The Houston Astros celebrate their third consecutive AL West title after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks, 8–1.
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Astros Crush Diamondbacks, Capture AL West Crown

Astros 8, Diamondbacks 1 PHOENIX, Oct. 1 — A four-run first inning gave the Houston Astros a lead they never relinquished as they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, 8–1, Sunday afternoon. Combined with the 1–0 Seattle Mariners victory over the Texas Rangers, the result gave the Astros their third consecutive AL West title and sixth in […]

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Rangers Secure AL Wild Card

The Texas Rangers‘ playoff picture is complete, as they have clinched one of the Wild Card spots in the AL. After a 1–0 loss to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park Sunday afternoon, the Rangers finish the season at 90–72. They punched their postseason ticket the night before after beating the Mariners, 6–1. Their appearance […]

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Red Sox Legend Tim Wakefield Passes Away at 57

Boston Red Sox Legend Tim Wakefield passed away at the age of 57 after battling brain cancer. Wakefield, known for his dancing knuckleball, pitched for 19 years in the Majors. He finished with a 200–180 record for the Pirates and Red Sox.  The team released a statement: “Wake embodied true goodness; a devoted husband, father, […]

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Diamondbacks celebrate after clinching the playoffs despite losing to the Astros
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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 […]

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Rangers Clinch First Playoff Spot Since 2016

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 […]

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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 […]

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Ozzie Albies, Back to his Old Ways

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 […]

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Jose Altuve of the Astros forcing Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks
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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 […]

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