Tue Sep 25 2018 | 00:17 | Angels' Mike Scioscia says he wants to keep managing | Albert Pujols | 1B/DH | Angels | Dodger Blue |
| | | Mike Trout | CF | Angels | Las Vegas Giants |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Scioscia says he would like to keep managing next year.The longtime skipper of the Los Angeles Angels has been widely expected to step down after the regular season concludes this week. His comments to KLAA-AM radio Monday night suggested he is open to returning for a 20th season in the Angels' dugout, or perhaps a managing job elsewhere in baseball.When asked directly if he wanted to keep managing, Scioscia said: "I'd like to.""We'll continue to evaluate things this week," Scioscia added. "I'll speak with (Angels owner) Arte (Moreno) and speak with (general manager) Billy (Eppler), and kind of come to a decision. But I think that if you love something, you want to continue to keep doing it. If you can, great. And if it doesn't happen, so be it. But I love the dugout."Scioscia, who will turn 60 in November, is the longest-tenured manager in the majors by seven seasons, and he earned his 1,600th career victory earlier this year. Since taking over the team for... [ More] |
Mon Sep 24 2018 | 23:47 | Altherr sprains toe, bruises knee trying to catch homer | Aaron Altherr | LF/RF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | David Dahl | LF | Rockies | Free Agent |
DENVER (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Aaron Altherr left the game after spraining his right big toe and bruising the knee while running full stride into the fence as he tried to catch a home run by Colorado's David Dahl.Altherr was tracking the two-run homer in the fourth inning of Monday's game when the side of his face and his right leg rammed into the padded fence, his hat flying off. He stayed on the warning track for several moments as a trainer rushed out to check on him. Altherr limped to a cart and was taken away.On the play, the fan trying to catch Dahl's homer was hit in the head by the ball, his hat flying off as well.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Sep 24 2018 | 23:47 | Yanks lose Hicks to injury; BoSox clinch home field | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
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| | | Cole Hamels | SP | Rangers | The Seals Guys |
| | | Ian Hamilton | | | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | RF | Nationals | Texas BigSticks |
| | | Aaron Hicks | CF/LF/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Nate Jones | RP | White Sox | Las Vegas Giants |
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Hicks injured his left hamstring running up the first-base line in the Yankees' 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, another concern for New York heading into next week's AL wild-card game.Hicks' 11th-inning double on Saturday drove Didi Gregorius with the run that clinched a postseason berth, and on Sunday the Yankees learned Sunday that Gregorius had torn cartilage in his right wrist during his headfirst slide across the plate.Hicks, who had fouled a pitch off his left ankle just before the double, left Monday's game with left hamstring tightness.New York's win eliminated the Rays and ensured a postseason berth for Oakland, which is likely to be the wild-card opponent but also is still alive in the AL West race. At 96-60, New York is assured of its best record since going 97-65 in 2011.Gardner had a go-ahead single off Ryan Yarbrough (15-6) in a two-run fifth inning.New York used eight pitchers and gave its starters extra rest ahead of the... [ More] |
Mon Sep 24 2018 | 23:17 | Athletics clinch playoff berth with Rays' loss to Yankees | Matt Chapman | 3B | Athletics | Free Agent |
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SEATTLE (AP) — The Oakland Athletics clinched their first playoff berth in four years Monday night, earning at least an American League wild card when the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the New York Yankees.Following three straight last-place finishes in the AL West, the A's found out just a couple of minutes after the first pitch of their game against Seattle that they are in the postseason for the first time since 2014.Tampa Bay's 4-1 loss to the Yankees eliminated the Rays from playoff contention. Oakland still has an outside shot at overtaking Houston for the division title, but is more likely headed toward a wild-card matchup with the Yankees.The A's could still host that game. They were two games behind the Yankees for the top wild card, pending the outcome of Oakland's game against the Mariners.Few people imagined the A's could make the playoffs this season, a young team with few proven stars after finishing 75-87 a year ago. Oakland won only 68 games in 2015 and 69 in 2016.The A's have... [ More] |
Mon Sep 24 2018 | 23:07 | Altherr leaves after hitting fence trying to catch homer | Aaron Altherr | LF/RF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | José Bautista | DH/RF | Blue Jays | Las Vegas Giants |
| | | David Dahl | LF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Odúbel Herrera | CF | Phillies | Big Chee |
DENVER (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Aaron Altherr left the game after running full stride into the fence while trying to catch a home run by Colorado's David Dahl.Altherr was tracking the two-run homer in the fourth inning of Monday's game when the side of his face rammed into the padded fence, his hat flying off. He stayed on the warning track for several moments as a trainer rushed out to check on him. Altherr limped to a cart and was taken away.On the play, the fan trying to catch Dahl's homer was hit in the head by the ball, his hat flying off as well.Philadelphia moved Odubel Herrera from right to left to take Altherr's place. Jose Bautista entered to play right.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Sep 24 2018 | 21:47 | Yankees CF Aaron Hicks injures left hamstring | Brett Gardner | CF/LF | Yankees | Big Chee |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Aaron Hicks | CF/LF/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Lowe | | | Free Agent |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks left Monday night's game at Tampa Bay with left hamstring tightness.Hicks appeared to get hurt in the third inning while running to first base on a grounder to shortstop, successfully beating a relay throw and avoiding a double play. He was replaced by Brett Gardner in the middle of the fourth.Hicks fouled a pitch off left his ankle Saturday in the 11th inning against Baltimore, then hit a winning double that clinched a wild-card berth for the Yankees. Didi Gregorius, who scored from first with a headfirst slide, tore cartilage in his right wrist.Gardner had an RBI single in the fifth inning and made a running, leaping catch at the center-field wall in the sixth on Brandon Lowe's two-out drive with runners on first and third.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Sep 24 2018 | 20:56 | Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez becomes US citizen | Félix Hernández | SP | Mariners | Big Chee |
SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners teammates stood and applauded and "God Bless America" played on speakers when Felix Hernandez entered Seattle's clubhouse after becoming a U.S. citizen.A native of Venezuela, the 32-year-old pitcher passed his citizenship interview Monday and was among 74 people from 36 countries who became naturalized U.S. citizens during a ceremony in downtown Seattle."This country has given me everything," Hernandez said. "It's a dream come true. It means a lot. We've been here a long time. I wanted to do it."Strife in Venezuela is among the reasons Hernandez desired U.S. citizenship. He wants to bring his parents to the U.S. more easily."The situation in Venezuela is real bad now," Hernandez said. "It's tough. There are people who can't get any food. It's crazy."His wife, Sandra, became a U.S. citizen a month ago, but Hernandez didn't pass his test that day. Hernandez said she gave him a hard time about it."I didn't study," he said. "I think I only got one question right."Hernandez... [ More] |
Mon Sep 24 2018 | 19:26 | Story returns to lineup for playoff-chasing Rockies | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Moneyball |
| | | Chad Bettis | SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Gray | SP | Rockies | JetBlack |
| | | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Old Hoss |
DENVER (AP) — Trevor Story is going over the top to get back on the field, altering his throwing motion to take some of the stress off his sore right elbow.The Colorado Rockies All-Star shortstop returned to the lineup Monday night after missing a week with the ailment. Story batted fifth as the playoff-chasing Rockies opened a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies."It's tough just sitting and watching," Story said. "It's not ideal. The timing of it was pretty brutal. Just really tried to keep my focus .on the treatment and getting better."Story tweaked his elbow on a throw in the first inning Sept. 17 in Los Angeles and aggravated it on a swing in the fourth."It's gotten better every single day, and I'm ready to play," Story said.Story has been practicing throwing from a more straightaway angle, which cuts down on elbow stress. He also worked on spin moves Sunday in Arizona and said "it felt good," he said. "There are little things I can do to take pressure off."At the plate,... [ More] |
Mon Sep 24 2018 | 18:47 | Gregorius hopes to return from wrist injury this week | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Adeiny HechavarrÃa | SS | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Hicks | CF/LF/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Severino | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Masahiro Tanaka | SP | Yankees | Moneyball |
| | | Gleyber Torres | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Neil Walker | 2B | Brewers | SportsWiseGuy.com |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius hopes to return from a wrist injury this week and start in the AL wild-card game on Oct. 3.Gregorius hurt his right wrist Saturday when he slid headfirst on Aaron Hicks' 11th-inning double to score the run that clinched a postseason berth. An MRI on Sunday revealed a small tear."It feels way better," Gregorius said before Monday night's game at Tampa Bay. "Feeling stronger. More movement. It's a big step to go forward."He is hitting .268 with a career-high 27 homers and 86 RBIs. The 28-year-old had a cortisone shot and will be examined by team doctors Wednesday."He felt significantly better with some of the range of motion things he's able to do," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "I would also temper it. The true indicator will come Wednesday when he's re-evaluated and we see how he does."Slick-fielding but weak-hitting Adeiny Hechavarria started at second in Monday's series opener. Rookie Gleyber Torres slide over from second and be replaced there by Neil Walker.Also, Boone said he is not close to deciding on his started for the wild-card game from among J.A Happ, Masahiro Tanaka and Luis Severino.Severino starts Tuesday followed by Tanaka and CC Sabathia. Happ started on Sunday.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Sep 24 2018 | 18:37 | Story returns to lineup for playoff-chasing Rockies | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Old Hoss |
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies All-Star Trevor Story returned to the starting lineup after missing a week with inflammation in his right elbow.The slugging shortstop batted fifth in the order Monday night as the playoff-chasing Rockies open a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Story tweaked his elbow on a throw in the first inning Sept. 17 in Los Angeles and aggravated it on a swing in the fourth.Although his elbow "feels good," he said he will alter his throwing style by staying over the top to relieve some of the pressure. The elbow doesn't bother him when he swings, he said.Story is hitting .288 with 33 homers and 102 RBIs.The Rockies began Monday trailing the NL West-leading Dodgers by 1½ games.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Sep 24 2018 | 01:07 | Gregorius hurt; A's wait; Phils, Pirates, D-Backs out | Lane Adams | CF/LF/PH | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Greg Allen | CF/RF | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Yonder Alonso | 1B | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Moneyball |
| | | Austin Barnes | 2B/C/PH | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Beckham | SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Adrián Béltre | 3B/DH | Rangers | Dodger Blue |
| | | Mookie Betts | RF | Red Sox | The Seals Guys |
| | | John Brebbia | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Cahill | RP/SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Carle | SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Carpenter | 1B/2B/3B | Cardinals | Roto Value |
| | | Jake Cave | CF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Chirinos | C | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | A.J. Cole | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | C.J. Cron | 1B | Angels | Moneyball |
| | | William Cuevas | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Rajai Davis | CF/LF | Red Sox | Moneyball |
| | | Wade Davis | RP | Rockies | Las Vegas Giants |
| | | Yandy DÃaz | 3B/DH | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Gagnon | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Giovanny Gallegos | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | 1B/3B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Gausman | SP | Orioles | The Seals Guys |
| | | Kyle Gibson | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Erik González | 2B/SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Yuli Gurriel | 1B/3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Hendricks | SP | Cubs | Poison Pills |
| | | Aaron Hicks | CF/LF/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Kemp | LF/RF | Dodgers | Las Vegas Giants |
| | | Nick Kingham | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Knebel | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
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| | | Brandon Lowe | | | Free Agent |
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| | | Charlie Morton | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
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| | | Gerardo Parra | LF/RF | Rockies | Free Agent |
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NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius has torn cartilage in his right wrist and is unsure whether he will be able to play in the AL wild-card game on Oct. 3.Gregorius, who has 27 homers and 86 RBIs, got injured Saturday when he slid headfirst on Aaron Hicks' 11th-inning double to score the run that clinched a postseason berth for New York, which disclosed the injury after a 6-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.New York remained 1½ games ahead of Oakland for the top AL wild card. Baltimore (45-110) is one loss shy of matching the franchise record for defeats set by the 1939 St. Louis Browns, who went 43-111.Tim Beckham homered twice for the lowly Orioles, who trailed 3-0 early. Ryan Meisinger (2-0) pitched two perfect innings and Mychal Givens worked a 1-2-3 ninth for his ninth save. A.J. Cole (3-1) was the loser.INDIANS 4, RED SOX 3, 11 INNINGSCLEVELAND (AP) — Greg Allen singled with one out and the bases loaded in the 11th inning and Cleveland denied Boston's bid for... [ More] |
Sun Sep 23 2018 | 21:56 | LEADING OFF: Brewers-Cardinals, A's-M's highlight night | Chase Anderson | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Jack Flaherty | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:WILD SHOWDOWNMilwaukee leads the NL wild-card race by two games over St. Louis going into a three-game series at the Cardinals. St. Louis has a 1½-game lead for the second wild card over Colorado, which hosts Philadelphia.Right-hander Jack Flaherty (8-8, 3.08 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Cardinals and right-hander Chase Anderson (9-8, 3.93 ERA) for the Brewers. Flaherty is 1-1 with a 2.35 ERA in four career starts against the Brewers.St. Louis has won six of seven coming in and Milwaukee three of four.SCOREBOARD WATCHERSThe Rockies could have a less-motivated opponent in four games at Coors Field. The Phillies were eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday, but at 78-77 hope to finish above .500 in manager Gabe Kapler's first season.Phillies right-hander Zach Eflin (11-7, 4.09 ERA) will try to win his third straight start. Colorado opens its final homestand with left-hander Tyler Anderson (6-9, 4.76).ON THE ROADAfter failing... [ More] |
Sun Sep 23 2018 | 21:36 | Gregorius hurt; A's wait; Phils, Pirates, D-Backs out | Lane Adams | CF/LF/PH | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Moneyball |
| | | Austin Barnes | 2B/C/PH | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Beckham | SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Adrián Béltre | 3B/DH | Rangers | Dodger Blue |
| | | John Brebbia | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Cahill | RP/SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Carle | SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Carpenter | 1B/2B/3B | Cardinals | Roto Value |
| | | Jake Cave | CF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Chirinos | C | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | A.J. Cole | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | C.J. Cron | 1B | Angels | Moneyball |
| | | Wade Davis | RP | Rockies | Las Vegas Giants |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Gagnon | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Giovanny Gallegos | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | 1B/3B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Gausman | SP | Orioles | The Seals Guys |
| | | Kyle Gibson | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Yuli Gurriel | 1B/3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Hendricks | SP | Cubs | Poison Pills |
| | | Aaron Hicks | CF/LF/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Kemp | LF/RF | Dodgers | Las Vegas Giants |
| | | Nick Kingham | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Knebel | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Lowe | | | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | 3B/SS | Orioles | Moneyball |
| | | Nomar Mazara | LF/RF | Rangers | Old Hoss |
| | | Jeff McNeil | | | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Meisinger | | | Free Agent |
| | | Miles Mikolas | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Charlie Morton | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Gerardo Parra | LF/RF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | David Price | SP | Red Sox | Big Chee |
| | | Trevor Richards | | | Free Agent |
| | | Hyun Jin Ryu | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | AnÃbal Sánchez | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | LF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Travis Shaw | 1B/3B | Brewers | Roto Value |
| | | Tyler Skaggs | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Jeffrey Springs | | | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Suárez | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Wander Suero | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Swarzak | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Tocci | CF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Framber Valdez | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Chad Wallach | C | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | CF/LF | Marlins | Big Chee |
| | | Ben Zobrist | 2B/LF/PH/RF | Cubs | Roto Value |
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius has torn cartilage in his right wrist and is unsure whether he will be able to play in the AL wild-card game on Oct. 3.Gregorius, who has 27 homers and 86 RBIs, got injured Saturday when he slid headfirst on Aaron Hicks' 11th-inning double to score the run that clinched a postseason berth for New York, which disclosed the injury after a 6-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.New York remained 1½ games ahead of Oakland for the top AL wild card. Baltimore (45-110) is one loss shy of matching the franchise record for defeats set by the 1939 St. Louis Browns, who went 43-111.Tim Beckham homered twice for the lowly Orioles, who trailed 3-0 early. Ryan Meisinger (2-0) pitched two perfect innings and Mychal Givens worked a 1-2-3 ninth for his ninth save. A.J. Cole (3-1) was the loser.TWINS 5, ATHLETICS 1OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland will have to take its bubbly on the road. Kyle Gibson (9-13) allowed one run over 7 1/3 innings and Jake Cave... [ More] |
Sun Sep 23 2018 | 19:06 | White Sox broadcaster Ken Harrelson works last game in booth | Matt Davidson | 3B/DH | White Sox | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — He gone. Well, sort of.Longtime Chicago White Sox broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson worked his final game Sunday, closing out a colorful TV career after three-plus decades in the booth. The White Sox paid tribute to Harrelson with a couple different videos, and he fought back tears throughout the ninth inning of a 6-1 loss to the crosstown Cubs."I've enjoyed it. Very much, I have enjoyed it," Harrelson said moments after Matt Davidson struck out swinging for the final out. "I've loved it. I will never forget it."With some family members standing behind him, Harrelson then stood up, tapped his heart and waved as players and coaches from each side pointed toward the booth, waved and applauded in the direction of the former big league slugger. "Oh man, oh man," Harrelson said."In a situation like this, when it's someone that's near and dear to everyone's heart — he's been here a long time — it was the right thing to do, to tip our cap to a guy who's been doing it very well for... [ More] |
Sun Sep 23 2018 | 13:16 | Cubs 3B Kris Bryant sidelined by shoulder fatigue | David Bote | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/LF | Cubs | Old Hoss |
CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is out of the starting lineup because of fatigue in his left shoulder.The 26-year-old was on the disabled list from July 26 to Sept. 1 with left shoulder inflammation. He missed time earlier in the season with the same issue.Manager Joe Maddon says Bryant's shoulder is "a little bit fatigued, not hurting, just fatigued." Maddon says he wants to be proactive with the 2016 NL MVP.Bryant went 1 for 5 in Chicago's 8-3 victory over the crosstown White Sox on Saturday night. He is batting .276 with 12 homers and 49 RBIs in a career-low 96 games this year.David Bote started at third Sunday against the White Sox.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Sun Sep 23 2018 | 02:56 | LEADING OFF: Happ gets playoff prep; Snell seeks 21st win | Ryan Borucki | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Gausman | SP | Orioles | The Seals Guys |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Blue Jays | Old Hoss |
| | | Miles Mikolas | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Newcomb | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | AnÃbal Sánchez | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Julio Teheran | SP | Braves | The Seals Guys |
A look at what's happening around the majors on today:THE HAPPENINGThe Yankees know they'll be playing in the AL wild-card game on Oct. 3, and J.A. Happ on track to be their starter. New York clinched a wild-card berth with a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in 11 innings on Saturday. Happ, 6-0 with a 2.39 ERA for New York after he was acquired from Toronto, is scheduled to start Sunday against Boston and would be on normal rest next Friday at Boston and for the wild-card game. The left-hander allowed one run and two hits over six innings to win on Sept. 4 at Oakland, New York's probable wild-card opponent.ON A ROLLThe Tampa Bay Rays will look to keep their faint postseason hopes alive behind streaking left-hander Blake Snell in their series finale against Toronto. Snell (20-5, 1.97 ERA) is 8-0 with a 1.17 ERA in his past eight starts, striking out 63 over 46 innings in that stretch. The Blue Jays will counter with lefty Ryan Borucki, who pitched eight shutout innings to beat Baltimore... [ More] |
Sun Sep 23 2018 | 01:06 | Braves clinch NL East crown; Yankees claim AL wild card spot | Jose Altuve | 2B | Astros | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Jake Arrieta | SP | Cubs | Dodger Blue |
| | | Javier Báez | 2B/3B/SS | Cubs | JetBlack |
| | | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | With the 5th Pick Truck Selects |
| | | Michael Brantley | LF | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Ty Buttrey | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Canó | 2B | Mariners | Roto Value |
| | | Carlos Carrasco | SP | Indians | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Bartolo Colón | SP | Twins | Las Vegas Giants |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Corbin | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Zach Davies | SP | Brewers | Moneyball |
| | | Alcides Escobar | SS | Royals | Big Chee |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Fry | P | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Gattis | C/DH | Astros | Poison Pills |
| | | Tyler Glasnow | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Marco Gonzales | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Niko Goodrum | SS | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Dee Strange-Gordon | 2B | Mariners | Poison Pills |
| | | Yasmani Grandal | C | Dodgers | With the 5th Pick Truck Selects |
| | | Shane Greene | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Yuli Gurriel | 1B/3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Hammel | SP | Royals | Poison Pills |
| | | Aaron Hicks | CF/LF/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Hildenberger | RP/SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Rich Hill | SP | Dodgers | With the 5th Pick Truck Selects |
| | | Joe Jiménez | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Kahnle | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Kluber | SP | Indians | Old Hoss |
| | | Jon Lester | SP | Cubs | Roto Value |
| | | Lance Lynn | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | 3B/SS | Orioles | Moneyball |
| | | Mikie Mahtook | CF/LF/RF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Starling Marte | CF/LF | Pirates | Old Hoss |
| | | Victor MartÃnez | DH | Tigers | Dodger Blue |
| | | Brian McCann | C/DH | Astros | The Seals Guys |
| | | Collin McHugh | SP | Astros | Poison Pills |
| | | Mike Minor | RP/SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Roto Value |
| | | Colin Moran | 3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Murphy | 1B/2B | Nationals | Las Vegas Giants |
| | | Tyler O'Neill | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Olson | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Oswalt | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Thomas Pannone | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Blake Parker | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Joc Pederson | CF | Dodgers | Dodger Blue |
| | | Salvador Perez | C | Royals | Roto Value |
| | | Tommy Pham | CF/LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Piscotty | RF | Athletics | Texas BigSticks |
| | | Drew Pomeranz | SP | Red Sox | Moneyball |
| | | Ronny RodrÃguez | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Nationals | JetBlack |
| | | Marcus Semien | SS | Athletics | Moneyball |
| | | Antonio Senzatela | SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | George Springer | CF/RF | Astros | The Seals Guys |
| | | Jesus Súcre | C | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Rowdy Tellez | 1B | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Blake Treinen | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | 2B/CF/SS | Nationals | Old Hoss |
| | | Justin Verlander | SP | Astros | Poison Pills |
| | | Arodys VizcaÃno | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Voit | 1B/PH | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Voth | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Taylor Ward | C | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Wieters | C | Nationals | Las Vegas Giants |
| | | Trevor Williams | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Ben Zobrist | 2B/LF/PH/RF | Cubs | Roto Value |
ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves capped a most surprising season by clinching their first NL East crown since 2013, with Mike Foltynewicz taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.A year after going 70-92, manager Brian Snitker and his Baby Braves surged back into the playoffs.Atlanta makes its first postseason appearance since 2013 on Oct. 4 in the NL Division Series. The Braves won their 18th division title, tying the New York Yankees for the most in the majors since division play began in 1969.Philadelphia, which led the division in early August, is 6-14 this month.Foltynewicz (12-10) tipped his cap to a standing ovation as he left with runners on first and second in the eighth with a 4-0 lead.Arodys Vizcaino, in his first save situation since June 17, closed out the ninth for his 16th save.Jake Arrieta (10-10) allowed four runs, four hits and three walks in two innings, the shortest outing of his nine-year career.YANKEES 3, ORIOLES 2NEW... [ More] |
Sun Sep 23 2018 | 00:06 | Braves clinch NL East crown; Yankees claim AL wild card spot | Jose Altuve | 2B | Astros | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Jake Arrieta | SP | Cubs | Dodger Blue |
| | | Javier Báez | 2B/3B/SS | Cubs | JetBlack |
| | | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | With the 5th Pick Truck Selects |
| | | Michael Brantley | LF | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Ty Buttrey | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Canó | 2B | Mariners | Roto Value |
| | | Carlos Carrasco | SP | Indians | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Bartolo Colón | SP | Twins | Las Vegas Giants |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Corbin | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Zach Davies | SP | Brewers | Moneyball |
| | | Alcides Escobar | SS | Royals | Big Chee |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Fry | P | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Gattis | C/DH | Astros | Poison Pills |
| | | Tyler Glasnow | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Marco Gonzales | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Niko Goodrum | SS | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Dee Strange-Gordon | 2B | Mariners | Poison Pills |
| | | Shane Greene | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Yuli Gurriel | 1B/3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Hammel | SP | Royals | Poison Pills |
| | | Aaron Hicks | CF/LF/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Jiménez | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Kahnle | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Kluber | SP | Indians | Old Hoss |
| | | Jon Lester | SP | Cubs | Roto Value |
| | | Lance Lynn | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Mikie Mahtook | CF/LF/RF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Starling Marte | CF/LF | Pirates | Old Hoss |
| | | Victor MartÃnez | DH | Tigers | Dodger Blue |
| | | Brian McCann | C/DH | Astros | The Seals Guys |
| | | Collin McHugh | SP | Astros | Poison Pills |
| | | Mike Minor | RP/SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Roto Value |
| | | Colin Moran | 3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Murphy | 1B/2B | Nationals | Las Vegas Giants |
| | | Tyler O'Neill | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Olson | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Oswalt | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Thomas Pannone | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Blake Parker | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Salvador Perez | C | Royals | Roto Value |
| | | Tommy Pham | CF/LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Pomeranz | SP | Red Sox | Moneyball |
| | | Ronny RodrÃguez | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Nationals | JetBlack |
| | | Antonio Senzatela | SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | George Springer | CF/RF | Astros | The Seals Guys |
| | | Jesus Súcre | C | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Rowdy Tellez | 1B | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | 2B/CF/SS | Nationals | Old Hoss |
| | | Justin Verlander | SP | Astros | Poison Pills |
| | | Arodys VizcaÃno | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Voit | 1B/PH | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Voth | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Taylor Ward | C | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Wieters | C | Nationals | Las Vegas Giants |
| | | Trevor Williams | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Ben Zobrist | 2B/LF/PH/RF | Cubs | Roto Value |
ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves capped a most surprising season by clinching their first NL East crown since 2013, with Mike Foltynewicz taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.A year after going 70-92, manager Brian Snitker and his Baby Braves surged back into the playoffs.Atlanta makes its first postseason appearance since 2013 on Oct. 4 in the NL Division Series. The Braves won their 18th division title, tying the New York Yankees for the most in the majors since division play began in 1969.Philadelphia, which led the division in early August, is 6-14 this month.Foltynewicz (12-10) tipped his cap to a standing ovation as he left with runners on first and second in the eighth with a 4-0 lead.Arodys Vizcaino, in his first save situation since June 17, closed out the ninth for his 16th save.Jake Arrieta (10-10) allowed four runs, four hits and three walks in two innings, the shortest outing of his nine-year career.YANKEES 3, ORIOLES 2NEW... [ More] |
Sat Sep 22 2018 | 22:56 | LEADING OFF: Happ gets playoff prep; Snell seeks 21st win | Ryan Borucki | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Gausman | SP | Orioles | The Seals Guys |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Blue Jays | Old Hoss |
| | | Miles Mikolas | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Newcomb | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | AnÃbal Sánchez | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Julio Teheran | SP | Braves | The Seals Guys |
A look at what's happening around the majors on Sunday:THE HAPPENINGThe Yankees know they'll be playing in the AL wild-card game on Oct. 3, and J.A. Happ on track to be their starter. New York clinched a wild-card berth with a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in 11 innings on Saturday. Happ, 6-0 with a 2.39 ERA for New York after he was acquired from Toronto, is scheduled to start Sunday against Boston and would be on normal rest next Friday at Boston and for the wild-card game. The left-hander allowed one run and two hits over six innings to win on Sept. 4 at Oakland, New York's probable wild-card opponent.ON A ROLLThe Tampa Bay Rays will look to keep their faint postseason hopes alive behind streaking left-hander Blake Snell in their series finale against Toronto. Snell (20-5, 1.97 ERA) is 8-0 with a 1.17 ERA in his past eight starts, striking out 63 over 46 innings in that stretch. The Blue Jays will counter with lefty Ryan Borucki, who pitched eight shutout innings to beat Baltimore... [ More] |
Sat Sep 22 2018 | 21:26 | Braves clinch NL East crown; Yankees claim AL wild card spot | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Arrieta | SP | Cubs | Dodger Blue |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Alcides Escobar | SS | Royals | Big Chee |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Paul Fry | P | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Glasnow | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Niko Goodrum | SS | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Greene | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Jason Hammel | SP | Royals | Poison Pills |
| | | Aaron Hicks | CF/LF/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Jiménez | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Jakob Junis | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Kahnle | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Lance Lynn | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Mikie Mahtook | CF/LF/RF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Victor MartÃnez | DH | Tigers | Dodger Blue |
| | | Mark Melancon | RP | Giants | JetBlack |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Roto Value |
| | | Tyler O'Neill | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Thomas Pannone | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Salvador Perez | C | Royals | Roto Value |
| | | Tommy Pham | CF/LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Ronny RodrÃguez | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Giancarlo Stanton | RF | Yankees | With the 5th Pick Truck Selects |
| | | Jesus Súcre | C | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Rowdy Tellez | 1B | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | 2B/CF/SS | Nationals | Old Hoss |
| | | Jonathan Villar | 2B/3B/PH/SS | Brewers | Dodger Blue |
| | | Arodys VizcaÃno | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Voit | 1B/PH | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Voth | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Wainwright | SP | Cardinals | Old Hoss |
| | | Matt Wieters | C | Nationals | Las Vegas Giants |
| | | Jordan Zimmermann | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves capped a most surprising season by clinching their first NL East crown since 2013, with Mike Foltynewicz taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.A year after going 70-92, manager Brian Snitker and his Baby Braves surged back into the playoffs. A loud crowd at SunTrust Park joined the celebration as star Freddie Freeman, rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. and the rest of the Braves reveled.Atlanta makes its first postseason appearance since 2013 on Oct. 4 in the NL Division Series. It has not yet been determined who or where the youth-filled club will play in the best-of-five round.The Braves won their fourth straight game and beat second-place Philadelphia for the third day in a row. The Phillies, who led the division in early August, faded while going 6-14 this month.Foltynewicz (12-10) tipped his cap to a standing ovation as he left with runners on first and second in the eighth with a 4-0 lead.Arodys Vizcaino,... [ More] |