Cole Ragans began his AL Division Series with a relaxing day. On Sunday, the Royals left-handed pitcher took an 11-minute walk from the team hotel in midtown Manhattan and played catch in Central Park on…
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The Philadelphia Phillies are benching struggling third baseman Alec Bohm for Game 2 of the NLDS
Looking for a spark for their struggling offense, the Philadelphia Phillies decided to bench All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm for Game 2 of the NL Division Series. Bohm is healthy but has been having a…
Once teammates with the Tigers, Skubal and Boyd are now good friends who will face each other in Game 2 of the ALDS
On his way to becoming one of baseball’s top pitchers, Detroit’s clear star and the AL’s likely Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal met a veteran left-handed pitcher who helped him out. On Monday, Skubal…
New York Mets bullpen can’t maintain the lead in the eighth inning, losing Game 2 in the ninth to the Philadelphia Phillies
New York’s bullpen went from being very strong to struggling. Edwin Diaz couldn’t finish what would have been the first seven-out save of his career when he stumbled in the eighth inning, and Tylor Megill…
Castellanos secures a victory for the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 with a ninth-inning single, defeating the New York Mets 7-6
Nick Castellanos sometimes surprises himself with his ability to win a game with just one swing. As he walked up to the plate with two outs in the ninth inning, two runners on base, and…
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman exits Game 2 of the NLDS due to ankle pain
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman left Game 2 of the NL Division Series against San Diego after five innings on Sunday night. Freeman experienced pain in his sprained right ankle. He was replaced…
During Game 2 of the NLDS, thrown objects from the stands—seemingly directed at Profar—disrupted the San Diego Padres’ victory
Emotions ran high both on the field and in the stands at Dodger Stadium when rowdy fans threw baseballs, seemingly at San Diego left fielder Jurickson Profar, causing a 12-minute delay between pitches during the…
Fans at Dodger Stadium threw balls and debris onto the field, disrupting the San Diego Padres’ 10-2 victory that levels the NLDS
Fans threw baseballs toward San Diego left fielder Jurickson Profar and then tossed trash onto the field, causing a long delay before the Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2 on Sunday night, tying their…
The Cleveland bullpen dominated the Detroit Tigers, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-0 victory in the opening game of the ALDS
Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer during a five-run inning before Detroit got an out, and the Cleveland Guardians showcased their strong bullpen to secure a 7-0 victory over the Tigers in the opening game…
Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies launches a leadoff home run in Game 1 of the NLDS against the New York Mets, despite the team’s loss
Phillies power hitter Kyle Schwarber set a new playoff record by hitting his fifth career leadoff homer, sending the third pitch of Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Mets into the second…
New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga pitches for 2 innings before handing over to an outstanding bullpen in Game 1 victory of the NLDS
Kodai Senga hit the dugout railing in excitement, showing his emotions during a surprising Game 1 start. The New York Mets, known for their late comebacks, pulled off another impressive rally, scoring five runs in…
Cleveland Guardians’ bullpen dominates Detroit Tigers in ALDS Game 1. Detroit records 13 strikeouts against just four hits
Cleveland’s strong bullpen showed its power. After performing well for months, the Guardians’ relievers started October with another impressive, hitless display in a 7-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the AL…
Awful beginning sinks Detroit Tigers in 7-0 defeat to Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of ALDS
The Tigers fell behind 5-0 just five batters into the game and never recovered. For the first time in months, Detroit didn’t look like one of baseball’s best teams or like it deserved to be…
New York Mets stage late-game comeback, defeats Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series
Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo led another late comeback for New York, helping the Mets score five runs in the eighth inning against two All-Star relievers to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday in…
Ohtani launches a game-tying three-run homer in his first playoff game with the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading them to victory in the NLDS
Shohei Ohtani made history during his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and now has the chance to create more in his much-anticipated playoff debut. Ohtani hit a three-run homer with two outs in…
Philadelphia Phillies fail to capitalize on ace Zack Wheeler’s strong performance as their offense goes silent in Game 1 defeat to the New York Mets
Zack Wheeler hit 99 mph as he threw all 11 of his pitches for strikes in the first inning on Saturday, giving a glimpse of his impressive playoff performance. Wheeler continued to dominate in the…
The New York Mets and New York Yankees both won playoff games on the same day for the first time in 24 years
Could this be the beginning of a Subway Series? For the first time in 24 years, on Saturday, the New York Mets and New York Yankees both won a playoff game on the same day.…
New York Yankees defeat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 in the first game of the ALDS
Alex Verdugo hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning and made a sliding catch along the left-field line, helping the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday night in their…
The Kansas City Royals allowed the New York Yankees to take the victory in the first game of the AL Division Series
With a lead in hand, the Kansas City Royals’ pitching staff allowed the New York Yankees to grab a playoff win. The Royals, facing a team known for leading the majors in walks during the…
Alex Verdugo attributes his success in the AL Division Series opener to the personal chef he brought on board
Alex Verdugo felt a bit worn out this season, so he decided to hire a personal chef. Thanks to his new diet, Verdugo hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning and made an important…
Los Angeles Dodgers come from behind to defeat the San Diego Padres 7-5 in the opening match of the NLDS
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in his first playoff game, and Teoscar Hernández’s two-run single gave Los Angeles its first lead in a playoff game in two years, leading the Dodgers to a 7-5…
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Kershaw, Guardians’ Lively, Tigers’ Mize, and Yankees’ Stroman have not been included in the ALDS rosters
Pitchers Clayton Kershaw and Joe Kelly did not make the Los Angeles Dodgers roster for their NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres, which began on Saturday. The Dodgers included Edgardo Henriquez, a 22-year-old…
Shohei Ohtani Embraces Postseason Challenge with Dodgers, Ready to Make His Mark Against Padres
Shohei Ohtani, the star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, expressed confidence and excitement as he prepared for his first postseason game against the San Diego Padres. When asked about feeling nervous, Ohtani quickly responded…
Bellino, Carlson, Hoye, and Tichenor have been appointed as the crew chiefs for the Division Series umpires
Dan Bellino, Mark Carlson, James Hoye, and Todd Tichenor have been chosen as the crew chiefs for the AL Division Series starting on Saturday. These crew chiefs will all be positioned at third base for…
The New York Mets have announced that Kodai Senga will be their starting pitcher for Game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS
Kodai Senga, who has pitched only 5 1/3 innings in the major leagues this season, is unexpectedly starting for the New York Mets in Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies…
The New York Mets’ win against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Wild Card Series finale became ESPN’s highest-rated game in three years
The New York Mets’ 4-2 comeback win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night in the final game of the NL Wild Card Series had an average of 4,017,000 viewers on ESPN and streaming. This…
“Heartbroken” Joe Musgrove requires Tommy John surgery and will not be able to pitch for the San Diego Padres in the NLDS
Joe Musgrove will need Tommy John surgery and won’t be able to pitch for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-handed pitcher has an injury to…
Oakland Athletics hitter Brent Rooker has had surgery on his right forearm to address an elbow problem
Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker had surgery on his right forearm due to an elbow problem that limited him to mostly being the designated hitter this season. The arthroscopic surgery was done on Tuesday by…
The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians, rivals from the AL Central, are facing off in the postseason this October for the first time
As Midwest neighbors and mostly friendly rivals, Detroit and Cleveland have faced each other 2,326 times since their first game on May 3, 1901. However, they have never met in the postseason over the past…
Witt gets ready for the Kansas City Royals’ game against New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium
Bobby Witt Jr. is excited to prepare for an AL Division Series against the Yankees. On the train ride from Baltimore to New York, he watched YouTube videos of Derek Jeter’s past postseason highlights. “Just…
The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are ready to meet for their 1,082nd matchup, marking their first-ever playoff series
Take a look at some great moments in the Mets-Phillies rivalry—from Jim Bunning’s perfect game on Father’s Day to New York’s huge collapse in the 2007 NL East race, and from both teams scoring over…
Shohei Ohtani is filled with excitement, rather than nerves, as he prepares for his first postseason game with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani is about to fulfill his childhood dream of playing in important games, and there’s nothing bigger than the Major League Baseball playoffs. The Japanese superstar isn’t feeling nervous. “I think the excitement of…
Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, are aiming to bring a World Series title to Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have been friends since they played in Japan’s top baseball league. Now, they are making their playoff debuts in Major League Baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Together, they won…
New York Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo will be sidelined for the AL Division Series due to broken fingers
Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo will not play in the AL Division Series against Kansas City because he has fractured fingers. He believes his fingers will heal in time for him to return for the…
The Houston Astros are focused on making a comeback after being eliminated by the Detroit Tigers in the AL Wild Card Series
For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros did not win a playoff game, and general manager Dana Brown is not happy about it. A day after the Astros were eliminated by the Detroit…
New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman stated, “Our chances are strong only if we perform at our best”
Brian Cashman understands that World Series titles are expected from the New York Yankees, not just wished for. The team hasn’t reached the Fall Classic since they won their 27th championship in 2009, marking the…
The often-ignored AL Central strikes back by sending three teams to the Division Series
The cruel joke at the start of the season was that someone had to win the AL Central, so someone would. There were five teams with small budgets and low expectations, each lacking in talent…
The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to swap Flaherty and Yoshinobu in their pitching rotation for the matchup against the San Diego Padres in the NLDS
The Los Angeles Dodgers are changing their rotation by swapping Jack Flaherty and rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. Yamamoto will pitch in Game 1 on Saturday,…
The Savannah Bananas are set to take the field in 2025, with a stop planned at Clemson’s Death Valley
The Savannah Bananas are bringing their unique style of baseball to the football field in 2025. Team owner Jesse Cole announced that his entertaining team, known for its lively version of the sport called Banana…
The New York Mets move forward in the playoffs after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2
Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night, allowing them to win…
The Arizona Diamondbacks will be letting go of pitching coach Brent Strom and two other staff members following their failure to make the playoffs
The Arizona Diamondbacks are making changes to their coaching staff after narrowly missing the playoffs. The team announced on Thursday that pitching coach Brent Strom, assistant pitching coach Dan Carlson, and bullpen coach Mike Fetters…
The Cincinnati Reds are bringing Terry Francona on board as their new manager, a year after he departed from Cleveland Guardians
Terry Francona took some time away from baseball, and a year was enough. One of baseball’s most loved managers, Francona has been hired by the Cincinnati Reds, marking his return to a team he once…
Alonso’s evening shifts dramatically with a crucial homer that keeps the New York Mets’ season alive in the ninth inning
Pete Alonso was having a pretty disappointing night that could have been his last game with the New York Mets. Then everything changed with one swing. The slugger broke out of a long slump by…
Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams doesn’t shy away from accountability following the New York Mets’ surprising comeback in the ninth inning
The Milwaukee Brewers couldn’t have set things up any better for themselves as they went into the ninth inning of the final game in their NL Wild Card Series. They had a 2-0 lead over…
Yankees Name Carlos Rodon for ALDS Game 2, Uncertainty Looms Over Game 3 Starter
The New York Yankees have named Carlos Rodon as their starting pitcher for Game 2 of the American League Division Series, set for Monday against either the Kansas City Royals or the Baltimore Orioles. However,…
Astros Face Early Playoff Exit as Altuve Urges Team to Prioritize Re-Signing Alex Bregman
The Houston Astros faced a sudden elimination from the postseason following a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers, ending their run in the 2024 playoffs. After the game, longtime Astros second baseman Jose Altuve hugged…
Buffalo Bills focus on strengthening their defensive backups following Von Miller’s four-game suspension by the NFL
Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas didn’t think much of Von Miller missing practice on Wednesday, assuming the veteran edge rusher was just taking a rest day, which often happens for the 35-year-old. “What?” Douglas asked,…
Diamond Sports Group Proposes Retaining Braves’ Rights, Cutting Ties with 11 MLB Teams in Reorganization Plan
Diamond Sports Group has proposed a significant shift in its business model by submitting a reorganization plan that would see it retain broadcasting rights for just one Major League Baseball (MLB) team, the Atlanta Braves.…
A strong bullpen provides the Cleveland Guardians with a significant postseason advantage and a valuable asset for October
For months, Cleveland’s relievers have followed the same routine, starting every game with a trivia contest against each other. Topics can include world history, geography, and sports—no subjects are off limits. “Just the first and…
The determined Detroit Tigers finished off their playoff sweep of the Houston Astros with a 5-2 win in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series
Manager A.J. Hinch wanted his Detroit Tigers to reflect the spirit of their home city: hard-working, persistent, and full of grit. That’s how they charged into October—and kept pushing forward. Andy Ibáñez hit a key…