Major League Baseball

White Sox clinch AL playoff berth after 324 losses over previous 3 seasons

The White Sox became the first team to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons by reaching the playoffs, clinching at least an AL Wild Card berth with win No. 82 this year.

'We're not done': Guardians secure playoff berth for 3rd straight season

The Guardians clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year after defeating the Red Sox 1-0 on Thursday.

Spence third ever to hit first 3 HRs in same game as Astros keep pace

Lucas Spence joined Joshua Baez and Seby Zavala as the only players in major league history to hit each of his first three career home runs in the same game.

Cubs clinch second straight playoff berth with win over Marlins

The Chicago Cubs clinched their second straight postseason berth a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday.

Cubs' Crow-Armstrong becomes 7th to join 40 HR-40 SB club

Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to join the 40/40 club after stealing his 40th base of the season Thursday.

Yankees' Boone speaks with Judge after injury discord: 'All in this together'

Aaron Boone on Thursday said he spoke with Aaron Judge after the star outfielder expressed displeasure over the manager's description of his calf strain to reporters.

Red Sox 1B Contreras casts doubt on wild-card availability

Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras is uncertain whether he will be available to play when the AL Wild Card Series starts Tuesday.

Phillies' Arraez, chasing batting title, leaves game with sprained ankle

Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez left Thursday's loss against Milwaukee with a sprained left ankle after he tried to avoid a tag at first base.

💯 Regular-season grades for all 30 teams

Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?