National League (baseball) News & Breaking Stories

The Minnesota Twins meet the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series on October 7, 2023.

Miami Marlins face a must-win game against the Philadelphia Phillies to keep their playoff hopes alive. Luis Arraez expresses confidence in team's ability to advance.

The Miami Marlins face the possibility of their magical season ending after losing Game 1 of the wild card series against the Philadelphia Phillies. They must now win back-to-back games to advance, a difficult task as no road team has won a wild card series after losing Game 1 in the best-of-3 format. However, the Marlins have defied the odds all year and will need to improve their offensive approach against the Phillies' Game 2 starter to have a chance.

Elder statesman of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Evan Longoria, saves team with game-changing defensive play in NL Wild Card matchup.

The Phillies clinch a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2011 with a 3-0 win over the Astros.

Defending champion Houston, Miami Marlins, and Texas Rangers clinched MLB playoff berths, while Arizona and Toronto also secured spots.

Gabe Kapler fired as San Francisco Giants' manager after 4 years, with a disappointing September record leading to playoff elimination.

Terry Francona, the Cleveland Guardians' manager, bid farewell in his final home game with a 4-3 victory against the Cincinnati Reds.

Mets owner apologizes to Marlins for postponed game due to field conditions caused by Tropical Storm Ophelia.

Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals reached his 200th win in a vintage performance against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The San Francisco Giants defeat the Colorado Rockies 11-10, ending their nine-game road losing streak and boosting their wild card chances.

Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel suffered a stroke during a medical procedure in Florida. Prayers for his recovery.

The Cincinnati Reds have claimed Harrison Bader and Hunter Renfroe, adding salary and boosting morale for the team.

The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers face off in a highly anticipated four-game series, with the Braves already securing a win. Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías looks to bounce back from a tough outing, while Braves pitcher Max Fried aims to continue his strong performance. The Dodgers have added Kolten Wong and Emmet Sheehan to their roster.

The Reds have acquired outfielders Harrison Bader and Hunter Renfroe via waivers to bolster their playoff push, adding veteran players to their young roster. The move allows the Yankees and Angels to shed salary and potentially avoid luxury tax penalties.

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. was attacked by two fans during a game but remained unharmed; he went on to lead the team to victory.

Stephen Strasburg, former Washington Nationals pitcher and World Series MVP, has announced his retirement from baseball due to ongoing injuries. Strasburg was known for his dominant pitching and was a key player in the Nationals' championship win in 2019. Despite a promising start to his career, injuries cut it short.

Philadelphia Phillies fans break their reputation by applauding Trea Turner during a hitting slump, and he rewards them with an impressive performance.

Philadelphia Phillies acquire right-hander Michael Lorenzen from Detroit Tigers for minor league infielder Hao-Yu Lee, bolstering their rotation.

Texas Rangers close in on acquiring Max Scherzer from the New York Mets, pending approval from Scherzer.

"Nolan Arenado's potential trade to Dodgers sparks excitement as Cardinals star weighs options amidst struggling season. Boosting defense and pitching."

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly in a trade with the Chicago White Sox. Lynn has had a disappointing season but has shown potential with his high strikeout numbers. Kelly returns to the Dodgers for his second stint with the team.

Mets trade reliever David Robertson, signaling plans to sell talent.

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager placed on injured list again.

San Francisco Giants beat Cincinnati Reds in suspended game, ending skid.

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