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Texas Rangers made significant playoff push, but now on 7-game slide with no realistic shot
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers made a significant push for a playoff spot…

Braves sign veteran Charlie Morton, a day after the right-handed pitcher was released by Tigers
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves signed veteran pitcher Charlie Morton to a major league…

MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group headed by Patrick Zalupski
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball owners voted unanimously Monday to approve the sale…

What to watch during the final week of MLB’s regular season
Right around Labor Day, it looked as if Major League Baseball’s playoff races would be…

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits MLB-leading 58th home run against Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 58th homer on Sunday night, a two-run…

Dodgers become the 10th team in baseball history to draw 4 million fans in a season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have drawn 4 million fans this season…
Cubs aim to stop road slide, take on the Reds
Chicago Cubs (88-67, second in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (79-76, third in the…

Surging Braves rally past reeling Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Nacho Alvarez Jr. hit the first two homers of his MLB career,…

Mike Trout hits his 400th career home run in Angels victory over Rockies
DENVER (AP) — A difficult season for Mike Trout and his Los Angeles Angels team…

Cal Raleigh breaks Ken Griffey Jr.’s single-season home run record for Mariners
HOUSTON (AP) — Seattle’s Cal Raleigh couldn’t yet fully appreciate his place in history on…

Brewers designate reliever Payamps for assignment, promote Zimmermann
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers designated for assignment veteran right-handed pitcher Joel Payamps…

Surging Braves rally past reeling Tigers for 6-5 victory
DETROIT (AP) — Nacho Alvarez Jr. hit the first two homers of his MLB career,…
Baltimore Orioles square off against the New York Yankees Saturday
New York Yankees (86-68, second in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (73-81, fifth in…
Dodgers take on the Giants on home winning streak
San Francisco Giants (76-78, fourth in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (87-67, first…

Mariners beat Astros 4-0, take AL West lead
HOUSTON (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hit his 47th homer, three other Mariners went deep and…