Major League Baseball

Alonso lauds Mets fans in 'special' return to Citi Field

Baltimore first baseman Pete Alonso made his first visit to Citi Field as an opposing player Monday in the Orioles' 2-1 win over the New York Mets, and he was greeted warmly by 35,800 fans who chanted the former Met's name during his plate appearances.

Peters' 18-pitch walk turns tide for White Sox in key division win

White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters' 18-pitch walk proved the turning point in a 7-3 win over the Guardians on Monday that put Chicago in the driver's seat for the AL Central title.

Judge hits 1st HR since May as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason spot

Aaron Judge hit his first home run since May 24 as the Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years Monday night.

Reds manager Francona relieved to hear front office expected to return

Reds manager Terry Francona said of reports the president and GM were expected to return that "you want to be with people that you're aligned with."

Dodgers seal 14th consecutive playoff berth, 'one of the goals'

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 14th consecutive playoff berth with a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Monday night behind Tarik Skubal's seven shutout innings and home runs by Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernandez.

Dodgers' Freeman (knee) expected to avoid IL

Even though Freddie Freeman hasn't been in the lineup for three of the past five games, manager Dave Roberts said putting him on the IL to get him ready for the postseason isn't an option at this point.

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