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San Diego beat Chicago 4-1 to reach the division series, improving to 20-6 down the stretch.

The San Diego Padres swept the Chicago Cubs in the National League Wild Card Series, setting up a best-of-five NL Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers starting Saturday

The Padres leadoff hitter homered for the first time this season, connecting against Washington starter Foster Griffin as San Diego fell 9-4

The 2026 MLB postseason began with four matchups, including a National League East rivalry game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves.

Two postseason berths remain undecided as Major League Baseball's regular season ends, setting up a competitive finish in the National League wild-card race.

Los Angeles secured its 13th National League West title in 14 years, yet fan optimism has shifted to the Milwaukee Brewers as injuries and inconsistent play raise concerns.

Owners are pushing for a salary cap ahead of the Dec. 1, 2026 expiration of baseball's collective bargaining agreement, a position the Players Association opposes.

With the collective bargaining agreement set to expire Dec. 1, a World Series win by Los Angeles could strengthen owners' push for a salary cap.

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch orchestrated a surprise farewell for the 43-year-old pitcher, bringing his 7-year-old daughter onto the mound in the sixth inning.

MLB moved the season-ending series finale from Fenway Park to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg due to heavy rain and wind expected to hit New England.

Catcher Austin Wells hit two home runs in the eighth inning as a pinch-hitter, the first player ever to accomplish the feat without starting

Mookie Betts hit two home runs, including his 53rd career leadoff shot, as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-2

Pete Alonso reached the 300-homer milestone with a tying ninth-inning blast against his former team, the Mets, as Baltimore won 7-5 in extra innings

Milwaukee became the first National League team to secure a postseason berth in 2026 after defeating Cincinnati 20-0, holding baseball's best record at 92-56.

The New York rivals host a commemorative game in the Bronx on Friday, honoring victims and first responders 25 years after the attacks

ESPN reporter Taylor McGregor was asked to move her car during a live broadcast from a power-delayed college football game at Doak Campbell Stadium

The Cubs center fielder reached 40 home runs Sunday against Miami and needs seven more stolen bases to join baseball's exclusive 40-40 club.

Seattle promotes 21-year-old infielder/outfielder Michael Arroyo, ranked No. 45 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline, as the team sits 3.0 games out of playoff position.

The Atlanta Braves outfielder has 199 career home runs and won the 2023 NL MVP after becoming the first player to record a 40-70 season.

Mike Trout said Stan Kroenke's reported acquisition of the Angels from Arte Moreno signals the winning culture the franchise needs, and he plans to stay through 2030.

The 21-year-old Cuban outfielder hit a home run in his first game for Seattle after finishing the minors with 38 homers and a.928 OPS.

Cowser robbed Jake McCarthy of a walk-off two-run homer, lifting Baltimore to.500 for the first time since April 30

Cubs Productions launches 17-part scripted series 'Nine Innings to Love' on TikTok, betting short-form content set at Wrigley Field can convert young viewers into ballpark attendance.

Bregman hit three home runs and drove in seven runs in a 12-6 win over Washington after a video session identified a flaw in his swing mechanics.

The 22-year-old Brewers outfielder becomes the 17th player in MLB history to record three 20-homer seasons before turning 23.

Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa recorded career-best offensive numbers in consecutive seasons, reaching double-digit home runs and showcasing versatility across multiple positions.

Houston's Yordan Alvarez leads MLB in batting average and home runs while pursuing his first RBI title, seeking to become the first Triple Crown winner since Mickey Mantle in 1956

The Minnesota Twins are promoting outfielder Walker Jenkins, MLB Pipeline's No. 15 overall prospect, for his debut against the Chicago White Sox.

The rookie's two-run shot in the ninth inning gave Arizona a 4-3 win and a share of the second NL Wild Card spot.

The 21-year-old Detroit prospect went deep in the sixth inning and added a ninth-inning single for his second straight multihit game.

By removing the batter from the equation, a pitchout gives the catcher a clear lane and a direct throw to any base — collapsing a runner's margin to steal.

Jake Bauers hit a three-run home run and Brice Turang added a solo shot as Milwaukee defeated St. Louis 8-4 on July 9, 2026

A 1987 fishing-trip debate between Williams and Bobby Doerr, recovered from late Red Sox teammate Boo Ferriss's home, shows how far ahead of his era Williams truly was.

Muncy's bases-loaded single in the 10th scored Ohtani and gave Los Angeles back-to-back walk-off wins at home, 5-4.

The 28-year-old reliever struck out two Guardians, drew an ejection from Stephen Vogt and helped New York to a 6-5, 10-inning win in Cleveland.

The Atlanta Braves second baseman wears a chain with his late father's photo in the pendant — a daily reminder of the words that drive him.

The Cardinals shortstop dove to his right to smother a hard grounder and fired to first for the opening out of the seventh inning July 30.

Los Angeles holds the top spot at 71-48 while Milwaukee sits second at 74-45, with the Dodgers targeting bullpen depth heading into the final two months.

A new RCLCo report identifies 107 sports venue-anchored mixed-use projects in various stages of development, reshaping urban landscapes across the country.

Los Angeles has lost 10 of its last 13 games, continuing a slide for the reigning World Series champions.

The outfielder acquired from Toronto went deep to right-center in the second inning, giving Houston a 2-0 lead against the Blue Jays on Aug. 3.

Merrill is hitting.344 in August with two homers and nine RBI across eight games, lifting San Diego to a 3-2 win over Houston on Saturday

Detroit has gone 23-11 since June 29, sitting at 58-60 overall and tied with Cleveland for second in the AL Central, three games back of Chicago.

St. Louis beat Colorado 3-2 at Busch Stadium, snapping a four-game skid and returning to even on the season for the first time in weeks.

The Mets right-hander has posted a 3.75 ERA and 50 strikeouts over 57.2 innings since June 1, erasing a rough first half that included a bullpen demotion.

Lee drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double off Tyler Davis to break a tie game, pushing Minnesota to 27-28 on the season.

The Phillies slugger followed a three-home-run game with another towering blast off the Mets, reaching Citizens Bank Park's second deck.

Ruth's career record of 72 multi-home run games remains MLB's longest-standing power mark, with Barry Bonds one back at 71.

Naylor snapped a season-long power drought with two home runs and five RBI, lifting Seattle to a 6-2 win and a four-game sweep of Houston.

Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run walk-off home run in the ninth inning to give Arizona a 4-3 win over Los Angeles at Chase Field.