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.

'We tried': A's owner pens apology letter to fans

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

Orioles activate Mountcastle, option OF Jiménez

Ryan Mountcastle was activated by the Baltimore Orioles from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after missing a month because of a sprained left wrist.

Eliminated Pirates DFA veterans Tellez, Taylor

The Pirates designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor for assignment Tuesday.

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.

Astros' Alvarez out for M's series with knee sprain

Yordan Alvarez has a sprained right knee and won't play in Houston's series against Seattle, which goes through Wednesday.

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.

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.