Major League Baseball

Goodman hits 3 HRs, knocks in 5 as Rockies roll

Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman hit three long home runs in an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, a day after he launched a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning of the series opener.

Tucker keeps 'grinding,' has 3 hits as Dodgers win

In a 15-3 thrashing of the San Diego Padres on Saturday, Los Angeles outfielder Kyle Tucker broke out with his fifth three-hit game this season, including a home run during a nine-run sixth inning for the Dodgers.

Mozeliak eyes short, long view as Halos interim GM

John Mozeliak has a lengthy to-do list as interim general manager for the Angels, but the hiring of a new manager to replace Kurt Suzuki is not among his priorities.

Royals' Ragans to have elbow surgery Wednesday

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will undergo elbow surgery Wednesday that will determine the degree of repair needed, manager Matt Quatraro said Saturday.

Cubs put reliever Milner on IL with appendicitis

The Cubs injury-riddled pitching staff suffered another blow when left-handed reliever Hoby Milner was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with appendicitis and right-hander Tyler Ferguson was recalled from Triple-A Iowa.

Bassitt has back surgery; O's hopeful for '26 return

Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt opted to have surgery on his back, and the team is hopeful he'll be able to return before the end of the season.

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For clubs currently leading the postseason hunt, here's the one thing driving their success so far.