Major League Baseball

Heyward keys win as Astros clinch AL West title

The Astros clinched their fourth consecutive AL West title and eighth straight playoff berth with a 4-3 win over the Mariners on Tuesday night.

With Harris 'in the zone,' Braves stay in WC hunt

Michael Harris stayed hot, going 3-for-4 with a home run to help carry the Braves to a pivotal 5-1 win over the Mets and keep his team's playoff hopes alive.

O's best Yanks, clinch 2nd straight playoff berth

The Baltimore Orioles clinched their second straight playoff berth, overcoming Aaron Judge's 56th home run to beat the New York Yankees 5-3 on Tuesday.

Dodgers' Kershaw in holding pattern due to toe

Clayton Kershaw is in "a holding pattern" with his toe injury and there are no plans for the Dodgers pitcher to face hitters.

Sizemore now a candidate for White Sox manager

White Sox general manager Chris Getz said Tuesday that interim manager Grady Sizemore will now be considered for the permanent job, a reversal of the GM's stance from August.

Rockies' Blackmon calls retiring 'right decision'

Charlie Blackmon said he thinks retiring is "the right decision" and doesn't regret returning for one last season with the Rockies.

Tellez, 4 PA's shy of $200K bonus, cut by Pirates

Pirates GM Ben Cherington said first baseman Rowdy Tellez's potential bonus had "zero factor" in the decision to cut him before Tuesday's game.

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.