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It was all set to be Logan Webb against Julio Urias as the San Francisco Giants squared off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a Game 5, winner-take-all NLDS contest. Instead, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulled the rug out from underneath and dropped a bombshell on Thursday. Corey Knebel will start Game 5 tonight. — […]

There might’ve been some rocky moments, but it appears the Chicago White Sox players loved having Tony La Russa as their manager. The team brought in the legendary coach to guide the White Sox to a World Series title. Although they fell short of that goal with a disappointing 3-1 series exit in the ALDS […]

Lance McCullers was brilliant across two starts against the Chicago White Sox in the ALDS. He’s a big reason why the Houston Astros punched their ticket to the ALCS to face off against the Boston Red Sox. However, after being pulled early from his last start against the White Sox, McCullers might not be available […]

The Chicago White Sox saw their World Series aspirations crash and burn on Tuesday, as they lost to the Houston Astros at home, 10-1. Carlos Rodon picked up the loss for the White Sox, with Astros hitters punishing him right out of the gate. Rodon lasted just 2.2 innings after he got tagged for two […]

It all boils down to a Game 5 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants in the National League Division Series round. Two bitter rivals, each netting over 100 wins in the regular season, will have their fate determined by what they do in this winner-take-all showdown at Oracle Park. Dodgers or […]

It’s somewhat of a shame that the two teams with the best records in baseball are meeting in the NLDS portion of the MLB Playoffs. On the flip side, it’s incredible that the Los Angeles Dodgers – San Francisco Giants series will be decided on Thursday in a one game, winner-take-all Game 5. The Dodgers […]

The Chicago White Sox acquired reliever Craig Kimbrel from the Chicago Cubs during the Cubs’ fire sale at the 2021 trade deadline. The White Sox envisioned Kimbrel being part of a dominant bullpen alongside closer Liam Hendriks  and fireballer Michael Kopech. However, Kimbrel was a disaster on the South Side, and it looks like he’ll […]

The stage is now set. For the second time in four seasons, the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros will meet in the American League Championship Series, with a berth in the Fall Classic on the line. Although Boston came out on top in 2018 en route to capturing the World Series, it should be […]

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader is typically unhittable against left-handed batters. That’s what made Atlanta Braves star Freddie Freeman’s game-winning home run off Hader on Tuesday even more special. With Game 4 of the NLDS tied at 4-4 in the eighth inning, Freeman blasted an opposite field home run off Hader with two outs to […]

The Houston Astros made quick work of the Chicago White Sox in the ALDS, taking them out at Guaranteed Rate Field in Game 4 to clinch the series. During the 8th inning with a 7-1 lead, Astros reliever Kendall Graveman came inside with a heater and plunked White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. It got […]

Atlanta Braves right fielder Jorge Soler is off the NLDS roster because of a positive COVID-19 test. Soler has been replaced by Cristian Pache in the Braves’ series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Braves hold a 2-1 lead over the Brewers in this series. Atlanta will try to advance to the NLCS with a victory […]

The Houston Astros have another opportunity to close out the Chicago White Sox in the ALDS, but things didn’t get off to a great start. The White Sox took an early 1-0 lead on a Gavin Sheets home run to center in the second inning, and Astros center fielder Jake Meyers hurt himself on the […]

With their season on the line, the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will hand the ball to Walker Buehler for Tuesday’s Game 4 vs. the San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers made the announcement on Tuesday morning. Walker Buehler will start Game 4 tonight. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 12, 2021 The 106-win […]

The Atlanta Braves are one win away from advancing to the NLCS against either the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Francisco Giants. First, they must close out the Milwaukee Brewers. In a potential close-out game on Tuesday, the Braves will go to their ace, Charlie Morton, who will be on short rest. Per ESPN, the […]

In what turned out to be the opposite of what many had predicted, it was the Boston Red Sox who took out the Tampa Bay Rays in their best-of-five ALDS matchup. It was capped by a Kike Hernandez walk-off sacrifice fly in Game 4 on Monday night. Per ESPN, the utility player for the Red […]

It’s been a heavyweight battle in the San Francisco Giants-Los Angeles Dodgers. Two 100-win teams going back and forth, trading blows, and hitting each other where it hurts the most. The Giants have the upper hand, as they are just a win away from eliminating their archenemy. But will the Dodgers tie the series up […]

The New York Yankees had a rather unceremonious exit to their MLB season, losing to their rival Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card game. The loss stings extra given the fact that those same Red Sox were expected to flounder this season, while the Yankees were once against slated as one of the World […]

The Atlanta Braves have a golden opportunity to send themselves into the National League Championship Series this Tuesday night. All the Braves need is a win in Game 4 after taking Game 2 (3-0) and Game 3 (3-0). But of course, that’s going to be easier said than done against a desperate Milwaukee Brewers squad. […]

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers were both in shock after a 1-0 Giants win put them up 2-1 in the NLDS of the 2021 MLB Playoffs.. It was a bizarre Game 3 at Dodger Stadium, with uncharacteristic whipping winds making it extremely hard on the hitters. Giants manager Gabe Kapler noted how […]

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Ryan Tepera casually implied that the Houston Astros are still up to their sign-stealing ways after Game 3 of the ALDS. After losing the first two games of the series in Houston and then falling behind 5-1 in Sunday’s Game 3, the White Sox roared back and bashed around the […]

Chicago White Sox reliever Ryan Tepera accused the Houston Astros of sign-stealing once again in the first two games of the ALDS at Minute Maid Park. Well, manager Tony La Russa has the perfect solution to it. Make the runner on second base turn his back to center field while the catcher gives the sign. […]

The Chicago White Sox came up big at home on Sunday with a 12-6 victory in the ALDS against the Houston Astros. It also appears they had a certain fan who helped their fortunes. “Cane Guy” became a viral sensation after he put his spell on the Astros apparently. The White Sox were losing 5-1 […]

Marcus Stroman is coming off a career-best year for the New York Mets and it appears he’s looking to get paid handsomely because of it. The right-hander took a chance on himself and accepted an $18.9 million qualifying offer from the Mets and turned in a fantastic season. As he heads into Free Agency, Stroman […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were not going to let the San Francisco Giants get away with a 2-0 lead in this National League Division League Series, as they responded to their loss in Game 1 with a dominant victory in Game 2. The series now shifts to Hollywood, where the Dodgers will look to go […]

In a huge swing moment in the 4th inning of Game 3 between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros, catcher Yasmani Grandal was hit by a throw coming to the plate that redirected and allowed Luis Robert to score. Houston protested that Grandal got in the way on purpose but they lost that debate […]

The National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves are dead even after two games. The Brewers took Game 1 with a 2-1 win, while the Braves made sure to steal a win in Milwaukee before flying back home for Games 3 and 4. It’s been a low-scoring series, so far. […]

After a wild and thrilling extra-innings affair in Game 3, it was the Boston Red Sox who topped the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4. The result, however, didn’t come without controversy. Per ESPN, Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier couldn’t believe the ruling on his double in the 13th inning that ended up squandering an opportunity for Tampa […]

It was win or go home for the Chicago White Sox in Game 3 against the Houston Astros in their ALDS series and after putting up 12 runs in a 12-6 victory, there will now be a game for in Chicago. Following the win, per the Associated Press, White Sox reliever Ryan Tepera raised some […]

The 2021 MLB season has been an individually forgettable one for Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger. The Dodgers still made the postseason despite his struggles all year long, but he will have to exorcise his demons in the National League Division Series if he wants to make a positive impact on his team’s […]

Chris Sale was called upon for the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays in what was his first postseason start since the 2018 World Series. Sale did not turn back the clock with a vintage performance but rather had an outing that he sure would like to […]

The Boston Red Sox rolled to a massive 14-6 victory in Game 2 of the ALDS on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays to even up the series at one. The offense absolutely exploded, banging out 20 hits, with five different players registering three or more hits. Alex Verdugo was one of them, going 3-5 […]

The Houston Astros are just one game away from advancing to the American League Championship Series, but they’re taking absolutely nothing for granted ahead of Game 3 against the White Sox in Chicago. Shortstop Carlos Correa spoke on the Astros’ outlook in the possible series-clincher, making it clear that Houston is strictly focused on the […]

The San Francisco Giants edged the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 to the tune of a 4-0 score, thanks to the brilliant performance of Logan Webb on the mound. Will Kevin Gausman follow that victory up with another pitching gem for the Giants’ rotation? Or, will Julio Urias neutralize San Francisco’s offense and help […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals played an incredible, white-knuckle NL wild-card game Wednesday night, but the most exciting thing to happen during the game didn’t even take place on the field. No, it was seeing Juan Soto sitting in the front row in a Trea Turner Washington Nationals jersey, cheering on his […]

The Milwaukee Brewers took Game 1 of this 2021 National League Division Series with a 2-1 victory on Friday, and will look to dig the Atlanta Brewers a deeper hole this Saturday before traveling to A-Town for Games 3 and 4. With that said, it’s time to read up on our Braves-Brewers prediction and preview. […]

MLB Network broadcaster Jim Kaat apologized on air during Game 2 of the White Sox and Astros series on Friday after he made an insensitive comment where he referred to slavery. We have a problem. On the @MLBNetwork telecast of the White Sox/Astros Game 2, Jim Kaat, who has never said anything like this on […]

The San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals will play an important divisional matchup on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a 49ers-Cardinals prediction and pick based on 49ers Cardinals odds. This is another huge NFC West matchup. The Niners are already 0-1 in divisional play after dropping a Week […]

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays will continue the ALDS Friday night with the Rays taking a 1-0 series lead on Thursday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Red Sox-Rays prediction and pick. Tampa Bay shutout the Red Sox 5-0 in Game 1 on Thursday, with Shane McClanahan […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks won their first championship in 50 years in 2021, and now Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers are trying to channel that energy as they begin what they hope will be a run to the World Series. Yelich posted a hype video on Twitter featuring the words of Giannis […]