Rivera hits 2 HRs and drives in 4 runs as the playoff-bound Orioles beat the Twins 9-2

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Emmanuel Rivera went 4 for 4 with two homers and four RBIs to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 9-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. Ryan O’Hearn also homered and Jackson Holliday added three hits for the Orioles, who have clinched the top wild...

Orioles wrap up top AL wild-card spot, ending Twins' playoff hopes with 7-2 victory

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cade Povich pitched shutout ball into the sixth, Ryan O’Hearn and Colton Cowser homered and the Baltimore Orioles eliminated the Minnesota Twins from postseason contention with a 7-2 victory Friday night. The Orioles wrapped up the top AL wild-card spot, and...

Royals complete remarkable turnaround, making playoffs coming off 106-loss season

ATLANTA (AP) — The Kansas City Royals completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in major league history Friday night, clinching an American League wild card despite a 3-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. A year ago, the Royals matched a franchise record with 106 losses. Now, they...

MLB's .300 hitters become endangered species in era of dominant pitching

NEW YORK (AP) — A .300 hitter has become an endangered species, a victim of increased velocity as 100 mph heaters are no longer rarities. “When I got in the league, I’d still see a lot of guys throwing 89, 91,” Baltimore Orioles All-Star slugger Anthony Santander said. ...

MLB's postseason is rapidly approaching with NL playoff race shaping up for tight finish

The Major League Baseball playoffs are approaching and a Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge matchup in the World Series looms as an enticing October possibility. While the rooting interests of baseball fans vary widely, there's little doubt MLB and television executives are drooling over...

Yankees wrap up AL East with 10-1 win over Orioles, with Judge hitting 58th homer

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 58th home run, going deep for the fifth straight game to help the New York Yankees wrap up their second AL East title in three years with a 10-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night. Giancarlo Stanton had four...

Yankees win AL East title with 10-1 victory over Orioles behind Judge, Stanton and Cole

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge, spritz from white and gold bottles of Luc Belaire Rare Luxe sparkling wine dripping down his 6-foot-7 frame, appreciated the moment. “Nothing is ever guaranteed,” the New York Yankees captain said. Judge hit his major league-leading...

The New York Yankees clinch the AL East title with a 10-1 win over Baltimore Orioles

Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to miss postseason with lat injury

NEW YORK (AP) — Grayson Rodriguez won't pitch again this year, another setback for the injury-ravaged Baltimore Orioles as they prepare for the playoffs. Rodriguez, the team's No. 2 starter, has been on the injured list since early August because of right lat discomfort. Even last...

Judge homers in 4th straight but Orioles win 9-7 to again prevent Yankees from clinching AL East

NEW YORK (AP) — Gunnar Henderson had three of Baltimore's 12 hits in the first four innings, and the Orioles again prevented the New York Yankees from clinching the AL East title by holding on for a 9-7 victory Wednesday night despite another home run from Aaron Judge. Colton...