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‘He’s the Chicago Cubs’: Ian Happ — team’s longest-tenured player — faces uncertain future after playoff exitOct 01, 2026 5:14 pm - SAN DIEGO — Dansby Swanson fought and failed to keep himself composed. Swanson wasn’t the only one struggling in the visitors clubhouse at Petco Park with the weight that...
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Guardians name Parker Messick starter for ALDS Game 1 vs. White Sox, Gavin Williams for Game 2Oct 01, 2026 4:47 pm - CLEVELAND — Parker Messick will be the first Cleveland rookie pitcher to start in a postseason game since 2016 when the Guardians left-hander takes the mound for Game 1 o...
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Gavin Sheets’ pinch-hit homer propels Padres past Cubs 4-1 for 2-game Wild Card sweepOct 01, 2026 12:09 am - SAN DIEGO — Pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets blasted a two-run homer, five Padres pitchers combined on a five-hitter, and San Diego swept the Chicago Cubs out of the NL Wild Car...
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Red Sox handed another quick playoff exit by rival Yankees after 2 quick hooks by Tracy backfireSep 30, 2026 10:51 pm - NEW YORK — With the Boston bats ice cold at Yankee Stadium again, a couple of quick hooks by Red Sox rookie manager Chad Tracy led to an early postseason exit. Same story...
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Column: Chicago White Sox have made converts out of everyone — including Jerry ReinsdorfSep 30, 2026 10:49 pm - HOUSTON — The Chicago White Sox made believers out of skeptics this season, going from three straight seasons of 100-plus losses to the 2026 postseason. And now they’re i...
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White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005Sep 30, 2026 7:34 pm - HOUSTON — The Chicago White Sox used a big first inning and a three-run homer from Chase Meidroth to propel them to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday to swee...
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Bohm’s homer in 10th lifts Phillies over Braves 4-3 to force decisive Game 3Sep 30, 2026 5:20 pm - ATLANTA — Alec Bohm put Philadelphia ahead with a two-out home run in the 10th inning and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Wednesday to force a decisive third ...
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Padres rout Cubs 8-0 in wild-card opener with Tatis' leadoff homer, King's no-hit bidSep 30, 2026 12:42 am - SAN DIEGO — The Cubs must quickly move past an all-around bad showing to extend their season. Their postseason turned into a nightmare almost immediately in the Cubs’ 8-0...
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White Sox take Game 1 of wild-card series, topping Astros 6-3Sep 29, 2026 9:15 pm - Both bullpens got a workout during Game 1 of the AL wild-card series, which the White Sox won 6-3 over the Houston Astros in front of 34,011 at Daikin Park.
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Sparse crowd, empty seats greet .500 Astros for wild-card opener vs White SoxSep 29, 2026 5:56 pm - HOUSTON — The crowd at Daikin Park was surprisingly sparse as the Houston Astros — baseball's first division winner with a .500 or worse record — opened their Wild Card S...