Major League Baseball

Stanton's HR helps put Yanks on cusp of ALCS

Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning amid a battle of the bullpens, and the Yankees beat the Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 3 of their AL Division Series.

Lindor's slam sends Mets to NLCS, sinks Phillies

Francisco Lindor belted a grand slam as the Mets advanced to the NL Championship Series for the first time since 2015 with 4-1 win over the Phillies.

Six Tigers shut out Guardians for 2-1 ALDS lead

The Guardians' scoreless streak reached 20 innings as six Tigers pitchers combined on a 3-0 shutout to give Detroit a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series.

Astros' Dubon recovering from left thumb surgery

Astros infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon is expected to be ready for spring training following surgery on his left thumb on Wednesday.

Tropicana casino razed to make way for A's home

Las Vegas said goodbye to the Tropicana casino Wednesday in an elaborate implosion to clear land for a $1.5 billion stadium for the relocating Oakland Athletics.

McNeil to play in Arizona, may join Mets for NLCS

Jeff McNeil, recovering from a fractured right wrist, is scheduled to play in the Arizona Fall League this weekend and might rejoin the Mets for the National League Championship Series.

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