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Rockies start stretch run on road vs. Giants (Sep 19, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — The Colorado Rockies continue what they hope will be a cakewalk to their first postseason appearance in eight years when they open a two-game road series Tuesday night against the last-place San Francisco Giants.

Mariners, Rangers still hoping for postseason berth (Sep 19, 2017)

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners return Tuesday to Safeco Field, which will not represent the familiar surroundings of home as much as their own private version of the Last Chance Saloon.

Renfroe, Hedges homer as Padres beat Diamondbacks 4-2 (Sep 18, 2017)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Hunter Renfroe hit a three-run home run in his first game back from Triple-A and Austin Hedges also connected for the San Diego Padres, who beat NL wild card leader Arizona 4-2 on Monday night.

Royals visit Jays trying to keep playoff hopes alive (Sep 19, 2017)

TORONTO — Only two years ago, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series on their way to winning the World Series.

Olson, Lowrie lead Oakland to 8-3 win in Detroit (Sep 18, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Matt Olson homered, Jed Lowrie drove in three runs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Monday night.

Tigers pitcher Ferrell hit in head by liner, jogs off mound

DETROIT (AP) Detroit Tigers pitcher Jeff Ferrell has been hit in the head by a line drive and left the game.

Braves rookie Gohara set for rematch with Nats' Scherzer (Sep 19, 2017)

ATLANTA — In his last start, only his second in the major leagues, Atlanta Braves rookie Luiz Gohara outpitched Washington Nationals ace and Cy Young contender Max Scherzer.

LEADING OFF: Maddon back in TB; Yanks-Twins in WC preview?

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

Orioles minor leaguer Gonzalez dies after car accident

BALTIMORE (AP) Miguel Gonzalez, a minor league pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization, has died of injuries he sustained in a car accident in the Dominican Republic last weekend.

Red Sox atop AL East despite Porcello's rough season

Last year’s AL Cy Young Award winner is this year’s major league leader in losses – and that’s not the only reason Rick Porcello’s 2017 stat line is noteworthy.

Mets, Marlins hit home stretch out of contention (Sep 18, 2017)

MIAMI — The New York Mets, who made the World Series in 2015 and reached the playoffs again in 2016, are concluding a miserable, injury-decimated season.

Brewers face Pirates while trying to keep pace in race (Sep 18, 2017)

PITTSBURGH — The Milwaukee Brewers, still in the chase for a playoff spot, got three extra games at Miller Park. Now they take to the road to face a team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, that can only play a spoiler role in the National League Central race.

Orioles can play spoiler role against Red Sox (Sep 18, 2017)

BALTIMORE — The Boston Red Sox come to Baltimore for the start of a three-game series Monday night working toward locking up the American League East title and another spot in the postseason.

Twins, Yankees open critical series in Bronx (Sep 18, 2017)

NEW YORK — In two weeks, the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins could be getting together at Yankee Stadium for a game in which one team goes home for the offseason.

Cubs C Contreras serves suspension against Cardinals

CHICAGO (AP) Cubs catcher Willson Contreras’ two-game suspension for his argument with umpire Jordan Baker has been reduced to one game, and he served the penalty in the finale of their weekend series against the Cardinals.

Indians celebrate division title with eyes on Series win

CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians have raised a flag to commemorate their second straight AL Central title, and later they’ll spray champagne.

Verlander faces Mariners in home debut with Astros (Sep 17, 2017)

HOUSTON — When the Houston Astros acquired right-hander Justin Verlander just prior to the waiver trade deadline, they did so with the anticipation that he would provide the club a chance to win every time he took the mound.

Phillies' Alvarez beginning comeback versus A's (Sep 17, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA — As the end of interleague play for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Oakland Athletics looms, Sunday’s rubber match holds little to no meaning for either team in the standings.

Rockies rout Padres 16-0, gain ground in Wild Card race (Sep 16, 2017)

DENVER (AP) Tyler Anderson pitched six innings in his first start since returning from left knee surgery, Charlie Blackmon set an NL season record for RBIs by a leadoff man, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 16-0 on Saturday night in a game marred by a near brawl.

White Sox pound Tigers, win first season series since 2008 (Sep 16, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Matt Davidson and Nicky Delmonico homered, Tim Anderson had four hits and the Chicago White Sox beat Detroit 10-4 on Saturday night, winning the season series with the Tigers for the first time since 2008.

Dave Roberts discusses the Dodgers' rough patch, and how he feels they'll be better for it

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sits down with Ken Rosenthal to discuss the Dodgers’ recent rough patch and how it might help them going forward.

Cards' Wacha aims to continue hot streak vs. Cubs (Sep 16, 2017)

CHICAGO — Michael Wacha has made sure he’s ready for September.

Correa, Gattis lift Astros over Mariners as Paxton stumbles (Sep 15, 2017)

HOUSTON (AP) Carlos Correa and Evan Gattis had two hits apiece and each drove in a run as the Houston Astros jumped on James Paxton and cruised to a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night to move closer to clinching the American League West.

Donaldson powers Blue Jays past Colon, Twins for 4-3 win (Sep 15, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Josh Donaldson homered and drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning with an infield single that ricocheted off the mound, sending the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 victory on Friday night over the Minnesota Twins to slow their push toward the postseason.

Cozart leads power surge with 2 homers, Reds beat Bucs 4-2 (Sep 15, 2017)

CINCINNATI (AP) Zack Cozart hit two of Cincinnati’s four solo home runs and the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Friday night.

22 and through: Indians' AL record win streak stopped at 22 (Sep 15, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians can return to clinching their division and playoff preparations.

LEADING OFF: Lindor's extra-base streak, Keuchel's next try

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

Marlins in Milwaukee: Road-weary Miami comes "home"

MILWAUKEE (AP) Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly walked about midway down the dugout before settling into a spot on the bench and surveying the Miller Park field.

FANTASY PLAYS: Olson giving A's a glimpse of their future

The Athletics are getting a glimpse into their future, while an unexpected source of power is driving the Twins from the cellar to a possible view from the penthouse. On the other hand, there is one Pirates player whose season has pushed him closer to the plank.

Person familiar with matter to AP: MLB review of umpire hit

NEW YORK (AP) A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball is reviewing how an umpire got hit this week by a pitch that a catcher missed in a game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians.