Major League Baseball

Rizzo retiring as a Cub after 14 seasons in MLB

Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo, who helped the team win a World Series title in 2016, is retiring after 14 major league seasons and will join the organization as an ambassador going forward.

Double Burger: Rangers slugger powers sweep

Texas slugger Jake Burger homered twice and the playoff-chasing Rangers beat Milwaukee 6-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep of the Brewers, who still have the best record in the majors.

Astros place Garcia on IL with elbow discomfort

Astros placed right-hander Luis Garcia on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right elbow discomfort, a day after he exited his start against the Blue Jays.

Report: Tigers employees accused of misconduct

The Tigers have had at least eight employees accused of misconduct toward women over the past two years, according to a report by The Athletic.

Rangers' Semien (foot) hopes to play this season

Marcus Semien is still hopeful of playing again this season for the playoff-chasing Texas Rangers, even though the second baseman is only three weeks removed from fouling off a pitch that left him with a broken bone and sprained ligament in his left foot.

Phillies' Schwarber 1st in NL to reach 50 homers

Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th home run of the season, a three-run shot off reliever Justin Hagenman in the seventh inning that gave the Phillies a 7-1 lead en route to a comfortable 9-3 victory over the Mets.

Torres 'loved' playing in N.Y., admits to struggles

Gleyber Torres, returning to Yankee Stadium with the Tigers, said he respected New York's decision to move on from him and appreciated all he learned as a Yankee.

🏆 Playoff picture: Who can clinch a spot next?

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