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BOSTON — Even as the Red Sox faced long odds to make the playoffs as they entered September on Thursday – a 1 percent chance, according to FanGraphs – manager Alex Cora did his best to remain optimistic and even hoped for the seemingly impossible.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Anthony Rizzo did not make the trip from California to Tampa. The Yankees first baseman stayed on the West Coast to see a back specialist and could miss the series against the Rays, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told the Michael Kay Show Thursday. Rizzo has missed…

NEW YORK — The Mets need to figure out how to hit starting pitching.

At the beginning of August, with the Orioles in much the same position they are now, the decision to trade away two key members of the organization signaled how the front office cared more about the future than the present.

Peraza is considered to be a potential shortstop of the future in New York.

The Kansas City Royals let too many scoring chances pass by without making a significant dent in the scoring column. Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox cashed in their chances and sent the Royals to the next stop on their road trip with a sour taste in their mouths.

Johnny Cueto pitched 5 1⁄3 innings of one-run ball and Andrew Vaughn and AJ Pollock hit home runs for the White Sox.

This Chicago White Sox season has seen 30 injury list moves since opening day, including multiple trips for several players.

The Baltimore Orioles will meet the Cleveland Guardians in MLB action on Thursday night at Progressive Field.