September 30, 2023

Diamondbacks celebrate after clinching the playoffs despite losing to the Astros

Astros Beat Diamondbacks, but Both Advance to Playoffs

Astros 1, Diamondbacks 0 PHOENIX, Sep. 30 — A one-out double by Jose Abreu drove in Kyle Tucker from first base, giving the Houston Astros a 1–0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday evening. With the victory, the Astros have clinched a playoff berth in the American League and still have a chance to win […]

Rangers Clinch First Playoff Spot Since 2016

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have clinched their playoff spot to put, hopefully, one of several exclamation points on their spectacular 2023 season. With a 6-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, the Rangers secured their first postseason berth since 2016. This could have happened earlier, but the Mariners won the first two games of the […]

Arizona Fall League Set to Get Under Way

The Arizona Fall League is set to begin its 30th season on Monday October 2. This league is an opportunity for top prospects to continue their growth and play with, and against, other rising stars. Most Fall League players are from Double-A and Triple-A. The games are played in front of major and minor league […]

Ozzie Albies, Back to his Old Ways

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has been on a tear this season. The 26-year-old from Curacao, gives the Braves a good switch-hitter who can help attack from either side of the plate. For some, Albies’ seven seasons in the Braves’ organization could be described as a roller coaster. Some positives, heartbreak, and room for […]

Jose Altuve of the Astros forcing Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks

Astros Edge Diamondbacks, Inch Closer to Playoffs; DBacks Still Must Wait

Astros 2, Diamondbacks 1 PHOENIX, Sep. 29 — Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña made a tremendous diving stop to rob Tommy Pham of a game-tying single, saving the game and, possibly, a playoff berth as his Astros defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, 2–1, Friday night in front of 36,133 at Chase Field. Diamondbacks staff ace Zac […]