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MLB playoff tracker: Who is in, who can clinch next and must-watch games

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Friday, 17 September 2021 07:10

October is right around the corner. Wondering which teams will be playing in the 2021 MLB playoffs? Well, we're about to find out.With the final stretch of the Major League Baseball season in full swing, teams are getting ready to clinch postseason berths -- whether it's a division crown and a straight ride to the division series, or one of…

M's set 'to celebrate entire region' at 2023 ASG

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Thursday, 16 September 2021 17:41

SEATTLE -- When the Seattle Mariners started down the path of bidding for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the target was 2024 or later to host for a third time.When MLB came back to the club earlier this year to ask if 2023 was a possibility, the Mariners quickly kicked into gear."I think with some of the shuffling that…

Royals' Perez ties Bench's HR mark for catchers

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Thursday, 16 September 2021 17:41

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Royals slugger Salvador Perez tied Johnny Bench's record for homers in a season by a catcher with his 45th in a 7-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Thursday.Perez hit a two-run homer in the first inning, matching Bench's total from 1970 for the most by a player who played at least 75% of…

Rockies-Braves postponed due to soggy field

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Thursday, 16 September 2021 13:47

ATLANTA (AP) _ The Atlanta Braves have new incentive to take care of business in the National League East as quickly as possible.The Braves don't want their playoff status to be determined by a makeup game against a Colorado Rockies team which has been tough to beat at Truist Park.The Rockies-Braves game was postponed on Thursday due to a soggy…

Ohtani could be sidelined for season as pitcher

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Thursday, 16 September 2021 13:47

CHICAGO -- Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch Friday for the Los Angeles Angels because of a sore right arm that could sideline him as a pitcher for the rest of the season."If there's any kind of lingering soreness, you may not see him pitch," Angels manager Joe Maddon said before Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox.Ohtani (9-2, 3.36…

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Thursday, 16 September 2021 04:47

MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as the top squads start to clinch

Thursday, 16 September 2021 00:33

Umpire: Didn't 'eject' Orioles' grounds crew

Thursday, 16 September 2021 00:33

Padres put Snell on IL, sign Velasquez to minors

Thursday, 16 September 2021 00:33

Maddon: 'Surprised' if Trout returns to play in '21

Wednesday, 15 September 2021 15:29

Astros place Brantley on IL with knee soreness

Wednesday, 15 September 2021 09:19

Yelich to give away 10,000 tickets to Cards series

Wednesday, 15 September 2021 06:40

Inside the breathtaking rise of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Wednesday, 15 September 2021 00:50

Defending champ Dodgers clinch postseason spot

Tuesday, 14 September 2021 17:48

Astros starter Odorizzi to IL with foot soreness

Tuesday, 14 September 2021 17:48

Yanks' Torres feels 'good' about switch back to 2B

Tuesday, 14 September 2021 11:01

Royals promote Moore to president, Picollo to GM

Tuesday, 14 September 2021 11:01

Brewers HR king Braun announces retirement

Tuesday, 14 September 2021 09:20

White Sox activate Giolito, Anderson from IL

Tuesday, 14 September 2021 09:20