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Ball-strike challenge system likely in 2026 pending Tuesday voteAutomated ball-strike challenges are coming to Major League Baseball next season.,The particulars are pending a Tuesday vote from the MLB competition committee, an 11-person group that includes six team owners, four players and one umpire.,The system was tested in spring training and at the 2025 All...

Can Cleveland Guardians Pull Off the AL Central’s Biggest Comeback Ever?The Cleveland Guardians are just one game behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central. Here’s how the pivotal series could decide the division and set up a playoff rematch....

Cardinals, Giants still battling, but playoff hopes fadingTwo prospects contributing to their teams in different ways will be in the spotlight again Tuesday night when Jose Fermin and the St. Louis Cardinals take on Drew Gilbert and the San Francisco Giants in the continuation of a three-game series.,Fermin had two hits, scored a run and drove in another a...

Padres establish new goals after sealing playoff berth

Standing in the middle of a champagne-soaked San Diego Padres clubhouse Monday night, Ryan O'Hearn talked about the accomplishment of making the National League playoffs.,"It's a dream come true to pop bottles with these guys," he said.,The Padres hope it was only the first of many celebrations over...

Braves, Nationals rookie righties face off in rematch

A pair of high-profile rookies will face each other on Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves host the Washington Nationals in the second game of a three-game series.,The Braves (74-83) won the opener 11-5 on Monday to extend their winning streak to nine games, the longest active run in the majors. ,The pi...

MLB roundup: Padres clinch playoff spot with walk-off win in 11th

Freddy Fermin's one-out single in the bottom of the 11th inning Monday night lifted the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers, sealing a spot in the National League playoffs., ,Bryce Johnson was placed at second to start the inning and Jose Iglesias bunted him to third. F...

Padres edge Brewers in 11th to clinch playoff berth

Freddy Fermin's one-out single in the bottom of the 11th inning Monday night lifted the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers, sealing a spot in the National League playoffs.,Bryce Johnson was placed at second to start the inning and Jose Iglesias bunted him to third. Fer...

Four-run inning propels Cardinals to win over Giants

Ivan Herrera ignited a four-run fifth inning with a two-run homer, four St. Louis relievers combined for four innings of shutout ball and the visiting Cardinals kept their flickering playoff hopes alive with a 6-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.,A second straight win by the Ca...