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Miguel Cabrera's career coming to close with Tigers, leaving lasting legacy in MLB and Venezuela
DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera sat in a gray chair beside his two stalls in the Detroit Tigers' clubhouse early in the final week of his career, sorting through stuff to get shipped. Major League Baseball's only Triple Crown winner since 1967 stuffed dozens of barely used cleats and...
Astros' Neris shouts at Mariners' Rodríguez after strikeout, causing benches to empty
SEATTLE (AP) — Houston reliever Hector Neris shouted at Julio Rodríguez after striking out the Seattle star during the sixth inning of the Astros’ 8-3 win on Wednesday night, causing both benches to empty. Neris started yelling at Rodríguez, who was visibility angered by the...
Astros boost wild card lead with contentious 8-3 win over Mariners behind Dubon's 3-run homer
SEATTLE (AP) — Mauricio Dubón hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the fourth inning, and the Houston Astros boosted their lead over the Seattle Mariners for the last AL wild card with a contentious 8-3 win on Wednesday night. Benches cleared in the sixth with Houston ahead 4-3...
Padres keep playoff hopes alive, beat Giants 5-2 in 10th for first extra-inning win
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Manny Machado hit a two-run single in the 10th inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Wednesday night to keep their slim postseason hopes alive with their first extra-inning win this year. San Diego had been 0-12 in extra innings...
Marlins pull even with Cubs for final NL wild card by beating Mets 4-2 for doubleheader split
NEW YORK (AP) — After a long day on a dry field in Queens, the Miami Marlins still hold their playoff prospects in their own hands. Jon Berti hit a leadoff homer to complete his twi-night cycle and Miami pulled even in the down-to-the-wire race for the National League's final...
García, Dunning push Rangers to the brink of a playoff berth in a 5-0 win over the Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The only postseason experience of Dane Dunning's career happened three years ago when he started the decisive game of the wild-card round for the White Sox, but got pulled after only four batters. With his Texas Rangers close to securing their own playoff...
Cole pitches 2-hitter to near ERA title, Judge homers twice and Yankees beat Blue Jays 6-0
TORONTO (AP) — Gerrit Cole pitched a two-hitter to near his second AL ERA title, Aaron Judge homered twice and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-0 on Wednesday night to ensure they won’t finish with a losing record. Cole (15-4) faced two batters over minimum,...
Tyler Glasnow pitches 5 innings in playoff tuneup and Rays beat Red Sox 5-0
BOSTON (AP) — Tyler Glasnow pitched five scoreless innings in his final start before the postseason, combining with four relievers on a three-hitter and leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. “I’m glad I could end on a good note,...
Rays hold oddly timed celebration, 10 days after clinching postseason berth
BOSTON (AP) — Champagne sprayed, cigar smoke wafted through the air and the Tampa Bay Rays passed around a fancy glass decanter of liquor while hip hop music blared from the speakers in the visitor's clubhouse at Fenway Park. It was time to celebrate. What they were...
Freeman reaches 100 RBIs and Dodgers beat Rockies 8-2 to near 3rd straight 100-win season
DENVER (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer to reach 100 RBIs for the fourth time, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-2 on Wednesday night in another step toward their third straight 100-win season. Freeman hit a three-run homer off Justin Lawrence in a...
