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NL’s Mets, Reds chase final spot in 2025 MLB postseason

One playoff berth remains up for grabs heading into the final day of Major League Baseball's 2025 regular season.

By STEVE MEGARGEE / The Associated Press September 27, 2025

AP photo by Morry Gash / Cincinnati Reds teammates Elly De La Cruz and Noelvi Marte celebrate after Saturday's win against the host Milwaukee Brewers.

Two AL divisions will be decided on final day of regular season

Turns out it will take all 162 games of the 2025 MLB regular season to determine who's best in the American League's Central and East divisions.

By RONALD BLUM / The Associated Press September 27, 2025

The Canadian Press photo by Chris Young via AP / Ernie Clement celebrates after scoring a run for the Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning of Saturday's home game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Braves go from 10-game winning streak to back-to-back losses

The Pittsburgh Pirates collected 14 hits Friday night to win the opener of a three-game series against the host Atlanta Braves.

By The Associated Press September 26, 2025

AP photo by Colin Hubbard / Atlanta Braves starter Joey Wentz pitches during Friday night's home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park.

Braves lose to Nationals as 10-game winning streak ends

The Atlanta Braves couldn't quite finish the rally they needed Wednesday to complete a sweep of the Washington Nationals and stretch their winning streak to 11 games.

By The Associated Press September 24, 2025

AP photo by Colin Hubbard / Michael Harris II steals third base for the Atlanta Braves in the fifth inning of Wednesday's home game against the Washington Nationals.

MLB will use robot umpires in 2026

Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season.

By Ronald Blum September 23, 2025

FILE - An outfield screen shows a graphic indicating Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez challenged a pitch call, initiating a review with the automated ball-strike challenge system, in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a spring training baseball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, file)

Michael Harris II hits 2 homers, Braves beat Nationals for 10th straight win

Michael Harris II homered twice, Hurston Waldrep pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Tuesday night for their 10th straight victory.

By The Associated Press September 23, 2025

Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II flashes a chain to the crowd after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Vitello’s Vols returning to AT&T Field for intrasquad game

Turns out the Chattanooga Lookouts won't be involved in the last baseball game staged at AT&T Field.

By David Paschall September 22, 2025

Times Free Press file photo / Tennessee baseball players stand for the national anthem before last November's intrasquad game at AT&T Field. The game was rained out in the second inning.

Braves clobber Nationals to win ninth straight

The Braves are eliminated from postseason contention, but they sure haven't looked like it.

By Gabriel Burns / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) September 22, 2025

Michael Harris II (23) of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a RBI double in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/TNS)

Baseball’s final week should be even wilder than expected. You can thank the state of Ohio for that

From the shore of Lake Erie to the Kentucky border, baseball's regular season is set for a dramatic final week in the state of Ohio.

By NOAH TRISTER / AP Baseball Writer September 22, 2025

Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan celebrates after his leadoff home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Braves sweep Tigers, continue surge as end of season draws near

There is no October baseball in store this season for the Atlanta Braves, who are doing their best to make the most of the final weeks of September.

By The Associated Press September 21, 2025

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