Anthony Rizzo

Anthony Rizzo's clutch performance secures Yankees' playoff spot in nail-biting win over Mariners.

Gerrit Cole cruised for most of the night, Harrison Bader and Anthony Rizzo homered and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in their AL Division Series opener

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Anthony Rizzo is staying with the New York Yankees, agreeing to a $32 million, two-year contract.

World Series MVP Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman and Eddie Rosario of the champion Atlanta Braves are among 160 players who became free agents as an uncertain offseason started with a lockout threat looming.

Aaron Judge hit two of New York’s five home runs and the Yankees extended their AL wild-card lead by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2.

Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run home run, Aaron Judge homered as the New York Yankees extended their lead atop the AL wild card standings by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2.

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Yankees 6-4 and sent New York to its fourth consecutive loss. Shohei Ohtani stole home and Jared Walsh hit a three-run homer.

Kyle Schwarber had a three-run triple to highlight a five-run seventh, and the Cubs snapped a 24-inning scoreless streak in a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

MLB brought out the hardware for defensive excellence. Boston Red Sox walked away with 3 gloves and Oakland, Colorado and Arizona each had two Gold Glove winners.

For the second year in a row Jose Altuve was voted outstanding player for the AL and Giancarlo Stanton is the most outstanding for the NL in Players Choice Awards balloting by the Major League Baseball Players Association.