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Missed chances cost Mariners in series-opening loss
SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners (56-61) are currently 3-3 in August after suffering a 2-1 loss against the Tampa Ba…
Santana's homer lifts Indians to brink of playoff berth
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians left Progressive Field on the brink of a playoff berth and went home. The party's on hold.
Indians beat White Sox 7-4, inch closer to playoff berth
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Santana’s two-run homer snapped a tie and José Ramírez homered again as the Cleveland Indians moved closer to clinching a playoff berth — and delayed Chicago’s likely AL Central title — with…
Lightning lead Stars 3-1 after 2nd in Stanley Cup G2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had the primary assists on two power-play goals for Tampa Bay after taking some early hits, and the Lightning led the Dallas Stars 3-1 after two periods in Game 2 of the Sta…
Lester cruises, Schwarber responds as Cubs top Pirates 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Schwarber found the quickest way to get back in his manager's good graces: hit the ball hard and deliver in the clutch.
LEADING OFF: Yankees' Cole, Reds' Gray take the mound
A look at what’s happening around the majors Tuesday:
Eugenio Suárez homers, surging Reds beat Brewers 6-3
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds aren't wilting in their first exposure to September playoff pressure in many years.
Ramírez homers, Indians close in on playoffs top ChiSox 7-4
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Santana's two-run homer snapped a tie and José Ramírez homered again as the Cleveland Indians moved closer to clinching a playoff berth — and delayed Chicago's likely AL Central title — with…
Hamlin, Michael Jordan partner on NASCAR team for Wallace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin has joined Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan to form a NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace as the driver, a high-profile pairing of a Black majority team owner and the only Black…
Lightning 3-0 lead over Dallas after 1st in Stanley Cup G2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Brayden Point scored with a one-timer during a power play as Tampa Bay scored the opening goal for the first time in its last seven games, and the Lightning led the Dallas Stars 3-0 after t…
The Latest: Texas Tech football has no new positive tests
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Girardi, Quinn ejected from Phils' game vs Nationals
Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi and center fielder Roman Quinn were ejected from Monday night’s game against the Washington Nationals in the third inning for arguing a call by plate umpire Junior Valentin…
Cubs plan to activate P Quintana for start against Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — José Quintana is back in time to help the Chicago Cubs' playoff push.
Arenado goes on injured list with sore left shoulder
The Colorado Rockies will chase after a flickering playoff spot without All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado, who was placed on the injured list with a sore left shoulder.
Lions embattled coach Matt Patricia backed by his players
DETROIT (AP) — The Matt Patricia-led Detroit Lions lost another double-digit lead and an 11th straight game, putting even more pressure on an embattled coach.
Giants in 0-2 hole, now facing season without Saquon Barkley
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants are not going to have a quick turnaround under new coach Joe Judge.