‘It gave me chills:’ Hundreds pack local park to cheer El Segundo's big Little League win  —  A crowd of El Segundo residents who packed a local park erupted when Louis Lappe hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the final inning on Sunday, Aug. 27.  The 12-year-old's dramatic solo shot …

Max Scherzer reflects on Mets trade as he returns to Citi Field with Texas Rangers  —  Max Scherzer knew something was up.  —  Despite the disastrous season that left the Mets toward the bottom of the NL East standings, the three-time Cy Young Award winner was confident that the club …

Lowe's 2-run single in 9th lifts the Rangers over the Mets 4-3 for only 2nd victory in 11 games  —  NEW YORK — Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the New York Mets 4-3 on Monday night for just their second victory in 11 games.

With improved velocity, DL Hall ready to contribute out of Orioles' bullpen: ‘Just happy to be here’  —  The number of the radar gun has been a major focus of DL Hall's season.  —  The Orioles' top pitching prospect didn't have a normal offseason, unable to lift weights or run …

Chicago White Sox defend decision to continue play after shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field.  Was it the right call?  —  The unthinkable happened Friday night at Guaranteed Rate Field when two women were hit by gunfire in the left-field bleachers during the fourth inning of the Chicago White Sox's loss to the Oakland A's.

Where things stand with several key Marlins facing questions about their future  —  The Marlins can say with confidence that Luis Arraez will be their second baseman next season and Jake Burger will be their third baseman.  Beyond that, what happens over the final month of the season …

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Reds star rookie Matt McLain lands on injured list with oblique strain  —  The world is pain, and everything hurts.  —  You've read the title to this post if you've made it this far, and if you've made it this far, just know that I'm punching air right now.

Detroit Tigers have open spot on 40-man roster.  Scott Harris says ‘it is not a call-up’  —  The Detroit Tigers currently have 39 players on the 40-man roster.  —  Two top prospects — corner outfielder/third baseman Justyn-Henry Malloy and third baseman/second baseman Colt Keith …

Rams struggle against Broncos in preseason finale  —  Quarterback Matthew Stafford and several other starters did not play the entire preseason  —  DENVER — Undrafted rookie Jaleel McLaughlin scored his fourth touchdown of the preseason and tight end Albert Okwuegbunam caught seven passes …

Heat wave to blast Southern California with 100 degree-plus temperatures  —  A heat wave driving temperatures to 100 degrees and beyond will roast Southern California early this week, forecasters say.  —  An excessive heat warning begins Monday and will be in effect until Tuesday night for the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys.

Honeybee swarm delays Orioles' game vs. Rockies in first inning  —  Talk about the Birds and the bees.  —  The Orioles' game against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday at Camden Yards was temporarily paused in the bottom of the first inning because of a swarm of honeybees in left field near the bullpens.