Braves set to break ground on new ballpark
A new era of Braves baseball will start to take shape today, when the club breaks ground on its new ballpark, which is scheduled to open at the start of…Read more
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Angels first to seal playoff spot with rout of M’s
The Angels became the first team in the major leagues to clinch a playoff spot Monday, with Matt Shoemaker pitching five-hit ball into the eighth inning of an 8-1 victory…Read more
Angels rout Mariners to punch playoff ticket
Led by Albert Pujols' three RBIs and a gem by Matt Shoemaker, the Angels became the first Major League team to clinch a playoff berth with an 8-1 win over…Read more
Soriano struggles with Nats up by four in ninth
After Monday's 4-2 victory against the Braves, Nationals manager Matt Williams declined to name a closer. He was still talking about going with the best matchups whenever possible. However, it…Read more
Pujols leaves vs. M’s with hamstring cramp
Albert Pujols has left the Los Angeles Angels' game against Seattle due to a cramp in his left hamstring while running out a bases-clearing double. Read more
Shoemaker set for MRI after mild side pain
Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker was forced to exit deep into his start on Monday night with what he deemed "a little side discomfort" on the left side of his rib…Read more
Eight-run sixth helps Dodgers stretch NL West lead
The Dodgers danced their way out of trouble all evening before erupting for eight runs in the sixth to secure an 11-3 win over the Rockies at Coors Field on…Read more
Grand slam costly to Giants’ playoff chase
Suddenly, margin for error is something the Giants possess in shrinking supply, particularly after their 6-2 loss Monday to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Read more
Miley cruises, backed by Trumbo’s grand slam
The D-backs scored the first four of their runs on one hit Monday night, and Wade Miley made sure that was all they needed as the D-backs took the first…Read more
Cashner sizzles, fires two-hit shutout at Phillies
The weather here the past few days? Absolutely searing, several days' worth of record-breaking heat. Andrew Cashner on Monday night? Hotter yet. In a 1-0 win on an 81-degree night…Read more