Major League Baseball

Underperforming Reds fire Bell with 5 games left

The Reds fired manager David Bell on Sunday night after six seasons. Bench coach Freddie Benavides will serve as interim manager for the final five games.

White Sox tie '62 Mets for most losses since 1900

The White Sox tied the post-1900 MLB record for losses Sunday against the Padres, matching the 1962 expansion Mets with 120 defeats.

End near, Schumaker 'grateful' to have led Marlins

Though Miami manager Skip Schumaker admitted "you don't know what's going to happen," the leader of the NL East's last-place club addressed the notion he might be looking for a job next week, expressing gratitude for the Marlins hiring him two years ago.

Alonso tips hat to Mets fans after ump's reminder

The Mets' Pete Alonso stepped up to the plate in the first inning of what could be his final home game at Citi Field and was greeted with a huge ovation. "'Are you going to tip your cap or something?'" Alonso recalled plate umpire John Libka telling him.

Monster game: Sox's Casas homers in 1st 3 ABs

Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas homered in his first three at-bats against the Twins on Sunday, driving in seven runs in the first game of a split doubleheader.

Mets' Lindor takes 'slow step' toward his return

Shortstop Francisco Lindor said he is "optimistic" he will play again for the New York Mets before the regular season concludes next Sunday, stopping short of saying he is 100% confident he will return from a back injury over the club's final six games.

Astros' Alvarez exits early with knee contusion

Astros star Yordan Alvarez left in the third inning of Sunday's game after suffering a right knee contusion while sliding into second base on a double.

Scherzer ends year on IL, eyeing healthy winter

Max Scherzer says he believes he can still pitch at a high level after making his fewest starts since being a rookie this past season.

Biggest success, failure for all 30 teams

Whether your favorite team is an October favorite or playing out the string, every club has had something go right ... and wrong.