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The biggest fear of a team headed to the postseason hovered over the Pirates on Wednesday night, when Russell Martin had to leave in the fourth inning with tightness in…Read more

Detroit's win over the White Sox Wednesday afternoon put the Tigers on the doorstep of October baseball. Once the Mariners lost at Toronto Wednesday night, their foot was in the…Read more

Taijuan Walker provided a needed boost for Seattle's struggling rotation with eight innings of one-run ball on Wednesday, but the Blue Jays pulled out a 1-0 victory on a bloop…Read more

Nationals manager Matt Williams has decided that right-hander Stephen Strasburg will pitch Saturday against the Marlins, while Jordan Zimmermann, who is dealing with shoulder issues, will pitch the final game…Read more

The Cubs played their final home game Wednesday, capping the year-long celebration of 100-year-old Wrigley Field, which on Thursday will begin its most extensive makeover since adding lights in 1988.    Read more

Left-hander Mark Buehrle surpassed the 200-innings plateau for the 14th consecutive season while Ryan Goins hit a bloop RBI single in the eighth inning to give the Blue Jays a…Read more

Nationals slugger Ryan Zimmerman was scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Mets in left field, but the game was called because of rain. Zimmerman, who suffered a Grade 3…Read more

It was quiet enough in the Athletics' clubhouse Wednesday afternoon to hear a Wild Card drop. The challenge now for the green and gold troupe is to pick it up…Read more

The Dodgers have three starters tentatively scheduled for the final regular-season series of 2014, against the Rockies this weekend, but Don Mattingly said there could be some tinkering.    Read more

Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton added to his already impressive portfolio of highlight-reel plays with a spectacular catch against the Brewers on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park. He…Read more