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It seems inconceivable that the Miami Marlins, so recently the laughingstock of MLB, could actually make the playoffs in 2016. They’re 6.5 games back in the NL East, but they currently hold one of the two NL Wild Card spots. But their path to the postseason has four big obstacles: the teams of the NL East. Continue to Article

August 10, 2016 10:35:am EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Howie Kendrick, Yasmani Grandal and Justin Turner homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Tuesday night to tie the San Francisco Giants atop the NL West. Continue to Article

August 10, 2016 1:50:am EST

New York Mets right-hander Bartolo Colon needs a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night in order to become only the second active pitcher to beat all 30 major league clubs. The Mets just need a win against anyone. Colon will pursue a neat bit of history -- and attempt to reverse the fortunes of the sinking Mets -- when he takes the mound in the middle game of a three-game series against the Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Continue to Article

August 10, 2016 1:28:am EST

When the Rockies and Rangers move their series to Texas on Wednesday, Colorado will be looking to stabilize its bullpen. The Rangers, meanwhile, will try to continue their torrid play as the schedule turns in their favor. Texas has more home games remaining than any team in the majors -- 30 of the final 48 -- and it owns a 34-17 at home. Continue to Article

August 10, 2016 1:06:am EST

Todd Frazier hasn't needed a high batting average to make an impact for the Chicago White Sox. Frazier hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning for his first hit in five at-bats, Justin Morneau had four hits and the White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Tuesday night. ''Frustrating day,'' Frazier said. Continue to Article

August 10, 2016 12:36:am EST