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AP Sports WriterAfter 115 losses, Orioles enter offseason of uncertaintyBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) A season filled with losses and farewells ended for the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday with an informal sendoff for five-time All-Star Adam Jones, another veteran who seemingly has no place on a rebuilding team in...

AP Sports WriterPhillies seek answers after collapsing down the stretchBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) It took the Philadelphia Phillies a little longer than usual to arrive at a familiar spot.After leading their division with the second-best record in the National League one week into August, the Phillies went 16-33...

AP Sports WriterYoung Rays win 90, raise expectations for 2019By FRED GOODALLST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Thanks to an infusion of young talent, the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a slow start to win 90 games and spawn lofty expectations for next season.What was supposed to a rebuilding year for...

AP Sports WriterNats failed to get over the hump; what happens with Harper?By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Not only did the 2018 Washington Nationals fail to get over the hump - despite those infamous camels - they didn't even make the postseason, let alone finally win a playoff series...

The Latest: Plenty of empty seats at Dodger StadiumBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the Major League Baseball's final day heading into the postseason (all times Eastern):5:10 p.m.The Dodgers led the majors in attendance this season, topping the 3 million mark.Even accounting for the usual late-arriving fans in Los...

AP Sports WriterYelich, Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 for NL Central titleBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Christian Yelich got three more hits in falling just short of the Triple Crown as the Milwaukee Brewers won their first NL Central title since 2011, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Monday in...

The Latest: Shohei Ohtani undergoes Tommy John surgeryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the Major League Baseball's final day heading into the postseason (all times Eastern):4:55 p.m.Shohei Ohtani has undergone Tommy John surgery.Angels general manager Billy Eppler announced Monday that the surgery went well. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the...

AP Sports WriterBeltre farewell? Mariners top Rangers 3-1 to finish off 2018By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Roenis Elias allowed one hit in five innings, and the Seattle Mariners closed out the regular season with a 3-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday in what could be the final...

Tied division leaders all take leads in Game 162By The Associated PressThe NL West and NL Central were on track for tiebreaker games when the Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers all took leads in Game 162.Any tiebreakers would be one-game matchups Monday and would...

Tied division leaders all take leads in Game 162By The Associated PressThe NL West and NL Central were on track for tiebreaker games when the Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers all took leads in Game 162.Any tiebreakers would be one-game matchups Monday. They would...

AP Sports WriterBeltre farewell? Mariners top Rangers 3-1 to finish off 2018By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Roenis Elias allowed one hit in five innings, and the Seattle Mariners closed out the regular season with a 3-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday in what could be the final...

Associated PressYost to return as Royals' manager next yearBy MARC BOWMANKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Ned Yost will return as the Royals' manager next year following Kansas City's poorest season since 2005.Kansas City announced a one-year extension Sunday before the season finale against Cleveland.''The harmony in the organization is...