For nearly two weeks, Derek Jeter has been brushing by the lesser-trafficked areas of the Yankees' clubhouse, gently ribbing Andrew Brackman and Dellin Betances about their long waits to get into a game.
Halos fall to Jays in 12, slide back in races
Cast in the spoiler role, the Blue Jays subdued the Angels, 4-3, on Thursday night when Edwin Encarnacion slammed a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 12th inning in front of 22,769 at Rogers Centre.
Moore, Rays come up big to trim WC deficit
Runs were plentiful and the starting pitching superb as the Rays defeated the Yankees, 15-8, on Thursday night at Yankee Stadium to leave New York on a high note.
Fukudome sets tone for thumping of Sox
On Thursday night, Kosuke Fukudome wasted little time in showing what he is capable of doing for the Tribe. Two pitches into the first inning, he launched a pitch into the right-field seats for a home run that set the tone for an explosive 11-2 romp over the White Sox at Progressive Field.
Peacock guides Nationals to sweep of Phillies
The Nationals continue to show they have a bright future in the pitching department. Right-hander Brad Peacock was outstanding as the Nats defeated the Phillies, 6-1, at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday night.
Hip check: O's use small ball to upend Tigers
When things are going right, the ball has a tendency to bounce in your favor. And that's exactly what happened Thursday for the suddenly-surging Orioles, who edged the Tigers, 6-5, on a bizarre checked-swing single to continue their September darling status.
Rangers return home on verge of AL West title
Anthony Vasquez takes the mound for the Mariners on Friday as they take on Matt Harrison and the Rangers, who have a chance to clinch the AL West at home this weekend.
Rays' playoff pursuit returns home vs. Jays
The Rays' 15-run explosion against the Yankees on Thursday night brought them back to within two games of the American League Wild Card. But this weekend, the Rays will need a little help from the AL East champs in New York, and they'll need to hold their own against a dangerous Blue Jays team.
Stow 'more awake and responsive,' says family
Bryan Stow, the Giants fan brutally beaten outside Dodger Stadium on Opening Day, is now speaking, and his family says he is "more awake and more responsive" than ever.
After day off to regroup, Sox face AL East champs
The games always matter when the Yankees and the Red Sox take the field against each other, but this weekend's games have a special significance.
Rangers drop finale, but magic number at two
The Rangers still feel good about where they stand, but they know they missed a chance to move closer to an AL West title when the Athletics rallied for a 4-3 victory on Thursday.
Agent: Oswalt not contemplating retirement
Roy Oswalt had retirement on his mind in Houston and sounded undecided about his future this spring. It sounds like those feelings have changed. His agent, Bob Garber, told MLB.com on Thursday that retirement is no longer on Oswalt's mind.
Lasorda back in dugout for 84th birthday
On his 84th birthday Thursday, Tommy Lasorda will serve as an honorary coach for the Dodgers' final home game.
Identity issue lands Nunez on restricted list
Marlins closer Leo Nunez will miss the remainder of the season after the club placed the right-hander on the restricted list on Thursday with a reported identity issue.
Cards can't put away Mets, now two out in WC
A weary Cardinals bullpen suffered a breakdown in an extremely disheartening and costly 8-6 loss to the Mets at Busch Stadium on Thursday afternoon.
Furcal's miscue haunts Cards in ninth inning
A ninth-inning error on Thursday, which helped contribute to a Mets 8-6 come-from-behind victory, was Rafael Furcal's fifth in the past six games.
Six-run ninth helps Mets stun Cardinals
Trailing the surging Cardinals all game on Thursday, the Mets scored six runs in a stunning 11-batter rally with one out in the ninth, winning an 8-6 game at Busch Stadium and delivering a devastating blow to St. Louis' playoff chances.