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Garcia, Astros stop Rays' 14-game home winning streak

Luis Garcia scattered three hits over six innings and the Houston Astros ended the Tampa Bay Rays' 14-game season-opening home winning streak, 5-0.

New Marlins assistant GM Oz Ocampo sees Miami's potential

Oz Ocampo already sees a similarity between the Miami Marlins and the two teams that just played in the World Series.

Tucker's 2 HRs, 4 RBIs fall short, Astros lose Series opener

Kyle Tucker got the fans jumping with a leadoff homer in the second inning.

Pads pitchers Clevinger, Manaea tagged by Phils in NLCS loss

San Diego Padres pitchers Mike Clevinger and Sean Manaea had outings in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series theyโ€™d quickly like to forget.

NLCS-bound Padres find their identity, eliminate Dodgers

As a rare October rainstorm drenched Petco Park in the eighth inning, nobody at the packed downtown home of the San Diego Padres flinched.

Peรฑa's 18th-inning HR sends Astros past Mariners for sweep

Jeremy Peรฑa homered in the 18th inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 1-0 to advance to the AL Championship Series for the sixth straight year.

Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0

Yordan Alvarez and his mighty bat did it yet again, launching a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning off Seattle ace Luis Castillo that lifted the Houston Astros over the Mariners 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.

Astros starters rock hair extensions for postseason 'dos

Astros starters Framber Valdez and Luis Garcia look like naturals on the mound, but they've gotten an artificial boost from the barber shop.

Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching locker

Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houstonโ€™s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason.

Astros clinch AL West for 5th time in 6 years, beat Rays 4-0

The Houston Astros clinched their fifth AL West title in six years, getting a leadoff home run from Jose Altuve in a 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bays.

Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A's

Framber Valdez set a major league record with his 25th straight quality start, and Yordan Alvarez and Martin Maldonado had four RBIs each to help the Houston Astros to an 11-2 rout of the Oakland Athletics.

Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top Astros

Mike Trout homered in his sixth straight game to set an Angels franchise record, Shohei Ohtani threw five solid innings before exiting because of a blister and Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6-1.

Scherzer exits for side fatigue, says he's OK; Nats top Mets

Mets ace Max Scherzer exited with left side fatigue after five sharp innings and 67 pitches and NL East-leading New York lost to the Washington Nationals 7-1.

Padres give Hader break from closer role after shaky outings

The Padres are giving reliever Josh Hader a break from the closer role after ninth-inning meltdowns on Thursday and Friday resulted in San Diego losses.

Bregman 2 HRs, 2 doubles, 6 RBIs, Astros trample Chisox 21-5

Alex Bregman hit two homers and two doubles, driving in a career-high six runs and powering the Houston Astros past the Chicago White Sox 21-5.

Quantrill throws 6 shutout innings, Guardians top Astros 4-1

Cal Quantrill pitches six scoreless innings and Amed Rosario had a two-run single, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-1 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros.

DeGrom dazzles in return, bullpen costs Mets in loss to Nats

Jacob deGrom allowed one run on three hits and struck out six in five innings in his season debut before a bullpen meltdown cost the New York Mets in a 5-1 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Angels' Reid Detmers adds immaculate inning to no-hitter

Angels starter Reid Detmers became the first rookie pitcher with a no-hitter and an immaculate inning in the same season, achieving the latter against the Texas Rangers on Sunday.

Nats beat NL West-leading Dodgers for 2nd straight night

Luis Garcia hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the last-place Washington Nationals rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 for their second straight win against the NL West leaders.

Winker homers, Mariners sweep Nats for 10th straight win

Jesse Winker hit his second solo homer of the day and the Seattle Mariners won their 10th straight game, edging the Washington Nationals 2-1 to sweep a doubleheader.

Mike Trout leaves Angels' game with upper back spasms

Mike Trout has left the Los Angeles Angelsโ€™ game against Houston with upper back spasms.

LEADING OFF: Scherzer returns for Mets, Taillon on a roll

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer returns to a major league mound for the first time since May 18 when the NL East leaders play at Cincinnati on Tuesday night.

De La Cruz homers in 10th, Marlins beat Nationals again

Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run homer off the foul pole in the 10th inning to keep the Miami Marlinsโ€™ domination of the Washington Nationals going with a 3-2 victory.

LEADING OFF: Yankees-Astros play 1-game series in Houston

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros will meet Thursday in a one-game series between AL division leaders at Minute Maid Park.

Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3

Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered to fuel the New York Yankeesโ€™ major league-best 24th comeback victory, bailing out Jameson Taillon in a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0

Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, light-hitting backup catcher Jason Castro lined a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 2-0 to send New York to its first three-game losing streak this season.

Yankees' Judge walks off Astros for 2nd time in 4 days

Aaron Judge drove a three-run homer in the 10th inning for his second walk-off hit against Houston in four days, and the New York Yankees recovered after nearly being no-hit for the second consecutive game, beating Houston 6-3 to split a four-game series between the ALโ€™s best teams.

Padres win on Austin Nola's RBI single off brother Aaron

Austin Nola hit an RBI single off younger brother Aaron in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.

Rays trying to stay afloat as injuries hurt offense

The Tampa Bay Rays came into the season with Wander Franco at shortstop, Brandon Lowe at second base and Mike Zunino behind the plate.

Riley homers twice, Braves win 14th straight, 8-2 over Nats

Austin Riley homered twice and the Atlanta Braves won their 14th straight game, beating the Washington Nationals 8-2.

Astros 2 immaculate innings, Maldonado 3 RBIs to beat Texas

Astros starter Luis Garcia and reliever Phil Maton each threw an immaculate inning โ€” nine pitches, three strikeouts โ€” and Martรญn Maldonado keyed a six-run first inning that sent Houston over the Texas Rangers 9-2.

9 pitches, 3 Ks _ Astros twice immaculate against Rangers

Two Houston pitchers had immaculate innings against the Texas Rangers, striking out three batters on nine pitches.

Darvish leads Padres past Phillies 2-0 with 7 sharp innings

Yu Darvish struck out five and walked none over seven shutout innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Houston rockets: Astros hit 5 HRs in 2nd, rout Red Sox 13-4

The Astros tied the MLB record for most home runs in an inning, hitting five off Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi as part of a nine-run second to help Houston rout Boston 13-4.

Rapper Drakeo the Ruler fatally stabbed at LA music festival

A West Coast rapper known as Drakeo the Ruler was fatally stabbed in an altercation at a Los Angeles music festival.

Summer castoff Jorge Soler transforms into World Series MVP

A bit player during the Chicago Cubsโ€™ drought-smashing victory over Cleveland five years ago, Jorge Soler was voted MVP of the Atlanta Braves' six-game World Series win over the Houston Astros.

Hammerinโ€™ Braves win 1st WS crown since 1995, rout Astros

The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6.

With pitchers fried, Braves' Fried tries to win World Series

With pitchers fried, Braves' Fried tries to win World Series

The Atlanta Braves lead the World Series three games to two and will try to win the championship Tuesday night when Max Fried starts against the Astros in Houston.

Correa, Astros rally past Braves 9-5, cut WS deficit to 3-2

Correa, Astros rally past Braves 9-5, cut WS deficit to 3-2

Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros broke out the bats just in time to extend this World Series.

Play me a song: Braves organist charms fans, amuses players

Play me a song: Braves organist charms fans, amuses players

There are plenty of stars at this World Series, from Freddie Freeman to Jose Altuve.

Mr. Clutch: Riley comes up big again, Braves win Game 3

Mr. Clutch: Riley comes up big again, Braves win Game 3

Austin Riley keeps coming up with one clutch hit after another on baseballโ€™s biggest stage.

Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series lead

Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series lead

Rookie starter Ian Anderson and the Braves' bullpen took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Austin Riley and Travis dโ€™Arnaud drove in runs and Atlanta beat the Houston Astros 2-0 to grab a two games to one lead in the World Series.

The Latest: dโ€™Arnaud homer gives Braves 2-0 lead

The Latest: dโ€™Arnaud homer gives Braves 2-0 lead

Houston finally has a hit -- but still no runs.

Game 3 a throwback with batters facing pitchers for 1st time

Game 3 a throwback with batters facing pitchers for 1st time

Game 3 of the World Series will be a bit of a throwback to the days before interleague play and players frequently changing teams.

Braves vs Astros: A World Series 6 decades in the making

Braves vs Astros: A World Series 6 decades in the making

When Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves meet Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros, it will be a World Series that's been six decades in the making.

Red Sox rely on Eovaldi in Game 6 with ALCS on the line

Red Sox rely on Eovaldi in Game 6 with ALCS on the line

Nathan Eovaldi wants the ball with the chance to extend the Red Sox's season.

Garcรญa to start Game 6 of ALCS for Astros against Red Sox

Garcรญa to start Game 6 of ALCS for Astros against Red Sox

Rookie Luis Garcรญa will start for the Houston Astros against the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series with a trip to the World Series on the line.

Astros scramble after pitchers pounded for 25 runs by Boston

Astros scramble after pitchers pounded for 25 runs by Boston

Houstonโ€™s pitching staff will need to adjust quickly after allowing 25 runs and 32 hits to Boston in the first three games of the AL Championship Series, a barrage that made the loss of injured Lance McCullers Jr. seem acute.

Correa's time: Late HR helps Astros top Bosox in ALCS opener

Correa's time: Late HR helps Astros top Bosox in ALCS opener

Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that helped the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in Game 1 of the AL Championship Series.

LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1

LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1

Dodgers ace Max Scherzer got the last three outs in the thrilling Game 5 of the NL Divsion Series and is now lined up to throw the first pitch for Los Angeles in the NL Championship Series.

Garcรญa, Grandal star as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDS

Garcรญa, Grandal star as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDS

Leury Garcรญa and Yasmani Grandal homered, and Grandalโ€™s borderline baserunning helped the Chicago White Sox top the Houston Astros 12-6 to stay alive in their AL Division Series.

LEADING OFF: Rays' Brandon Lowe swings into action at Fenway

LEADING OFF: Rays' Brandon Lowe swings into action at Fenway

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White Sox to start Cease vs Astros, aim to avoid ALDS sweep

White Sox to start Cease vs Astros, aim to avoid ALDS sweep

The Chicago White Sox will start Dylan Cease in Game 3 of their AL Division Series against the Houston Astros on Sunday, hoping he can help the AL Central champions avoid a sweep.

LEADING OFF: MLB win leader Urรญas goes for Dodgers vs Giants

LEADING OFF: MLB win leader Urรญas goes for Dodgers vs Giants

Big league wins leader Julio Urรญas starts for the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NL Division Series at San Francisco against Kevin Gausman.

With MVPs out, new stars set to shine in MLB postseason

With MVPs out, new stars set to shine in MLB postseason

With Shohei Ohtani, Bryce Harper and the rest of baseball's MVP front-runners left out of the postseason, there's a chance for some budding stars to cement their place among the game's top names.

Rays clinch top seed in AL playoffs, stall Astros in West

Rays clinch top seed in AL playoffs, stall Astros in West

Drew Rasmussen and three relievers combined for a three-hitter, Brandon Lowe and Ji-Man Choi both homered and the Tampa Bay Rays coasted past the Houston Astros 7-0, giving them the No. 1 seed in the American League playoffs.

Astros move closer, beat Angels in 12; Ohtani out at plate

Astros move closer, beat Angels in 12; Ohtani out at plate

Jose Altuve hit a two-run double in the 12th inning and the Houston Astros, after throwing out Shohei Ohtani at the plate to preserve a tie, broke away to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-5.

Cards win 10th in row, beat Brewers to extend wild-card lead

Cards win 10th in row, beat Brewers to extend wild-card lead

Cardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos fanned pinch-hitter Pablo Reyes with the bases loaded for the final out and St. Louis won its 10th straight game, increasing its lead in the playoff chase by holding off the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers 2-1.

Ohtani hits 44th HR, but Astros tag him in win over Angels

Ohtani hits 44th HR, but Astros tag him in win over Angels

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 44th home run, but got tagged early by Josรฉ Altuve, Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros in a 10-5 over the Los Angeles Angels.

Cronenworth homers in 9th, Padres win; Stanek, Astros tumble

Cronenworth homers in 9th, Padres win; Stanek, Astros tumble

Jake Cronenworth hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 4-3 to take two of three from the AL West leaders.

LEADING OFF: Bรกez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fans

LEADING OFF: Bรกez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fans

Mets fans get their say after it was revealed stars Francisco Lindor and Javier Bรกez were among the New York players making derogatory hand gestures at Citi Field crowds.

LEADING OFF: Bรกez, Mets barb home fans, anger team president

LEADING OFF: Bรกez, Mets barb home fans, anger team president

Javier Bรกez and his New York Mets teammates get a day to cool off after the derogatory gestures they directed toward frustrated fans at Citi Field angered club management.

Moore slam completes 7-run comeback as Mariners stun Astros

Moore slam completes 7-run comeback as Mariners stun Astros

Dylan Moore hit a grand slam in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to an 11-8 comeback win against the Houston Astros.

LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear

LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear

Major League Baseball has taken another big step in relaxing coronavirus regulations, allowing fully vaccinated players and staff to stop wearing masks in dugouts, bullpens and clubhouses, according to a memo sent by the league and playersโ€™ association.

Tucker, Astros down former bench coach Cora, Red Sox 11-2

Tucker, Astros down former bench coach Cora, Red Sox 11-2

Kyle Tucker had a season-best three hits and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros beat former bench coach Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox 11-2.

Astros slug 3 homers to end skid with 5-2 win over Dodgers

Astros slug 3 homers to end skid with 5-2 win over Dodgers

Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Aledmys Dรญaz homered, and the Houston Astros stopped a four-game slide by topping Trevor Bauer and the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2.

Walsh's big night helps Angels rally for 5-4 win over Astros

Walsh's big night helps Angels rally for 5-4 win over Astros

Jared Walsh homered and matched a career high with four hits, Justin Upton also connected and the Los Angeles Angels rallied in the sixth inning to beat the Houston Astros 5-4.

Salty fans, hot Yankees greet Astros in return to Bronx

Salty fans, hot Yankees greet Astros in return to Bronx

Boos and bad words streamed loudly from the seats in the Houston Astrosโ€™ return to Yankee Stadium, and New York got a homer and four hits from Giancarlo Stanton to sate those spiteful fans with a 7-3 victory.

Season of the Slump: Baseball keeps swinging and missing

Season of the Slump: Baseball keeps swinging and missing

Baseball is swinging and missing.

Ohtani's HR helps Angels end skid with 4-2 win over Astros

Ohtani's HR helps Angels end skid with 4-2 win over Astros

Shohei Ohtaniโ€™s tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning helped the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros to snap a four-game skid.

3 male guards accused in violent attack at NJ women's prison

3 male guards accused in violent attack at NJ women's prison

(AP Photo/Daniel Hulshizer, File)TRENTON, N.J. โ€“ A female inmate was punched 28 times and pepper-sprayed when guards attacked her and at least five other women, New Jersey officials said Thursday, bringing misconduct charges against three male prison guards. The Clinton facility โ€” New Jersey's lone women's prison โ€” has a โ€œlong, ugly history," Grewal said. Late on Jan. 11 and into the early hours of Jan. 12, about two dozen guards entered part of the prison and began to remove inmates, according to Grewal. AdOne victim was pepper sprayed before the team of guards entered her cell, according to Grewal. Several corrections officers at the prison have pleaded guilty or been convicted of sexual abuse and misconduct in recent years.

Correa hits walkoff homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS

Correa hits walkoff homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS

The Astros defeated the Rays 4-3 and the Rays lead the series 3-2 games. The Astros forced Game 6 on Friday, a rematch of the first game started by left-handers Blake Snell of Tampa Bay and Valdรฉz. Otherwise, big league clubs leading 3-0 in a best-of-seven postseason series are 37-1. Correa also hit a walkoff homer in Game 2 of the 2017 ALCS off Aroldis Chapman of the New York Yankees. Houston became the first team with a leadoff and walk-off home run in a postseason game.

NH man shot at wedding, knew guest

NH man shot at wedding, knew guest

(@JeanWmur/Twitter)(CNN) - A gunman barged into a church in New Hampshire and opened fire, wounding a bride and the bishop before wedding guests tackled him, authorities said. Wedding guests 'gang-tackled him'A 911 caller reported a man walked into the church and shot at the presiding bishop, the state attorney general's office said. Officers arrived at the church just after 10 a.m. Saturday, and found wedding guests had subdued the male suspect, Pelham Police Chief Joseph Roark said at a news conference. Other wedding guests were treated for minor injuries and nobody was killed, Roark said. A memorial service was scheduled to be held for Garcia, 60, at the same venue after the wedding.

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