A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:SO CLOSEThe Yankees can clinch their first AL East title since 2012 with a win over the Angels in the Bronx. New York pushed back J.A. Happ's scheduled start by a day and will throw Masahiro Tanaka (10-8, 4.60 ERA) against Los Angeles.The Yankees' magic number stayed at one Wednesday night when they lost to the Angels 3-2 and second-place Tampa Bay rallied past the Dodgers 8-7 in 11 innings.HEAD TO HEADOld rivals meet at Wrigley Field when the first-place Cardinals face the Cubs in the opener of a four-game series that could go a long way toward deciding the NL Central. Jack Flaherty (10-8, 3.05 ERA) pitches against Chicago right-hander Kyle Hendricks (11-9, 3.26). The teams play seven times in their final 10 games, pivotal matchups in a three-way division race that also includes Milwaukee. St. Louis is three games ahead of both the Cubs and Brewers."Now we've got to beat those Cubs in Chicago," veteran Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright... [More]

Rays first. Austin Meadows grounds out to second base, Chris Taylor to David Freese. Tommy Pham reaches on error to third base, advances to 2nd. Throwing error by Chris Taylor. Nate Lowe singles to shallow right field. Tommy Pham to third. Ji-Man Choi strikes out swinging. Travis d'Arnaud singles to right field. Nate Lowe to second. Tommy Pham scores. Joey Wendle strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Rays 1, Dodgers 0.Dodgers second. Cody Bellinger doubles to shallow left field. Kike Hernandez walks. Max Muncy doubles to deep left center field. Kike Hernandez scores. Cody Bellinger scores. Corey Seager grounds out to second base, Willy Adames to Ji-Man Choi. Max Muncy to third. Will Smith out on a sacrifice fly to Austin Meadows. Max Muncy scores. Kristopher Negron pinch-hitting for Dylan Floro. Kristopher Negron strikes out swinging.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Dodgers 3, Rays 1.Rays fifth. Willy Adames walks. Brendan McKay flies out to deep center field to Cody... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:HEAD TO HEADOld rivals meet at Wrigley Field when the first-place Cardinals face the Cubs in the opener of a four-game series that could go a long way toward deciding the NL Central. Jack Flaherty (10-8, 3.05 ERA) pitches against Chicago right-hander Kyle Hendricks (11-9, 3.26). The teams play seven times in their final 10 games, pivotal matchups in a three-way division race that also includes Milwaukee. St. Louis is three games ahead of both the Cubs and Brewers."Now we've got to beat those Cubs in Chicago," veteran Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright said after Wednesday's win over Washington. "We haven't beat them all year in Chicago. We've got to beat them this time."CLEVELAND CLUBBINGFrancisco Lindor, Carlos Santana and the contending Cleveland Indians get their last look at the Tigers — that'll be a relief for Detroit, no doubt.The Indians have won 16 in a row against Detroit this season, including a 2-1 victory Wednesday night on... [More]

Reds fourth. Joey Votto grounds out to shortstop, Nico Hoerner to Victor Caratini. Eugenio Suarez homers to center field. Aristides Aquino strikes out swinging. Phillip Ervin singles to left field. Jose Iglesias grounds out to second base, Ben Zobrist to Victor Caratini.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 1, Cubs 0.Cubs fourth. Nicholas Castellanos doubles to left center field. Kris Bryant strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Aristides Aquino. Nicholas Castellanos scores. Willson Contreras grounds out to third base, Eugenio Suarez to Joey Votto.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 1, Cubs 1.Reds seventh. Jose Iglesias singles to center field. Curt Casali singles to left field. Jose Iglesias to second. Michael Lorenzen lines out to right field to Nicholas Castellanos. Jose Iglesias to third. Jose Peraza pinch-hitting for Tyler Mahle. Jose Peraza walks. Curt Casali to second. Alex Blandino out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Kyle Schwarber.... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:HEAD TO HEADOld rivals meet at Wrigley Field when the first-place Cardinals face the Cubs in the opener of a four-game series that could go a long way toward determining who wins the NL Central. Jack Flaherty (10-8, 3.05 ERA) pitches against Chicago right-hander Kyle Hendricks (11-9, 3.26). The teams play seven times in their final 10 games, pivotal matchups in a tight division race that also includes Milwaukee."Now we've got to beat those Cubs in Chicago," veteran St. Louis pitcher Adam Wainwright said after Wednesday's win over Washington. "We haven't beat them all year in Chicago. We've got to beat them this time."CLEVELAND CLUBBINGFrancisco Lindor, Carlos Santana and the contending Cleveland Indians get their last look at the Tigers — that'll be a relief for Detroit, no doubt.The Indians have won 16 in a row against Detroit this season, including a 2-1 victory Wednesday night on Yasiel Puig's walkoff single in the 10th inning. Overall,... [More]

Orioles first. Jonathan Villar flies out to deep left field to Derek Fisher. Trey Mancini flies out to left center field to Teoscar Hernandez. Anthony Santander doubles to right field. Rio Ruiz doubles to deep left center field. Anthony Santander scores. Austin Hays doubles to left field. Rio Ruiz scores. Dwight Smith Jr. grounds out to shallow infield, Clay Buchholz to Rowdy Tellez.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Orioles 2, Blue jays 0.Blue jays second. Rowdy Tellez walks. Brandon Drury strikes out swinging. Derek Fisher walks. Rowdy Tellez to second. Bo Bichette singles to left field. Derek Fisher to second. Rowdy Tellez scores. Cavan Biggio flies out to left center field to Austin Hays. Derek Fisher to third. Randal Grichuk grounds out to second base, Stevie Wilkerson to Trey Mancini.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Orioles 2, Blue jays 1.Orioles second. Pedro Severino grounds out to shallow infield, Clay Buchholz to Rowdy Tellez. DJ Stewart singles to center field. Stevie Wilkerson... [More]

White sox second. Yoan Moncada doubles to deep left field. Eloy Jimenez singles to center field. Yoan Moncada scores. Zack Collins grounds out to second base. Eloy Jimenez out at second. Yolmer Sanchez strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 1, Twins 0.White sox sixth. Leury Garcia singles to right field. Tim Anderson reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Leury Garcia out at second. Jose Abreu flies out to deep right field to Eddie Rosario. Yoan Moncada doubles to deep left center field. Tim Anderson scores. Eloy Jimenez walks. Zack Collins strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. White sox 2, Twins 0.Twins sixth. Luis Arraez grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Matt Skole. Jorge Polanco singles to center field. Nelson Cruz walks. Jorge Polanco to second. Eddie Rosario singles to right field. Nelson Cruz to second. Jorge Polanco scores. Miguel Sano flies out to left field to Eloy Jimenez. Jake Cave walks. LaMonte Wade Jr pinch-hitting for Jonathan Schoop. LaMonte Wade Jr grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Matt Skole.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. White sox 2, Twins 1.White sox ninth. Zack Collins homers to center field. Yolmer Sanchez grounds out to shortstop, Miguel Sano to Willians Astudillo. Matt Skole grounds out to shortstop, Miguel Sano to Willians Astudillo. Adam Engel strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 3, Twins 1.

Padres third. Greg Garcia singles to center field. Seth Mejias-Brean homers to center field. Greg Garcia scores. Dinelson Lamet called out on strikes. Travis Jankowski grounds out to second base, Keston Hiura to Eric Thames. Josh Naylor called out on strikes.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 2, Brewers 0.Brewers sixth. Mike Moustakas called out on strikes. Keston Hiura homers to center field. Eric Thames strikes out swinging. Ben Gamel strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 2, Brewers 1.

Astros fifth. Michael Brantley grounds out to shallow center field, Rougned Odor to Ronald Guzman. Alex Bregman flies out to deep center field to Scott Heineman. Yordan Alvarez singles to left field. Yuli Gurriel homers to center field. Yordan Alvarez scores. Kyle Tucker lines out to center field to Scott Heineman.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 2, Rangers 0.Rangers seventh. Elvis Andrus strikes out swinging. Willie Calhoun singles to shortstop. Danny Santana singles to right field. Willie Calhoun to third. Nick Solak grounds out to shortstop, Alex Bregman to Yuli Gurriel. Danny Santana to third. Rougned Odor flies out to right field to Kyle Tucker.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Astros 2, Rangers 1.Astros seventh. Jose Altuve homers to center field. Michael Brantley grounds out to second base, Rougned Odor to Ronald Guzman. Alex Bregman strikes out swinging. Yordan Alvarez singles to left field. Yuli Gurriel strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 3, Rangers 1.Rangers eighth. Ronald Guzman homers to right field. Scott Heineman grounds out to second base, Jose Altuve to Yuli Gurriel. Jose Trevino singles to shallow infield. Shin-Soo Choo walks. Jose Trevino to second. Elvis Andrus strikes out swinging. Willie Calhoun lines out to right field to Kyle Tucker.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 3, Rangers 2.

Giants first. Mike Yastrzemski walks. Brandon Belt doubles to deep left center field. Mike Yastrzemski to third. Kevin Pillar grounds out to shortstop, Xander Bogaerts to Mitch Moreland. Mike Yastrzemski scores. Alex Dickerson called out on strikes. Stephen Vogt homers to right field. Brandon Belt scores. Brandon Crawford singles to shortstop. Cristhian Adames strikes out swinging.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 3, Red sox 0.Giants third. Brandon Belt strikes out swinging. Kevin Pillar singles to third base. Alex Dickerson called out on strikes. Stephen Vogt walks. Brandon Crawford doubles to right field. Stephen Vogt to third. Kevin Pillar scores. Cristhian Adames strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Giants 4, Red sox 0.Red sox sixth. Andrew Benintendi called out on strikes. Xander Bogaerts called out on strikes. Rafael Devers homers to right field. Christian Vazquez grounds out to shortstop, Brandon Crawford to Brandon Belt.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors,... [More]

Braves second. Nick Markakis reaches on error. Throwing error by Cesar Hernandez. Matt Joyce reaches on error. Nick Markakis to third. Fielding error by Adam Haseley. Brian McCann reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Matt Joyce out at second. Nick Markakis scores. Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging. Julio Teheran called out on strikes.1 run, 0 hits, 2 errors, 1 left on. Braves 1, Phillies 0.Phillies fourth. J.T. Realmuto hit by pitch. Bryce Harper homers to center field. J.T. Realmuto scores. Rhys Hoskins grounds out to third base, Josh Donaldson to Freddie Freeman. Jean Segura flies out to center field to Ronald Acuna Jr.. Scott Kingery strikes out on a foul tip.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Phillies 2, Braves 1.Phillies sixth. Cesar Hernandez homers to center field. J.T. Realmuto reaches on catcher interference. Interference error by Brian McCann. Bryce Harper walks. J.T. Realmuto to second. Rhys Hoskins walks. Jean Segura walks. Rhys Hoskins to second. Bryce Harper to third. J.T. Realmuto scores. Scott Kingery strikes out swinging. Adam Haseley strikes out swinging. Maikel Franco grounds out to third base, Josh Donaldson to Freddie Freeman.2 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 3 left on. Phillies 4, Braves 1.

Tigers third. Jake Rogers doubles to deep left field. Willi Castro out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Aaron Civale to Jake Bauers. Jake Rogers to third. Victor Reyes out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Yasiel Puig. Jake Rogers scores. Harold Castro grounds out to second base, Mike Freeman to Jake Bauers.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 1, Indians 0.Indians third. Ryan Flaherty singles to center field. Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging. Oscar Mercado strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana singles to center field. Ryan Flaherty scores. Yasiel Puig singles to left field. Carlos Santana to second. Mike Freeman strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Tigers 1, Indians 1.Indians tenth. Roberto Perez reaches on error. Fielding error by Willi Castro. Ryan Flaherty out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Jose Cisnero to Jeimer Candelario. Bradley Zimmer to second. Francisco Lindor is intentionally walked. Oscar Mercado reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Francisco Lindor out at second. Bradley Zimmer to third. Carlos Santana is intentionally walked. Yasiel Puig singles to deep right field. Carlos Santana to second. Oscar Mercado to third. Bradley Zimmer scores.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 3 left on. Indians 2, Tigers 1.

Angels third. Matt Thaiss strikes out swinging. David Fletcher singles to right field. Andrelton Simmons walks. David Fletcher to second. Albert Pujols singles to left field. Andrelton Simmons to second. David Fletcher scores. Kole Calhoun walks. Albert Pujols to second. Andrelton Simmons to third. Kevan Smith singles to center field. Kole Calhoun to second. Albert Pujols to third. Andrelton Simmons scores. Brian Goodwin pops out to second base to DJ LeMahieu. Taylor Ward reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Kevan Smith out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Angels 2, Yankees 0.Yankees third. DJ LeMahieu walks. Aaron Judge homers to center field. DJ LeMahieu scores. Gleyber Torres doubles to deep left field. Didi Gregorius flies out to shallow right field to Kole Calhoun. Giancarlo Stanton grounds out to second base, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols. Gleyber Torres to third. Luke Voit called out on strikes.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Yankees 2.Angels... [More]

Athletics eleventh. Jurickson Profar walks. Marcus Semien strikes out swinging. Jurickson Profar steals second. Matt Chapman called out on strikes. Matt Olson is intentionally walked. Mark Canha doubles to deep right field. Matt Olson to third. Jurickson Profar scores.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 1, Royals 0.

Mets first. Brandon Nimmo lines out to third base to Nolan Arenado. Jeff McNeil homers to right field. Pete Alonso grounds out to first base to Ryan McMahon. Robinson Cano lines out to right field to Charlie Blackmon.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 1, Rockies 0.Rockies second. Ian Desmond lines out to center field to Brandon Nimmo. Sam Hilliard homers to center field. Garrett Hampson flies out to Michael Conforto. Dom Nunez pops out to shallow center field to Amed Rosario.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 1, Rockies 1.Rockies fourth. Ian Desmond strikes out swinging. Sam Hilliard homers to left field. Garrett Hampson grounds out to shortstop, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso. Dom Nunez strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 2, Mets 1.Rockies fifth. Jeff Hoffman singles to shallow infield. Trevor Story singles to center field. Jeff Hoffman to second. Ryan McMahon walks. Trevor Story to second. Jeff Hoffman to third. Nolan Arenado pops out to Pete Alonso.... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — A broken right wrist ended Jason Kipnis' regular season. He hopes it didn't also end his tenure with the Cleveland Indians.Kipnis has spent his entire professional career with the organization since being drafted in 2009, but the Indians are unlikely to pick up his $16.5 million option for next year, which would make him a free agent for the first time at age 32."Going into the unknown can be a little frightening at first, but most players go through it eventually," Kipnis said Wednesday at Progressive Field. "I've been lucky enough to play this long for the same organization — and even luckier that it's been Cleveland."It's been a thrill to be here. I've loved this city from Day One. It will be missed. It will be hard to part ways. There will always be part of me here. But the unknown can also be exciting, too."The two-time All-Star second baseman spoke with the media three days after fracturing his right hamate bone while batting against Minnesota. He doubled in his final... [More]

Diamondbacks first. Abraham Almonte homers to center field. Josh Rojas strikes out swinging. Eduardo Escobar grounds out to second base, Isan Diaz to Neil Walker. Christian Walker grounds out to second base, Isan Diaz to Neil Walker.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Marlins 0.Marlins second. Starlin Castro homers to center field. Jorge Alfaro flies out to deep left field to Josh Rojas. Isan Diaz triples to deep center field. Harold Ramirez singles to right field. Isan Diaz scores. Austin Dean flies out to deep center field to Jarrod Dyson. Harold Ramirez to second. Sandy Alcantara strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 2, Diamondbacks 1.Diamondbacks second. Jake Lamb walks. Domingo Leyba triples to deep right field. Jake Lamb scores. Alex Avila strikes out swinging. Jarrod Dyson singles to right center field. Domingo Leyba scores. Mike Leake out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Starlin Castro to Neil Walker. Jarrod Dyson to second. Abraham... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton has returned to the Yankees lineup with New York on the cusp of clinching a division title.Stanton will bat fifth and play left field Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels. He has been out since June 25 after straining the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He's played just nine games this season due to biceps, shoulder, calf and knee injuries and is returning with 12 days remaining in the regular season.Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Stanton would probably get two at-bats and play four or five innings in the field Wednesday. If all goes well, he could be the designated hitter for a full game Thursday.Boone plans to play Stanton regularly down the stretch to progress his timing and durability as October approaches."Just building him up," Boone said.New York can lock up the AL East championship by beating the Angels or with a loss by Tampa Bay.Stanton, the 2017 NL MVP with Miami, is hitting .290 with one home run and seven RBIs. The... [More]

Cardinals third. Paul DeJong strikes out swinging. Tommy Edman homers to right field. Adam Wainwright lines out to left field to Juan Soto. Dexter Fowler strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cardinals 1, Nationals 0.Cardinals fifth. Matt Carpenter doubles to deep right field. Yadier Molina grounds out to first base to Howie Kendrick. Matt Carpenter to third. Paul DeJong grounds out to shallow infield, Max Scherzer to Howie Kendrick. Harrison Bader scores. Tommy Edman strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cardinals 2, Nationals 0.Nationals seventh. Victor Robles called out on strikes. Yan Gomes singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Dexter Fowler. Max Scherzer grounds out to shortstop, Paul DeJong to Paul Goldschmidt. Trea Turner doubles to deep left field. Yan Gomes scores. Adam Eaton lines out to deep right field to Dexter Fowler.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Cardinals 2, Nationals 1.Cardinals seventh. Harrison Bader strikes out swinging. Yadier Molina pops out to shallow center field to Asdrubal Cabrera. Paul DeJong doubles to deep left field. Tommy Edman singles to left field. Paul DeJong scores. Matt Wieters pinch-hitting for Adam Wainwright. Matt Wieters homers to right field. Tommy Edman scores. Dexter Fowler pops out to Anthony Rendon.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cardinals 5, Nationals 1.

NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton has returned to the Yankees lineup with New York on the cusp of clinching a division title.Stanton will bat fifth and play left field on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels. He has been out since June 25 after straining the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He's played just nine games this season due to knee issues and is returning with 12 days remaining in the regular season.New York can lock up the AL East by beating the Angels or with a loss by Tampa Bay.Stanton is hitting .290 with one home run and seven RBIs. The 29-year-old, in his second season with the Yankees, had been working out at the team's minor league complex in Tampa, Florida.Stanton will be used at designated hitter and in left field. New York has rotated a number of players through the latter, especially since Mike Tauchman strained his left calf this month. Tauchman was expected to miss six to eight weeks.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports