The Rockies stormed back in the ninth inning to win on Cristhian Adames’ pinch-hit walk-off double to cap a 6-5 win over the Giants at Coors Field on Wednesday. With the Cardinals’ loss, the Giants’ remained a half-game ahead of them for the top National League Wild Card spot, while the Mets’ victory also put them a half-game back of San Francisco.
Best under-the-radar players in 2016
D.J. LeMahieu, Robbie Ray and Christian Yelich have all made impressive improvement in 2016, even if their teams have not.
Midges bug their own in return to Cleveland
Somewhere, Joba Chamberlain shudders.
Ortiz receives tribute, giant surfboard from Padres
The Padres honored David Ortiz prior to his final game at Petco Park on Wednesday night, with former Red Sox broadcaster Don Orsillo presiding over the ceremony.
White Sox bat around in 8th, rally past Tigers
Avisail Garcia came back to hurt his old team, as his single to center with one out in the eighth scored pinch-runner J.B. Shuck with the deciding run in the White Sox 7-4 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field. It was an especially tough loss for the Tigers, who had a one-run advantage entering the White Sox four-run eighth and could have forged a tie for the American League’s second Wild Card spot with Baltimore prior to a three-game series between the two clubs this weekend in Detroit.
O’s fall to Rays, keep hold of Wild Card spot
Corey Dickerson’s two-out, seventh-inning RBI double off Orioles reliever Mychal Givens was just enough to give Tampa Bay a 7-6 win over Baltimore on Wednesday.
Today’s starting lineups: Sept. 7
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Tillman to rejoin O’s rotation on Sunday
The Orioles were encouraged by Chris Tillman and Darren O’Day’s side sessions prior to Wednesday’s game at Tropicana Field.
MLB celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Major League Baseball is making history and an even stronger connection to the Latino fans of the game.
Hanley slugging like the greats by putting ball in air
Hanley Ramirez didn’t get off to a great start with the Red Sox, but over the past two-plus months, he’s been one of baseball’s most dangerous hitters. How did he do it? He started hitting the ball in the air again — and finding great success doing so.
30-30 vision: Myers chasing rare combination
Toiling for the out-of-contention Padres, Wil Myers hasn’t necessarily drawn widespread national attention this season, outside of starting the All-Star Game in his home ballpark.
Healing powers: Injury returns to impact races
Injury returns are all the rage here in the season’s waning weeks. Here’s a rundown of 10 healing players who have the potential to impact the races.
Elvis rocks! 3 2Bs, HR key Rangers past M’s
The Rangers keep pushing toward the seventh division title in club history while continuing to push the Mariners out of the postseason picture.
Paxton spins 4-K frame in uneven outing
Mariners southpaw James Paxton struck out four batters in the first inning of his start Tuesday against the Rangers at Safeco Field, thanks to a wild pitch that got away from catcher Mike Zunino on one of his whiffs.
Buchholz, HRs help Red Sox sink Padres
Jackie Bradley Jr. and Chris Young hit back-to-back home run in the fourth inning and Clay Buchholz allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings Tuesday as the Red Sox topped the Padres. Ryan Schimpf hit a home run for the Padres, his 17th, but pitcher Paul Clemens didn’t make it out of the fifth inning.
Kendrys’ 2nd HR in 7-run 9th propels Royals
Brian Dozier tied a Twins record by homering in a fifth straight game. But it ended with a familiar result, as the Royals rallied, keyed by two homers from Kendrys Morales and a seven-run ninth inning, for a 10-3 win on Tuesday night at Target Field.
Torres among top prospect performers Tuesday
Yankees No. 2 prospect Gleyber Torres was among the top prospect performers in the Minors on Tuesday.