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Dodgers hope for good outing from Darvish vs. Padres (Sep 25, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — As the Los Angeles Dodgers dust themselves off and prepare for another playoff run, things are beginning to fall into place.

Young Athletics open final home series vs. Mariners (Sep 25, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — The rebuilding Oakland Athletics are still stuck in the American League West cellar, but they will take some momentum into their final home series of the season against the Seattle Mariners.

Valbuena helps Angels end skid with 7-5 win over Astros (Sep 24, 2017)

HOUSTON (AP) Luis Valbuena hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh inning and Justin Upton tacked on an insurance run with a solo homer in the eighth, helping the Los Angeles Angels snap a six-game skid with a 7-5 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday night.

LEADING OFF: Harper back for Nats? Red Sox, Cubs close in

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Monday:

Nats slugger Harper could return from knee injury Monday

NEW YORK (AP) Bryce Harper could come off the disabled list and return to the Washington Nationals’ lineup Monday night in the opener of a three-game series at Philadelphia.

Tigers' Cabrera diagnosed with herniated disks in back

DETROIT (AP) Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has been diagnosed Sunday with two herniated disks in his back.

Giolito, Garcia lead White Sox past fading Royals 8-1 (Sep 24, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Rookie right-hander Lucas Giolito pitched seven strong innings and Avisail Garcia drove in three runs with his 18th homer and a double to lead the Chicago White Sox past the fading Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Sunday.

Pivetta throws 6 strong innings, Phillies beat Braves 2-0 (Sep 24, 2017)

ATLANTA (AP) Nick Pivetta outpitched Luiz Gohara in a matchup of rookies, Mikael Franco homered to break up a scoreless tie and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta 2-0 on Sunday in the Braves’ final home game of their first season at SunTrust Park.

Indians face Mariners with postseason in mind (Sep 24, 2017)

SEATTLE — With only a handful of games in the regular season and the American League Central title already in hand, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona has the luxury of getting his team set up for the postseason.

Stanton hits No. 57, Marlins delay D-backs clinch (Sep 23, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) Giancarlo Stanton extended his club record with his 57th home run and set a team mark with his 125th RBI, lifting the Miami Marlins over the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-6 on Saturday night.

Oakland's Maxwell first MLB player to kneel during anthem

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Bruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics has become the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem.

Red Sox's Fister looks for better start against Reds (Sep 24, 2017)

CINCINNATI — Boston Red Sox right-hander Doug Fister adjusted his pregame schedule in an effort to improve his first-inning command. He’s scheduled to make his 13th start of the season on Sunday afternoon when the Red Sox wrap up a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Shaw's 2-run homer in 10th stuns Cubs, gives Brewers 4-3 win (Sep 23, 2017)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Travis Shaw hit a game-winning two-run homer with one out in the 10th inning off All-Star closer Wade Davis, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Puerto Rican players across MLB help after Hurricane Maria

HOUSTON (AP) It’s been three days since Hurricane Maria destroyed Puerto Rico and Carlos Beltran still hasn’t been able to get in touch with his parents who live there.

Inside pitch: Tale of two halves for Cubs, Other managerial moves might we see

After the news of Brad Ausmus not returning to the Detroit Tigers, Ken Rosenthal discusses other managerial moves and the tale of two halves for the Chicago Cubs this season.

Learning curve: Rookie 1B Josh Bell bright spot for Pirates

PITTSBURGH (AP) The perfectionist in Josh Bell fueled the Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman’s incessant climb to the major leagues. To stay, he’s learning to let that guy go.

Division clinched, Dodgers still have work to do (Sep 23, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — With a fifth consecutive National League West title finally theirs, the first look at how the Los Angeles Dodgers will handle things the rest of regular season will come on Saturday.

Rangers try to find an answer for A's in Oakland (Sep 23, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Overconfidence was not a concern for Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister when his playoff contending team faced the last-place Oakland Athletics on Friday night for the first of seven times in their final 10 games.

MVP candidates on display when Diamondbacks, Marlins meet (Sep 23, 2017)

PHOENIX — File this under it takes one to know one.

Bettis makes pivotal start for Rockies vs. Padres (Sep 23, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — Earlier this season, a trio of young Colorado Rockies — Antonio Senzatela, Kyle Freeland and Jeff Hoffman — were successful as starting pitchers against the San Diego Padres.

Red Sox look to continue dominance of Reds (Sep 23, 2017)

CINCINNATI — Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi attended four or five Reds’ games every summer at Great American Ball Park while growing up in Madeira, Ohio, located about 12 miles northeast of downtown Cincinnati.

Verlander, Gurriel lift Astros over Angels 3-0 (Sep 22, 2017)

HOUSTON (AP) Justin Verlander pitched one-hit ball over seven innings to remain perfect with Houston and Yuli Gurriel hit a three-run homer to propel the Astros to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

Man gains entry to Yankees clubhouse after game in Toronto

TORONTO (AP) A man was detained by stadium security after gaining entry to the New York Yankees clubhouse after Friday’s game at Rogers Centre.

Ramos hits slam to help Rays beat Jimenez and Orioles 8-3 (Sep 22, 2017)

BALTIMORE (AP) Wilson Ramos hit his third career grand slam, Evan Longoria also went deep and the Tampa Bay Rays throttled Ubaldo Jimenez in an 8-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.

Cubs, Dodgers minor leaguers suspended for drug violations

NEW YORK (AP) Chicago Cubs pitcher Anyel Beato and Los Angeles Dodgers minor league pitcher Oliver Polanco have been suspended for 72 games under baseball’s minor league drug program following positive tests for metabolites of Stanozolol.

Gotcha! Jays' Goins gets Todd Frazier with hidden-ball trick

TORONTO (AP) Blue Jays shortstop Ryan Goins used the hidden-ball trick to retire New York Yankees slugger Todd Frazier on Friday night.

Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart gets $16M, 4-year contract

CINCINNATI (AP) Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart got a chance to play every day when Devin Mesoraco kept getting injured. He turned the opportunity into a $16 million contract Friday.

Mariners hope to stay alive against surging Indians (Sep 22, 2017)

SEATTLE — Just as the Seattle Mariners are looking for any break they can muster to remain in the postseason race, they get to welcome one of the hottest teams in baseball history — not the sort of break they needed.

Padres' Lyles looks to extend Rockies' skid (Sep 22, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres will turn to Jordan Lyles to stifle the Colorado Rockies on Friday. And that reminded San Diego manager Andy Green of a recent conversation he had with catcher Austin Hedges.

Angels look to halt Houston starters' domination (Sep 22, 2017)

HOUSTON — While Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel failed to keep an impressive streak going for the rotation, what Houston starters have done recently qualifies as a positive development.