A rainy day in the Bronx has left a most daunting October test for the New York Yankees' vaunted bullpen.
by Associated PressIt was merely the first inning, yet fans kept rising out of their seats to applaud or yell or twirl their red towels, to chant "Let's go, Nats!" and "M-V-P!" and various players' names, enjoying every moment of a seven-run outburst that would, eventually, propel their city to its first World Series appearance in 86 years.
by Associated PressA gritty Gerrit Cole held the New York Yankees scoreless without his sharpest stuff, Jose Altuve sparked Houston at the plate and the Astros locked down a 4-1 victory Tuesday to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series.
by Associated PressAfter 14 seasons as pitching coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers that included 10 trips to the postseason, Rick Honeycutt has decided to step aside.
by David PaschallStephen Strasburg took his turn silencing the Cardinals' struggling bats, Nationals postseason star Howie Kendrick doubled three times and drove in three more runs, and Washington moved one win from the city's first World Series appearance in 86 years by beating St. Louis 8-1 Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.
by Associated PressIf you're reading this, chances are you're a fan of some sports team, which means you've probably had your share of days you'd like to forget.
by Mark WiedmerThe Houston Astros won a battle of the bullpens.
by Associated PressAníbal Sánchez displayed artistry and deception. Max Scherzer brought strength and fire. Two different styles, two absolute gems for the Washington Nationals.
by Associated PressThe youngest Baby Bomber is all grown up. Any surprise Gleyber Torres is doing so well in October?
by Associated PressIt turns out Washington's Big Three is a Big Four. Don't forget about Aníbal Sánchez.
by Associated PressAll season long, it seemed inevitable.
by Associated PressA day later, Brian Snitker had shed his uniform but was still wearing the pain of yet another one-and-done postseason exit for his baseball team.
by Associated PressFrom the satellite office in Times Square — hey, is that Jerry Seinfeld? Let's do this.
by Jay GreesonHowie Kendrick hit a tiebreaking grand slam off Joe Kelly in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals overcame a three-run deficit with a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 Wednesday night and advance to the NL Championship Series against St. Louis.
by Associated PressAnd then Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann fell on the seat of his pants attempting to retrieve an insanely wild pitch from Max Fried.
by Mark WiedmerThe St. Louis Cardinals turned the diamond into a giant pinball machine, dinging hits all over SunTrust Park.
by Associated PressBrian McCann's baseball homecoming didn't end the way he hoped.
by Associated PressThrough injuries and slumps, demotions and disappointments, Dansby Swanson and Adam Duvall got ready for the big moment.
by Associated PressDavid Freese wasn't in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup. Neither was Kiké Hernández or Chris Taylor.
by Associated PressThe Virginia man who police say killed the wife, son and mother-in-law of a minor league baseball pitcher has been formally arraigned.
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