For some MLB teams, lack of activity at the trade deadline was a bet on their strengths — and a big risk

If there was one thing that separated this year’s trade deadline from those in recent years, it was the distinction between the contenders who were clearly going for it and…

The MLB playoff picture is wide open

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Smith and Vasil look like two Rule 5 hits for the rebuilding Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) — Shane Smith pitched a total of 10 1/3 innings during his college career at Wake Forest. He had a shoulder operation as a freshman, and his sophomore…

Donovan’s 2-run HR and Winn’s 4 hits carry Cardinals past Orioles 6-4

BALTIMORE (AP) — Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer, Masyn Winn had four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Wednesday night at soggy Camden…

Gausman pitches 8 innings and Varsho homers as Blue Jays beat Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kevin Gausman struck out six over eight strong innings, Daulton Varsho had a solo homer among his three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the…