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An ode to Terry Francona, as Cleveland says goodbye
When Terry Francona retires, his legacy will be less about his almost 2,000 wins and more about his ability to connect.


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MLB PLAYOFF CHASE
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REPORT CARDS HANDED OUT
From an A-plus to an F-MINUS: Full regular-season grades for all 30 MLB teams
Whether your team is rolling into the playoffs or packing its bags for the offseason, how did it measure up to expectations?

CUBS CLINGING TO POSTSEASON
Can the Cubs hold on to the NL's final playoff spot?
Inside Justin Steele's long climb to the top of the Cubs rotation
The breakout lefty is hoping to pitch his team back to October.

REGULAR SEASON IS WINDING DOWN
Playoff pressure rankings: Which World Series contenders must win now -- or else?
Everyone thinks their team deserves a title. But for some clubs, a victory would be sweeter -- and a defeat more painful.
Postseason tracker: Playoff races heating up; who can clinch next?
We have everything you need to know as the regular season winds down.

A BALTIMORE LEGEND
Kurkjian: Brooks Robinson was Baltimore's most beloved athlete
In a city full of legends, none was matched by Brooks Robinson, whose on- and off-field demeanor saw him stand alone.
Baseball Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson dies at 86

LOST SEASON IN THE BRONX
'What are we doing?': Aaron Judge's first year as Yankees captain ends without October
For the first time since 2016, there will be no postseason baseball in the Bronx. For Judge, that brings regret -- and motivation.

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Diamondbacks move closer to wild card, beat White Sox 3-0 behind Pfaadt and Carroll
— Rookie Brandon Pfaadt pitched shutout ball for the second time in three starts, and the Arizona Diamondbacks moved closer to an NL wild card berth by beating the Chicago White Sox 3-0 Wednesday for their eighth win in 10 games.
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- Manfred hopes owners vote on A's move in Nov.
- Hall of Fame 3B, O's star Brooks Robinson dies
- Injured Marte won't return to Mets in final week
- M's puzzled as fan throws back ball, grazing Kirby
- Davies designated for assignment by D-backs
- Cards' Wainwright says he's thrown his last pitch
- The Passans: MLB season awards
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