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White Sox decline $25 million option on Yoán Moncada, $7.5 million option on Max Stassi
CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox declined a $25 million option on third baseman Yoán Moncada on Friday after he missed almost the entire season because of a left adductor strain. Chicago also turned down a $7.5 million option on catcher Max Stassi. The 29-year-old...
Michael Kopech to open bullpen game for Dodgers against Mets in Game 6. Freddie Freeman out for LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Kopech will start Game 6 of the National League Championship Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who plan to send a parade of relievers to the mound in an attempt to win their record 25th NL pennant. The right-hander opens Sunday's bullpen game at Dodger...
Dodgers edge second-place Padres 4-3, can clinch NL West with win in series finale
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani singled in the go-ahead run before stealing his 56th base of the season in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Wednesday night to move within a victory of clinching the NL West. The Dodgers increased...
Dodgers hit 4 homers in 1st, then rally to beat Cubs 10-8. Ohtani homers and steals a base
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gavin Lux singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied after blowing a 7-3 lead to beat the Chicago Cubs 10-8 on Wednesday night and avoid a series sweep. Shohei Ohtani hit his 47th home run and stole his...
Cardinals designate OF Tommy Pham for assignment, recall Jordan Walker
NEW YORK (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals designated Tommy Pham for assignment on Friday, ending the outfielder’s second stint with the team after one month, and recalled outfielder Jordan Walker, who had a strong rookie season in 2023 before struggling this year. Pham was acquired...
Betts and Kiermaier homer as Dodgers rally to beat skidding Cardinals 7-6
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mookie Betts and Kevin Kiermaier homered in a five-run sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers came back to beat the skidding St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Friday night. The offensive outburst gave Justin Wrobleski his first major league win. The left-hander was...