The Cubs have placed right-hander Cade Horton on the 15-day injured list because of a rib fracture, eliminating any chance of him pitching in the wild-card round.
Category: Baseball
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PCA 6th 30/30 player in MLB this season, a record
The Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 30th homer Friday, making him the first player in franchise history to hit 30 home runs, steal 30 bases and hit 30 doubles in a season and the record sixth player in MLB this year with 30 homers and 30 steals.
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MLB playoff tracker: Next to clinch, tiebreaker scenarios and current bracket
From current matchups to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.
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Tatis hits grand slam in return from COVID bout
Fernando Tatis Jr. was happy to be back on the field after falling ill with COVID-19 and hit a grand slam to help lift the Padres to a 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday.
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Reds tie Mets for NL’s 3rd and final wild-card spot
The Reds have put themselves in position to earn their first playoff berth since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season while keeping the free-spending Mets out of the postseason.
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MLB playoff tracker: Red Sox clinch postseason spot — what else is at stake?
From current matchups to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.
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Nola shines for Phils, makes case for playoff role
Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the sixth inning, moved into second on Philadelphia’s career strikeout list and proved he could have some postseason value for the NL East champion Phillies in a 3-1 victory over the Twins on Friday night.
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Rafaela’s walk-off triple sends Red Sox to playoffs
Ceddanne Rafaela tripled to drive in the game-ending run in the ninth inning Friday night, giving the Red Sox a 4-3 victory over the Tigers and clinching Boston’s first postseason berth since 2021.
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Inside the chaotic approach that has fueled the Guardians’ epic rise
Cleveland caught the rest of MLB sleeping as they climbed the standings. And that’s exactly what the Guardians do best.
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Injured Brewers Quintana, Megill throw to hitters
Milwaukee’s Jose Quintana and Trevor Megill threw to hitters Friday as they attempt to work their way off the injured list while the Brewers sort out their pitching options for the postseason.