The visiting Arizona Diamondbacks will turn to Merrill Kelly on Saturday night as they look to clinch a four-game series against the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers. Kelly (4-0, 4.00 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Aaron Civale (7-8, 4.48). The Diamondbacks recorded
The Cleveland Guardians are on the brink of staging another celebration. After clinching a playoff berth Thursday, the Guardians (90-65) reduced their magic number to one to clinch the American League Central title on Friday. They can win the division
While one veteran continued to trend in the wrong direction relative to postseason roster construction, Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker took a crucial step toward showing he might be in prime condition should Houston qualify for the playoffs. The Astros
The Seattle Mariners will try for the series win on Saturday night against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, with a much bigger prize — the final American League wild-card spot — still in view. The Mariners improved to 9-2
The Kansas City Royals have endured their two worst losing streaks of the season over the past three-plus weeks. The dismal closing performance is hampering their bid to end a playoff drought that began after their 2015 World Series title.
The Tampa Bay pitching staff will have another chance to show off Saturday afternoon when the Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays in St. Petersburg, Fla. In the past four games — three against the Boston Red Sox and the
Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried needs this game. Heck, the Braves need the game, too. Fried (9-10, 3.49 ERA) will start for Atlanta on Saturday afternoon against the host Miami Marlins. The Marlins recorded a 4-3 victory on Friday night,
With a lopsided victory Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies officially punched their ticket to the playoffs and inched closer to winning the National League East title. The one-sided defeat finally slowed down the New York Mets and reminded them of
After gaining a cushion in the American League wild-card race with their series-opening win, the Minnesota Twins will look for another victory over the host Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Minnesota (81-73), which broke through for a three-run 12th inning