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The Texas Rangers went from posting the American League's worst record to winning the AL West in the span of one season thanks in large part to a surprising offensive surge.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner tied an MLB record for most doubles in a postseason series, smacking his fifth and six two-baggers of the National League Division Series during Thursday's 3-2 Game 5 loss to the New York Mets, per MLB Stat of the Day.

Jeopardy! ended its Friday night edition with a Major League Baseball-related question that might have stumped even the most diehard fans.

Can you guess the correct answer?

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Just days after the Texas Rangers were eliminated from playoff contention, the team revealed third baseman Adrian Beltre has a torn ligament in his thumb.

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Bat flipping isn’t for everyone.

On Friday, Toronto Mayor John Tory impersonated Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista with a toss of his own.

It was as weak as you could imagine.

Some poor guy had to shuffle through the pool to retrieve it, though it should've been left in there—never to be tossed again:

By now, you've seen Kyle Schwarber's behemoth of a home run in the Chicago Cubs' series-clinching win in Game 4 of the National League Division Series.

Here's a different look—in flipbook form.

On the heels of a career season that could land him the National League Cy Young Award, Los Angeles Dodgers ace Zack Greinke has a decision to make regarding free agency.  

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In a somewhat surprising move Thursday, the Chicago Cubs officially named Jon Lester their starter for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, per MLB's official Twitter account. Cy Young candidate Jake Arrieta will start Game 2.

FINAL SCORE: Mets 3 - Dodgers 2

The Mets are moving on!

Daniel Murphy put his team on his back and New York used a strong effort from its bullpen to edge out Zack Greinke and the Dodgers, 3-2, in Game 5 of the National League Division Series on Thursday night.

Munenori Kawasaki may not be the biggest star on the Toronto Blue Jays, but reporters should flock to the infielder's locker after every single game—because he gives awesome interviews.