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Gerrit Cole eclipsed the 300-strikeout mark for the season and did so in style, pitching host Houston to a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, allowing the Astros to clinch their fourth playoff berth in five years. Yuli Gurriel and Jose Altuve slugged homers for the American League West-leading Astros, who can do no worse than landing an AL wild card. Cole (18-5) struck out Rangers designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo to end the top of the sixth inning for No. 300. Continue to Article

September 19, 2019 2:34:am EST

Like the four-pitch intentional walk, the sub-2:00 game and the level swing, the position of team captain has vanished, possibly never to return. Not the Boston Red Sox, who have had the most captains, 20, starting with third baseman Jimmy Collins of the then-named Boston Americans in 1901. The Yankees are not likely to replace Jeter (captain from 2003-2014) any day soon -- their general manager, Brian Cashman, is not in favor of the position -- and the Mets say no one on their roster is seasoned enough to replace Wright. Continue to Article

September 18, 2019 3:27:pm EST

While the Giants were busy breaking a record and beating the Red Sox 7-6 in 15 innings Tuesday night, their Triple-A affiliate was winning another title. The Sacramento River Cats already took home the crown of Pacific Coast League champions this season. Now, they can add an even bigger trophy to their mantle. Continue to Article

September 18, 2019 12:54:pm EST

The Boston Red Sox will discuss surgery with David Price before the season ends. The Boston Red Sox are leaning toward ending lefty ace David Price's season early. “Honestly, it feels like most likely we're going to shut him down,” manager Alex Cora said Tuesday, via the Boston Herald. Continue to Article

September 18, 2019 10:14:am EST

Ronald Torreyes was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the 12th inning to drive in the winning run, and Miguel Sano hit his 30th home run of the season to lead the Minnesota Twins to a record-setting 9-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in Minneapolis. Torreyes was struck on his right forearm by a 1-1 pitch by Jose Ruiz (1-4), the sixth Minnesota batter to reach base in the inning. Ryan LaMarre also homered on a night when the Twins became the first team in baseball history to have five players hit 30 home runs in a season. Continue to Article

September 18, 2019 5:14:am EST