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One playoff berth remains up for grabs heading into the final day of Major League Baseball’s regular season. Cincinnati will earn the National League’s third and final wild card if the Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers or the New York Mets lose at Miami on Sunday. A New York victory and Cincinnati loss would send the Mets to the playoffs instead. The Reds and Mets have identical … [Read more...] about Reds and Mets chasing final National League playoff spot on last day of regular season

Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said during the Guardians' 10-game losing streak in July that things would turn around. The Guardians ended up making one of the biggest turnarounds in baseball history. Cleveland clinched a postseason spot Saturday night with a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. C.J. Kayfus was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottomg of the ninth … [Read more...] about Guardians clinch postseason spot with walk-off hit by pitch, complete historic turnaround

The Houston Astros’ streak of eight consecutive playoff appearances ended Saturday night when the Cleveland Guardians beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 to clinch the final American League spot. Houston was in the second inning of its road game against the Los Angeles Angels when Cleveland won, eliminating the Astros. This will be the first time they miss the postseason since 2016. … [Read more...] about Houston Astros eliminated from playoff contention, ending streak of 8 straight appearances

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The Astros are placing center fielder Jake Meyers on the 10-day injured list, relays Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Rookie infielder Brice Matthews was recalled to take his spot on the active roster. Meyers is dealing with right calf soreness. Houston also reinstated Lance McCullers Jr. from the 15-day IL and designated Nick Hernandez for assignment to open a spot in the … [Read more...] about Astros Place Jake Meyers On Injured List, Designate Nick Hernandez