The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Saturday, completing a weekend-series sweep and moving into the American League’s third wild-card position. Kazuma Okamoto went 4-for-5 with two RBIs, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, while Nathan Lukes added three hits and an RBI. Max Scherzer allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings, and Louis Varland earned his 33rd save as Toronto improved to 72-71 and won seven of its last eight games. Toronto tied Cleveland, which lost 6-0 to Detroit, and holds the tiebreaker after winning the season series against the Guardians. With 19 games remaining, Toronto faces a crowded playoff race, including several games against fellow wild-card contenders, after rebounding from a July stretch when it fell 10 games below .500 despite significant trade-deadline departures.

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Phillies champion Bob Boone dies at 78

Bob Boone, a seven-time Gold Glove catcher who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series and later managed the Royals and Reds, has died at 78. The father of Yankees manager Aaron Boone, he was part of MLB’s first family to reach the majors across three generations.

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With major questions in their rotations and bullpens, the Padres could pursue free-agent Dustin May or Nick Martinez while other clubs eye their pitching depth; the Brewers are also weighing affordable options to replace May, and the Phillies may target Padres relievers such as Adrián Morejón. May offers upside but carries significant injury risk, while the Padres’ rotation struggled to stay healthy and provide innings last season.

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Cardinals reportedly eye JoJo Romero reunion

The Cardinals are reportedly interested in re-signing left-handed reliever JoJo Romero, who helped Milwaukee win the World Series after St. Louis traded him at the deadline. Romero’s track record and the Cardinals’ bullpen needs make a reunion plausible, though the team also gained prospects in the trade and is weighing its roster plans.

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