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September 17, 2018

Yelich has Brewers closing in on postseason spot

While much of the focus last offseason was on the trade that sent Giancarlo Stanton from the Marlins to the Yankees, there ...

September 16, 2018

Cinch of a clinch: Indians win third straight division title

With ski googles perched on his head, Michael Brantley stood in the middle of Cleveland's rocking clubhouse just a few from ...

September 15, 2018

Indians' Bauer throws off mound, closer to comeback

Trevor Bauer moved a little closer to pitching in the postseason, throwing 40 pitches off the mound inside an empty ...

September 15, 2018

LEADING OFF: Cubs lose their closer, Indians try to clinch

A look at what's happening around the majors today: PEN PALS The Cubs will try a closer-by-committee approach down the ...

September 14, 2018

LEADING OFF: Indians can clinch, Cubs' new closer hurt

A look at what's happening around the majors today: ON THE CUSP Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Indians can clinch their third ...

September 13, 2018

Odorizzi takes no-hit bid into 8th as Twins top Yankees 3-1

As he inched closer to a no-hitter, Jake Odorizzi was ready to throw 140 pitches if needed. He was nearing his career high ...

September 13, 2018

Odorizzi's no-hit bid vs Yankees broken up in 8th inning

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jake Odorizzi has given up an RBI double to Greg Bird with one out in the eighth inning, ending the ...

September 12, 2018

Rays' Snell loses no-hit bid against Indians in 7th

Tampa Bay Rays ace Blake Snell lost his no-hit in the seventh inning when Cleveland's Jose Ramirez hit a leadoff homer.

September 12, 2018

MLB commemorates 9/11 anniversary with ballpark ceremonies

In a way, Don Mattingly was about as far from the hustle and bustle of downtown New York City as an ex-ballplayer could be ...

September 11, 2018

Verlander saluted back at Comerica, Astros beat Tigers 3-2

Justin Verlander knew this would be one of the most emotional games of his major league career. He still wasn't prepared.

September 10, 2018

LEADING OFF: Verlander returns to Detroit, Cubs host Brewers

A look at what's happening around the majors today: WELCOME BACK Justin Verlander will make his first start in Detroit since ...

September 10, 2018

Moreland walks off Red Sox to avoid sweep by Astros

Mitch Moreland put some recent struggles behind him with a clutch hit in the ninth inning. Helped the major league-leading ...

September 09, 2018

Lopez 3 outs shy of perfect game as Royals beat Twins 4-1

Jorge Lopez was so calm on the mound that Royals catcher Salvador Perez didn't even realize the rookie had a perfect game ...

September 09, 2018

Royals rookie Lopez loses perfect game and no-hit bid in 9th

Kansas City Royals rookie Jorge Lopez allowed a walk and a single to start the bottom of the ninth inning, ending his bid for ...

September 08, 2018

Shohei Ohtani homers again, Angels beat White Sox 5-2

Nothing seems to bother two-way star Shohei Ohtani at the plate. Not bad news. Not a hard-throwing, up-and-coming left-hander

September 08, 2018

ChiSox ace prospect Kopech likely needs Tommy John surgery

Just as the rebuilding Chicago White Sox were starting to form their rotation for the future, a major setback: Top prospect ...

September 07, 2018

Shapiro will 'shed no tears' for Indians' Chief Wahoo logo

Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro spent more than two decades working for the Cleveland Indians. He'll "shed no tears" ...

September 07, 2018

LEADING OFF: Astros-Red Sox at Fenway, Dodgers visit Rockies

A look at what's happening around the majors today: OCTOBER IN THE AIR Two of the top teams in the majors meet at Fenway Park ...

September 07, 2018

Indians remove Chief Wahoo from sleeve for series in Toronto

The Cleveland Indians have removed the Chief Wahoo logo from the sleeve of their uniforms for a four-game series in Toronto.