Major League Baseball

Phillies clinch NL East with wild win vs. Dodgers

Kyle Schwarber, Weston Wilson and Bryce Harper homered, and the Phillies wrapped up their second straight NL East title with a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Dodgers on Monday night.

Astros' Alvarez set for MRI after injury at plate

Astros All-Star left fielder Yordan Alvarez left Monday's game against the Rangers because of a left ankle sprain.

Yesavage sets Jays mark with 9 K's in MLB debut

Trey Yesavage struck out nine to set a Toronto record for a major league debut as the Blue Jays beat the Rays on Monday night.

Giants, in push for wild card, call up top prospect

The Giants, suddenly back in the playoff race with two weeks left in the regular season, called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge on Monday.

Bichette (knee) could move to DH for Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, sidelined since Sept. 7 with a sprained left knee, sought a second opinion Monday on his injured knee, and could initially return to the lineup at designated hitter for the club as it prepares for the postseason.

Cubs activate Soroka, now being used as reliever

The Cubs activated right-hander Michael Soroka from the 15-day injured list Monday.

⚾ Ballesteros hits first HR to Rizzo's section

The recently retired Rizzo very nearly caught Ballesteros' dinger in the left-field bleachers.