MLB News & Updates
Real-time stories, injury reports, tactical breakdowns and standings updates.
Rangers can clinch AL West, playoffs in last game ↗
The Texas Rangers' quest for an AL West title -- and a .500 record -- will go down to the final day of the regular season.
Guardians clinch third straight AL Central title, No. 2 seed in playoffs ↗
The Guardians are AL Central champions for the third straight season after an 11-5 win over the Royals on Saturday night. They are assured the No. 2 seed in the playoffs and a first-round bye.
Roberts says he trusts Ohtani to be ready for playoffs ↗
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he trusts Shohei Ohtani to manage his workload and be fully healthy for the start of the playoffs.
Yankees, Red Sox to meet in playoffs for 7th time ↗
The Yankees and Red Sox both talked up the clubs' long-standing rivalry with mutual respect ahead of their best-of-three wild-card series.
September surge: Padres clinch third straight playoff berth ↗
San Diego Padres clinch third-straight playoffs berth with a Major League Baseball-leading September record of 16-5.
White Sox clinch AL playoff berth after 324 losses over last 3 seasons ↗
The White Sox became the first team to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons by reaching the playoffs, clinching at least an AL wild-card berth with win No. 82 this year.
Phillies' Luzardo (shoulder) throws bullpen, confident for playoff return ↗
Phillies All-Star left-hander Jesús Luzardo said he has recovered enough from left shoulder inflammation that he should be able to pitch next week in the playoffs.
MLB insiders predict the playoffs: Bold takes, dangerous teams and breakout stars ↗
Which wild cards could win it all? Are the Yankees cooked without Judge? Here's what those in the sport think could decide October.
Stanton faces pitchers as Yankees hold out hopes he's playoff-ready ↗
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton could return for the playoffs after a 5 1/2-month absence due to calf strains.
Braves activate set-up man Suarez, target 2 appearances ahead of playoffs ↗
Braves reliever Robert Suarez, who has been sidelined more than three months with right elbow inflammation, was activated with the aim of being used Wednesday night and again Saturday ahead of the postseason.
Rangers put Pederson on IL, end Quantrill's season ↗
Joc Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a wrist fracture, while Cal Quantrill won't be available for the playoffs after he was transferred to the 60-day IL.
Red Sox clinch playoff spot, 4th to do so after being 14-plus games below .500 ↗
The Red Sox are the fourth team to make the playoffs after being 14-or-more games under .500 in a season in the World Series era (since 1903).