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Texas Rangers (90-72, second in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Baltimore Orioles (101-61, first in the AL East during the regular season) Baltimore; Saturday, 1:03 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Andrew Heaney (10-6, 4.15 ERA, 1.

Minnesota Twins (87-75, first in the AL Central during the regular season) vs. Houston Astros (90-72, first in the AL West during the regular season) Houston; Saturday, 4:45 p.m.

PHOENIX (AP) — Guns N’ Roses is giving way to the Arizona Diamondbacks so the team can host Game 3 of the NL Division Series next week. The rock band said Friday it is moving its Oct.

BALTIMORE (AP) — As expected, the Baltimore Orioles are starting Kyle Bradish in Game 1 of the AL Division Series against Texas and rookie Grayson Rodriguez in Game 2. The Rangers, on the other hand, went in a somewhat surprising direction.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw has never been one for making excuses. Whether it's his health or velocity, both of which have taken hits in recent years, he would rather gut out whatever is going on in silence.

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara will miss the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Friday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

NEW YORK (AP) — Team-initiated video reviews were slightly less successful in the major leagues this season, which saw overturned calls drop to 48.5% from 50.2% in 2022.

BALTIMORE (AP) — In two years, the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers went from triple-digit losses to the postseason. That's about the extent of their similarities. Baltimore rebuilt through high draft picks and a loaded farm system.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves walked off the field a year ago a thoroughly beaten team , their defense of the World Series championship wiped out in less than a week. Now, they've got another shot at the team that delivered the playoff heartache.

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston manager Dusty Baker admitted this week that Carlos Correa is one of his favorite players.