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
Tatis hits grand slam in return from COVID bout
Fernando Tatis Jr. was happy to be back on the field after falling ill with COVID-19 and hit a grand slam to help lift the Padres to a 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Tatis hits grand slam in return from COVID bout
Reds tie Mets for NL's 3rd and final wild-card spot
The Reds have put themselves in position to earn their first playoff berth since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season while keeping the free-spending Mets out of the postseason. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Reds tie Mets for NL's 3rd and final wild-card spot