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Octavio Dotel, who once held record of pitching for 13 major league teams, dies in DR roof collapse

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Former major league relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dead after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic where he was attending a merengue concert.

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Tyler O'Neill homers for record-setting 5th straight opening day as Red Sox top Mariners 6-4

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Tyler O’Neill homered in his fifth straight opening day game to set a major league record, this time against the organization that drafted him, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4.

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Cincinnati Reds top prospect Noelvi Marté suspended 80 games by MLB for positive drug test

Read full article: Cincinnati Reds top prospect Noelvi Marté suspended 80 games by MLB for positive drug test

Noelvi Marté, a 22-year-old infielder who is the Cincinnati Reds’ top prospect, has been suspended for the first 80 games of the season following a positive test under Major League Baseball’s drug program.

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Luis Castillo stars as Mariners beat Royals 3-2 to grab sole possession of AL West lead

Read full article: Luis Castillo stars as Mariners beat Royals 3-2 to grab sole possession of AL West lead

Luis Castillo pitched seven shutout innings and the Seattle Mariners grabbed sole possession of first place in the AL West, beating the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep.

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Seattle's Luis Castillo perfect through 6 innings vs Rockies

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Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo has a perfect game through six innings against the Colorado Rockies.

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Seattle's Hernandez, Pollock homer twice in win over Angels

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Teoscar Hernández and AJ Pollock each hit two homers and combined to drive in nine runs and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-2.

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Mariners believe snapping playoff drought only the beginning

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The Seattle Mariners believe snapping their 21-year playoff drought is only the beginning.

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Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0

Read full article: Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0

Yordan Alvarez and his mighty bat did it yet again, launching a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning off Seattle ace Luis Castillo that lifted the Houston Astros over the Mariners 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.

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Astros starters rock hair extensions for postseason 'dos

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Astros starters Framber Valdez and Luis Garcia look like naturals on the mound, but they've gotten an artificial boost from the barber shop.

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Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching locker

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Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason.

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Verlander returns to playoffs as Astros host Seattle in ALDS

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When Justin Verlander takes the mound for the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, it will have been almost three years since his last playoff appearance.

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Manoah, Blue Jays vs Castillo, Mariners in playoff opener

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There’s a whole lot riding on Alek Manoah’s first career playoff start, but the Toronto Blue Jays All-Star right-hander isn’t the least bit fazed about facing the Seattle Mariners in Friday’s wild-card opener.

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Mariners outlast Rangers in 11, close in on playoff berth

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Mitch Haniger and Jarred Kelenic both homered twice, J.

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Castillo, Mariners agree to $108M, 5-year deal through '27

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Right-hander Luis Castillo agreed to a $108 million, five-year contract with the Seattle Mariners that starts next season, giving up a chance to become a free agent after the 2023 World Series.

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Santana's homer rallies Mariners for 4-3 win over Yankees

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Carlos Santana snapped an 0-for-17 slump with a go-ahead two-run homer during Seattle’s three-run seventh inning, and the Mariners rallied to beat the slumping New York Yankees 4-3.

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Lucky 13: Mariners top Yankees in extras for tense 1-0 win

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Pinch-hitter Luis Torrens singled with one out in the 13th inning to score Eugenio Suárez, and the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees 1-0 in a game dominated by the starting pitching of Gerrit Cole and Luis Castillo.

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Judge hits No. 44, Yankees beat Mariners 9-4 to stop skid

Read full article: Judge hits No. 44, Yankees beat Mariners 9-4 to stop skid

Aaron Judge hit his 44th homer, Josh Donaldson went deep and drove in three runs, and the New York Yankees snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Seattle Mariners 9-4.

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Castillo, early power send Mariners past Cole, Yankees 7-3

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Luis Castillo pitched five-hit ball into the seventh inning in his Seattle debut, and the Mariners used a fast start to beat Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees 7-3.

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LEADING OFF: Soto arrives in SD, Castillo debuts for M's

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Juan Soto is set for his San Diego debut at home Wednesday night against Colorado.

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A look at buyers and sellers from busy MLB trade deadline

Read full article: A look at buyers and sellers from busy MLB trade deadline

This is quite a time to be a season ticket holder for the San Diego Padres.

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Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home mark

Read full article: Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home mark

Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 43rd home run, Jose Trevino had his first multihomer game and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 in a series opener between teams bulking up for the postseason.

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Montas to Yankees, Mancini to Astros ahead of trade deadline

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The trade market got busy ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, with the New York Yankees acquiring pitcher Frankie Montas from Oakland for four prospects.

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Yankees get Montas, Trivino from A's for 4 prospects

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The Yankees have bolstered their pitching for the stretch run and playoffs, obtaining starter Frankie Montas and reliever Lou Trivino from the Oakland Athletics for four prospects.

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Can Castillo help Mariners shake long postseason drought?

Read full article: Can Castillo help Mariners shake long postseason drought?

The Seattle Mariners’ postseason drought has stretched on for two decades.

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Trade deadline preview: Juan Soto sweepstakes down to wire

Read full article: Trade deadline preview: Juan Soto sweepstakes down to wire

When Juan Soto turned down a $440 million, 15-year deal to stay with the Washington Nationals, it ensured Tuesday’s trade deadline would have a little juice.

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LEADING OFF: Old-Timers’ Day in the Bronx, Kershaw at Coors

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Ron Guidry, Bernie Williams and Tino Martinez highlight the Yankees alumni set to appear at Old-Timers’ Day in the Bronx prior to a matchup with the Kansas City Royals.

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Verlander wins MLB-leading 14th, Astros rout Mariners 11-1

Read full article: Verlander wins MLB-leading 14th, Astros rout Mariners 11-1

Justin Verlander pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and won his MLB-leading 14th game, Aledmys Díaz hit two homers and Yordan Alvarez slugged his 30th home run of the season as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 11-1.

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Luis Castillo traded to Mariners by Reds for 4 prospects

Read full article: Luis Castillo traded to Mariners by Reds for 4 prospects

The Seattle Mariners have acquired perhaps the top starting pitcher on the trade market, getting All-Star Luis Castillo from the payroll-paring Cincinnati Reds for four minor league prospects.

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LEADING OFF: Mets aces Scherzer, deGrom pitch far apart

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Mets star pitchers Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom are both set to start, albeit not in the same ballpark.

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LEADING OFF: Royals down 10 unvaccinated players in Toronto

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The Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Birthday boy LeMahieu scores in 10th, Yanks beat Reds 7-6

Read full article: Birthday boy LeMahieu scores in 10th, Yanks beat Reds 7-6

DJ LeMahieu capped his 34th birthday by sliding across the plate on Alexis Díaz’s second straight wild pitch in the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 and stop a three-game losing streak.

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Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros

Read full article: Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros

Los Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.

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Kolozsvary scores on game-ending balk as Reds beat Rays 2-1

Read full article: Kolozsvary scores on game-ending balk as Reds beat Rays 2-1

Mark Kolozsvary scored on a game-ending balk by Matt Wisler in the 10th inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

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LEADING OFF: Gibson dealt Cards again, Gray area in Texas

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The last time Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Kyle Gibson faced the St. Louis Cardinals, they hit four consecutive home runs off him in the first inning.

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Chavis has big hit, Contreras solid as Pirates top Reds 4-2

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Michael Chavis hit a tiebreaking two-run double, Diego Castillo homered and rookie Roansy Contreras allowed one run in six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader.

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LEADING OFF: Trout's strikeout slump, deGrom's rehab start

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Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has struck out in seven straight at-bats during a tough series in Houston.

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LEADING OFF: Harper healing, Ohtani on mound, Anderson 8-0

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Harper healing, Ohtani on mound, Anderson 8-0

Philadelphia slugger Bryce Harper could return to the lineup Wednesday for the finale of a two-game series at Texas after an infected blister on his left index finger sidelined him for two games last weekend at Washington.

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Rojas, Diamondbacks rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Reds 5-4

Read full article: Rojas, Diamondbacks rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Reds 5-4

Josh Rojas hit a go-ahead single during a four-run rally in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4, earning a split in the four-game series.

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McClanahan wins 5th straight start, Rays sweep 3 from Cards

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Shane McClanahan pitched eight superb innings to win his fifth consecutive start and the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 2-1 victory.

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Greene retires 20 straight in rain-shortened win for Reds

Read full article: Greene retires 20 straight in rain-shortened win for Reds

Hunter Greene allowed a bunt single to begin the game and then faced the minimum through seven innings, retiring his final 20 batters as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 in a rain-shortened game.

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Castillo, Votto lead Reds to 1st Fenway win since '75 Series

Read full article: Castillo, Votto lead Reds to 1st Fenway win since '75 Series

Luis Castillo struck out 10 while pitching six innings of one-hit ball, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Boston 2-1 for their first victory at Fenway Park since Game 7 of the 1975 World Series.

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LEADING OFF: Yankees banged up, Twins and Red Sox rolling

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Healthy for much of this season, the AL-leading Yankees are suddenly dealing with injuries to several key players.

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LEADING OFF: White Sox eager for Moncada, Reds get Castillo

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The scraped-up White Sox hope third baseman Yoán Moncada can make his season debut when Chicago opens a three-game home series against Cleveland.

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Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home opener

Read full article: Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home opener

José Ramírez hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, remarkable rookie Steven Kwan reached base three more times and the Cleveland Guardians spoiled Cincinnati’s home opener by beating the Reds 10-5.

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Greene wins major league debut, Reds beat Braves 6-3

Read full article: Greene wins major league debut, Reds beat Braves 6-3

Hunter Greene won his major league debut, Kyle Farmer hit a two-run single in a five-run third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3.

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MadBum makes spring debut, Soler adds pop to Marlins

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The second act of Madison Bumgarner’s career hasn’t been nearly as successful as the first.

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Depleted Cubs quiet playoff-contending Reds again, win 7-1

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Michael Hermosillo homered for the first time since 2018 and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1.

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LEADING OFF: Yanks' Rizzo tests positive, Peralta vs Cubs

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Newcomer Anthony Rizzo has become the latest Yankees player to test positive for the coronavirus.

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LEADING OFF: Dodgers vs Braves NLCS rematch, Red Sox-Yanks

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Dodgers vs Braves NLCS rematch, Red Sox-Yanks

Dansby Swanson looks to continue his tear at the plate when the Braves host the Dodgers, their first meeting since Los Angeles rallied from a 3-1 series deficit to beat Atlanta in last year’s NLCS.

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Bote homers, Alzolay dodges jams as Cubs beat Reds 1-0

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David Bote homered, Adbert Alzolay wriggled out of several jams while pitching into the sixth inning and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0.

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LEADING OFF: Padres, Yanks carry on thru COVID outbreaks

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The San Diego Padres and New York Yankees are both short-staffed due to COVID-19 outbreaks, but neither has had to interrupt their schedule.

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Bieber sets K record, fans 13 as Indians beat Reds 6-3

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Shane Bieber kept up his record strikeout run, fanning 13 and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Cincinnati Reds 6-3.

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Reds keep rolling, hit 4 HRs to back Castillo, sweep Pirates

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Tyler Naquin hit another leadoff home run and the high-scoring Cincinnati Reds kept rolling, backing Luis Castillo to rout the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-4 for their fifth straight win.

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LEADING OFF: A's and Braves winless, Tatis on IL, Paxton out

Read full article: LEADING OFF: A's and Braves winless, Tatis on IL, Paxton out

Both winless teams in the majors are defending division champions.

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LEADING OFF: Tatis on IL, Reds and Baddoo off to big starts

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Tatis on IL, Reds and Baddoo off to big starts

Now that Fernando Tatis Jr. has been placed on the injured list, the San Diego Padres hope their electrifying shortstop won’t be sidelined too long.

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Cooper homers, Sanchez dominates, Marlins knock out Cubs 2-0

Read full article: Cooper homers, Sanchez dominates, Marlins knock out Cubs 2-0

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler, left, and catcher Chad Wallach (17) celebrate a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of a National League wild-card baseball series Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO – The Miami Marlins didn't need a hand from a fan at Wrigley Field to knock the Chicago Cubs out of the playoffs this time. Led by manager Don Mattingly and CEO Derek Jeter, the Marlins remained unbeaten in all seven postseason series they have played following triumphs in the 1997 and 2003 World Series. The Cubs haven’t advanced since the 2017 team lost in the NLCS. You can make your first half disappear.”BRAVE WORLDThe Marlins lost six of 10 against the Braves, including a 29-9 romp at Atlanta on Sept. 9.

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LEADING OFF: Marlins' Marte hopes to play with broken hand

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The Marlins are hoping center fielder Starling Marte can play through a broken bone in his left hand as they try to eliminate the Cubs at Wrigley Field. To do it, the Braves might need to make a whole lot more contact at the plate than they did Wednesday while beating the Reds 1-0 in 13 innings — the first postseason game to be scoreless after 11. They’ll be up against Luis Castillo (4-6, 3.21), who makes his first career playoff start for the Reds. He was out for a second straight playoff game because of a sprained right foot that kept him out of the final three games of the regular season. Wainwright closed out the Padres at Petco Park in their previous postseason appearance in 2006.

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Finally! Freeman, Braves top Reds 1-0 in 13th to open series

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Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates driving in the game-winning run against the Cincinnati Reds in the 13th inning during Game 1 of a National League wild-card baseball series, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves won 1-0. The East champion Braves won a postseason opener for the first time since Game 1 of the 2001 NL Division Series. In Game 5 of the 2019 NL Division Series, Atlanta gave up a record 10 runs to the St. Louis Cardinals in their first at-bat. Braves: There were injury concerns after Atlanta's last series of the regular season, but everyone was good to go in the playoffs.

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LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday

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If St. Louis loses and San Francisco wins, the Cardinals would make up two games against Detroit on Monday that were postponed this season due to St. Louis' coronavirus outbreak. If the Giants and Brewers win, San Francisco needs St. Louis to lose both games against the Tigers on Monday. The 37-year-old Pence helped San Francisco to World Series championships in 2012 and 2014. A career .279 hitter, he had 244 home runs and 942 RBIs for Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Texas. “He had a tremendous career, did a ton for the community in San Francisco and obviously for the San Francisco Giants,” Kapler said.

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Reds top Twins 7-2, clinch 1st playoff spot since 2013

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Mike Moustakas homered twice, Freddy Galvis hit a solo shot and the Reds clinched their first playoff spot since 2013, beating the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Friday night. “I like this team much more than I liked those teams, and I really liked those teams," Votto said. Twins: RHP Homer Bailey, who spent 12 of his 14 major league seasons with the Reds, was designated for assignment prior to the game. UP NEXTReds: RHP Luis Castillo (4-5, 2.86 ERA) will pitch on Saturday night, seeking his fifth straight win. Twins: RHP Michael Pineda (2-0, 3.18 ERA) pitches the middle game of the series.

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LEADING OFF: 9 of 16 playoff spots open going into last week

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San Diego Padres shortstop Eric Hosmer, center, celebrates after the Padres beat the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in San Diego. The Padres clinched a spot in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

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LEADING OFF: 9 of 16 playoff spots open going into last week

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But going into this last week, a lot of postseason spots are still wide open. Tampa Bay, Oakland, the White Sox and Minnesota also have earned AL spots, and Cleveland, Toronto and Houston have the inside track on the three remaining positions. With six spots in play, it should be an entertaining week with Cincinnati, Milwaukee and San Francisco all at .500. NICE STARTDane Dunning is 2-0 with a 2.33 ERA in five starts for the White Sox since making his major league debut this season. The White Sox lead second-place Minnesota by 2 1/2 games.

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Schwarber homers twice as Cubs pound Reds 10-1

Read full article: Schwarber homers twice as Cubs pound Reds 10-1

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber reacts after hitting a grand slam in the ninth inning during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)CINCINNATI With one massive drive in the ninth inning, Kyle Schwarber made history for the Chicago Cubs. Schwarber, Jason Heyward and Ian Happ became the first starting outfield to hit multiple homers in the same game, and the Cubs pounded the Cincinnati Reds 10-1 on Sunday for a split of their four-game series. Schwarber hit the first and the last of the Cubs' season-high six homers, belting a solo drive in the fourth against Luis Castillo (0-5) and a grand slam off Jos De Len in the ninth. When you have a little piece of history, you always keep that with you.The NL Central-leading Cubs hit 14 homers in the series.

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LEADING OFF: Reds eye return after positive test; Rays-Yanks

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Reds eye return after positive test; Rays-Yanks

Players, coaches and other organization members were retested for the coronavirus Saturday and Sunday after one player was sidelined because of a positive result. The Reds made travel plans for Kansas City and expected to start Luis Castillo (0-2) in the series opener, assuming its played. TIGER TRYOUTSDetroit is unleashing a few of its top prospects this week, including left-hander Tarik Skubal. The Braves hope that formula works again with Tomlin, used mostly as a reliever during his two seasons in Atlanta. But, for now, the team has decided not to turn to a pair of top prospects, Ian Anderson and Tucker Davidson.

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Tigers celebrate Cabrera milestones, rally 6-4 over Reds

Read full article: Tigers celebrate Cabrera milestones, rally 6-4 over Reds

Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Saturday, July 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)CINCINNATI Miguel Cabrera passed two superstars with a homer Saturday night, and JaCoby Jones hit a two-run shot in the ninth off Raisel Iglesias, rallying the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The two RBIs boosted Cabrera past Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and into 25th place on the career RBI list with 1,696. Reds: The Reds placed infielder Matt Davidson on the 10-day injured list after he tested positive for COVID-19 and put catcher Tucker Barnhart on the three-day paternity list. Reds: RHP Trevor Bauer (combined 11-13 in 2019 with Cleveland and Cincinnati) makes his 20th career start against Detroit.

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Sale has strained elbow, pitching-needy Red Sox sign McHugh

Read full article: Sale has strained elbow, pitching-needy Red Sox sign McHugh

After helping the Red Sox win the 2018 World Series, he went 6-11 with a 4.40 ERA in 25 starts last year. In the meantime, the Red Sox reached agreement with pitcher Collin McHugh on a $600,000, one-year contract. ASTROS 5, RED SOX 0Josh James allowed one hit in three innings, and Bryan Abreu fanned four in two innings. WHITE SOX 7 ROCKIES (SS) 6Nomar Mazara hit his first home run since joining the White Sox. DIAMONDBACKS 11, RANGERS (SS) 9Robbie Ray gave up a run on three hits while striking out three over four innings.

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Davis hits 3rd spring HR, Judge more tests, Buehler sharp

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In 2018, Davis hit only .168 with 16 home runs and 49 RBIs, striking out 192 times in 128 games. Matthew Boyd made his second start for Detroit, striking out four in three shutout innings. Paul DeJong hit his second spring home run. Swingman Ross Stripling, who debuted a new changeup in his spring debut Monday, allowed one hit over two innings in his second start. ATHLETICS (SS) 8, INDIANS (SS) 6Tony Kemp had three hits and Matt Chapman drove in two runs for the A's.

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Ex-baseball players Dotel, Castillo linked to foreign drug ring

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Dominican Attorney General Jean Alain Rodrguez said Tuesday that police are also actively pursuing the suspected leader of the ring, Csar Emilio Peralta, also known as "Csar the Abuser." "Eighteen other people are linked to this network, including athletes and baseball players Octavio Dotel and Luis Castillo," Rodrguez said, calling it "the most important drug trafficking structure in the region." He said Peralta created a complicated system of companies to hide the origins of his assets, using members of his family and social circles, "including two sports figures in the Dominican Republic." Rodrguez said the U.S. agencies participated in the investigationCopyright 2019 The Associated Press. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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