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Astros trim magic number to 3 with 5-2 win over Angels (Sep 14, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) After righting a road trip that nearly went terribly wrong, the Astros are cruising back home with plenty of chances to clinch a playoff berth while bringing a long-overdue division title to Houston.

Buxton's 10th-inning blast gives Twins 3-2 win over Jays (Sep 14, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor hoped for Byron Buxton to simply get on base with two outs in the 10th inning, knowing the possibilities of what his centerfielder could do on the bases with his speed.

Who are the real L.A. Dodgers?

Despite a disastrous stretch, Ken Rosenthal believes the Dodgers still have time to rebound and re-emerge as the team to beat in the postseason.

Odd ball: Indians chase win streak record that includes tie

CLEVELAND (AP) As they climb toward baseball history with every win, the streaking Cleveland Indians are chasing a hallowed, 101-year-old record that includes an asterisk.

Kershaw opposes Giants, looking to end Dodgers' skid (Sep 12, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — Left-hander Clayton Kershaw will seek to end the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 11-game losing streak while at the same time achieving two pieces of individual glory when he pitches against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Dodgers lose 11th straight, worst skid in L.A. team history (Sep 11, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The National League-leading Dodgers lost their 11th straight game for the longest skid since the club moved to Los Angeles, finishing their 8-6 defeat to the San Francisco Giants at 2:10 a.m. local time Tuesday morning after a pair of rain and lightning delays late Monday.

Angels' Richards, back home, faces Astros' Verlander (Sep 12, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Garrett Richards will take the mound for the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since April 25, 2016. That also happens to be the last time Richards won a game.

Cardinals play Reds with NL Central lead in sight (Sep 12, 2017)

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals won three games over the weekend. The Chicago Cubs lost three games over the weekend.

Royals face White Sox clinging to wild-card hopes (Sep 12, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Time is running out on the Kansas City Royals.

Twins open series with Padres trying to hold wild-card spot (Sep 12, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS — As the Minnesota Twins make a push for the playoffs, they will do so against quite a few opponents with losing records.

Cubs look to get well vs. struggling Mets (Sep 12, 2017)

A pursuit of a third consecutive playoff berth is proving tougher than anticipated for the Chicago Cubs.

A's hope to continue spoiler role vs. Red Sox (Sep 12, 2017)

BOSTON — There are two things a baseball team tries to do when hopelessly out of contention in September: Get a good look at the young guys and perhaps even play the role of spoiler for the teams still in it for October.

LEADING OFF: Indians eye No. 20 to match "Moneyball" A's

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

Abreu, Engel lead White Sox to 11-3 win over Royals (Sep 11, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Jose Abreu had four hits, Adam Engel hit a three-run homer and the Chicago White Sox pounded out an 11-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

Hey 19: Blazing Indians extend win streak to 19 straight (Sep 11, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) Unrelenting and unbeatable at the moment, the Cleveland Indians refuse to lose.

Angels, Mariners continue battle for wild card (Sep 09, 2017)

SEATTLE — The Los Angeles Angels have ridden an explosive offense into the thick of the American League wild-card race, and on Saturday they might need even more dynamite than usual.

Rockies' Bettis looks to continue Dodgers' slump (Sep 09, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — Chad Bettis, the owner of a feel-good story, will face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.

Morton, Peacock face off again in Astros-A's matchup (Sep 09, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — When the Houston Astros swept a doubleheader from the New York Mets on Sept. 2 at Minute Maid Park, Charlie Morton gave up two runs in five innings in the opener and Brad Peacock allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings in the nightcap.

Padres threaten Diamondbacks' series streak (Sep 09, 2017)

PHOENIX — File it under all good things must come to an end.

Cashner looks to keep rolling as Rangers face Yankees (Sep 09, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers will need right-hander Andrew Cashner to continue pitching like he has in the second half of the season Saturday when they host the New York Yankees.

Non-contending Tigers, Blue Jays continue auditions (Sep 09, 2017)

TORONTO — The auditions continue Saturday for two of this season’s also-rans, the Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays.

Indians shoot for No. 17 against Orioles (Sep 09, 2017)

CLEVELAND — The team that refuses to lose will try to win another game Saturday afternoon at Progressive Field.

Leake stopped: Seattle snaps 3-game skid, beats Angels 4-3 (Sep 08, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) It was almost eerie how the beginning of Mike Leake’s second start for the Seattle Mariners mirrored his first.

Jed Lowrie hits game-ending single as A's top Astros 9-8 (Sep 08, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Houston’s Josh Reddick has seen enough walkoff Oakland wins from his time with the Athletics that he knows no lead is necessarily safe.

Bailey, Montero square off as Mets host Reds (Sep 09, 2017)

NEW YORK — Rafael Montero is trying to use the final month of an otherwise lost season for the New York Mets to convince team executives he’s capable of being a member their rotation going forward.

Nationals could move closer to clinching division vs. Phillies (Sep 09, 2017)

WASHINGTON — Edwin Jackson will make the start Saturday night for the Washington Nationals against the Philadelphia Phillies with a chance to reduce the team’s magic number to two. The start comes on his 34th birthday, as Jackson was born to a military family in Germany in 1983 and then went to high school in Georgia.

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