Orioles clinch playoff berth for first time since 2016, then walk off Rays, 5-4, in 11 innings: ‘Greatest day of my life’  —  The Orioles have spent much of Brandon Hyde's tenure being looked down upon.  They've spent almost six months craning necks upward.

Joey Votto's last (home)stand for Cincinnati Reds or new beginning for franchise icon?  —  NEW YORK — On his last night in New York before Sunday's getaway day, Joey Votto took the 7 train back to the hotel from Citi Field and started planning his big final day in the city.

Rays set to announce deal for new downtown St. Petersburg stadium  —  The domed, 30,000-seat ballpark, to be built near the Tropicana Field site, would end a quest that dates back 16 years and includes proposals on both sides of Tampa Bay.  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays are expected …

Orioles closer Félix Bautista throws first bullpen session since elbow injury: ‘Sounds like it went pretty well’  —  Orioles closer Félix Bautista took a significant step toward a potential return this season, throwing his first bullpen session since partially tearing …

Diamondbacks-Cubs pitching matchup, updates: McGough lands on injured list; Jarvis recalled  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks conclude their home series against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.  The game starts at 4 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN.  —  Scott McGough lands on injured list; Bryce Jarvis recalled

Reds drop out of wild card spot with 8-4 loss to Mets, who get Vogelbach's 3-run double  —  Francisco Alvarez's double gives New York Mets the leadFrancisco Alvarez (New York Mets) with a Hit Cincinnati Reds, 09/17/2023  —  NEW YORK — Pinch-hitter Daniel Vogelbach had a three-run double …

Arizona Diamondbacks win wild 13 inning game against Chicago Cubs  —  Nick Piecoro Theo MackieArizona Republic  —  Standing at the plate in the 13th inning on Saturday night, Gabriel Moreno envisioned himself going the other way, imagining himself shooting a base hit into right field.

Padres Rumors: Writer Proposes Deal to Get 3-Time MVP Mike Trout in San Diego  —  An interesting possibility.  —  Never shy to continue adding star talent on top of an already potent roster, rumblings of a trade concerning Angels superstar Mike Trout may come to fruition in the coming months through San Diego GM AJ Preller.

Within milestone loss, four who could help Cardinals back to winning ways (one's a Phillie)  —  When it finally did happen for the first time in 15 years, the Cardinals were caught looking.  —  Three of them were on base, including the tying run 90 feet away from home …

Why the Red Sox decided to move on from Chaim Bloom  —  SAM KENNEDY ADDRESSES THE CHAIM BLOOM FIRING  —  As the news of Chaim Bloom's firing came about early Thursday afternoon, some of the streets around Fenway Park were littered with a water main break.  It caused discomfort.  It caused chaos.