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Mets hire interim manager Andy Green for the full-time job, giving him a 3-year contract

Mets hire interim manager Andy Green for the full-time job, giving him a 3-year contract

Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 1:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three months ago, Andy Green had no aspirations of managing the New York Mets.
Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Luke Olson, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 1:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.
Triple Crown still within reach for Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez after big game in Seattle

Triple Crown still within reach for Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez after big game in Seattle

Luke Olson, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 1:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez gained some ground Tuesday night in his chase for a Triple Crown.
Rays clinch 5th AL East title with 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium in 2nd game of doubleheader

Rays clinch 5th AL East title with 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium in 2nd game of doubleheader

Larry Fleisher, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Playing in perhaps baseball's toughest division, the Tampa Bay Rays were the class of the field this season.
Rockies become the first team since the Mets from 1962-65 with 4 straight 100-loss seasons

Rockies become the first team since the Mets from 1962-65 with 4 straight 100-loss seasons

Craig Meyer, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

During a mound visit in the top of the first inning with the Colorado Rockies already trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks by two runs, a lone voice of encouragement emerged from an otherwise restless and murmuring crowd at Coors Field.
Drew Rasmussen takes no-hitter into 7th and Ks 11 as Rays clinch AL East with 6-1 win over Yankees

Drew Rasmussen takes no-hitter into 7th and Ks 11 as Rays clinch AL East with 6-1 win over Yankees

Larry Fleisher, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 8:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drew Rasmussen allowed his only hit in the seventh inning and struck out 11 as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Tuesday in the second game of a day-night doubleheader to clinch their fifth AL East title.
Dodgers' Ohtani set for return Wednesday after IL stint; Roberts says he's 'considerably' better

Dodgers' Ohtani set for return Wednesday after IL stint; Roberts says he's 'considerably' better

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 8:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shohei Ohtani is expected to be back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Wednesday after a stint on the injured list.
Braves' star Acuña day-to-day after fouling ball off left leg

Braves' star Acuña day-to-day after fouling ball off left leg

Paul Newberry, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Atlanta's game against Cincinnati in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg Tuesday night.
Red Sox remove interim tag, name Chad Tracy the franchise's 49th manager after historic turnaround

Red Sox remove interim tag, name Chad Tracy the franchise's 49th manager after historic turnaround

Kyle Hightower, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 3:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Red Sox are heading to the postseason following a remarkable run over the second half of the season and on Tuesday they rewarded the two chief architects of that turnaround.
Rodón allows three hits in eight sharp innings as Yanks beat Rays 2-0 in doubleheader opener

Rodón allows three hits in eight sharp innings as Yanks beat Rays 2-0 in doubleheader opener

Larry Fleisher, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Rodón allowed three hits in eight sharp innings and the New York Yankees prevented the Tampa Bay Rays from clinching the AL East title with a 2-0 victory in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday.
Tuesday's MLB clinching scenarios: Rays can lock up AL East, while Cubs and Padres seek wild cards

Tuesday's MLB clinching scenarios: Rays can lock up AL East, while Cubs and Padres seek wild cards

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Major League Baseball's postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third straight World Series title. It remains to be seen how much some of the game's biggest stars will be able to participate in the playoffs, though.
Yankees star Aaron Judge has injection in sore right calf, unlikely to play in the Wild Card Series

Yankees star Aaron Judge has injection in sore right calf, unlikely to play in the Wild Card Series

Larry Fleisher, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is unlikely to play in the Wild Card Series after having an injection in his sore right calf, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday.
Texas Rangers at .500 go into final week leading AL West, have been close to top all year

Texas Rangers at .500 go into final week leading AL West, have been close to top all year

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Being even is good enough for the Texas Rangers to lead the AL West going in the final week of the regular season.
Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer were together on some memorable Detroit teams before moving on and winning championships elsewhere.
Cubs 3B Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in face by foul ball while on deck

Cubs 3B Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in face by foul ball while on deck

Jeff Wallner, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 3:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was taken to the hospital for tests after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the grass several feet in front of the on-deck circle during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Atlanta Braves clinch 8th playoff berth in 9 years with victory over Astros

Atlanta Braves clinch 8th playoff berth in 9 years with victory over Astros

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 18 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Atlanta Braves held a subdued celebration when they clinched a playoff berth Friday night after missing out last season.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge to miss most or all of rest of regular season with a right calf strain

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge to miss most or all of rest of regular season with a right calf strain

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 18 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone isn't sure whether the slugger will be able to return for the postseason.
Have You Seen This? This fan might just change how we eat popcorn

Have You Seen This? This fan might just change how we eat popcorn

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

You know, maybe Giants fans have something here about how we eat popcorn.
Mets' Jared Young has concussion symptoms, CT scan negative after scary collision with Nolan McLean

Mets' Jared Young has concussion symptoms, CT scan negative after scary collision with Nolan McLean

Jerry Beach, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field in the sixth inning of Thursday night's 3-0 loss to Philadelphia after he was knocked out when struck on the head by pitcher Nolan McLean's knee as the two converged on Justin Crawford's slow grounder.
Mets 1B Jared Young, knocked cold, diagnosed with concussion symptoms

Mets 1B Jared Young, knocked cold, diagnosed with concussion symptoms

Field Level Media  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sep 18 (Field Level Media) - Mets first baseman Jared Young was knocked unconscious ​but "avoided the scariest outcomes" after being kneed in the head by teammate Nolan McLean, New York interim manager Andy Green said late ‌Thursday night.