Major League Baseball

Phils 'stayed hungry' after heartbreak, win NL East

The Phillies won the NL East for the first time since 2011, clinching the division title with a 6-2 win over the Cubs on Monday night.

Owner: A's 'failed' in mission to stay in Oakland

Athletics owner John Fisher apologized for the team's impending departure from Oakland in a letter addressed to fans Monday.

Blackmon, 'a Rockie to his core,' says he'll retire

Four-time All-Star Charlie Blackmon will retire at the end of the season after spending his entire major league career with the Rockies, he announced Monday on Instagram.

Reds president: Team 'should have been better'

The search for a new manager for the Cincinnati Reds will begin immediately following the firing of David Bell, Nick Krall said Monday, with the president of baseball operations adding that inconsistency and philosophical differences led to this decision.

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

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.

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.