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Analysis: It looks like it'll take all 162 games to decide MLB's postseason races

PHOENIX (AP) — It might take all 162 games to decide the playoff races in both the National League and American League. The epicenter of the wild-card chase this weekend is in Arizona at Chase Field.

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Phillies slugger Bryce Harper tosses helmet into stands after ejection by Ángel Hernández

Bryce Harper already had removed his right shin guard when third base umpire Ángel Hernandez called the Phillies slugger out on a checked strike three. Harper lost his cool.

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Phillies' Harper flips out on ump, tosses helmet into the stands where it's retrieved by 10-year-old

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands. This was no ordinary souvenir like a foul ball.

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Orioles announce new 30-year deal to stay at Camden Yards on same night they clinch AL East

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have reached a deal with the state of Maryland that keeps the team at Camden Yards for at least 30 years, according to an announcement after the third inning of Thursday night's game against Boston.

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Red Sox say Tim Wakefield is in treatment, asks for privacy after illness outed by Schilling

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox say announcer and former knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is undergoing treatment for a disease they did not specify and asked for fans to respect his privacy after his illness was outed without his consent by ex-teammate

Sep 28, 2023 6:20 PM Read more >

Jen Pawol, bidding to be first woman big league umpire, to work plate in Triple-A title game

NEW YORK (AP) — Jen Pawol will work the plate for Saturday night's Triple-A Championship game in Las Vegas between Oklahoma City and either Durham or Norfolk.

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Garrett Mitchell returns to Milwaukee lineup as the Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell doubled, walked twice and scored in his first big league game since April, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Thursday.

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Seattle's Julio Rodriguez says Houston's Hector Neris crossed line with his antics

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s Julio Rodríguez says he believes the antics of Houston pitcher Hector Neris crossed a line during a contentious confrontation between the two that led to both benches emptying and has Major League Baseball looking into the in

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Miguel Cabrera's 511th home run lifts Tigers, who sweep Royals 8-0 and 7-3

DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit his 511th home run as Detroit won the completion of a suspended game 8-0 and Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer in a seven-run seventh inning that led the Tigers over the Kansas City Royals 7-3 Thursday for a sw

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Roadblock Lifted: Blue Jays radio crew would return to road if team makes playoffs

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays' radio rights-holder said Thursday that it will resume traditional in-person broadcasts of road games if the team makes the playoffs.

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