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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series in four games. They did so in dramatic fashion, winning in extra innings on a wild brain fart from Phillies’ reliever Orion Kerkering. That sets the stage for the Dodgers to have the opportunity to return to the World Series. Standing […]

Roki Sasaki’s rookie season might just go down as one of the strangest in Los Angeles Dodgers history. The highest-profile international amateur free agent since Shohei Ohtani, who took part in an extensive and expansive free agency process before ultimately choosing the Dodgers as his new MLB home, Sasaki didn’t exactly take the league by […]

The New York Yankees fell short of reaching the American League Championship Series, ending the best postseason of Aaron Judge’s career. The Yankees captain slayed some playoff demons with a massive home run to help New York steal Game 3 from the Toronto Blue Jays. However, he will go at least one more season without […]

The New York Mets missed the 2025 playoffs after being in a playoff spot for a good majority of the season. Now, the attention turns toward the offseason, with MLB trade rumors going wild. After a historic collapse, the league could see a Mets trade or two as the team attempts to get younger and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have advanced to the ALCS for the first time since 2016. After the Blue Jays’ ALDS win over the New York Yankees, hopes are up in Canada. In fact, the Blue Jays’ World Series chances look good right now. Now, everyone waits for the Blue Jays’ ALCS opponent, as the Detroit […]

Chicago Cubs fans were likely down in the dumps after losing Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They were outscored 16-6 in the first two games, with the series shifting back to Chicago. But the Cubs managed to turn the tables on the Brewers when the series moved to […]

The New York Yankees were eliminated from the postseason as a result of their ALDS loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Outfielder Cody Bellinger is expected to opt out of his contract, which would make him a free agent this offseason. So will Bellinger return to New York or head elsewhere in free agency? The […]

The New York Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in four games in the American League Division Series. The loss brings their championship drought to 15 seasons, the second-longest in franchise history. Fans are clamoring for changes in the front office and on the bench, and they should happen. The Yankees have to fire […]

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves staring at elimination after dropping the first two games of the NLDS at home to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Down 2-0 in a best-of-five series, the Phillies face daunting odds – historically, teams with a 2-0 lead in Division Series win 80 of 90 times (88.9%). However, the 2017 Yankees […]

The New York Mets face a critical decision this offseason that could define their competitive window for years to come. Pete Alonso’s announcement that he will opt out of his $24 million player option has thrust the franchise’s all-time home run leader into free agency, creating one of the most important personnel decisions the organization […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to bring manager Oliver Marmol back for the 2026 season. The Cardinals have not reached the postseason since 2022 — which happened to be Marmol’s first year as the team’s manager. From 2023-2025, St. Louis has only finished with a winning record once. In 2025, the Cardinals earned only […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are not just winning their 2025 National League Division Series matchup against NL Central rivals Chicago Cubs; they are dominating it. Through two games, Pat Murphy’s squad has cobbled together great performances at the plate and on the mound to secure a commanding 2-0 series lead over Craig Counsell’s Cubs. One more […]

The Philadelphia Phillies fell into a 0-2 hole after losing Game 2 of the NLDS. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts almost let Philadelphia back in the game with a questionable pitching move in the ninth inning. But Roki Sasaki bailed out Roberts, earning his second-career save and closing out a 4-3 Dodgers win. Philadelphia […]

The 2025 MLB postseason is underway, with history in the Wild Card Series and some great games over the weekend. With the Los Angeles Dodgers taking a lead in the NLDS and the New York Yankees on the brink in the ALDS, there is plenty of movement in the rankings. The MLB Power Rankings are […]

After missing the playoffs for the fourth year in a row, the San Francisco Giants decided to move on from manager Bob Melvin. Who they decide to replace him with will severely impact San Francisco’s immediate and future outlook. But at least on paper, the Giants look like a team that wants to compete. They […]

The Atlanta Braves face a pivotal moment in their franchise history as they search for a new manager after Brian Snitker stepped down following the 2025 season. After 10 successful seasons that included seven consecutive playoff appearances and a World Series championship in 2021, the 69-year-old Snitker transitioned into an advisory role, leaving behind a […]

While the Detroit Tigers have relied on a full team effort to reach this crucial juncture, their success in the upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners will hinge on the performances of two specific players. The Tigers’ ultimate X-factors who will determine the outcome are ace pitcher Tarik Skubal and leadoff hitter Riley Greene, as […]

The stage is set for one of the most compelling playoff matchups in recent memory as the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers prepare to clash in the National League Division Series. This marks the first time these NL Central rivals have met in the postseason, adding unprecedented stakes to their already intense rivalry. The Brewers […]

The St. Louis Cardinals were considered to be a consistent contending ball club not that long ago. The past few years have not gone according to plan in St. Louis, however, as the Cardinals have not reached the postseason since 2022. Following another difficult season in 2025, the Cardinals may be considering a rebuild. Regardless […]

The Chicago Cubs will play the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Divisional Series after eliminating the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series. Ultimately, this will be a tough battle against a divisional rival. This Cubs-Brewers NLDS will also determine who makes it to the NLCS. Overall, many players can help […]

The Toronto Blue Jays won the American League East and waited to see who their next opponent would be. Now, they know. The Jays will face the New York Yankees for Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series. Ultimately, this Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS will reignite a rivalry that has been strong this season. Many […]

Things are exciting in the Bronx as a New York Yankees rookie pitcher tossed a gem to help them eliminate the Boston Red Sox. Now, they are in the ALDS and facing the Toronto Blue Jays for the first time ever. This Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS could continue a fantastic rivalry that has gotten hot this […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Wild Card series and will now play the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. The Phillies cruised to a win in the National League East and will prove to be a challenging opponent for the Dodgers. However, LA features no shortage of star-power, meaning […]

The Milwaukee Brewers had a great 2025 season and will now meet the division-rival Chicago Cubs in the National League Divisional Series. This will be an intense series. But what do the Brewers need to do to win? This Cubs-Brewers NLDS will feature many talented players. But one player can be the Brewers’ X-factor to […]

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians two games to one in the American League Wild Card series, ultimately ending the Guardians’ season. Detroit blew a 15.5 game lead during the regular season, as Cleveland shocked the MLB world by winning the American League Central. However, the Tigers bounced back in the postseason. So, which […]

If there’s one overarching issue the Los Angeles Dodgers have been dealing with all season, it’s been their bullpen… or lack thereof. One season removed from having a legendary playoff relief run, with Dave Roberts winning the World Series effectively relying on a bullpen games at least once a week, seemingly every player the Dodgers […]

For the 13th year in a row, the Los Angeles Dodgers are advancing to the NLDS, having taken care of the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card Round to earn a first-class ticket to the City of Brotherly Love. Was the process stress-free? No. In fact, one could say it was actually quite stressful, with […]

The Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers will clash in a American League Divisional Series with a lot on the line. The Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 in the ALWCS to advance in a thrilling series. Now, Tarik Skubal will get a chance to face Cal Raleigh and the Mariners’ offense. Regardless of who wins, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies used a dominant season to earn a bye in the National League playoffs. However, their reward is an NLDS series against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Rob Thomson and Dave Roberts will match wits in a series that could easily decide who represents the NL in the World Series. Phillies shortstop […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ playoff drought continues as they stumbled again, finishing 72-90 and last in the AL West. Once again, they will watch the MLB playoffs from home, wondering what went wrong. Many players factored into the Angels’ struggles. The Angels fired their manager, causing yet another change in the system. Even with everything […]

The New York Mets expected to play deep into the National League playoffs. Instead, New York is a laughingstock around the sports world after falling apart. With this year’s postseason out of reach, the pressure is on Mets general manager David Stearns to improve the team. Luckily for him, players like Joe Ryan, Marcell Ozuna, […]

The Baltimore Orioles entered the 2025 season hoping to compete for a World Series title. The result was the most disappointing season in Major League Baseball. Grayson Rodriguez’s extended injury absence forced pitchers like Trevor Rodgers into larger roles. In order to avoid a similar collapse, Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen should be a top […]

NEW YORK–Max Fried did all he could to help place the New York Yankees in a position to win the opening game of their best-of-three American League Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox, but the southpaw’s herculean start was ultimately overshadowed by a less-than stellar showing from the club’s bullpen and a rally […]

The San Francisco Giants missed the National League playoffs by two games. In the aftermath of the regular season, the Giants were one of many teams to fire its manager, moving on from Bob Melvin. San Francisco’s season has been full of ups and downs, including the acquisition of Rafael Devers and the trade of […]

For the first time in almost a decade, the Houston Astros are not in the American League playoff picture. Astros manager Joe Espada wants stars like Carlos Correa to have a hand in the team’s offseason moves. However, those conversations will happen far sooner than the franchise wanted them to. Yordan Alvarez, Josh Hader, and […]

The 2025 MLB postseason has officially started. All 12 teams playing in October have one goal, and that is to win the World Series. So what is the biggest factor for each playoff team that will allow that goal to be achieved or that will prevent a championship victory from occurring? Toronto Blue Jays Why […]

The San Francisco Giants moved swiftly to dismiss manager Bob Melvin just one day after concluding another disappointing season, marking the fourth consecutive year without a playoff appearance. With Buster Posey now tasked with finding his first managerial hire as president of baseball operations, the organization faces a critical decision that could reshape the franchise’s […]

There was a time when it seemed like the Los Angeles Dodgers securing the top seed in the 2025 MLB Playoffs was going to be a foregone conclusion. The reigning and defending World Series Champions, with a roster upgraded with key performers all over their roster, the Dodgers found themselves struggling more than many expected, […]

The dust has officially settled on the 2025 regular season, and the New York Yankees will head to the Postseason as the American League’s top Wild Card team. While many other players will rightfully receive much of the attention from fans and pundits ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox, first baseman […]