CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians made one stirring comeback after another through a season scattered with adversity, misfortune, and unexpected challenges.Their last one fell short.They're stubbornly sitting out the postseason for the first time since 2015."We were on the run, and I just wanted to play in the playoffs," right-hander Mike Clevinger said after the Indians lost Sunday in Washington, concluding their taxing 2019 season with a five-game losing streak. "We didn't want that to come to an end. I wanted to pitch in October."Not this time.The Indians were officially eliminated from the playoffs on Friday, but only after they had exhausted themselves while overcoming injuries and fighting in a vain attempt to catch the homer-hammering Minnesota Twins, who clubbed Cleveland out of its three-year reign atop the AL Central.In truth, the Indians, who finished with 93 wins, played from behind since last winter when owner Paul Dolan's decision to chop payroll hollowed manager Terry Francona's... [More]

Nationals second. Ryan Zimmerman singles to left center field. Gerardo Parra singles to left center field. Ryan Zimmerman to second. Yan Gomes walks. Gerardo Parra to second. Ryan Zimmerman to third. Patrick Corbin singles to left field. Yan Gomes to second. Gerardo Parra to third. Ryan Zimmerman scores. Trea Turner strikes out swinging. Adam Eaton singles to left field. Patrick Corbin to second. Yan Gomes to third. Gerardo Parra scores. Anthony Rendon doubles to deep left field. Adam Eaton to third. Patrick Corbin scores. Yan Gomes scores. Juan Soto is intentionally walked. Asdrubal Cabrera singles to right field. Juan Soto to second. Anthony Rendon to third. Adam Eaton scores. Ryan Zimmerman flies out to right field to Franmil Reyes. Gerardo Parra homers to center field. Asdrubal Cabrera scores. Juan Soto scores. Anthony Rendon scores. Yan Gomes pops out to shallow infield to Jake Bauers.9 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 9, Indians 0.Indians fourth. Jordan Luplow homers to... [More]

Nationals second. Juan Soto flies out to deep center field to Oscar Mercado. Howie Kendrick singles to center field. Matt Adams strikes out swinging. Kurt Suzuki singles to left field. Howie Kendrick to second. Gerardo Parra doubles to deep right center field. Kurt Suzuki scores. Howie Kendrick scores. Austin Voth flies out to deep right center field to Oscar Mercado.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 2, Indians 0.Indians third. Greg Allen singles to second base. Ryan Flaherty doubles to right field. Greg Allen scores. Zach Plesac out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield to Matt Adams. Ryan Flaherty to third. Francisco Lindor out on a sacrifice fly to deep left center field to Gerardo Parra. Ryan Flaherty scores. Oscar Mercado pops out to shallow center field to Trea Turner.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 2, Nationals 2.Nationals sixth. Juan Soto walks. Howie Kendrick flies out to left center field to Greg Allen. Matt Adams singles to shallow infield. Juan Soto... [More]

White sox first. Leury Garcia homers to center field. Tim Anderson singles to shortstop. Jose Abreu singles to shallow infield. Tim Anderson to second. Yoan Moncada grounds out to first base, Carlos Santana to Mike Freeman to Shane Bieber. Jose Abreu to second. Tim Anderson to third. Zack Collins reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Jose Abreu scores. Tim Anderson scores. Throwing error by Carlos Santana. Yolmer Sanchez flies out to deep center field to Oscar Mercado. Zack Collins to third. Matt Skole flies out to center field to Oscar Mercado.3 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. White sox 3, Indians 0.Indians third. Franmil Reyes singles to left field. Roberto Perez grounds out to third base, Yoan Moncada to Jose Abreu. Franmil Reyes to second. Mike Freeman singles to center field. Franmil Reyes scores. Francisco Lindor called out on strikes. Oscar Mercado flies out to shallow right field to Daniel Palka.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 3, Indians... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging. Oscar Mercado pops out to Jose Abreu. Carlos Santana walks. Yasiel Puig singles to right field. Carlos Santana to third. Jordan Luplow walks. Yasiel Puig to second. Jose Ramirez homers to right field. Jordan Luplow scores. Yasiel Puig scores. Carlos Santana scores. Franmil Reyes grounds out to shortstop, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu.4 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 4, White sox 0.Indians second. Roberto Perez homers to center field. Mike Freeman flies out to center field to Leury Garcia. Francisco Lindor grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Jose Abreu. Oscar Mercado lines out to shallow center field to Tim Anderson.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 5, White sox 0.Indians third. Carlos Santana strikes out swinging. Yasiel Puig doubles to deep left center field. Jordan Luplow walks. Jose Ramirez homers to left field. Jordan Luplow scores. Yasiel Puig scores. Franmil Reyes called out on strikes. Roberto Perez... [More]

HOUSTON (AP) — George Springer hit a career-high three homers, Justin Verlander posted his MLB-leading 20th win and the Houston Astros clinched their third straight AL West title in grand fashion, routing the Los Angeles Angels 13-5 on Sunday.A crowd at Minute Maid Park that was cheering from Verlander's first pitch got even louder as Springer homered three times in the first four innings. The Astros kept breaking away and improved to 102-54, a half-game ahead of the New York Yankees for the best record in the majors.After the final out, the Astros held a bouncing group hug in the middle of the diamond and posed for a team picture. It hasn't been determined who they will face in the playoffs as they try for their second World Series championship in three years.Springer, the MVP of the 2017 World Series, had two chances to tie the big league record for home runs in a game. He popped up with the bases loaded in the fifth and grounded out in the seventh.Verlander (20-6) yielded six hits and... [More]

Phillies third. Scott Kingery walks. Adam Haseley grounds out to second base, Mike Freeman to Carlos Santana. Scott Kingery to second. Cesar Hernandez flies out to deep center field to Oscar Mercado. Scott Kingery to third. J.T. Realmuto doubles to deep left center field. Scott Kingery scores. Bryce Harper is intentionally walked. Rhys Hoskins reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Bryce Harper out at second.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Phillies 1, Indians 0.Indians fourth. Oscar Mercado grounds out to second base, Cesar Hernandez to Rhys Hoskins. Carlos Santana singles to shallow center field. Yasiel Puig singles to deep right center field. Carlos Santana to third. Mike Freeman reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Yasiel Puig out at second. Carlos Santana scores. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Phillies 1, Indians 1.Indians fifth. Greg Allen reaches on error. Fielding error by Jean Segura. Roberto Perez reaches on a sacrifice bunt... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor reaches on error. Throwing error by Jean Segura. Oscar Mercado strikes out swinging. Francisco Lindor steals second, advances to third. Throwing error by J.T. Realmuto. Carlos Santana singles to left field. Francisco Lindor scores. Yasiel Puig called out on strikes. Jordan Luplow singles to right field. Carlos Santana to second. Franmil Reyes singles to center field. Jordan Luplow to third. Carlos Santana scores. Kevin Plawecki lines out to deep left center field to Brad Miller.2 runs, 3 hits, 2 errors, 2 left on. Indians 2, Phillies 0.Phillies second. Jean Segura doubles to deep left field. Brad Miller flies out to center field to Oscar Mercado. Scott Kingery pops out to Carlos Santana. Adam Haseley doubles to deep left center field. Jean Segura scores. Cesar Hernandez lines out to deep center field to Oscar Mercado.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Phillies 1.Indians second. Yu Chang flies out to deep center field to Adam Haseley. Ryan Flaherty... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor walks. Oscar Mercado doubles to deep left field. Francisco Lindor scores. Carlos Santana singles to left field. Oscar Mercado to third. Yasiel Puig singles to left field. Carlos Santana to second. Oscar Mercado scores. Jordan Luplow flies out to left center field to Adam Haseley. Franmil Reyes reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Yasiel Puig out at second. Carlos Santana to third. Roberto Perez grounds out to shortstop, Maikel Franco to Rhys Hoskins.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 2, Phillies 0.Indians second. Yu Chang grounds out to third base, Maikel Franco to Rhys Hoskins. Andrew Velazquez walks. Francisco Lindor singles to right center field. Andrew Velazquez scores. Oscar Mercado reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Francisco Lindor out at second. Carlos Santana singles to left field, tagged out at second, Brad Miller to Andrew Knapp to Cesar Hernandez to Rhys Hoskins. Oscar Mercado scores.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor doubles to deep left field. Oscar Mercado out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Daniel Norris to Jeimer Candelario. Francisco Lindor to third. Carlos Santana out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Christin Stewart. Francisco Lindor scores. Yasiel Puig strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 1, Tigers 0.Indians fourth. Carlos Santana singles to center field. Yasiel Puig doubles to deep left field. Carlos Santana scores. Jordan Luplow grounds out to shortstop, Jordy Mercer to Jeimer Candelario. Yasiel Puig to third. Franmil Reyes homers to center field. Yasiel Puig scores. Roberto Perez singles to center field. Yu Chang called out on strikes. Mike Freeman called out on strikes.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 4, Tigers 0.Indians fifth. Francisco Lindor doubles to deep right field. Oscar Mercado singles to center field. Francisco Lindor scores. Carlos Santana flies out to deep center field to Harold Castro. Yasiel Puig singles to left center field. Oscar Mercado to second. Greg Allen pinch-hitting for Jordan Luplow. Greg Allen called out on strikes. Yasiel Puig steals second. Oscar Mercado steals third. Franmil Reyes walks. Roberto Perez singles to center field. Franmil Reyes to second. Yasiel Puig scores. Oscar Mercado scores. Yu Chang grounds out to shallow infield, Grayson Greiner to Jeimer Candelario.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 7, Tigers 0.

Tigers third. Jake Rogers doubles to deep left field. Willi Castro out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Aaron Civale to Jake Bauers. Jake Rogers to third. Victor Reyes out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Yasiel Puig. Jake Rogers scores. Harold Castro grounds out to second base, Mike Freeman to Jake Bauers.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 1, Indians 0.Indians third. Ryan Flaherty singles to center field. Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging. Oscar Mercado strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana singles to center field. Ryan Flaherty scores. Yasiel Puig singles to left field. Carlos Santana to second. Mike Freeman strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Tigers 1, Indians 1.Indians tenth. Roberto Perez reaches on error. Fielding error by Willi Castro. Ryan Flaherty out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Jose Cisnero to Jeimer Candelario. Bradley Zimmer to second. Francisco Lindor is intentionally walked. Oscar Mercado reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Francisco Lindor out at second. Bradley Zimmer to third. Carlos Santana is intentionally walked. Yasiel Puig singles to deep right field. Carlos Santana to second. Oscar Mercado to third. Bradley Zimmer scores.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 3 left on. Indians 2, Tigers 1.

BOSTON (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski, grandson of former Red Sox great and Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, homered in his first game in Fenway Park, and Alex Dickerson had a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the 15th inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 7-6 victory over Boston on Tuesday night.The game featured a major league record-tying 24 pitchers — including a team-record 13 by the Giants — and had 50 players overall, lasting 5 hours, 54 minutes. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" was played in the middle of the 14th inning.San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy, who is retiring at the end of the season, moved one win away from becoming the 11th big-league manager to reach 2,000 victories.Donovan Solano opened the 15th with a ground-rule double against Trevor Kelley (0-2) and advanced on a wild pitch before the Dickerson's sac fly.Dereck Rodriguez (6-9) worked two innings for the victory.BLUE JAYS 8, ORIOLES 5BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie Cavan Biggio hit for the cycle, leading Toronto to the victory.Biggio... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski, grandson of former Red Sox great and Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, homered in his first game in Fenway Park, and Alex Dickerson had a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the 15th inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 7-6 victory over Boston on Tuesday night.The game featured a major league record-tying 24 pitchers — including a team-record 13 by the Giants — and had 50 players overall, lasting 5 hours, 54 minutes. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" was played in the middle of the 14th inning.San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy, who is retiring at the end of the season, moved one win away from becoming the 11th big-league manager to reach 2,000 victories.Donovan Solano opened the 15th with a ground-rule double against Trevor Kelley (0-2) and advanced on a wild pitch before the Dickerson's sac fly.Dereck Rodriguez (6-9) worked two innings for the victory.BLUE JAYS 8, ORIOLES 5BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie Cavan Biggio hit for the cycle, leading Toronto to the victory.Biggio... [More]

BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie Cavan Biggio hit for the cycle, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Tuesday night.Biggio homered in the third inning, singled in the sixth, doubled in the eighth and tripled in the ninth. He drove in four runs and scored three times.Biggio and his father, Craig, a Hall of Famer with the Houston Astros, are the second father-son duo in major league history to hit for the cycle, joining Daryle and Gary Ward.It was also the first time an opponent hit for the cycle in the 27-year history of Camden Yards.Trey Mancini and Jonathan Villar homered for last-place Baltimore, which lost for the third time in four games. Mychal Givens (2-6) got the loss.Derek Law (1-2) earned the win by throwing a scoreless eighth inning.YANKEES 8, ANGELS 0NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino pitched four dominant innings in his injury-delayed season debut for the Yankees.A two-time All-Star and the ace of the Yankees staff, Severino got hurt while warming up before his first... [More]

BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie Cavan Biggio hit for the cycle, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Tuesday night.Biggio homered in the third inning, singled in the sixth, doubled in the eighth and tripled in the ninth. He drove in four runs and scored three times.Biggio and his father, Craig, a Hall of Famer with the Houston Astros, are the second father-son duo in major league history to hit for the cycle, joining Daryle and Gary Ward.It was also the first time an opponent hit for the cycle in the 27-year history of Camden Yards.Trey Mancini and Jonathan Villar homered for last-place Baltimore, which lost for the third time in four games. Mychal Givens (2-6) got the loss.Derek Law (1-2) earned the win by throwing a scoreless eighth inning.YANKEES 8, ANGELS 0NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino pitched four dominant innings in his injury-delayed season debut for the Yankees.A two-time All-Star and the ace of the Yankees staff, Severino got hurt while warming up before his first... [More]

BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie Cavan Biggio hit for the cycle, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Tuesday night.Biggio homered in the third inning, singled in the sixth, doubled in the eighth and tripled in the ninth. He drove in four runs and scored three times.Biggio and his father, Craig, a Hall of Famer with the Houston Astros, are the second father-son duo in major league history to hit for the cycle, joining Daryle and Gary Ward.It was also the first time an opponent hit for the cycle in the 27-year history of Camden Yards.Trey Mancini and Jonathan Villar homered for last-place Baltimore, which lost for the third time in four games. Mychal Givens (2-6) got the loss.Derek Law (1-2) earned the win by throwing a scoreless eighth inning.YANKEES 8, ANGELS 0NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino pitched four dominant innings in his injury-delayed season debut for the Yankees.A two-time All-Star and the ace of the Yankees staff, Severino got hurt while warming up before his first... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor lines out to deep right field to Victor Reyes. Oscar Mercado homers to left field. Carlos Santana called out on strikes. Yasiel Puig doubles to deep left center field. Jake Bauers grounds out to second base, Jordy Mercer to Ronny Rodriguez.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 1, Tigers 0.Indians second. Greg Allen grounds out to second base, Jordy Mercer to Ronny Rodriguez. Mike Freeman singles to left field. Roberto Perez doubles to deep left center field. Mike Freeman scores. Andrew Velazquez strikes out swinging. Francisco Lindor grounds out to second base, Jordy Mercer to Ronny Rodriguez.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Tigers 0.Tigers third. Grayson Greiner doubles to deep right center field. Willi Castro grounds out to first base to Carlos Santana. Grayson Greiner to third. Victor Reyes singles to shallow left field. Grayson Greiner scores. Harold Castro flies out to deep left field to Greg Allen. Miguel Cabrera strikes out swinging.1... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Eddie Rosario. Oscar Mercado singles to center field. Francisco Lindor to third. Carlos Santana reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Oscar Mercado out at second. Francisco Lindor scores. Yasiel Puig walks. Carlos Santana to second. Jason Kipnis reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Yasiel Puig out at second. Carlos Santana scores. Throwing error by Ronald Torreyes. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 2 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Twins 0.Twins third. Luis Arraez flies out to left field to Greg Allen. Miguel Sano homers to left field. Jake Cave doubles to deep center field. Eddie Rosario lines out to left field to Greg Allen. Willians Astudillo grounds out to shortstop, Ryan Flaherty to Carlos Santana.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Twins 1.Twins sixth. Jake Cave strikes out swinging. Eddie Rosario homers to right field. Willians Astudillo walks.... [More]

Twins first. Max Kepler flies out to left field to Jordan Luplow. Jorge Polanco singles to center field. Nelson Cruz flies out to right field to Yasiel Puig. Eddie Rosario homers to right field. Jorge Polanco scores. Miguel Sano strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 2, Indians 0.Indians first. Francisco Lindor walks. Oscar Mercado doubles to left field. Francisco Lindor to third. Carlos Santana singles to right center field. Oscar Mercado to third. Francisco Lindor scores. Yasiel Puig walks. Carlos Santana to second. Jordan Luplow walks. Yasiel Puig to second. Carlos Santana to third. Oscar Mercado scores. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging. Yu Chang strikes out swinging. Kevin Plawecki strikes out on a foul tip.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Twins 2, Indians 2.Indians third. Yasiel Puig flies out to deep right field to Eddie Rosario. Jordan Luplow homers to center field. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging. Yu Chang strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 1 hit,... [More]

Twins third. Willians Astudillo flies out to right center field to Yasiel Puig. Max Kepler singles to right field. Jorge Polanco homers to center field. Max Kepler scores. Nelson Cruz called out on strikes. Eddie Rosario flies out to center field to Oscar Mercado.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 2, Indians 0.