Jays look to play spoiler to Braves’ playoff hopes

Sep 3, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The visiting Toronto Blue Jays will try to continue their dominance over Atlanta and derail the Braves’ playoff hopes when the…

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Rays face Twins with eyes late-season playoff push

Jul 13, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Littell (52) throws a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians in the second inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports If the Tampa Bay Rays hope to make a run at making the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season, a…

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Streaking Cubs continue playoff push vs. Nationals

Aug 30, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (52) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-USA TODAY Sports The streaking Chicago Cubs will look for their fifth straight win when they visit the Washington…

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Playoff berths at stake in regular-season finale at Darlington

Jul 20, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chris Buescher (17) during qualifying for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports And then there was one. Race, that is. The NASCAR Cup Series’ 26-race regular season wraps up at Darlington Raceway with Sunday night’s Cook Out Southern…

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Final playoff spots up for grabs at Darlington

Jul 13, 2024; Long Pond, Pennsylvania, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chris Buescher climbs into his car on pit road during practice and qualifying for the The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports Twenty-five races and tens of thousands of miles have all led back to NASCAR’s first…

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Fever visit Dream as playoff picture comes into focus

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts as she misses a three-point field goal during the second half of a game against the Seattle Storm on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Fever defeated the Storm 92-75. In a battle for playoff position, the visiting Indiana Fever travel to College Park,…

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Padres, dynamic catching duo continue playoff push vs. Mets

Aug 7, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; against San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) circles the bases on a three run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports On their own, Kyle Higashioka and Luis Campusano are two ordinary major league players. But…

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