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Major League Baseball​
 
Sources: Twins cut draft pick for aiding opponent
The Minnesota Twins released minor league catcher Derek Bender on Thursday. Bender played 19 games for Fort Myers, hitting .200/.273/.333 with two home runs and eight RBIs. In three seasons at Coastal Carolina, he hit .326/.408/.571 with 32 home runs and 153 RBIs in 144 games.
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A catcher and first baseman selected with the 188th pick this year, Bender signed for $297,500, slightly below the $320,800 slot for that selection. He will keep the entirety of his bonus, sources said.

MLB pairs with apparel company, to use helmet add for playoffs
MLB previously had helmet ads in select international games dating to at least 2000 and has allowed jersey ads since 2023. The general use of ads was agreed to by the players' association in the 2022 labor contract, and 23 of the 30 teams have jersey patch ads.[/url]
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Major League Soccer became the first of the major North American leagues to allow jersey ads in 2007. The NBA started selling sponsorship logos for the 2017-18 season, and the NHL launched helmet ads for the 2020-21 season and began jersey advertising the following season.
 
MLB Standings 2024 - League
League Leaders
American League
z--: New York Yankees (89 - 64)
z--: Cleveland (89 - 65) GB-0.5
Baltimore (85 - 68) GB-4
Houston (82 - 70) GB-6.5
Kansas City (82 - 71) GB-7
Minnesota (80 - 73) GB-9
Detroit (80 - 73) GB-9
National League
Philadelphia (91 - 61)
Los Angeles Dodgers (90 - 62) GB-1
Milwaukee (88 - 64) GB-3
San Diego (87 - 66) GB-4.5
New York Mets (84 - 68) GB-7
Arizona (84 - 68) GB-7

GB = Games Back
z--: Clinched Playoff Berth

MLB Standings 2024 - Division
Division Leaders
American League
Leaders
EAST: z--: New York Yankees (89 - 64)
CENTRAL: z--: Cleveland (89 - 65)
WEST: Houston (82 - 70)
National League
Lesders
EAST: Philadelphia (91 - 61)
CENTRAL: Milwaukee (88 - 64)
WEST: Los Angeles Dodgers (90 - 62)

z--: Clinched Playoff Berth
 
American League Stat Leaders - 2024

Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: B. Witt Jr., Kansas City .331
HOME RUNS: A. Judge, New York Yankees 53
RUNS BATTED IN: A. Judge, New York Yankees 136
HITS: B. Witt Jr., Kansas City 201
STOLEN BASES: J. Caballero, Tampa Bay 43

Pitching Leaders
WINS: T. Skubal, Detroit 17
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: T. Skubal, Detroit 2.48
SAVES: E. Clase, Cleveland 46
STRIKEOUTS: T. Skubal, Detroit 221
QUALITY STARTS: L. Gilbert, Seattle 22
 
National League Stat Leaders - 2024
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: L. Arraez, Miami/San Diego .320
HOME RUNS: S. Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers 51
RUNS BATTED IN: S. Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers 120
HITS: L. Arraez, Miami/San Diego 194
STOLEN BASES: Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati 64

Pitching Leaders
WINS: C. Sale, Atlanta 17
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: C. Sale, Atlanta 2.35
SAVES: R. Helsley, St. Louis 45
STRIKEOUTS: D. Cease, San Diego 220
QUALITY STARTS: Z. Wheeler, Philadelphia 24
 

Shohei Ohtani first 50/50 player in major league history​

Twenty-seven days ago, Ohtani reached the 40/40 club with a walk-off grand slam. He then set a new benchmark, while on his way to potentially becoming the first full-time designated hitter to win an MVP award, with a six-hit, three-homer, two-steal performance in the Dodgers 20-4 rout' of the Mismi Marlins. A crowd of 15,548 was on hand to witness Ohtani's historic feat and serenaded him with a standing ovation, prompting him to spill out of the dugout for a curtain call. Ohtani acknowledged the fans, the pitcher who served up the home run and the Marlins' dugout -- including Schumaker, who didn't want to get in the way of history.

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Shohei Ohtani's historic 50/50 home run ball to be auctioned​

The coveted Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 home run ball has been consigned to collectibles marketplace Goldin and bidding will begin Friday. The Los Angeles Dodgers star is the only player in baseball history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in the same season. He hit three home runs and stole two bases in the same game against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 19 to achieve baseball history. Fox Sports 640's Andy Slater reported that the Dodgers originally offered the fan who caught Ohtani's 50th home run ball $300,000. The Dodgers could not be reached for comment by ESPN. Goldin confirmed "there was an offer by the Dodgers and he turned it down." Extended bidding begins at 10 p.m. ET on Oct. 16. The current record paid for a baseball is the $3.05 million paid for Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball in 1999

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MLB Standings 2024 - League
League Leaders
American League
x--: New York Yankees (93 - 66)
x--: Cleveland (92 - 67) GB-1
y--: Baltimore (88 - 71) GB-5
x--: Houston (86 - 73) GB-7
y--: Detroit (86 - 74) GB-7.5
Kansas City (85 - 74) GB-8
National League
x--: Los Angeles Dodgers (95 - 64)
x--: Philadelphia (94 - 65) GB-1
x--: Milwaukee (91 - 68) GB-4
y--: San Diego (87 - 66) GB-4
New York Mets (87 - 70) GB-7
Arizona (88 - 71) GB-7

GB = Games Back
x--: Clinched Division
y--: Clinched Playoff Berth

MLB Standings 2024 - Division
Division Leaders
American League
EAST: x--: New York Yankees (93 - 66)
CENTRAL: x--: Cleveland (92 - 67)
WEST: x--: Houston (86 - 73)
National League
EAST: x--: Philadelphia (94 - 65)
CENTRAL: x--: Milwaukee (91 - 68)
WEST: x--: Los Angeles Dodgers (95 - 64)

x--: Clinched Division
 
American League Stat Leaders - 2024

Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: B. Witt Jr., Kansas City .332
HOME RUNS: A. Judge, New York Yankees 58
RUNS BATTED IN: A. Judge, New York Yankees 144
HITS: B. Witt Jr., Kansas City 210
STOLEN BASES: J. Caballero, Tampa Bay 44

Pitching Leaders
WINS: T. Skubal, Detroit 18
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: T. Skubal, Detroit 2.39
SAVES: E. Clase, Cleveland 47
STRIKEOUTS: T. Skubal, Detroit 228
QUALITY STARTS: L. Gilbert, Seattle. - S. Lugo, Kansas City - C. Burnes, Baltimore. - T. Skubal, Detroit 22
 
National League Stat Leaders - 2024
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: L. Arraez, Miami/San Diego .312
HOME RUNS: S. Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers 53
RUNS BATTED IN: S. Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers 126
HITS: L. Arraez, Miami/San Diego 196
STOLEN BASES: Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati 65

Pitching Leaders
WINS: C. Sale, Atlanta 18
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: C. Sale, Atlanta 2.38
SAVES: R. Helsley, St. Louis 48
STRIKEOUTS: C. Sale, Atlanta 225
QUALITY STARTS: Z. Wheeler, Philadelphia 25
 
MLB announces uniform alterations to address players outcry
Players previously wore their primary uniforms from the 1930s through the 2019 All-Star Game in Cleveland. They began wearing uniforms specifically designed for the exhibition at the 2021 All-Star Game in Colorado. The change doesn't include caps; players will wear game caps designed for the exhibition.

Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for second straight season
The Los Angeles Dodgers star was followed by Philadelphia's Bryce Harper, the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge and the Dodgers' Mookie Betts, MLB and the players' association subsidiary MLB Players Inc. said Monday.
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The top four was unchanged from the list announced at the All-Star break. Ohtani was seventh in 2022, when Betts topped the list.
 

2024 MLB playoff 2024: Schedule, Postseason Bracket, Standings
The 2024 MLB playoffs are finally here after the season wrapped up with a doubleheader of playoff-impacting baseball on Monday. For the third year, the 12-team postseason will kick off with an action-packed wild-card round that starts Tuesday on ESPN.

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American League Wild Card Series
Detroit at Houston
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Game 1: Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. (ABC)
Game 2: Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. (ABC)
Game 3*: Thursday at 2:30 p.m. (ABC)
Kansas City at Baltimore
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Game 1: Tuesday at 4 p.m. (ESPN2)
Game 2: Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 3*: Thursday at 4 p.m. (ESPN)
* Game 3's if necessary

National League Wild Card Series
New York Mets at Milwaukee
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Game 1: Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 2: Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 3*: Thursday at 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Atlanta at San Diego
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Game 1: Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 2: Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
Game 3*: Thursday at 8:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
* Game 3's if necessary
 
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The 2024 MLB playoffs are finally here after the season wrapped up with a doubleheader of playoff-impacting baseball on Monday. For the third year, the 12-team postseason will kick off with an action-packed wild-card round that starts Tuesday on ESPN. The Yankees and Guardians have the top two spots in the American League. In the National League, the Phillies and Dodgers claimed the top seeds.

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American League Wild Card Series
Detroit at Houston
Detroit win series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Tigers 3, Astros 1
Game 2: Tigers 5, Astros 2
Kansas City at Baltimore
Kansas City wins series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Royals 1, Orioles 0
Game 2: Royals 2, Orioles 1

National League Wild Card Series
New York Mets at Milwaukee
Series is tied (1 - 1)
Game 1: Mets 8, Brewers 4
Game 2: Brewers 5, Mets 3
Game 3: Thursday at 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Atlanta at San Diego
San Diego wins series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Padres 4, Braves 0
Game 2: Padres 5, Braves 4

* Game 3' if necessary
 

Dodgers, Yankees title favorites but sportsbooks wary of Tigers​

After an upset-filled wild card round, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees open their postseasons Saturday as the top betting favorites to win the World Series. Some sportsbooks have the Dodgers listed as World Series favorites; others have the Yankees. Both are favorites in their divisional round series. The Dodgers are around -135 favorites over the San Diego Padres, and the Yankees are -210 favorites over the Kansas City Royals.

DraftKings and BetMGM both said the Tigers have attracted greater than 50% of all World Series bets placed with their sportsbooks in Michigan since Sept. 1. That's upwards of 10 times more than any other team left in the playoffs. Caesars Sportsbook took a $200 bet on the Tigers to win the World Series at 500-1 from a Michigan customer in late August, according to the company's lead baseball trader Eric Biggio.

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The 2024 MLB playoffs are finally here after the season wrapped up with a doubleheader of playoff-impacting baseball on Monday. For the third year, the 12-team postseason will kick off with an action-packed wild-card round that starts Tuesday on ESPN. The Yankees and Guardians have the top two spots in the American League. In the National League, the Phillies and Dodgers claimed the top seeds.

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American League Division Series
Cleveland vs. Detroit
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Game 1: Tigers at Guardians, Saturday, Oct. 5 (TBS)
Game 2: Tigers at Guardians, Monday, Oct. 7 (TBS)
Game 3: Guardians at Tigers, Wednesday, Oct. 9 (TBS)
Game 4*: Guardians at Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 10 (TBS)
Game 5*: Tigers at Guardians, Saturday, Oct. 12 (TBS)
New York Yankees vs. Kansas City
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Game 1: Royals at Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 5 (TBS)
Game 2: Royals at Yankees, Monday, Oct. 7 (TBS)
Game 3: Yankees at Royals, Wednesday, Oct. 9 (TBS)
Game 4*: Yankees at Royals, Thursday, Oct. 10 (TBS)
Game 5*: Royals at Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 12 (TBS)


National League Division Series
Philadelphia vs. New York Mets
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Game 1: Mets at Phillies, Saturday, Oct. 5 (FOX/FS1)
Game 2: Mets at Phillies, Sunday, Oct. 6 (FOX/FS1)
Game 3: Phillies at Mets, Tuesday, Oct. 8 (FOX/FS1)
Game 4*: Phillies at Mets, Wednesday, Oct. 9 (FOX/FS1)
Game 5*: Mets at Phillies, Friday, Oct. 11 (FOX/FS1)
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego
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Game 1: Padres at Dodgers, Saturday, Oct. 5 (FOX/FS1)
Game 2: Padres at Dodgers, Sunday, Oct. 6 (FOX/FS1)
Game 3: Dodgers at Padres, Tuesday, Oct. 8 (FOX/FS1)
Game 4*: Dodgers at Padres, Wednesday, Oct. 9 (FOX/FS1)
Game 5*: Padres at Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 11 (FOX/FS1)

Games 4, 5 if necessary


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American League Wild Card Series
Detroit vs. Houston
Detroit win series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Tigers 3, Astros 1
Game 2: Tigers 5, Astros 2
Kansas City vs. Baltimore
Kansas City wins series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Royals 1, Orioles 0
Game 2: Royals 2, Orioles 1

National League Wild Card Series
New York Mets vs. Milwaukee
Series is tied (1 - 1)
Game 1: Mets 8, Brewers 4
Game 2: Brewers 5, Mets 3
Game 3: Thursday at 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Atlanta vs. San Diego
San Diego wins series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Padres 4, Braves 0
Game 2: Padres 5, Braves 4
 

The 2024 MLB playoffs are finally here after the season wrapped up with a doubleheader of playoff-impacting baseball on Monday. For the third year, the 12-team postseason will kick off with an action-packed wild-card round that starts Tuesday on ESPN. The Yankees and Guardians have the top two spots in the American League. In the National League, the Phillies and Dodgers claimed the top seeds.

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American League Division Series
Cleveland vs. Detroit
Series tied (1 - 1)
Game 1: Guardians 7, Tigers 0
Game 2: Tigers 3, Guardians 0
Game 3: Guardians at Tigers, 3:08 p.m., Wed., Oct. 9 (TBS)
Game 4: Guardians at Tigers, 6:08 p.m., Thu., Oct. 10 (TBS)
Game 5*: Tigers at Guardians, 4:38 p.m., Sat., Oct. 12 (TBS)
New York Yankees vs. Kansas City
Series tied (1 - !)
Game 1: Yankees 6, Royals 5
Game 2: Royals 4, Yankees 2
Game 3: Yankees at Royals, 7:08 p.m., Wed., Oct. 9 (TBS)
Game 4: Yankees at Royals, 8:08 p.m., Thu., Oct. 10 (TBS)
Game 5*: Royals at Yankees, 8:08 p.m., Sat., Oct. 12 (TBS)

National League Division Series
Philadelphia vs. New York Mets
Series tied (1 - 1)
Game 1: Mets 6, Phillies 1
Game 2: Phillies 7, Mets 6
Game 3: Phillies at Mets, 5:08 p.m., Tue., Oct. 8 (FS1)
Game 4: Phillies at Mets, 5:08 p.m., Wed., Oct. 9 (FS1)
Game 5*: Mets at Phillies, 4:08 p.m., Fri., Oct. 11 (FS1)
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego
Series tied (1 - 1)
Game 1: Dodgers 7, Padres 5
Game 2: Padres 10, Dodgers 2
Game 3: Dodgers at Padres, 9:08 p.m., Tue., Oct. 8 (FS1)
Game 4: Dodgers at Padres, 9:08 p.m., Wed., Oct. 9 (FS1)
Game 5*: Padres at Dodgers, 8:08 p.m., Fri., Oct. 11 (FOX)

Games 4, 5 if necessary


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American League Wild Card Series
Detroit vs. Houston
Detroit win series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Tigers 3, Astros 1
Game 2: Tigers 5, Astros 2
Kansas City vs. Baltimore
Kansas City wins series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Royals 1, Orioles 0
Game 2: Royals 2, Orioles 1

National League Wild Card Series
New York Mets vs. Milwaukee
Series is tied (1 - 1)
Game 1: Mets 8, Brewers 4
Game 2: Brewers 5, Mets 3
Game 3: Thursday at 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Atlanta vs. San Diego
San Diego wins series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Padres 4, Braves 0
Game 2: Padres 5, Braves 4
 
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