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Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 01:20 AM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:21 AM EDT

San Francisco Giants' Austin Slater, right, celebrates with third base coach Ron Wotus after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Dickerson's pinch-hit homer helps keep Giants in playoff mix

By Janie Mccauley Sep. 23, 2020 01:44 AM EDT

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Anderson reaches back to catch a popup by Arizona Diamondbacks' Kole Calhoun in the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Marte 4 hits as Diamondbacks end 5-game skid, top Giants 6-5

By Joe Stiglich Sep. 05, 2020 01:37 AM EDT

San Francisco Giants right fielder Jaylin Davis cannot catch a base hit by San Diego Padres' Wil Myers during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Tatis Jr., Myers hit home runs as Padres beat Giants 5-3

By Janie Mccauley Jul. 29, 2020 01:00 AM EDT

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, July 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
LEADING OFF: Marlins postponed again amid virus outbreak

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2020 01:52 AM EDT

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, July 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
LEADING OFF: Marlins postponed again amid virus outbreak

By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2020 11:03 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver, middle, meets players on the mound before leaving during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, July 27, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Tatis, Grisham power Padres to 6-2 win vs. Diamondbacks

By Bernie Wilson Jul. 27, 2020 07:27 PM EDT

San Francisco Giants' manager Gabe Kapler, right, watches pitcher Drew Smyly pitch during a baseball practice on Friday, July 3, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
The pitching puzzle: Teams not sure what to expect at start

By Janie Mccauley Jul. 18, 2020 02:12 AM EDT

Minnesota Twins' Sergio Romo runs up steps in the ballpark at a baseball camp Friday, July 3, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Trout uncertain, All-Star Game off as MLB gets back on field

By The Associated Press Jul. 03, 2020 07:12 PM EDT