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Yankees' Cortes (elbow) placed on 15-day IL Yankees' Cortes (elbow) placed on 15-day IL

Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow flexor strain.

Ohtani's 50/50 home run ball to be auctioned Ohtani's 50/50 home run ball to be auctioned

The coveted Shohei Ohtani 50/50 home run ball has been consigned to collectibles marketplace Goldin and bidding will begin Friday.

Pads claim playoff spot on game-ending triple play Pads claim playoff spot on game-ending triple play

The Padres clinched a playoff spot when they turned a triple play to preserve a 4-2 victory over the NL West-leading Dodgers.

Once 10 back, Astros clinch AL West title again Once 10 back, Astros clinch AL West title again

The Astros, who trailed by as many as 10 games in June, 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 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.

Orioles clinch playoff berth with 'sense of relief' Orioles clinch playoff berth with 'sense of relief'

The Orioles, who have struggled in the second half of the season, clinched their second straight playoff berth Tuesday with a win over the Yankees.

Dodgers' Kershaw in holding pattern due to toe 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.

Not one A-plus: Regular-season grades Not one A-plus: Regular-season grades

Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did this season measure up to expectations?