Sam McDowell, inspiration for 'Cheers' character, dies at 84

Sam McDowell, who led the AL in strikeouts four times before becoming a counselor for athletes suffering from addiction and depression, has died at 84.

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Why Paul Skenes Deserves Better Than the Modern Pirates

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Rangers SS Seager finished season with bone spur in elbow

A day after his club wrapped up its season, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Corey Seager, 32, who just finished the fifth season of a 10-year deal, played with a bone spur in his elbow during the schedule's second half.

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2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.

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MLB playoff picture 2026: Who clinched, bracket, schedule

From playoff matchups to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.

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Misiorowski tops in ERA, K's; Alvarez, Moreno win batting titles

Houston's Yordan Alvarez and Arizona's Gabriel Moreno won their first batting titles, while Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski became just the fourth pitcher since 1950 to lead the majors in ERA, strikeouts and opponents' batting average.

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Silver linings for MLB's 2026 non-playoff teams

Your favorite team won't be playing in October -- but that doesn't mean the season was a total loss. Right?

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Rangers stumble in final weekend of season, miss playoffs

The beer and bubbly stayed on ice, and rather than loud music and cheers, the only sounds in the Rangers clubhouse Sunday evening were of players saying goodbye and wishing each other well in the offseason.

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Rangers eliminated from postseason contention on final day with 6-4 loss to Twins

The Texas Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season with a 6-4 loss Sunday to the Minnesota Twins, who got a home run and three RBI from Josh Bell to back Dean Kremer's seven innings of one-run pitching.

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Griffin's homer helps Pirates finish with winning record, beating Detroit 4-2

Konnor Griffin homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates recorded their first winning season in eight years with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in the final game for both teams.

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Tigers try to sweep series against the Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates (81-80, third in the NL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (76-85, fourth in the AL Central)

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"Part of the problem"; "Look in the mirror" - Fans take shots at Paul Skenes as Pirates ace voices playoff disappointment

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"Paul Skenes is the only one crying" - Fans rip Pirates ace for blaming 2026 World Baseball Classic for his MLB underperformance

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"It's over"; "Cam Schlittler would never" - Fans dismiss Dylan Cease's Cy Young chances after tough outing vs Rangers

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"Dude wants out"; "Trying to audition for Dodgers" - Fans react to Paul Skenes' serious demeanor amid Pirates teammate's fun and games

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PICTURE: Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne turns heads in scoop-neck tank top and denim shorts at Cubs vs Pirates game

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"MLB players are soft"; "Literally nothing" - Fans rip Pirates and White Sox after Sam Antonacci and Brandon Lowe collision turns into bizarre drama

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