Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered while eight Los Angeles pitchers combined on a shutout, moving the NL West champions within one win of clinching a first-round postseason bye.

Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers scored five runs with two outs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 in a series opener between rivals with the two best records in the majors

Freddie Freeman drove in three runs, Will Smith and Tommy Edman hit home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers inched closer to the best record in the ​National League with a 7-0 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres ‌in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday.

The Dodgers and Padres meet in a key series that carries huge implications and a possible playoff preview. Here's what to know.

The Tampa Bay Rays secured the American League East title after Drew Rasmussen nearly threw a no-hitter against the New York Yankees.

Drew Rasmussen allowed his only hit in the seventh inning and struck out 11 as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Tuesday in the second game of a

Drew Rasmussen took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning as the Rays beat the Yankees 6-1 on Tuesday to clinch their fifth AL East title.

Playing in perhaps baseball's toughest division, the Tampa Bay Rays were the class of the field this season. The thrifty Rays clinched their fifth AL East title with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees in the second game of a day-night doubleheader Tuesday as Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in 6 2/3 innings and Yandy Diaz hit a pair of two-run singles.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's health is "probably an eight or a nine" on a scale from 1 to 10, according to manager Dave Roberts, and the two-way star will be back in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres.

The two-time defending champion Dodgers are gearing up for a threepeat and hope to have a fully functional Shohei Ohtani in time for the start of the postseason. Sure enough, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Tuesday that the expectation is Ohtani will be back in the lineup on Wednesday after a stint on the injured list.

It’s almost all systems go for Shohei Ohtani. After spending the last two weeks on the injured list nursing right arm and left knee injuries, the Dodgers’ two-way star is expected to be activated on Wednesday, when his minimum 15-day stint on the IL will be up. “Unless I hear otherwise,” manager Dave Roberts said, “he’ll be in the lineup tomorrow.” Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches from the dugout against the San Francisco...

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Shohei Ohtani will be activated off the 15-day injured list before Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. That is the first day he's eligible to return.

The Indiana Fever defeated the top-ranked Minnesota Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis to improve to 28-15.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever finish their home regular-season schedule against the Minnesota Lynx.

A win in their regular-season road finale tonight would secure home-court advantage throughout the postseason for the Lynx, who host Indiana Thursday.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were able to defeat the Minnesota Lynx by the final score of 96-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday night.

The Atlanta Falcons will face the Green Bay Packers with a record of 0-2. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is set to make his season debut after recovering from an ACL injury. Atlanta has struggled with a league-worst turnover margin and numerous penalties.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms break down the Falcons announcing Michael Penix Jr. will start against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.

The Atlanta Falcons (0-2) head to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers (1-1) in a Week 3 Thursday Night Football showdown that carries far more weight than a typical September game. Green Bay enters as roughly a 7-point home favorite with the total set around 44.

The Green Bay Packers could be down a slew of starters and preferred backups for their Thursday Night matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Luckily, Atlanta stinks

The Detroit Tigers may be out of playoff contention, but Saturday's penultimate game of the season is expected to be a tough ticket to get in the Motor City.

Justin Verlander announced earlier this season that 2026 would be his final campaign in the big leagues, putting an end to an illustrious 22-year career. And what better way for Verlander to put a cap to what should be a Hall of Fame career than to end it at Comerica Park with the Detroit Tigers,

The Sports Office talks Lions, plus previewing the Detroit Tigers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking Justin Verlander's final start in his 21-year MLB career.

DETROIT — It’s official: Justin Verlander will make the final start of his illustrious 21-season career on Saturday at Comerica Park. Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch had previously announced the date, but with the warning that it was written in pencil. After Verlander threw his final bullpen session Tuesday afternoon and marched into the skipper’s office beaming, Hinch knew it was safe to ...