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Seventh inning key for Marlins in Game 1 win against Cubs

Miami Marlins’ Miguel Rojas (19) celebrates with Corey Dickerson, right, after Dickerson hit a three-run home run that scored Rojas…

September 30, 2020

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Freddie Freeman walk-off delivers Braves past Reds in 13-inning duel

Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates driving in the game-winning run against the Cincinnati Reds in the 13th inning during…

September 30, 2020

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Astros sweep, Twins lose 18th consecutive postseason game

Well, they’re not ready to leave yet. Carlos Correa hit a two-out, tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning for…

September 30, 2020

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Snell pitches Rays past Blue Jays 3-1 in opener

Manuel Margot hit a two-run homer and Randy Arozarena tripled and scored on a wild pitch to give Snell and…

September 29, 2020

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No debate: Aaron Judge, Yankees pound Shane Bieber, Indians in opener

Just a few miles from where the Trump-Biden presidential debate took place, the Yankees made quite a statement in teeing…

September 29, 2020

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Lucas Giolito brilliant, as Jose Abreu slugs White Sox past A’s

Chicago White Sox’s Lucas Giolito pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of Game 1 of an American…

September 29, 2020

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Astros top Twins in Game 1 to extend Minnesota’s record losing skid

Manager Dusty Baker’s Astros became the first team in major league history to win a game after reaching the postseason…

September 29, 2020

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Nolan Arenado, Rockies miss playoffs for 2nd year in a row

Don’t be surprised to hear his name surface in offseason trade rumors. The All-Star third baseman never found his groove…

September 28, 2020

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Lots of unfamiliar territory in 2020 MLB postseason

Welcome to the first round of the 2020 playoffs, a class with an unusual amount of homework — and precious…

September 28, 2020

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DJ LeMahieu, Juan Soto batting champs in shortest season in century

Home runs were down from last year’s record level in a mini-season of diminished offense. The .245 big league batting…

September 27, 2020

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Madison Bumgarner gets 1st win in final start for D-backs against Rockies

Colorado’s season comes to close after exciting start

September 27, 2020

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Pandemic MLB postseason: Brewers, Astros in despite losing records

Guess what? They’re going to the playoffs. “Weird. I guess that’s the only way to describe it. It’s fitting for…

September 27, 2020

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Rare four errors don’t cost Rockies in Arizona

The Rockies bounced back with a win, one day after they were swept in a doubleheader by the Diamondbacks. The…

September 27, 2020

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Diamondbacks sweep doubleheader to eliminate Rockies

The Diamondbacks have won four straight games on their homestand. Zac Gallen struck out a career-high 10 over six innings…

September 26, 2020

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Rockies deny Giants Wild Card chance in extra innings

playoff race coming down to final weekend

September 24, 2020

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Giants beat Rockies, take lead in NL wild-card race

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon makes a diving catch on a pop foul by San Francisco Giants’ Joey Bart…

September 24, 2020

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Bellinger, Dodgers set season high for runs, rout Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts watches his two-run triple off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Wade Davis during the seventh inning…

September 18, 2020

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Dodgers use big 7th inning to beat Rockies 9-3

Mookie Betts had an RBI single and scored on a wild pitch during Los Angeles’ six-run seventh inning that put…

September 17, 2020

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Fiers, lights-out bullpen help Athletics beat Rockies

Colorado can’t get season sweep of Oakland

September 16, 2020

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Rockies starter Jon Gray out for season with injured shoulder

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray will miss the rest of the 2020 season.Matt York/Associated Press The 28-year-old last pitched…

September 16, 2020

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Senzatela pitches 1st complete game, Rockies top A’s

Senzatela allowed six hits and retired his last eight batters against the AL West leaders for Colorado’s first complete game…

September 15, 2020

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MLB postseason, World Series going into bubble in Texas

time for one site for World Series since 1944

September 15, 2020

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Sunday in the parks: The playoffs, NFL, a no-hitter and more

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills is swarmed by teammates after throwing a no hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers on…

September 13, 2020

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Albert Pujols hits homer No. 660, Angels rally to beat Rockies

That meant a lot coming from none other than Willie Mays, the Hall of Famer he was trying to catch.…

September 13, 2020