MLB power rankings: World Series repeat gets impossible for Texas Rangers  —  With almost every playoff contender enduring struggles since the All-Star break, there remains plenty to resolve in the waning weeks of the Major League Baseball season.  —  But one thing's almost certain …

Severino throws shutout and Mets get homers from Lindor and Alonso in 4-0 win over Marlins  —  NEW YORK — Luis Severino pitched a four-hitter for his second career shutout, and the New York Mets got home runs from Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso in a 4-0 victory Saturday over the Miami Marlins.

Detroit Tigers recall Spencer Torkelson after 58 games in Triple-A Toledo  —  Spencer Torkelson is back.  —  The Detroit Tigers recalled Torkelson, the 2020 No. 1 overall draft pick, from Triple-A Toledo before Saturday's game against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park …

Ben Joyce caps scoreless night for Angels' bullpen in victory over Braves  —  ANAHEIM — Ben Joyce continues to show he has what it takes to be a major league closer.  —  The Angels' flame-throwing right-hander picked up a five-out save to secure a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

Texas Rangers SP Max Scherzer says he intends to play in 2025  —  It's been a frustrating season for the 40-year-old Scherzer, but it won't be his last. … ARLINGTON — It has been a confusing and frustrating season for Max Scherzer.  —  What it is not: his last.

Dodgers Place Tyler Glasnow On Injured List  —  The Dodgers placed Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list shortly before tonight's matchup with the Cardinals.  It's the second IL stint of the season for the lanky right-hander, who is dealing with elbow tendinitis.

Dodgers and Phillies both made deadline offers for Garrett Crochet, plus more MLB notes  —  Left-hander Garrett Crochet's reported refusal to pitch in the playoffs without a contract extension did not stop teams from trying to acquire him before the trade deadline.

Jazz Chisholm avoiding surgery for now as Yankees hope for September return  —  DETROIT - It appears that Jazz Chisholm Jr. will be avoiding the knife at least for now.  —  After the Yankees sought multiple opinions from doctors on their new third baseman's UCL injury …

Yankees' Alex Verdugo's hitting struggles are a mystery that maybe only doctors can solve  —  NEW YORK — Yankees left fielder Alex Verdugo had a lot going on during this summer's All-Star break.  His family was visiting from Arizona, so this was an opportunity to spend four days with mom …

Red Sox getting big boost as slugger expected to be activated Friday  —  BALTIMORE — The long wait for Triston Casas' return to the Red Sox' lineup is over.  —  Casas is en route to Baltimore and barring something unforeseen before first pitch, is expected to be in the lineup for Boston as it takes on the Orioles on Friday night.