Indians' playoff positioning hurt by 8-0 loss to Pirates  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Cleveland Indians suffered a setback in their bid to host a first-round playoff series, losing 8-0 to  —  Joe Musgrove and the major league-worst  —  Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Marlins' playoff spot should embarrass much of baseball, especially the Mets  —  The emergence of Sandy Alderson as prospective Met owner Steve Cohen's president of baseball operations is an ominous sign for Brodie Van Wagenen.  But don't overlook a humiliation that's already locked in …

From Tonawanda, a Yankee legend took the time to call a kid  —  I drove past Sahlen Field the other night while the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays were playing on the far side of the ballpark walls.  Except for a few idling police cars, Washington and Swan streets were empty and quiet.

Jeff Samardzija Plans To Play In 2021  —  Jeff Samardzija is wrapping up the final year of his five-year contract with the Giants.  Despite that contractual uncertainty, the 35-year-old (36 in January) is fully committed to pitching in 2021.  “100 percent, without a doubt,” …

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. belts longest home run of 2020 season  —  Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. smashed a tape-measure home run in the first inning of Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park.  —  Facing a 3-1 count, Acuna sent an 89-mph cutter …

Dodgers overcome power outage and a Mookie Betts injury scare to beat Angels  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  The Dodgers and Angels had just completed the sixth inning Saturday night when, just after 8:30 p.m., Dodger Stadium went pitch black.

Darvish, five homers lead Cubs past fading White Sox 10-0  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Yu Darvish pitched seven strong innings for his NL-leading eighth win,  —  Willson Contreras homered twice and the  —  Chicago Cubs moved to the brink of clinching the NL Central title by pounding the crosstown

Blue Jays plan to fill Bisons managerial vacancy with internal candidate  —  Ken Huckaby's abrupt firing as Buffalo Bisons' manager Thursday was apparently no fault of his own.  —  Ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Sahlen Field, general manager Ross …

Yankees' Aaron Boone Gets Ejected Arguing Egregious Strike Three Call to Aaron Judge  —  NEW YORK — Yankees' manager Aaron Boone was ejected on Friday night in New York's game against the Marlins and boy did he get his money's worth.  —  Arguing with home plate umpire John Tumpane …

Five-run seventh inning powers Rangers past Astros 6-1  —  The Astros rested almost one-third of their regular position players one day after clinching a berth in the postseason, their fifth in the past six seasons.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Jeff Mathis hit a three-run home run …

Yankees Takeaways from Saturday's 11-4 win over the Marlins, including the Bombers' bats finally coming to life  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Yankees bats started slow, but came alive through the middle innings as they knocked off the  —  Five things to know from Saturday's game

AL Notes: Cabrera, Choo, Twins  —  Miguel Cabrera's contract extension with the Tigers runs through 2023, and the legendary hitter made clear he's hoping to play out the deal.  “I've got three years on my contract,” the 37-year-old told reporters (including Evan Woodbery of MLive) when asked how much longer he planned to play.

Red Sox highlights: Orioles dominate in Boston's 2020 Fenway finale  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Boston Red Sox weren't able to extend their win streak in the final game at Fenway Park for the 2020 MLB season.  —  The Sox entered Thursday night's matchup …