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Brewers lose 4-1 to Cardinals, but get a little help from Braves to clinch NL Central

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the National League Central title for the third time in six seasons despite a 4-1 loss to the last-place St. Louis, with the help of a come-from-behind win by the Atlanta Braves.

Sep 26, 2023 10:28 PM Read more >

Wells hits two-run homer in ninth inning to lead Yankees over Blue Jays 2-0

TORONTO — Whatever the Toronto Blue Jays need Kevin Gausman to do over the next few days, he'll do it. Austin Wells smashed a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Blue Jays 2-0 on Tuesday.

Sep 26, 2023 10:22 PM Read more >

Freeman homers in nightcap as Dodgers split doubleheader for Rockies' 100th loss this season

DENVER (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to back the strong seven-inning start by rookie Bobby Miller, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 11-2 on Tuesday night to gain a doubleheader split and send the Rockies to their first 100-loss

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Braves score twice on Suzuki's fielding error, overcome 6-run deficit to beat Cubs

ATLANTA (AP) — Sean Murphy reached on a two-run fielding error by right fielder Seiya Suzuki in the eighth inning and the major league-leading Atlanta Braves overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Tuesday night.

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René Pinto's 2-run homer and Manuel Margot's 2 RBIs help Rays outlast Red Sox 9-7

BOSTON (AP) — René Pinto hit a two-run home run, Manuel Margot added a pair of RBI singles as part of a four-hit night, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-7 on Tuesday night.

Sep 26, 2023 9:23 PM Read more >

Shohei Ohtani headlines majors' soon-to-be free agents, and there's a sizable gap to the next name

CHICAGO (AP) — There is Shohei Ohtani , and then there is the rest of baseball's soon-to-be free agents. With the season winding down and the playoffs coming up, it's almost time for major league teams to go shopping once again.

Sep 26, 2023 9:21 PM Read more >

Chicago White Sox place All-Star OF Luis Robert Jr. on IL with left knee injury

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, ending his career-best season. Robert left Sunday’s 3-2 win at Boston in the second inning.

Sep 26, 2023 8:56 PM Read more >

Philadelphia Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper extended his arms as wide as they could stretch and waited for his jubilant Phillies teammates to sock him in the midsection with bottles of bubbly that had been turned into super soakers. J.T.

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Christian Walker delivers as Diamondbacks pound White Sox 15-4 to strengthen wild-card positioning

CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Walker broke into the club Tuesday. Smashed through the front door with three sweet swings for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Sep 26, 2023 8:52 PM Read more >

Brewers clinch 3rd NL Central title in 6 seasons despite loss to Cardinals and with help from Braves

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the NL Central title with help from the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves. Milwaukee claimed the division crown for the third time in six seasons Tuesday night, despite a 4-1 loss to the last-place St.

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