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Braves beat Tigers behind big day from Nacho Alvarez Jr.

Nacho Alvarez Jr. hit the first two home runs of his MLB career, then added a tying single in the ninth inning to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Detroit Tigers.

By The Associated Press September 20, 2025

AP photo by Ryan Sun / Atlanta Braves third baseman Nacho Alvarez Jr., right, celebrates his solo home run with first baseman Matt Olson during the eighth inning of Saturday's win against the host Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

Clayton Kershaw savors his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium

Clayton Kershaw was welcomed with a standing ovation and later sent off with one a day after announcing his decision to retire at season's end.

By BETH HARRIS / The Associated Press September 20, 2025

AP photo by Kyusung Gong / Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw waves in response to an ovation from fans in the stands before starting Friday night's home game against the San Francisco Giants.

Braves beat Tigers for season-high six-game winning streak

The Atlanta Braves are hot. The Detroit Tigers are not.

By The Associated Press September 19, 2025

AP photo by Ryan Sun / Atlanta Braves starter Bryce Elder pitches during Friday night's game against the host Detroit Tigers.

Numbers illustrate Clayton Kershaw’s remarkable career with Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in May 2008 as a tantalizing 20-year-old left-hander who soon showed the hype was quite justified.

By GREG BEACHAM / The Associated Press September 19, 2025

AP photo by Mark J. Terrill / Clayton Kershaw pitches for the Los Angeles Dodgers during a home game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Aug. 8. Kershaw announced Thursday that he will retire after this season, his 18th in Major League Baseball and all with the Dodgers.

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw retiring at end of 2025 season

An emotional Clayton Kershaw said Thursday he will retire at the end of this season, having spent his entire 18-year MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

By BETH HARRIS / The Associated Press September 18, 2025

AP photo by Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw carries his bag before a home game against the Minnesota Twins on July 22.

Braves stay hot at plate to sweep Nationals

The Atlanta Braves entered Wednesday having already secured their first series victory of September.

By The Associated Press September 17, 2025

AP photo by Nick Wass / Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna singles in two runs in the top of the sixth inning during Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals.

Cubs soak in celebration of first postseason berth since 2020

The wait was five years. For the Chicago Cubs, it seemed longer.

By WES CROSBY / The Associated Press September 17, 2025

AP photo by Matt Freed / Porter Hodge, left, celebrates with Daniel Palencia in the visitors' clubhouse at Pittsburgh's PNC Park after the Chicago Cubs beat the Pirates 8-4 on Wednesday and clinched a berth in the MLB playoffs.

Olson homers in 4th consecutive game, Suarez Ks 9 as Braves beat Nationals

Matt Olson homered for a fourth consecutive game, José Suarez threw seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 in the first game of a split doubleheader Tuesday.

By BYRON KERR / Associated Press September 16, 2025

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher José Suarez throws during the second inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Matt Olson’s 3-run homer lifts Braves over Nationals

Matt Olson went 4 for 5 with a three-run homer, Spencer Strider allowed only one run in a seven-inning start and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 11-3 on Monday night.

By The Associated Press September 15, 2025

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson, center, celebrates after his three-run home run with Marcell Ozuna (20) and Michael Harris II (23) during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Braves beat Astros to avoid sweep at Truist Park

The Atlanta Braves are heading out on their final road trip of 2025 on the strength of a home win.

By The Associated Press September 14, 2025

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