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The New York Yankees clinched the American League East to enter Major League Baseball's postseason for the 16th time in the last 17 years with a doubleheader sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.

A look at the deserving players for Major League Baseball's Awards

New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera established a new MLB record with 602 saves.

The Milwaukee Brewers, leaders of the NL Central, have to address a number of distractions, particularly that their slugger Prince Fielder believes this year is his last with the team.

Yankees great Mariano Rivera has solidified himself as one of the top closers of all-time, becoming the only other person in MLB history with 600 saves. He is one save away from tying the all-time saves record.

Former MLB superstar Manny Ramirez was arrested Monday night for allegedly slapping his wife in the face after an argument, according to a police report.

Five years ago, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey sent out the first tweet ever to just 7 followers. Today, the most popular person on Twitter (Lady Gaga) has over 13 million followers and Twitter as a platform just hit 100 million active users, announced the company in a blog post.

Most baseball fans realize that over the course of a 162-game season, there's bound to be a rain delay or two. That's understandable. What's not understandable? Starting a game at 11:08 p.m. EDT.

Major League Baseball (MLB) met with Alex Rodriguez on Friday as part of its investigation into reports that the New York Yankees slugger took part in high-stakes underground poker games.

A number of Major League Baseball games have been postponed over the weekend as Hurricane Irene moves ominously over the east cost of the United States, it was announced on Friday.

Umpires blew a call on a home run ball that helped the slumping Kansas City Royals beat a New York Yankees team battling for top spot in the American League East, Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Thursday.

Colorado Rockies minor leaguer Mike Jacobs became the first North American professional sports league athlete to be suspended for testing positive for human growth hormone, Major League Baseball (MLB) said Thursday.

Stephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central's "Colbert Report," has taken over Major League Baseball's Twitter account -- and it's fantastic.

Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Wednesday it has launched an investigation into Alex Rodriguez following reports that the New York Yankees slugger took part in high-stakes underground poker games.

The couple?s split could now be the costliest in California history.

The Yankees might deal for the Dodgers right hander

The Pirates beat the Astros and sit in first place for the first time since 1997. Yes, 1997.

Former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens has been set free in a mistrial, for now. But the baseball great faces another life sentence -- no Hall of Fame induction.

Wednesday night, network ESPN honored a year of sports stars.

Derek Jeter took some heat for taking a break instead of playing in Tuesday's All-Star Game - but it was hotter in Miami, where the Yankees shortstop visited his knockout girlfriend, Minka Kelly.'Friday Night Lights' alum Kelly is in Miami filming the upcoming 'Charlie's Angeles' T.V. series. Despite her busy schedule, the Sexiest Woman Alive regularly attends Yankees games to cheer on her man. She was in the stands on Saturday when Jeter reached the 3,000 hit mile...

Shannon Stone, a 39-year-old Texas Rangers fan, fell to his death while trying to catch a foul ball tossed to him by Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton at Thursday nights game. Stone, who was at the game with his 6-year-old son, fell 20 feet over the left-field railing and landed on his head. He was taken to Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office where he later died.