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Alvarez out of Astros' lineup due to bruised knee Alvarez out of Astros' lineup due to bruised knee

Yordan Alvarez is out of Houston's lineup for the start of a three-game series against Seattle on Monday night because of a bruised right knee. Houston can clinch the AL West with a victory over the Mariners.

Playoff-chasing Tigers to call up P prospect Jobe Playoff-chasing Tigers to call up P prospect Jobe

The Tigers are set to call up top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe with the right-hander expected to work out of the bullpen as Detroit enters the final week of the season eyeing a wild-card playoff spot.

Red Sox closer Jansen, shoulder, done for season Red Sox closer Jansen, shoulder, done for season

Boston Red Sox closer and four-time All-Star Kenley Jansen will miss the final six games of the season after being placed on the 15-day injured list Monday because of a sore right shoulder.

Underperforming Reds fire Bell with 5 games left 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 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 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.

RHP Marinaccio claimed by White Sox off waivers RHP Marinaccio claimed by White Sox off waivers

Reliever Ron Marinaccio, a 29-year-old right-hander who was 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA in 16 relief appearances during his third season with the New York Yankees, was claimed by the Chicago White Sox off waivers on Monday and optioned to Double-A.

Alonso tips hat to Mets fans after ump's reminder 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.

Biggest success, failure for all 30 teams 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.