Reds top Brewers, 1 win from clinching wild card

The Reds kept control of their playoff destiny by beating the Brewers 7-4 on Saturday, meaning they will earn the NL’s third and final wild-card playoff spot with a win Sunday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Reds top Brewers, 1 win from clinching wild card

Guardians clinch playoff berth on walk-off HBP

The Guardians clinched a playoff berth Saturday night after CJ Kayfus was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the ninth inning. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Guardians clinch playoff berth on walk-off HBP

Snitker, Olson tossed for arguing interference call

Braves manager Brian Snitker and first baseman Matt Olson were ejected Saturday for arguing with umpires after Olson was ruled out for batter’s interference in the sixth inning. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Snitker, Olson tossed for arguing interference call

Turner to rejoin No. 2-seed Phillies on Sunday

Trea Turner will rejoin the Philadelphia Phillies for their regular-season finale Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Turner to rejoin No. 2-seed Phillies on Sunday

Holmes' gem in must-win lifts Mets' playoff push

Clay Holmes delivered the best start of his career Saturday, keeping the Mets’ playoff hopes afloat with six scoreless innings in a 5-0 win over the Marlins. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Holmes' gem in must-win lifts Mets' playoff push

Tigers win, secure second straight playoff berth

Jamhai Jones hit a two-run single to rally the struggling Detroit Tigers from an early deficit, and his team hung on to defeat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 Saturday at Fenway Park, clinching a spot in the American League playoffs for the second straight season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Tigers win, secure second straight […]

Brewers' Megill, eyeing playoffs, may pitch Sunday

The Brewers would like to have closer Trevor Megill pitch in Sunday’s regular-season finale as they assess whether he’ll be ready. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Brewers' Megill, eyeing playoffs, may pitch Sunday

Yanks' Chisholm leaves after being hit by pitch

The Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. left the game against the Orioles in the fifth Saturday after being hit on the left forearm by a pitch from the Orioles’ Grant Wolfram. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Yanks' Chisholm leaves after being hit by pitch

Mets lose INF Baty to IL ahead of key final stretch

The Mets placed infielder Brett Baty on the IL with a strained right oblique, effectively ending his regular season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets lose INF Baty to IL ahead of key final stretch

Cubs won't have rookie Horton to open playoffs

The Cubs have placed right-hander Cade Horton on the 15 day injured list due to a rib fracture, eliminating any chance of him pitching in the wild-card round. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs won't have rookie Horton to open playoffs