Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully announced Tuesday that he will not call any potential Dodgers postseason games this fall, The Los Angeles Times reports.
Postseason Picture: If season ended today
MLB’s 10-team Postseason field includes two Wild Card clubs meeting in a one-game playoff in each league (Oct. 4 and 5) for the right to compete in the best-of-five Division Series (2-2-1 format). The League Championship Series and World Series are best-of-seven series (2-3-2 format).
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Pirates acquire lefty LeBlanc from Mariners
In need of bullpen depth down the stretch, the Pirates added a pair of lefty relievers to their roster before Tuesday’s game against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Bucs acquired left-hander Wade LeBlanc from the Mariners for cash considerations or a player to be named. They also selected the contract of recently acquired lefty Zach Phillips, adding him to their 40-man and active rosters.
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Halos showed how it’s done in ’02 run
The 2002 Angels enjoyed one of the most improbable runs to a World Series championship in baseball history.
Lining up postseason rotation no easy task for Cubs
Really, Joe Maddon? You and the Cubs’ information geeks really think it’s smart to relegate Kyle Hendricks to the back of your postseason rotation?
Sanchez meriting serious AL ROY consideration
Gary Sanchez’s first at-bat on Monday exhausted his rookie eligibility, meaning that if the power-hitting catcher ever dreamed of winning the American League Rookie of the Year Award, it will have to happen this offseason.
Tribe sparkplug Naquin deserving of AL ROY nod
Has a Rookie of the Year Award winner ever hit eighth? Tyler Naquin does, but you can’t judge his value to the first-place Indians by Terry Francona’s lineup card. He hit .341 in April, began to mix in some power in June and has emerged as a key player down the stretch.
Ichiro passes Brock on all-time hits list
Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is keeping the hits coming.
Vogelbach set for Major League debut
First baseman Daniel Vogelbach won’t have to wait long to get his shot with the Mariners, as manager Scott Servais said the big rookie will be in the lineup Tuesday when Seattle faces Angels right-hander Alex Meyer.
Cubs’ rotation flipped; Montgomery to start vs. Crew
Mike Montgomery is scheduled to stay in the rotation for now and open the homestand against the Brewers on Thursday. He’ll be followed by John Lackey, Jake Arrieta and Kyle Hendricks.
Cubs not looking beyond September yet
The Cubs may be close to clinching the National League Central for the first time since 2008, and could do so against their biggest rivals, the Cardinals, but getting that postseason berth is all that’s on the players’ minds, not where they do it or who will be on the playoff roster.
Quinn records first SB, RBI in big leagues
Roman Quinn got his first stolen base, hit and RBI in the big leagues Monday night.
Upton exits, day to day with left calf strain
Justin Upton’s late-season resurgence at the plate has done wonders for the Tigers’ postseason hopes, but the power-hitting left fielder is now the latest among their injury woes. He left Monday’s series opener against the Twins with what the team listed as a left calf strain. Upton is listed as day to day.
Gold medalist adds punch to ‘second’ pitch
Two-time Olympic boxing gold medalist Claressa Shields threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Comerica Park on Monday before the Tigers’ series opener against the Twins.
Red Sox erupt for five runs in wild first inning
The Red Sox didn’t take very long to show the Orioles why they’re sitting atop first place in the American League East.