(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports) Jonathan Aranda hit a grand slam and had six RBIs as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 12-8 Sunday afternoon. It was the first career grand slam for Aranda, who also had an RBI single and an RBI double. Manuel Margot and Junior Caminero added solo homers for the Rays (99-63) in the rubber match of the three-game series that ended the regular se
(Photo credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports) Enrique Hernandez belted a three-run home run as part of a five-run uprising after San Francisco starter Kyle Harrison was pulled while throwing a no-hitter and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers recorded their 100th win with a 5-2 triumph Sunday afternoon. In reaching triple digits in wins for the fourth consecutive regulation-length season, the Dodgers (100-62) gathered a
(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) The Kansas City Royals put on a power display in the season finale, hammering three solo homers in support of Zack Greinke during a 5-2 win over the visiting New York Yankees on Sunday. In possibly the final appearance of his 20-year career, Greinke (2-15) threw five-plus innings of one-run ball. He allowed four hits and two walks while striking out two. MJ Melendez, Edwa
(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua made his 31st catch of the season on the first play of the game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, setting the record for the most catches by a rookie in his first four games. Nacua finished the day with nine catches for 163 yards, ending the game with his first career touchdown reception on a 22-yard play in overtime to g
(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports) Matt Vierling had three hits, including a two-run homer, and the host Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in the final game of Miguel Cabrera's career on Sunday. The Tigers' longtime designated hitter, who is retiring after 21 seasons in the majors at age 40, went 0-for-3 with a walk. It also marked the final game of Terry Francona's managerial career with
(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports) Adrian Houser struck out five over five innings and Tyrone Taylor clubbed a solo home run as the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers closed the regular season with a 4-0 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Houser (8-5) continued his strong finish to the season while yielding three hits and two walks. The veteran right-hander has allowed five earned runs over 21 innings to
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) Miguel Andujar hit an RBI double in the eighth inning and Jack Suwinski followed with a two-run double as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the visiting Miami Marlins 3-0 on Sunday to avoid being swept in a three-game series. Five Pirates pitchers combined on a three-hit shutout. The Marlins (84-77), who clinched a playoff spot with their win over Pittsburgh on Saturday, awa
(Photo credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports) George Kirby pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated visiting Texas 1-0 in the regular-season finale Sunday afternoon, spoiling the Rangers' bid to claim the American League West title. The loss leaves the Rangers (90-72) leaves in a probable tie with Houston atop the division as the Astros held an 8-0 lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks through seven i
(Photo credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports) A day after strongly calling out the team's commitment to winning, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh apologized to his teammates and coaches Sunday for his remarks. "Obviously yesterday was a really emotional day for everybody," Raleigh said Sunday, referencing the team's elimination from playoff contention after a 6-1 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday. "I just want
(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports) The Boston Celtics acquired All-Star guard Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for center Robert Williams, guard Malcolm Brogdon and multiple draft picks on Sunday. The draft picks are a 2024 first-rounder from the Golden State Warriors and a 2029 unprotected first-rounder from Boston. The new deal comes in the wake of Portland acquiring Holiday as part o
(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports) Jake Elliott kicked a 54-yard field goal with 3:58 left in overtime to give the Philadelphia Eagles a 34-31 win over the visiting Washington Commanders on Sunday. It was the fourth field goal for Elliott as Philadelphia (4-0) remained atop the NFC East. In a seesaw game, the Eagles recovered after surrendering the game-tying touchdown on the final play of regulation. Sam H