After Padres' catcher Freddy Fermin singled with one out, bringing up the top of the Padres' lineup, Cubs manager Craig Counsell had seen enough. Already, he is turning to his bullpen, specifically Danny Palencia, who will get the luxury of facing Fernando Tatis and Luis Arraez as he tries to hold this one-run deficit.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers limped through their dress rehearsal during the season, looking at times like they were just a pedestrian team and might even be vulnerable in the postseason. Suckers. The Dodgers, once again, have turned it on when ...

Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby's career earnings, including a $3.24 million signing bonus and a $4.3 million salary by 2025, highlight his grow

Carlos Vargas came in to pitch the 11th for the Mariners, issuing a leadoff walk to Spencer Torkelson and then followed with a wild pitch to put the go-ahead run in scoring position. Vargas struck out Winceel Perez and Dillon Dinger, but Zach McKinstry hit a two-out RBI single to plate Torkelson and give Detroit the lead.