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Power Rankings: Indians still sizzling down the stretch
Cleveland is closing in on clinching a No. 1 finish in the rankings, but even as it's riding high, some familiar challengers are rallying down the stretch to make their own claim to the crown.
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Cubs on the rise in rankings.
David Ross explains why the Cubs' success of late has earned them a spot among his top five teams.
Top Headlines
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What's at stake in season's final week? NL wild-card race, award battles and playoff strategy
Think everything has been decided? The Rockies are in a three-team chase, the AL MVP race just got closer and the best (and worst) record is not set.
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What has changed for Dodgers and Indians? Nothing -- and everything
On Sept. 3, the Dodgers were World Series favorites. On Sept. 8, the Indians were. In those five days, no players switched teams, and the standings held firm. But sometimes September games matter -- even when they don't.
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Marlins still feel loss of Jose Fernandez one year after the light turned off
A force of nature with a zest for life, Fernandez's absence has had a profound impact on the Marlins -- on and off the field.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
On this day in Latinx history: José Fernández dies in boat crash
The 24-year-old pitcher had become one of MLB's most dominant players before his death.
Sunday's Takeaways
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Real or not? Diamondbacks can upset Dodgers, Twins not hurt by history
Many are surprised to see Arizona in the postseason this year, but the D-backs will put up a challenge. And the Yankees shouldn't look past the Twins.
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D-backs win on Martinez walk-off hit.
In a tied game with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth, J.D Martinez hits a line drive to left field that scores David Peralta for the game-winning run.
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We're getting close to finalizing our 10 playoff spots, as the Diamondbacks have clinched a wild card, the Twins have all but clinched the second AL wild card, and the Red Sox and Cubs are close to wrapping up division titles. Our magic numbers: Cubs 2 (to win NL Central), Red Sox 3 (to win AL East), Twins 3 (to clinch wild card), Rockies 5 (to clinch wild card).
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The 2017 ZiPS Awards for Unusual Achievements
Anyone can pick an MVP or Cy Young winner, but who's the best slugger, pound-for-pound? Which pitcher has great stuff, but can't fan anyone? We hand out the virtual hardware for this season's unique accomplishments.
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On This Date: Jeter says goodbye to Yankee Stadium.
On Sept. 25, 2014, Derek Jeter plays his final game at Yankee Stadium. He smacks a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning and receives a rousing ovation.
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Red Sox make no apologies for opportunistic, aggressive play
Boston never got the memo that it's the year of the homer, and it's sticking to its identity to inch toward claiming a second straight AL East title.
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Devers breaks tie with RBI single.
Red Sox break tie with a soft infield single in the bottom of the eighth inning scoring Mookie Betts to up the Red Sox up 5-4.
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Cubs' Jose Quintana opens eyes with 'career-altering' performance
The Cubs' starter kept the Brewers off balance, as he reduced his team's magic number to two and forced some questions about the postseason rotation.
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The rise of Justin Wilson could be game-changer for Cubs
On a day when the usually reliable Wade Davis gave up two home runs, the unreliable Justin Wilson did his job, perhaps sparking a change in label.
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Athletics
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Athletics teammates fear what is next as Maxwell takes a knee
Reflecting on NFL QB Colin Kaepernick's unemployment, several A's offered support for catcher Bruce Maxwell's decision to kneel during the national anthem.
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A's Maxwell kneels during anthem for 2nd straight game.
Oakland's Bruce Maxwell continues his protest by again taking a knee before Sunday's game against the Rangers.
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Who should the Tigers hire to manage in 2018?
With GM Al Avila's major rebuilding effort already underway, his next job will be to find a candidate to manage Detroit's return to respectability, with coaches like Omar Vizquel in the mix.
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Baby Bombers arrive in October ahead of schedule
The Yankees are back in the playoffs, just one year after GM Brian Cashman tore down the old, cranky veteran roster and rebuilt it with youth.
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Aaron Judge is now just one HR shy of tying Mark McGwire for the rookie home run record after hitting his 2nd homer of the day.
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Jose Bautista comes off the field in the top of the ninth to a standing ovation and Blue Jays fans singing his name. In what was likely the final home game of his Blue Jays career, Bautista went 2-for-4, popping up to third base in his final at-bat. After a disappointing season where he's hit .203, Bautista could be playing his final week in the majors. He'll go down as one of the best and most popular players in Blue Jays history.
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MLB teams have some fun with rookie dress-up
Costumes were in fashion on Sunday, as rookies -- and in one case, an entire team -- dressed up for their last road trip of the season.
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D-backs celebrate playoff berth with pool party.
After J.D. Martinez provides a walk-off win over the Marlins on Sunday, the team celebrates its spot in the playoffs on the field and in the pool at the stadium.
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Olney: Jeter must make impossible decision about Giancarlo Stanton's future
The decision to cut loose highly respected Marlins advisers is already blowing back on Derek Jeter, and there are more no-win quandaries ahead of him.
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Stanton clobbers 57th homer.
Giancarlo Stanton smacks a solo shot to left in a 12-6 win over the Diamondbacks.
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Astros
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How Justin Verlander is bringing hope to Houston
The behind-the-scenes story of the Astros' fight to bring hope -- and a first World Series title -- to Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
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Carlos Beltran starts Hurricane Maria relief effort with $1 million donation
Carlos Beltran is donating $1 million to the victims of Hurricane Maria and has set up a page to raise money to help rebuild Puerto Rico.
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What keeps the Astros going in Harvey aftermath.
ESPN's Dave Fleming explains how the Astros' have reacted to the devastation after Hurricane Harvey ripped through the city of Houston.
Postseason forecast
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How to fix every playoff contender's biggest problem
For some, it's all about getting healthy. Others have much larger holes to fill. Here's an action plan for each postseason contender to work on before October begins.
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Vote: Who is going to win the World Series?
Streaks and records are nice, but everyone is playing for one thing. Pick your champion before the Sunday Night Baseball crew weighs in.
Top Headlines
- Bryce Harper could return from injury Monday
- Maxwell kneels again, with A's players' support
- D-backs get clutch win, to host wild-card game
- Tigers' Cabrera out with 2 herniated disks
- Kershaw earns 18th win; Grandal powers L.A.
- Cubs: It'd be nice to clinch division in St. Louis
- Sweet relief: Baseball’s best clutch pitchers
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Dodgers' rise and fall
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You win some, you lose some
Two dramatic streaks will define the Dodgers' 2017 season -- unless they can pull off something even more memorable in October.
Beisbol Experience
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The 50-man interview
What's it like to be Latino in MLB today? Prospects, starters and future Hall of Famers share their stories.
Awards watch
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Awards Watch: Jose Altuve is AL MVP, but who gets the Cy Young call?
With two weeks left for them to make their cases, we break down the outlook and to-do list for this year's major awards contenders.
MLB sets home run record
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Going, going ... gone! How MLB smashed single-season HR record
Major league hitters have done plenty of yard work in 2017, hitting an astounding 5,707 homers so far this season. We look at who hit 'em, when they hit 'em and how many they hit.
Indians' winning streak
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When there is no tomorrow
In watching the Indians on their historic streak, it became clear the most remarkable thing about the team wasn't the wins.
