Author: Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY

Jon Lester is now a free agent, but is treating Chicago to beers as a thank you for the past six years.

Randy Arozarena’s eighth home run of the 2020 postseason tied him with Barry Bonds, Carlos Beltran and Nelson Cruz for baseball’s record.

Sharon Robinson, daughter of the Hall of Famer who broke baseball’s color barrier, is against a new Trump campaign ad that uses an image of Jackie.

Major League Baseball’s playoffs continue with eight games Wednesday. Four AL teams can advance, while the four NL series get underway.

Adding to his Hall of Fame plaque, Albert Pujols hit his 661st and 662nd career home runs Friday, passing Willie Mays for fifth on the all-time list.

Shortstop Tim Anderson could win his second consecutive batting title as the Chicago White Sox push for their first postseason berth since 2008.

The Rays’ hot streak – combined with the Yankees’ recent struggles – has Tampa Bay poised to win the AL East for the first time since 2010.

The St. Louis Cardinals have played just five games this season and none since July 29.

Shohei Ohtani, who made the last out in the ninth inning, was placed on second to start the top of the 10th against the Oakland A’s.

MLB’s shortened 2020 season gets into full swing Friday with 14 games – which will already have an impact on the pennant races.