the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers went from triple-digit losses to the postseason

The Orioles and Rangers took different paths to recover after losing over 100 games in 2021
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Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara will miss the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery

Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara announced Friday that he will miss the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara will miss the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery
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Braves add RHP Daysbel Hernández to NLDS roster, Phillies go with RHP Michael Lorenzen

The Atlanta Braves made several surprising roster moves for the NL Division Series, adding hard-throwing reliever Daysbel Hernández and top prospect AJ Smith- Shawver ahead of Game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies

Braves add RHP Daysbel Hernández to NLDS roster, Phillies go with RHP Michael Lorenzen
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Houston's Graveman out for ALDS against Twins with shoulder discomfort

Houston reliever Kendall Graveman was left off the AL Division Series roster against the Minnesota Twins because of right shoulder discomfort

Houston's Graveman out for ALDS against Twins with shoulder discomfort
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Texas' shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS

Andrew Heaney and Dane Dunning helped Texas reach the sixth inning with a lead, and the Rangers’ maligned bullpen held on through some anxious moments for a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of their AL Division Series

Texas' shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS
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Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS

Bryce Harper homered, Ranger Suárez and the Philadelphia bullpen stifled baseball’s most prolific offense, and the Phillies blanked the 104-win Atlanta Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series

Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS
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Diamondbacks chase Clayton Kershaw in 1st inning and rout Dodgers 11-2 in NLDS opener

Gabriel Moreno’s three-run homer highlighted a six-run first inning for Arizona, and the Diamondbacks battered Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on the way to an 11-2 victory in Game 1 of their NL Division Series

Diamondbacks chase Clayton Kershaw in 1st inning and rout Dodgers 11-2 in NLDS opener
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After Kershaw's debacle, the Dodgers look to regroup with a rookie against the D-backs in NLDS

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain all-in with Clayton Kershaw

After Kershaw's debacle, the Dodgers look to regroup with a rookie against the D-backs in NLDS
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Israeli-American pitcher Kremer making 1st playoff start for Orioles while family affected by war

Israeli-American pitcher Dean Kremer will make his first career playoff start for the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night while thinking about family members in Israel

Israeli-American pitcher Kremer making 1st playoff start for Orioles while family affected by war
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Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play

After being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Atlanta Braves rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies to even the NL Division Series at one win apiece

Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play
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Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 meltdown behind them against Braves

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are tied 1-1 in the National League Division Series

Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 meltdown behind them against Braves
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The Dodgers' bats have gone cold in the postseason. Now they're facing playoff elimination

The Los Angeles Dodgers cobbled together a 100-win regular season against the odds, using a strong offense to compensate for a beat-up starting rotation

The Dodgers' bats have gone cold in the postseason. Now they're facing playoff elimination
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Twins bring Buxton back after mid-series roster switch for ailing Kirilloff

The Minnesota Twins have added designated hitter Byron Buxton as an injury substitute to their AL Division Series roster prior to Game 4 against Houston

Twins bring Buxton back after mid-series roster switch for ailing Kirilloff
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Bruce Bochy is back in the postseason with the Texas Rangers. He missed it while he was away.

Bruce Bochy is back where he prefers to be at this time of the year

Bruce Bochy is back in the postseason with the Texas Rangers. He missed it while he was away.

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