Major League Baseball

Acuña gives Philly fans curtain call after 3-run HR

Ronald Acuna Jr. gave the irate Phillies fans a curtain call after hitting a tying three-run homer, and the Braves used a late rally to defeat Philadelphia 5-4 on Sunday, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.

PCA becomes first Cub to hit 40 homers since '05

Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't slowing down in September, hitting his 40th home run of the season in Chicago's 10-3 loss Sunday to the Marlins in Miami.

Ohtani sits again, trending toward Monday return

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani's workout Saturday went well and he's trending toward returning to the L.A. lineup Monday against the Reds.

D-backs' Perdomo hit by liner running bases, exits

Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday's game against the Astros after being struck in the helmet by a line drive.

Chapman notches 400th save as Red Sox roll

Aroldis Chapman became the ninth major league player to record 400 saves as the Red Sox finished a sweep of the Orioles on Sunday.

Morgan, who inspired 'Morgan Magic' in '88, dies

Joe Morgan, the former Boston manager who inspired a magical in-season turnaround of its 1988 team, died Saturday, the Red Sox announced.

M's No. 4 prospect Arroyo debuts in win vs. A's

The Mariners called up infielder-outfielder Michael Arroyo from Triple-A on Sunday.

⚾ Playoff tracker: Clinching scenarios, matchups

From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need.