From Baní to The Land, J-Ram a giant among marginalized youth

You know José Ramírez as the strutting, swatting soul of the Cleveland Guardians, a perennial All-Star, Silver Slugger and MVP candidate. But to kids in the poorest sections of Ramírez’s adopted hometown and in his real one, Ramírez is something more.

Orioles back in postseason for first time since 2016

Rays clinch fifth consecutive trip to postseason

Blue Jays move into second Wild Card position with another walk-off win

Marlins sweep Braves, take possession of third Wild Card spot

D-backs reverse positions with Cubs thanks to three-game sweep

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DJ Stewart stuck the landing as he snagged the ball before it could find the outfield grass.

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