Romine plays all nine positions for TigersRomine plays all nine positions for Tigers
Andrew Romine joined exclusive company by playing all nine positions in one game, though the stunt nearly backfired against the Twins.
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Degrees of desperation among playoff teamsDegrees of desperation among playoff teams
For the last, oh, century or so, there have been two baseball curses that mattered. There was the Red Sox thing, of course — 86 years of concentrated heartbreak, Bucky Dent and Bill Buckner and the rest. Then, there was the Cubs’ Billy Goat thing — 70 seasons without a pennant, more than 100 without a World Series championship. You know these stories well.
Nationals’ Max Scherzer: Leaves game with apparent injuryNationals’ Max Scherzer: Leaves game with apparent injury
Scherzer left Saturday’s game against the Pirates in the fourth inning with an apparent injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports. This is certainly a troubling development with the start of the postseason less than a week away, but it’s possible the team was just being extra cautious. Scherzer
East bound, and crown: Sox clinch divisionEast bound, and crown: Sox clinch division
At last, the Red Sox can relax and celebrate. The American League East title is now in their possession after Saturday’s 6-3 victory over the Astros at Fenway Park.
Rockies ride the roller coaster to the postseasonRockies ride the roller coaster to the postseason
Rockies ride the roller coaster to the postseason
Giants’ Cain tosses 5 scoreless in career finaleGiants’ Cain tosses 5 scoreless in career finale
SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Cain pitched five shutout innings, then raised his arms and waved his cap, fighting off tears amid a standing ovation as he walked off the mound for the final time Saturday in the San Francisco Giants’ 3-2 loss to San Diego. Cain’s decorated 13-year career came to an end
Rockies in Wild Card Game after Brewers’ lossRockies in Wild Card Game after Brewers’ loss
With the Cardinals rallying from a six-run deficit to defeat the Brewers on Saturday, the Rockies clinched the second National League Wild Card berth. Colorado will face the D-backs on Wednesday at Chase Field.
Rockies complete MLB postseason fieldRockies complete MLB postseason field
By clinching an NL wild-card spot, the Colorado Rockies are headed to the postseason for the first time sine 2009.
Red Sox clinch AL East, will face Astros in ALDSRed Sox clinch AL East, will face Astros in ALDS
Red Sox clinch AL East, will face Astros in ALDS
AL East champion Red Sox owe a debt of thanks — to the YankeesAL East champion Red Sox owe a debt of thanks — to the Yankees
AL East champion Red Sox owe a debt of thanks — to the Yankees