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Milwaukee Brewers’ Pat Murphy is closely watching the playoffs while seeking ways to improve
Some players and coaches dwell on painful playoff losses to the point that they can’t watch the rest of the postseason. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy has chosen a different path since his team blew a…
The Cleveland Guardians break their 20-inning scoreless streak, with Thomas driving in a run with a single in the first inning of ALDS Game 4
Lane Thomas broke the Cleveland Guardians’ 20-inning scoreless streak with an RBI single in the first inning of AL Division Series Game 4 against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night. Steven Kwan started with a…
Cunning Los Angeles Dodgers might revisit their bullpen strategy against the San Diego Padres in the decisive Game 5 of the NLDS
Shohei Ohtani might get to see his Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto go up against San Diego’s Yu Darvish in the important Game 5 of the National League Division Series. Darvish will be the…
New York Yankees’ Chisholm claims that Kansas City Royals’ Garcia attempted to injure a teammate during their ALDS victory
Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. accused Royals’ Maikel Garcia of trying to intentionally hurt Anthony Volpe while sliding into second base during Game 4 of a close AL Division Series that New York won…
Fry’s two-run home run and squeeze bunt helped the Cleveland Guardians defeat the Detroit Tigers 5-4, setting up a decisive Game 5 in the ALDS
Pinch-hitter David Fry hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning and then bunted for an insurance run in the ninth, helping the Cleveland Guardians secure a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers and…
Gerrit Cole delivered, stifling the Kansas City Royals and leading the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory that advances them to the ALCS
Gerrit Cole pitched like a top playoff player on Thursday night, allowing only one run over seven innings and leading the New York Yankees to a 3-1 win that sends them back to the American…
The Kansas City Royals’ standout trio couldn’t come through, leading to the New York Yankees ending their playoff hopes
Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, and Salvador Perez helped bring the Royals back to the postseason for the first time in almost ten years, turning around a team that lost 106 games to one competing…
David Fry’s crucial HR and run-scoring bunt propelled the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers, setting up a pivotal Game 5 in the ALDS
David Fry was called upon to make two important plays at the plate, and he succeeded both times, helping to keep the Cleveland Guardians’ season alive. Fry hit a go-ahead, two-run homer as a pinch…
Displaced Tampa Bay Buccaneers are grateful that their families and pets are safe from Hurricane Milton’s path
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to make the best of a long road trip that isn’t usual for an NFL team. Forced to leave Florida because of Hurricane Milton, the Bucs arrived in New…
Cleveland Guardians is blanked by Detroit Tigers for the second consecutive game in the AL Division Series
The Cleveland Guardians were aware of what to expect in Game 3, but it didn’t change the outcome. The pitching strategy for the Detroit Tigers is working well right now. Detroit used six pitchers to…
Houston Astros utility player Dubón undergoes surgery to fix a ligament in his thumb
Houston utility player Mauricio Dubón had surgery on Wednesday to fix a ligament in his left thumb. General manager Dana Brown shared the news about the surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament. The team…
Detroit Tigers shut out Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in ALDS, showcasing key hitting and solid pitching to take a 2-1 lead in the series
Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each drove in a run, while six pitchers teamed up to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, giving them a 2-1 advantage…
New York Yankees’ Juan Soto is concentrating entirely on the playoffs, despite the prospect of a big payday in the offseason
Yankees star Juan Soto knows he will soon need to decide about his future, but he wants to delay that decision as long as he can. The four-time All-Star is set to be the top…
Pending free agent Pete Alonso is lengthening his time with the New York Mets by hitting home runs in the postseason
Pete Alonso is doing everything he can to continue playing for the New York Mets. As he gets ready to become a sought-after free agent next month, the big hitter is a major reason why…
The Los Angeles Dodgers will rely on Brasier to take the mound for NLDS Game 4 against the San Diego Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers are choosing reliever Ryan Brasier as their starting pitcher for Game 4 against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night, hoping to avoid elimination in their NL Division Series. Manager Dave…
Francisco Lindor’s grand slam propels the New York Mets to a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, securing their spot in the NLCS
Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, showcasing his clutch hitting during a remarkable season, and the New York Mets advanced to the National League Championship Series with a 4-1 win over…
Giancarlo Stanton blasts the New York Yankees to a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Game 3 of the ALDS
Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning during a matchup of bullpens, leading the New York Yankees to a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in Game…
Freddie Freeman is removed from the lineup as the Los Angeles Dodgers confront elimination in the NLDS
All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was taken out of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 4 of their NL Division Series against San Diego on Wednesday night because of a painful ankle sprain. Manager…
One pitch ends a season of triumph, leaving the Philadelphia Phillies falling short for the 16th consecutive year
One pitch ended six months of success, highlighting the harsh reality of 21st-century baseball that values fall performance over summer achievements. Carlos Estévez crouched on the mound, resting his hands on his knees and looking…
New York Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. welcomes the jeers from Kansas City Royals fans as he takes on the new role of playoff antagonist
It turns out that Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is perfectly happy playing the role of playoff villain. Chisholm made headlines after New York lost Game 2 of its AL Division Series to the…
Betts and Ohtani lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-0 victory over the San Diego Padres, keeping their hopes alive in the NLDS
Mookie Betts hit a home run for the second night in a row, and Shohei Ohtani added an RBI single as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Dylan Cease and the San Diego Padres 8-0 on…
Phillies Face Elimination in Game 4 Against Mets as Castellanos Urges Team to Embrace Critical Moment
The Philadelphia Phillies face a critical moment in their National League Division Series (NLDS) against the New York Mets, trailing 2-1 after a disappointing 7-2 loss in Game 3. Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos acknowledged the…
Las Vegas Raiders’ Christian Wilkins will be placed on injured reserve following surgery on his foot
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins is going to injured reserve after having surgery for a broken foot and will be out for an unknown amount of time, according to a source who spoke…
San Diego Padres remind fans to avoid abusive actions before NLDS Game 3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers
The San Diego Padres have reminded their fans about their strict policy against bad behavior before Game 3 of their NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This comes after some heated moments during…
San Diego Padres caution fans against abusive behavior in advance of NLDS Game 3 versus the Los Angeles Dodgers
The San Diego Padres have reminded their fans about their strict policy against bad behavior ahead of Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This comes after some heated moments…
The Colorado Rockies are reappointing Bud Black, the franchise’s most successful manager, for the 2025 season
The Colorado Rockies announced on Tuesday that they are keeping Bud Black, the franchise’s most successful manager, for another season following a sixth consecutive losing year. The Rockies extended Black’s contract through 2025. This decision…
The Kansas City Royals take on the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS, marking their first home playoff game since the 2015 World Series
Salvador Perez remembers how exciting it was when playoff baseball returned to Kansas City after almost 30 years of disappointment. Fans switched from their red Chiefs shirts to Royals blue as they filled Kauffman Stadium.…
Next season, MLB will broadcast local games for the Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers, and Minnesota Twins
Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that it will create and manage local broadcasts for the Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers, and Minnesota Twins next year. These three teams had contracts with Diamond Sports Group that…
Detroit Tigers welcome the Cleveland Guardians for Game 3, marking the return of MLB playoffs to Motor City after ten years
The Motor City hasn’t had a playoff baseball game in ten years. That wait is almost over. The Detroit Tigers will face the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, with their best-of-five AL Division Series tied at…
Lindor enjoys his first home game in a month as the New York Mets dominate the Philadelphia Phillies, taking a 2-1 lead in the NLDS
Francisco Lindor waited a month to return to the lineup at Citi Field. When he finally made it back on Tuesday, was it everything he hoped for? “It was better,” Lindor said, showing his signature…
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2, led by Alonso and Manaea, to take a 2-1 advantage in the NLDS
Pete Alonso hit another home run off Aaron Nola, and Sean Manaea threw a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Tuesday in Game 3…
Injured pitcher Michael Grove has been removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ NLDS roster and replaced by rookie Ben Casparius
Right-handed pitcher Michael Grove has been removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ NL Division Series roster against the San Diego Padres due to a shoulder injury and was replaced on Tuesday by right-hander Ben Casparius.…
The Philadelphia Phillies are just one loss away from being eliminated after falling 7-2 to the New York Mets in Game 3 of the NL Division Series
The Philadelphia Phillies could see six months of success disappear before autumn arrives. If they lose one more game to the New York Mets, their impressive 95-win regular season will feel like a distant memory.…
Betts hits a home run to end his slump, but he seems to believe that Profar stole another hit from him
Mookie Betts ended his 0-for-22 playoff slump with a home run on Tuesday night, but he seemed to think that left fielder Jurickson Profar from the San Diego Padres had robbed him again during Game…
Tatis hits another home run, leading the San Diego Padres to a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers and giving them a 2-1 lead in the NLDS
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a powerful two-run home run that was part of a six-run second inning, helping the San Diego Padres defeat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Tuesday night. This…
Kerry Carpenter’s Late Homer Lifts Detroit Tigers Over Cleveland Guardians in ALDS Game 2
In Game 2 of the ALDS between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians, the Tigers came out on top with a dramatic 3-0 victory. The game was on the line when Kerry Carpenter stepped…
New York Yankees Stay Confident After Loss to Royals, Eyeing Comeback in ALDS Amid Missed Opportunities
The New York Yankees, despite a 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 of the American League Division Series, maintained a calm and confident attitude in the clubhouse. While they squandered several…
New manager Terry Francona shares that the position with the Cincinnati Reds “just felt right”
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman played a key role in connecting Cincinnati Reds officials with Terry Francona, who is now the team’s new manager. After the Reds let go of manager David Bell late…
Struggling third baseman Alec Bohm is set to rejoin the Philadelphia Phillies for NLDS Game 3, Senga could be a choice for the New York Mets in Game 5
Struggling third baseman Alec Bohm will return to the Philadelphia Phillies’ starting lineup on Tuesday for Game 3 against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Bohm, who was named an All-Star this season, did…
Berti impressively executes an unassisted double play in his first professional game at first base, but the New York Yankees fall short in the ALDS
Jon Berti showed off his impressive skills in his first game as a professional first baseman. The New York Yankees had to rely on backups after Anthony Rizzo got hurt, so they put Berti at…
Carpenter propels the determined Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the ALDS
Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer off Cleveland’s All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the ninth inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a surprising 3-0 victory against the Guardians in Game 2 on Monday, tying the…
The New York Mets are back at Citi Field after a two-week journey and are getting ready for an important Game 3 against the Philadelphia Phillies
The New York Mets went through a challenging two-week journey that would have kept even the greatest storyteller on edge. They started in New York, then went to Atlanta. After facing consecutive rainouts from Hurricane…
Carpenter shines in October with a 9th-inning homer off Clase, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians
Kerry Carpenter took one swing and stunned baseball’s top closer. Carpenter hit a three-run homer off Cleveland’s Emmanuel Clase with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a…
Powerful closer Clase allows a 3-run homer in the 9th inning as the Detroit Tigers surprise the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-0 victory in ALDS Game 2
Emmanuel Clase’s almost perfect season has now been marred. Cleveland’s All-Star closer, who has dominated as one of the best pitchers in the majors for the past six months, gave up a three-run homer to…
The auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 ball can move forward while the legal dispute remains ongoing
The auction for Shohei Ohtani’s potentially valuable 50th home run ball can continue while a legal dispute over who owns the money from it is still going on. Chris Belanski is the person who walked…
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking forward to having Freddie Freeman back in the lineup for NLDS Game 3 against the San Diego Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping that All-Star Freddie Freeman will be back in the lineup on Tuesday night for Game 3 of their NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres. Freeman left Game…
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Roberts expressed that it’s ‘troubling’ that Machado appeared to throw the ball at him in the dugout
Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said it was “bothersome” and “unsettling” that a ball thrown by San Diego third baseman Manny Machado into the Dodgers’ dugout seemed aimed at him during the Padres’ 10-2 victory…
Perez and Rodón leads the Kansas Royals to a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 2, leveling the ALDS
Salvador Perez hit a home run to start the fourth inning, kicking off a four-run rally against Carlos Rodón, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday…
Judge and Rodón fall short as the New York Yankees lose Game 2 to the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS
Two games into this postseason, the big contracts for Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodón have not brought any success for the New York Yankees. Judge struggled at the plate again on Monday night, while Rodón…