In 30 days, eight teams will start the postseason with one goal: a World Series title. But until then, the numbers, especially the magic ones, will add up to one fantastic month of ball.
Aug
31
Swarms of pesky midges harassed players from the Indians and Athletics during Wednesday's 16-inning affair, which the Tribe won, 4-3, on Jack Hannahan's walk-off single.
Aug
31
Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday they have dismissed the three charges of making false declarations against Barry Bonds from his April trial.
Aug
31
Before Wednesday's 9-5 Red Sox win over the Yankees, the distinction belonged to another famed Red Sox catcher, albeit one who accomplished the feat in a different uniform.
Aug
31
On Thursday, the Braves will send veteran Tim Hudson to the mound against the Nationals and Chien-Ming Wang.
Aug
31
The Red Sox helped solidify their bench late on Wednesday night, acquiring outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson and cash from the Oakland Athletics for pitching prospect Jason Rice.
Aug
31
Ryan Braun was about 75 feet shy of his first career inside-the-park home run when gravity took over. His tumble cost the Brewers a go-ahead run, and cost Braun a homer in his bid for the franchise's first 30/30 season in 41 years.
Aug
31
Felix Hernandez struck out nine in a complete game, earning the win after Mike Carp smacked a two-run double in the eighth inning to lead the Mariners past the Angels, 2-1, on Wednesday night.
Aug
31
It began in August and ended in September. When the Indians and A's finally finished Wednesday night's marathon, Jack Hannahan was the hero and Cleveland walked away with a draining 4-3 victory in 16 innings at Progressive Field.
