Major League Baseball

Rays 1st into playoffs after Caminero's walk-off HR

The Rays became the first major league team to secure a postseason spot, beating the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night on Junior Caminero's game-ending, two-run homer.

MLB-best Brewers clinch playoff berth after 20-0 rout

Garrett Mitchell hit the Brewers' first grand slam of the season, one of four homers for Milwaukee in a 20-0 rout of the Reds on Friday night that clinched a playoff spot for the majors' best team.

Jeter reunites with 9/11 victim's daughter as Yanks pay tribute in ceremony

Derek Jeter was among the members of the 2001 Yankees on hand to honor 9/11 victims Friday night in a pregame ceremony, which concluded with first pitches from Brielle Saracini and Sean McGuire, a married couple whose fathers died on Sept. 11, 2001.

Martinez fans three on nine pitches for D-backs' fifth immaculate inning

Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez made quick work of the Rangers' Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger, striking the trio out on nine pitches Friday night.

Twins' Buxton to have hip surgery, done for season

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, who has been on the injured list since Aug. 30, will undergo surgery on his right hip and miss the remainder of the season.

Cubs hoping Swanson can return from oblique injury next week

- Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson could be back in the team's lineup in a week, manager Craig Counsell said before Friday's game with Pittsburgh.

Pirates rookie Valdez limps off with left hamstring injury

Pittsburgh rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez left Friday's game against the Cubs after injuring his left hamstring while running to first base.

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