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• • Gray, Yanks seek postseason clinch in Toronto
  The Yankees will have a chance to secure a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2015 when they face the Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre....
  Rogers Centre
• • Red Sox's usage of David Price vs. Reds forecasts playoff bullpen
• • Newcomb building confidence heading into '18
  Sean Newcomb was the first of the many promising prospects to be introduced to the Braves' rotation this year. His instant success was followed by a rough patch, within which he learned some of the le...
• • Cubs nip Crew in 10, clip magic number to 4
  Pinch-hitter Tommy La Stella worked a bases-loaded walk from Brewers All-Star closer Corey Knebel in the top of the 10th inning, and Carl Edwards Jr. finished a 5-4 Cubs win on Friday night at Miller ...
• • Familia rescues Ramos for first save since May
  For the second time during the ninth inning Friday against the Nationals, the Mets' bullpen door swung open. As Jeurys Familia's hulking figure emerged through the frame, "Danza Kaduro" blared through...
• • Price shows what he can do as reliever
  The value that David Price can bring to the Red Sox as a reliever was on full display on Friday at Great American Ball Park as manager John Farrell went to him in a high-leverage situation....
  Great American Ball
• • Dodgers' Bellinger sets NL rookie HR record
• • Mets face decision on Collins as season wanes
  In one dugout Friday at Citi Field sat Dusty Baker, Major League Baseball's second-oldest manager at age 68. Baker, whose postseason-bound Nationals used a lineup full of reserves in the Mets' 7-6 win...
  Major League Baseball
• • Left thumb continues to plague J. Martinez
  With his left thumb still ailing several days after jamming it on a swing, Jose Martinez will return to St. Louis on Saturday so that the Cardinals' medical staff can get a better look at the injury....
  Jose Martinez

• • Bryant's HR in 10th puts Cubs 4 1/2 up on Crew
  This was not the postseason, but it sure felt that way Thursday night at Miller Park as the Cubs and the Brewers traded late-inning blows in Milwaukee's most charged September ballgame in years. Javie...
  Wade Davis
• • Cubs nip Crew in 10, clip magic number to 4
• • Red Sox storm back vs. Reds, pad East lead
  The Red Sox endured the early body blow of a grand slam by Cincinnati's Scooter Gennett and then stormed back with big hits and clutch relief to pull out a 5-4 victory over the Reds on Friday night th...
  American League East
• • Sox storm back vs. Reds, pad AL East lead
  The Red Sox endured the early body blow of a grand slam by Cincinnati's Scooter Gennett and then stormed back with big hits and clutch relief to pull out a 5-4 victory over the Reds on Friday night th...
  American League East
• • Cards rally to keep pressure in races
  With ground to make up in a pair of National League races and time running short, the Cardinals did their part to keep pressure on the Cubs, Brewers and Rockies by striking for a pair of ninth-inning ...
  National League
• • Tigers cutting ties with Ausmus after season
• • Beltre, Hamels keep Rangers in AL WC mix
  Cole Hamels allowed one run in seven innings and Shin-Soo Choo and Adrian Beltre hit home runs as the Rangers topped the Mariners in the series finale to remain 2 1/2 games back of the second AL Wild ...
  Cole Hamels
• • Ausmus won't return as Tigers skipper
  The Detroit Tigers announced on Friday that the contract of manager Brad Ausmus will not be extended beyond the 2017 season. The announcement was made by Al Avila, Tigers executive vice president of b...
  Detroit Tigers
• • Ausmus' contract won't be extended past '17
  The Detroit Tigers announced on Friday that the contract of manager Brad Ausmus will not be extended beyond the 2017 season. The announcement was made by Al Avila, Tigers executive vice president of b...
  Detroit Tigers

• • Cubs close in on NL Central title with win over Brewers
• • Man detained after gaining entry into Yankees' clubhouse in Toronto
• • Bellinger uncorks 39th HR to set NL rookie record
• • Cubs' Jay works incredible 15-pitch at-bat before singling
• • Watch: Price flashes huge smile after knocking 1st hit in 7 years
• • Report: Jeter told Marlins president to fire Dawson, McKeon, other execs
• • Watch: Goins follows up hidden-ball trick with grand slam off Tanaka
• • Watch: Blue Jays' Goins nabs Frazier with hidden-ball trick
• • Watch: Judge inches toward rookie HR record with 469-foot blast
• • 5 candidates to take over as Tigers manager

• • Castellanos homers, but Tigers fall to Twins
  Kyle Gibson continued his impressive run by throwing seven strong innings, Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 and Max Kepler and Brian Dozier both homered to lift the Twins to a 7-3 win over the Tigers on Frid...
• • Ilitch affirms commitment to ownership of Tigers
  Former Tigers owner Mike Ilitch made a point for years to be part of the team photo. No matter the circumstances, Ilitch would be in the front row, middle, with the manager and general manager at his ...
  Mike Ilitch
• • Ausmus' contract won't be extended past '17
  Detroit Tigers
• • Norris returns to rotation, looks to play spoiler
  The Tigers have seen the good and bad of Kyle Gibson outings, from eight innings of one-run ball last September to 7 1/3 quality innings a couple months ago to a third-inning exit with seven runs allo...
  Kyle Gibson
• • Zimmermann encouraged after missing time
  Jordan Zimmermann came back for peace of mind, some sign that he can still pitch comfortably without the neck issues that have derailed his Tiger tenure. He stepped back into the Tigers rotation amid ...
  Jordan Zimmermann
• • Zimmermann, 'pen struggle in loss to Twins
  The Twins boosted their chance at making the postseason for the first time since 2010 with a 12-1 win over the Tigers, powered by a three-hit game from Joe Mauer and a two-run single from Byron Buxton...
  Comerica Park
• • LIVE Color Feed: Twins vs. Tigers
  Video highlights, Statcast info, analysis, tweets, key updates, the latest news and more from the Gameday Color Feed....
• • Tigers announce 2018 spring home games
  Right around the time Tigers fans get sick of winter, the team will provide the first glimpse of spring. They'll open their 2018 Spring Training schedule on Thursday, Feb. 22 at Publix Field at Joker ...
  Spring Training
• • Anibal proving he has more to offer in 2018
  As Anibal Sanchez walked to the dugout and received the obligatory handshake from manager Brad Ausmus on Wednesday, a scattering of the crowd at Comerica Park stood up to applaud him for his second st...
  Anibal Sanchez

• • Ned Yost Says He’ll Stay With Royals For 2018
  Royals skipper Ned Yost stamped out any doubt that may have arisen as to his status for 2018, telling reporters including MLB.com’s Jeffrey Flanagan that he is going to return. Yost’s deal...
  Jeffrey Flanagan
• • MLB Weekly Roster Roundup: Hamilton, Renfroe, Wainwright
  ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM (9/18-9/22) NATIONAL LEAGUE CHICAGO CUBS | Depth Chart Back In Action: SP Jake Arrieta (hamstring) made his first start in 17 days on Thursday (5 IP, ER, 5 H, BB, 2 K) CINCIN...
• • Prospective Marlins Owners To Fire Four Special Assistants
  In an evident bid for a fresh start, the prospective Marlins ownership group has notified a series of high-profile special assistants that they will not be retained once the sale is completed, accordi...
• • Latest On Mets’ Plans For Sandy Alderson, Terry Collins
  The Mets will attempt to work out a new contract with general manager Sandy Alderson to keep him for 2018 and (presumably) beyond, according to a report from Kristie Ackert. The fate of manager Terry ...
• • Tigers Will Not Retain Brad Ausmus
  The Tigers and Brad Ausmus will part ways after the end of the current season, as Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports on Twitter that the club won’t extend his contract. Ausmus, 48,...
• • Three Needs: Chicago White Sox
  The White Sox have made a staggering amount of progress on the rebuild of their franchise in less than a year’s time. It’s almost incredible to think that last year, when doing a “Th...
• • NL Notes: Goldschmidt, Cozart, Snitker, Panik
  There are “hints” that the D-backs plan to try locking up MVP candidate Paul Goldschmidt to a longer-term deal, writes Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports in his latest NL Notes column. However, t...
• • Orioles Looking To Add Two Starters In Offseason
  Yesterday, FanRag’s Jon Heyman wrote that the Orioles have “no intention” of shopping Manny Machado with just a year on his contract before free agency and a potential record-setting...
  Manny Machado
• • Reds Sign Tucker Barnhart To Four-Year Extension
  The Reds announced on Friday morning that they’ve signed catcher Tucker Barnhart to a four-year contract extension that will keep him around through at least the 2021 season. Barnhart’s ne...
• • AL East Notes: Yankees, Tillman, Hernandez
  The Yankees are once again striving to get under the luxury tax threshold, though there’s added incentive for them to do so this time around, writes Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Getting under th...

• • Left thumb continues to plague J. Martinez
  Jose Martinez
• • Cards rally to keep pressure in races
  National League
• • Cards turn to Lynn in heat of NL WC race
  Still alive in the National League Central and Wild Card races, the Cardinals have plenty to strive for over their last nine games. But they will have already accomplished one of their goals -- playin...
  National League Central
• • LIVE Color Feed: Cardinals vs. Pirates
• • Cards sweep Reds; within 1 1/2 of WC spot
  Even given scant odds of making the postseason following a sweep by the first-place Cubs last weekend, the Cardinals did exactly what they needed to do in three games vs. the Reds -- win. An 8-5 St. L...
  Great American Ball
• • Cardinals find right batting order at right time
  Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, like many of his peers, admits one of his offseason activities is to write down different potential batting orders for his team heading into the next season. But if you...
• • Vroom broom: Sweep keeps Cards in race
  Even given scant odds of making the postseason following a sweep by the first-place Cubs last weekend, the Cardinals did exactly what they needed to do in three games vs. the Reds -- win. An 8-5 St. L...
  Great American Ball
• • Cards look to keep pace in WC chase vs. Bucs
  If they want to keep up with the Brewers and Rockies in the National League Wild Card race, the Cardinals could use another sweep of the Pirates this weekend at PNC Park....
  National League Wild
• • Molina, wife raise money for Puerto Rico
  Yadier Molina and his wife, Wanda, set up a GoFundMe page as a way to facilitate their relief effort for Hurricane Maria's victims in Puerto Rico. The Molinas' fundraiser, which has a goal of $1 milli...
• • LIVE Color Feed: Cardinals vs. Reds

• • Familia rescues Ramos for first save since May
• • Mets face decision on Collins as season wanes
  Major League Baseball
• • d'Arn good: Catcher's two homers carry Mets
  One positive takeaway for the Mets during the final month of this season has been the September surge from catcher Travis d'Arnaud. He launched a pair of home runs Friday night, giving him a career-hi...
  Citi Field
• • Syndergaard returns for cameo vs. Nationals
  It may be for just one inning, but Noah Syndergaard will take the mound for his first Major League start Saturday against the Nationals at Citi Field. Stephen Strasburg will take the ball for Washingt...
  Noah Syndergaard
• • Nido lending hand to help family in Puerto Rico
  Hardly two weeks into his Major League career, Tomás Nido is quickly learning to deal with adversity, as his native Puerto Rico was devastated by the effects of Hurricane Maria earlier this week....
• • LIVE Color Feed: Nationals vs. Mets
• • Syndergaard to pitch 1 inning in Saturday start
  Noah Syndergaard will come off the disabled list to start Saturday against the Nationals at Citi Field. He will pitch one inning, with originally scheduled starter Matt Harvey entering the second inni...
  Noah Syndergaard
• • deGrom under weather, Mets juggle rotation
  Another ailment struck a Mets rotation member this week, when Jacob deGrom complained Wednesday of nausea and an upset stomach in Miami. DeGrom received treatment at Marlins Park and returned to New Y...
• • Inbox: Should Mets tender offer to Harvey?
  Is it time for the Mets to cut ties with Matt Harvey? Beat reporter Anthony DiComo answers that question and others in this week's Mets Inbox....
  Matt Harvey
• • Nimmo: 'I take a lot of pride in my whole game'
  When the Mets walked off the field Wednesday following their 9-2 loss to the Marlins, only 16 Major Leaguers with at least 150 plate appearances held a higher on-base percentage than Brandon Nimmo. Am...
  Major Leaguers

• • Bellinger sets NL rookie record with 39th HR
  With a three-run shot in the third inning Friday vs. the Giants, Dodgers sensation Cody Bellinger launched his 39th homer of the season, setting the single-season mark for home runs by a National Leag...
  Cody Bellinger
• • Dodgers celebrate Lasorda's 90th birthday
  Even before the Dodgers could present Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda a division title for his 90th birthday Friday night, the club held an on-field pregame ceremony to mark the occasion, with MLB Commiss...
• • Hernandez, Dodgers helping Puerto Rico
  Dodgers utility man Enrique Hernandez, a native of Puerto Rico, has created his own donation fund to help with Hurricane Maria relief efforts....
• • Virus, not hand, keeps Turner sidelined
  Following being hit by a pitch on his hand Thursday vs. the Phillies, Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was out of the lineup Friday. Manager Dave Roberts said though Turner's hand is still sore, hi...
  Manager Dave Roberts
• • With pinch-hit HR, Ethier making playoff case
  Tryouts for the Dodgers' postseason roster continued on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. Oh, they also cut their magic number to one....
  Citizens Bank Park
• • Dodgers return home looking to clinch NL West
  Though the Giants faded from postseason consideration long ago, their rivalry with the Dodgers remains firmly in place. San Francisco will hope to play spoiler in Friday's opener of a three-game serie...
  National League West
• • Dodgers rally in Philly, cut magic number to 1
  The Dodgers finally cut their magic number to one to clinch the National League West with a 5-4 comeback win over the Phillies on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park, snapping a four-game losing streak and...
  National League West
• • Turner exits after being hit by pitch on hand
  Dodgers All-Star third baseman Justin Turner was removed from Thursday's game in the second inning, one inning after being hit by a Mark Leiter pitch on the right thumb....
• • Seager day to day with elbow, leg injuries
  Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, already playing with a right elbow injury, will be out of the lineup for at least two games because of a contusion on his lower right leg, manager Dave Roberts said on ...
  Dave Roberts
• • LIVE Color Feed: Dodgers vs. Phillies

• • Cubs nip Crew in 10, clip magic number to 4
• • Mets face decision on Collins as season wanes
  Major League Baseball
• • Left thumb continues to plague J. Martinez
  Jose Martinez
• • Royals can't slow White Sox, slip in WC race
  Rookies Yoan Moncada and Matt Davidson hit home runs and the White Sox scored five unanswered runs for a 7-6 win over the Royals on Friday night at Guaranteed Rate Field....
• • Sources: Marlins to dismiss 4 special assistants
  When the ownership group led by Bruce Sherman and Derek Jeter takes over the Marlins, four prominent members of the organization will not be back. The organization is not retaining special assistants ...
  Derek Jeter
• • Gennett sets franchise record with 4th slam
  When the Reds claimed Scooter Gennett off waivers from the Brewers on March 28 to be a utility player, no one envisioned him eventually seizing the everyday spot at second base this season....
• • Bellinger sets NL rookie record with 39th HR
  Cody Bellinger
• • Astros blank Halos behind strong JV, Yuli's HR
  Yuli Gurriel broke up a scoreless game with a three-run home run in the seventh inning, and Justin Verlander and two relievers combined on a shutout in the Astros' 3-0 win Friday night at Minute Maid ...
  Yuli Gurriel
• • Dodgers celebrate Lasorda's 90th birthday
• • Cards rally to keep pressure in races
  National League

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• • Sources: Jason Varitek interviewed for Seattle Mariners' managerial job
• • Ryno, Sarge and Doctor K: A look back at Mets-Cubs in '84
• • Tigers' Norris says he kept pitching with cancerous growth
  Daniel Norris
• • LEADING OFF: Mets-Cubs at Wrigley in NLCS; KC-Jays in ALCS
• • Cueto struggles, Royals fall short in 11-8 loss to Blue Jays
  Blue Jays
• • Red Sox' success vs. Blue Jays in September shouldn't be overlooked
  Toronto Blue Jays
• • Mystery of Cueto deepens
  Rogers Centre
• • Johnny Cueto not looking like Red Sox' would-be ace
  Rogers Centre
• • The Latest: Tulo ejected, Jays hit 3 HRs and build big lead
  League Championship Series
• • Red Sox will consider Johnny Cueto, but mystery remains after ALCS performance
  Rogers Centre

• • Price shows what he can do as reliever
  Great American Ball
• • E-Rod aims to lower Boston's magic number
  As the Red Sox try to lock up the American League East division title over the second-place Yankees, they will turn to left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez to face the Reds on Saturday at Great American Ball...
  American League East
• • Sox storm back vs. Reds, pad AL East lead
  American League East
• • Benintendi feels the love in return home
  They spanned three entire sections of bleachers in left field, starting near the foul pole and stretching toward left-center. They were mostly from Ohio, but nearly all of them wore Red Sox shirts and...
• • Family ties: Farrells reunite in Cincinnati
  Earlier this season, Red Sox manager John Farrell had the thrill of flying to Kansas City and sitting in the stands at Kauffman Stadium as his son, Luke, made his Major League debut....
• • LIVE Color Feed: Red Sox vs. Reds
• • Benintendi welcomed home in return to Ohio
  Given everything that has happened to Andrew Benintendi in the past few years, it's easy to forget that not long ago -- four years, to be exact -- he was a high school prep, honing his baseball skills...
• • Red Sox going 'extra' mile for wins in 2017
  There is something "extra" special about the season the Red Sox are putting together. Yes, Boston is 87-64 and holds a 2 1/2-game lead over the Yankees atop the American League East. But it's how the ...
  American League East
• • Spot clinched, Sox still seek AL East title
  When the Red Sox clinched their ticket to the postseason early Thursday morning, they had just landed in Cincinnati. But even if they had still been at Camden Yards, where they downed the Orioles, 9-0...
• • Dress for October: Get postseason gear
  Check out the Red Sox Shop and get suited up for the postseason in official T-shirts, hoodies, caps and more....

• • Newcomb building confidence heading into '18
• • Teheran faces Phils to cap his '17 home slate
  Braves right-hander Julio Teheran hopes to finish the season strong at SunTrust Park....
  Julio Teheran
• • Suzuki homers twice as Braves take opener
  The Braves opened a game with six consecutive hits for the first time in 22 years and Kurt Suzuki extended his unexpected power barrage during Friday night's 7-2 win over the Phillies at SunTrust Park...
  Kurt Suzuki
• • Braves have not decided Snitker's future
  While the Braves have not yet committed to retaining Brian Snitker, the club's top executive expressed high praise for his current manager when asked about the possibility of the club entering the 201...
• • LIVE Color Feed: Phillies vs. Braves
• • Dickey wins final home start for childhood team
  R.A. Dickey will get at least one more opportunity to step on a mound and enrich a 15-year career that was fueled by his love for the Braves while growing up in Nashville....
• • Lineup changes delay Nats-Braves game
  Nationals manager Dusty Baker entered Thursday night's 3-2 loss to the Braves at SunTrust Park planning to rest most of his regulars during the final couple of innings. He certainly didn't anticipate ...
  Dusty Baker
• • Phillies, Braves set for final meeting of 2017
  A pair of rookie starters will make their penultimate starts of 2017 when the Phillies and Braves open a three-game weekend series Friday night at SunTrust Park, as Philly righty Ben Lively will face ...
• • Braves edge Nationals behind Dickey, Albies
  Ozzie Albies' leadoff single ignited a two-run fourth inning that held up for starter R.A. Dickey's 10th win in the Braves' 3-2 victory over the Nationals on Thursday at SunTrust Park....
• • LIVE Color Feed: Nationals vs. Braves

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• • Red Sox's usage of David Price vs. Reds forecasts playoff bullpen
• • Dodgers' Bellinger sets NL rookie HR record
• • Beltran, Molina lead Puerto Rico relief efforts
  Puerto Rico
• • Cubs slip past Brewers to maintain control of NL Central
• • Man detained after accessing Yanks clubhouse
• • Dodgers celebrate Lasorda's 90th birthday
• • Report: Jeter asks Marlins to fire 4 luminaries
• • Jays' Goins gets Frazier with hidden-ball trick
• • Carlos Beltran starts Hurricane Maria relief effort with $1 million donation
  Carlos Beltran
• • Snitker hopes return as Braves skipper in '18

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• • Bryant's HR in 10th puts Cubs 4 1/2 up on Crew
  Wade Davis
• • Cubs back Hendricks, push Cards to 5 back
  Albert Almora Jr. drove in two runs and Addison Russell delivered a pinch-hit homer to back Kyle Hendricks and lead the Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Cardinals on Saturday to improve to a season-high...
  Addison Russell
• • Cards struggle to support Wacha at Wrigley
  Albert Almora Jr. drove in two runs and Addison Russell delivered a pinch-hit homer to back Kyle Hendricks and lead the Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Cardinals on Saturday to improve to a season-high...
• • Cubs' 6th straight win has Cards 6 back
  Kyle Schwarber hit his 27th home run and Jason Heyward smacked a clutch tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in the seventh inning to lift the Cubs to their sixth straight win, a 4-3 victory Sunday ov...
  Jason Heyward
• • Wrigley bounceback is not in the Cards
  Kyle Schwarber hit his 27th home run and Jason Heyward smacked a clutch tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in the seventh inning to lift the Cubs to their sixth straight win, a 4-3 victory Sunday ov...
• • Yanks keep rolling as Monty, HRs roast Birds
  Didi Gregorius and Greg Bird hit a pair of three-run homers to support Jordan Montgomery's scoreless outing as the Yankees continued to keep the pressure on the division-leading Red Sox, securing a 9-...
• • Sox rally in 9th, remain 3 up with 7-run 15th
  The Red Sox's wild 13-6 win over the Rays on Friday night at Tropicana Field had a little bit of everything -- including a lot of heart by both teams, tucked away in its 15 innings....
• • Sox sweep O's, magic number down to 1
  The Red Sox are fending off a surge by the Yankees with a nice hot streak of their own. Backed by an overpowering performance by Chris Sale, who became the first Boston pitcher since Pedro Martinez in...

• • Blue Jays 8, Yankees 1: Yankees’ Hopes for an Early Clinching Go Down in a Hail of Homers
  Starter Masahiro Tanaka gave up three home runs, including a grand slam, to the Blue Jays....
• • On Baseball: Sandy Alderson Is Eager to Return and Solve the Mets’ Injury Riddle
  The Mets have not announced a new contract for the general manager, but it is widely believed that he will return....
• • Todd Frazier Talks With Father of the Girl Hit by His Foul Ball
  The Yankees third baseman said he had been told that the girl was doing well in a hospital. He also said he hoped to meet her soon....
• • Extra Bases: In a Playoff Hunt, the Angels Owe a Debt to the Yankees’ Gene Michael
  Billy Eppler, the general manager of the Angels, worked 11 seasons with the Yankees and learned a lot from Michael, who died this month....
• • Diamonds Aren’t Forever: 5 Bygone Ballparks of New York
  These ballparks and stadiums — some of which were built early in the 20th century — seeded much of the game’s history before being torn down....
• • The Twins Point the Way on Protective Screens
  Target Field in Minneapolis was the first to have protective netting to the far end of the dugouts. Other teams have joined in, including three more on Thursday....
• • Sports of The Times: Baseball Needs More Netting, and Fewer Excuses
  The sight of a bloodied young fan at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday should serve as the impetus for the sport to extend netting at every ballpark....
• • Marlins 9, Mets 2: Giancarlo Stanton’s 56th Home Run Helps Marlins Complete Sweep of Mets
  Stanton’s two-run homer was his eighth of the season against the Mets, and his 35th against them in his career....
• • Yankees 11, Twins 3: Young Fan Is Injured by Line Drive During Yankees Game
  The incident is the latest to occur this season at Yankee Stadium, where protective netting runs to the beginning of each dugout....
• • Mets’ Painful Season Can Be Summed Up in Two Words: Steven Matz
  The left-hander pitched in periodic discomfort for a good part of the season and then eventually got a diagnosis....

• • 2017 Tour Championship tee times, pairings: Field for Round 2 on Friday
  We get a second round reset as Kyle Stanley leads the charge at East Lake...
• • Tigers manager Brad Ausmus sounds like he knows he won't be back next season
  Ausmus' job security has been in question for years now...
  Brad Ausmus
• • Miguel Sano is running out of time to get healthy and help Twins reach postseason
  Sano has been out with a stress reaction in his left shin since Aug. 19...
• • Eddie Lacy opens up about his battles with weight -- and internet trolls
  Lacy, currently the odd back out in Seattle, wonders what trolls get out of fat shaming him on social media...
  Eddie Lacy
• • Temple at South Florida: Prediction, pick, line, odds, TV, live stream, watch online
  Temple knocked off USF last year to claim the division title...
• • Golden Knights keep firing on Twitter with shots at Canadiens and NFL powers
  Vegas isn't being quiet about its hot start to the NHL preseason...
  Golden Knights
• • Roger Goodell visits Philly to talk criminal justice reform with Lurie, Eagles
  The NFL commissioner also met with local police and politicians to discuss social issues this season...
  Roger Goodell
• • WATCH: Vic Beasley destroys Aaron Rodgers, forces backwards pass and TD
  It's been a bad night for the Packers quarterback against the Falcons defense...
• • Saints vs. Vikings score, highlights, stats: Bradford, Cook dominate on Monday night
  The Vikings look like world-beaters while the Saints look like one of the NFL's worst teams...
• • Ray Lewis: Ravens refused to sign Colin Kaepernick because of girlfriend's tweet
  In case you were wondering why the Ravens haven't upgraded their quarterback situation...
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• • Bryce Harper’s injury status improving, he ran the bases to test knee
  Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper appears to be set to return from his knee injury by October — just in time for the team to mount their playoff push. Harper ran the bases for the first time a...
  Washington Nationals
• • Report: Derek Jeter plans to fire multiple Marlins special assistants
  When new owners take over any business, they tend to do a fair amount of firings in order to staff the organization with the personnel of their choosing. It appears things won’t be much different for ...
  Derek Jeter
• • WATCH: Poor Todd Frazier falls for perfectly-executed hidden ball trick
  Todd Frazier is a good guy, so it’s hard not to feel bad for him after watching what happened during Friday’s game against the Blue Jays. It happened when Frazier was on second base, and Jays infielde...
• • Bryce Harper runs bases ahead of possible return
  Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper continues to take significant steps toward a return to action. On Friday, Harper was spotted at Citi Field in New York running the bases and shagging fly b...
  Bryce Harper
• • Brad Ziegler rips fans who are opposed to extended stadium netting
  There has been another groundswell in support for extended netting in Major League Baseball stadiums, and it’s not just from concerned fans. One player, Miami Marlins reliever Brad Ziegler, was quite ...
  Brad Ziegler
• • 20/20 Hindsight: The Diamondbacks Won the Trade Deadline
  We\'re a little over a week away from the end of the regular season, with all the feels that come with it. Excitement for the postseason, obviously, but also lingering malaise with the realization tha...
• • Mets GM expects Matt Harvey back with Mets in 2018
  The New York Mets are still hoping to find something left in Matt Harvey’s once-vaunted right arm. As Harvey finishes off another poor, injury-plagued campaign, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson sai...
  Matt Harvey
• • Tigers will not retain manager Brad Ausmus
  The Detroit Tigers confirmed Friday that they will not bring back manager Brad Ausmus for 2018. In a statement, the Tigers said that the search for a new manager has already commenced, and with Ausmus...
  Detroit Tigers
• • Girl hit by ball at Yankee Stadium faces ‘long’ recovery, relative says
  The little girl hit in the head by a foul ball during Wednesday’s game at Yankee Stadium faces a “long” recovery process, a relative told the New York Post on Friday.“She’s stable. It’s going to be a ...
  Yankee Stadium
• • Luhnow concluded Verlander trade at in-laws’ dinner party
  Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow had to get extremely creative to close the deal for ace pitcher Justin Verlander.Luhnow was displaced by Hurricane Harvey at the time of the Aug. 31 non-waiv...
  Houston Astros

• • Gray, Yanks seek postseason clinch in Toronto
  Rogers Centre
• • Yankees' clinch on hold after HRs off Tanaka
  Ryan Goins pulled off a hidden ball trick that caught Todd Frazier napping, then slugged a grand slam that ended Masahiro Tanaka's night as the Blue Jays trounced the Yankees, 8-1, on Friday evening a...
• • Frazier reaches out to dad of fan hit by foul ball
  Todd Frazier had a conversation with the father of the young girl who was struck by a foul ball during the Yankees' 11-3 win over the Twins on Wednesday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, and the New York t...
• • Rogers that! Judge hits Toronto-best 469-footer
  Aaron Judge's September surge continued on Friday evening with the longest home run hit at Rogers Centre this season, a 469-foot blast to the second deck in left field off the Blue Jays' Marco Estrada...
  Rogers Centre
• • LIVE Color Feed: Yankees vs. Blue Jays
• • Inbox: Who's most trusted to start WC Game?
  In the latest Yankees Inbox, beat reporter Bryan Hoch answers questions on the starter for a potential American League Wild Card Game, CC Sabathia's immediate future, the club's most glaring weakness ...
  Bryan Hoch
• • Yanks over Twins in WC Game? Not so fast
  The Yankees' record against the Twins since 2002 -- and this includes four soul-crushing postseason series for Minnesota -- is 89-33. And while this might give Twins fans nightmares ahead of a potenti...
• • Judge's 45th HR helps Yanks sweep Twins
  Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez launched back-to-back homers, and Didi Gregorius also went deep as the Yankees continued to fire on all cylinders in pursuit of a postseason berth, completing a series swe...
• • Yanks look to gain in AL East behind Tanaka
  The Yankees could secure a postseason berth during their stay north of the border this week, but as they prepare to open a three-game series with the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, their focus remains se...
  American League East
• • Young fan injured after being hit by ball in Bronx
  A young fan was struck by a batted ball in the fifth inning of the Yankees' 11-3 win against the Twins on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium, briefly halting play on the field while the child received medica...

• • LIVE Color Feed: Giants vs. Dodgers
• • Course of the Horse: Cain reflects on career
  During the 13 seasons that Matt Cain has worn a jersey with San Francisco written across his chest, The City steadily has crept into his heart....
• • Panik continues torrid hitting against Rockies
  Joe Panik, the ultimate team player, was anticipating a rare opportunity to be properly selfish....
• • Samardzija goes for 10th win against Dodgerrs
  Though the San Francisco Giants faded from postseason consideration long ago, their rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers remains firmly in place. The clubs will renew their mutually spirited competito...
  Francisco Giants
• • Moore, bullpen solid as Giants shut out Rox
  Should the Colorado Rockies miss qualifying for the postseason, their season-ending tale of woe likely will include their 4-0 loss Wednesday to the San Francisco Giants. The outcome sealed a two-game ...
  Colorado Rockies
• • Belt, out with concussion, takes part in drills
  First baseman Brandon Belt, who has undergone most of his recovery from concussion symptoms in private, ran light sprints and performed agility exercises in short left field at AT&T Park before Wednes...
• • LIVE Color Feed: Rockies vs. Giants
• • Pence helps Giants hurt Rox's Wild Card hopes
  The Colorado Rockies' grip on a postseason berth slipped somewhat Tuesday night as Hunter Pence's bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the ninth inning lifted the San Francisco Giants to a 4-3 victory. Color...
• • Melancon plans to return strong next season
  Giants right-hander Mark Melancon expects to experience a relatively typical offseason despite undergoing surgery on his valuable throwing arm....
  Mark Melancon