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Padres destroy AJ Puk, putting Diamondbacks on the brink of elimination

Diamondbacks pitcher Kevin Ginkel, after the loss to San Diego The Arizona Diamondbacks lost control of their destiny in the MLB playoff race after losing to the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on September 27, 2024. AJ Puk turned and watched the ball's trajectory in disbelief, his hands on his hips. A moment later, […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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The Mets are being blanked by the Brewers as their path to the MLB playoffs becomes more difficult

MILWAUKEE — So much for insurrection and the violent capture of a wild-card spot in the National League. The possibility of playing baseball in October still exists for the Mets, but what could have been a statement weekend and a relatively easy path to the playoffs has turned into a stressful slog. On Saturday night, […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Dodgers and Yankees win the last two division titles, but there are still four MLB playoff spots left

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate winning the National League West Division title after defeating the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Sept. 27 (UPI) — The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, winners of the National League and American League respectively, have secured the […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Padres decide with triple play, Tigers fight for the wild card | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast There's always a reason to celebrate a postseason berth, but the San Diego Padres did it Tuesday night in one of the most beautiful ways they could have ever imagined. Playing against their archrivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Dodgers Stadium, the […]

By Andrew Jack

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

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Shohei Ohtani “could end up at 60-60.” His former team, the Angels, could have the worst record in history

Angels centerfielder Mike Trout (left) has only played in 29 games this season. Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is having a historic season with 53 home runs and 55 stolen bases. As Major League Baseball enters the final week of its regular season, let's identify the select and the depraved, those teams, players and managers […]

By Andrew Jack

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

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Magic numbers for the 2024 MLB postseason contenders

What's going on in the MLB? The Republic takes a look at baseball's storylines From Randy Arozarena's big hitting performance against the Texas Rangers to the race for the postseason, here are some of the best stories from MLB just before the playoffs. The situation for the 2024 MLB playoffs is slowly taking shape, but […]

By Andrew Jack

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

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José Ramírez hits a home run and goes two innings, Ben Lively plays 5 innings and the Guardians beat the Cardinals 5-1

ST. LOUIS (AP) — José Ramírez had three hits, including his 36th home run, scored two runs and stole his 40th base as the Cleveland Guardians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Friday night, moving one step closer to the AL Central crown. “When you watch him play, it's OK. This guy wants to […]

By Andrew Jack

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

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Luisangel Acuña's big game for the Mets hurts his older brother's team, the Braves, in the race for the NL playoffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Luisangel Acuña has already proven himself so good as a backup player for the New York Mets that his brother's team is in increasing danger of missing the postseason. As a replacement for the injured Francisco Lindor at shortstop, Acuña crowned a great evening at bat with his first career home […]

By Andrew Jack

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024