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The Cleveland Guardians lost Game 1 of the ALCS 5-1 to the New York Yankees on Monday. The story of the game was Cleveland’s pitching, which faltered under the bright lights. Starter Alex Cobb only pitched 2.2 innings and allowed three earned runs in a loss and now has an injury. He is off the […]

Few players on the 2024 New York Yankees have been more polarizing than Gleyber Torres. Statistically, he had one of the worst seasons of his career, hitting .257 with 15 home runs in 154 games (prior to this year, he was a .267 career hitter who averaged 27 homers per season). His struggles at the […]

Cleveland Guardians reliever Joey Cantillo had a historically bad performance in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. Cantillo set an MLB record for the most wild pitches by a reliever in a playoff game, with four in just 0.1 innings pitched. Speaking of Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, Chris […]

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s whirlwind romance has captivated fans not just in the NFL but now in Major League Baseball (MLB) as well. Following their appearance at Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, the MLB TikTok account couldn’t resist jumping on the bandwagon, Billboard reports. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets head to Citi Field for game three of the National League Championship Series. Below we will continue our NLCS odds series with a Dodgers-Mets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Dodgers-Mets Game 3 Projected Starters  Walker Buehler vs. Luis Severino […]

During Game 2 of the NLCS between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, Paramount planted actors to promote Smile 2. However, one of the actors accidentally broke character during a fly ball. It is hard to blame the actor, as a ball was hit high in the sky to fans behind home plate. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enjoyed a strong regular season. However, the Phillies were eliminated in the postseason after losing to the New York Mets in the National League Division series. Nevertheless, Phillies manager Rob Thomson has reportedly been rewarded with a contract extension, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. “Phillies extended manager Rob Thomson’s contract by […]

New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón threw some impressive innings in Game 1 of the ALCS. Rodón finished the contest with six innings of work, and New York got a big 5-2 win. The hurler says former Yankees legend Andy Pettitte was very helpful to him. “He knows a lot about it,” Rodón said, per […]

The Cleveland Guardians have had to thread many needles on their way to their ALCS clash against the New York Yankees. They had to overcome Tarik Skubal in a decisive Game 5, and came away on top thanks in large part to Lane Thomas’ incredible grand slam. But now, the American League’s best team in […]

Pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce attended the New York Yankees‘ ALCS Game 1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. During the game, Swift and Kelce engaged in some PDA, sharing a kiss. Photos from the Yankees-Guardians game caught the touching moment between the two. ⚾| Taylor and Travis 😘🧢 […]

Carlos Rodon ran through some bumps on the road in the middle of the 2024 campaign, but to end the regular season, he started to get into a roll for the New York Yankees. However, his first start in the 2024 playoffs did not go according to plan. He lasted just 3.2 innings in Game […]

The New York Yankees got some good news regarding Anthony Rizzo going into an ALCS clash with the Cleveland Guardians. Manager Aaron Boone would have the three-time All-Star slugger’s bat available despite suffering some broken fingers down the regular season stretch run. Boone was unusually upbeat when discussing how Rizzo’s hand reacted to some ALCS […]

The New York Yankees look to take a 2-0 series lead as they host the Cleveland Guardians. It’s time to continue our ALCS odds series with a Guardians-Yankees prediction and pick. Guardians-Yankees Game 2 Projected Starters  Tanner Bibee vs. Gerrit Cole Tanner Bibee (12-8) with a 3.47 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP Last Start: Bibee […]

The New York Yankees could not have asked for a much better start to life in the ALCS following their 5-2 win in Game 1 over the Cleveland Guardians. It was the Yankees’ big guns that drove in their five runs; Aaron Judge drove in a run with a sacrifice fly while Juan Soto and […]

Every postseason lead is precious, every October loss is heart wrenching. Looking for positives is sometimes tougher than hitting an Edwin Diaz fastball, especially if there were any self-inflicted wounds. They only committed one error but the Los Angeles Dodgers were swinging snakes in a 7-3 Game 2 NLCS loss versus the New York Mets. […]

Game 1 of the NLCS got away from the New York Mets in a hurry. It became apparent rather quickly that Kodai Senga did not have the stuff to get through the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup, as he was very much unable to throw strikes. He lasted for just 1.1 innings, allowing three earned runs […]

Mark Vientos took it personally when the Los Angeles Dodgers walked Francisco Lindor to face him in the New York Mets’ NLCS Game 2 victory on Monday. As for Lindor, he’s not surprised that Vientos made the Dodgers pay. Already down 1-0, the Dodgers elected to walk Lindor and load the bases in the top […]

Heading into Game 2 of the NLCS, Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers were in the middle of a postseason record-tying 33 consecutive scoreless innings — with their pitching turning the narrative of their playoff reputation around. With a chance to go up 2-0 against the New York Mets, the Dodgers opted to go with another bullpen […]

Though the New York Yankees haven’t necessarily torn the cover off the ball so far in the 2024 MLB Postseason, their offense has forced opposing pitchers to work. First against the Kansas City Royals and now the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series, they continue to draw walks, work counts and force pitchers […]

If the New York Mets have runners on second and third with Francisco Lindor coming to the plate, it makes sense to walk him. The shortstop had an MVP-caliber season and was the heartbeat of a team that seems to have some magical aura around it. But if you’d rather pitch to Mets postseason hero […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took Game 1 of the NLCS by a score of 9-0. With the victory, the Dodgers tied a postseason record with 33 scoreless innings. It was LA’s third straight shutout win as the team eliminated the San Diego Padres and jumped out to a lead in the Championship Series against the […]

Super celebrities and not-yet-engaged couple Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift will attend Game 1 of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees, per MLB reporter Bryan Hoch. Kelce is a known, long-time Guardians fan and made a bad first pitch for the team last year. Travis Kelce, Dirty First […]

In hindsight, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez got exactly what he wanted in his 2024 contract. Was he hoping to sign a one-year deal? No, but according to his agent Rafa Nieves, he’s in an ideal situation. Nieves took to X to praise his client for his 2024 season and defend the one-year, $23.5 […]

The New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals in a tense ALDS to advance to the Championship Series. When the ALCS begins on Monday evening, New York will have a slightly different look. Veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo will be back in the Yankees’ lineup after sitting out the Division Series with broken fingers. […]

The Dodgers came into Game 2 of the NLCS on an insane pitching streak. Using a variety of starting and bullpen arms, the Dodgers had held opponents scoreless for the last 33 innings, which was tied for a postseason record, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Unfortunately for them, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was […]

The New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians are on the verge of their upcoming American League Championship Series. In most areas, the Yankees hold an advantage over the Guardians, particularly in their lineup and in the starting rotation. The Guardians, however, likely have the best bullpen in the majors right now. They are the top […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw isn’t done yet. The future Hall of Famer told the FOX broadcast team prior to Game 2 of the National League Championship Series that he plans to come back next year. Kershaw appeared in only seven games in 2024, missing the first half of the season as he recovered […]

The New York Yankees’ everyday first baseman is back. Not only is Anthony Rizzo on the ALCS roster, he is in the starting lineup for Game 1 and will bat eighth, according to the YES Network’s Jack Curry. He has not played since September 28, the penultimate day of the regular season, when Rizzo fractured […]

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are both in their respective League Championship Series. The 2000 World Series is the only Subway Series between the teams and the last time they were both in the LCS. New York is on fire with the possibility of another Big Apple battle, and that includes St. […]

The NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres had everything you could’ve wanted from a playoff series. There were tempers flaring, trash-talking, fans throwing things onto the field, a war of words with both sides, and even a controversial piece from Ken Rosenthal that kept him out of the Padres dugout for […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost the NLDS to the Mets in four games. Their one postseason win was a walk-off from Nick Castellanos but their bullpen and lineup were not consistent. After a third straight season falling short in the playoffs, it may be time for the Phillies to make changes to keep their championship window […]

It’s official: after being excluded from the New York Yankees’ roster in their ALDS clash against the Kansas City Royals, Anthony Rizzo will be included in the 26-man roster that the team will be bringing to their ALCS battle against the Cleveland Guardians. There was plenty of concern surrounding Rizzo after suffering a fracture to […]

The NLCS didn’t get off to the start that the Mets envisioned. Starting pitcher Kodai Senga got off to a terrible start and was pulled after getting just four outs, and the Dodgers continued to dominate throughout the game in a 9-0 victory in Game 1. Senga barely making it into Game 1 impacts the […]

Ever since the third inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Game 3 NLDS win over the San Diego Padres, it’s as if a switch was flipped, unleashing the best the Dodgers’ pitching corps has to offer. In Game 1 of their NLCS clash against the New York Mets, the Dodgers’ pitching continued to dominate, with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are up 1-0 in the NLCS after a dominant 9-0 win. Starter Jack Flaherty was spectacular, throwing seven innings and allowing only two hits. He was traded from the Tigers to his hometown Dodgers at the trade deadline. Flaherty’s mom was in the crowd and the two shared a special moment […]

As much as the Los Angeles Dodgers are making it look easy in the 2024 MLB playoffs, they are not without issues. For one, they have a banged-up pitching staff that they are trying to overcome. After dominating the New York Mets in a 9-0 win at Dodger Stadium during Game 1 of the 2024 […]

The New York Mets lost Game 1 of the NLCS in a 9-0 blowout. They have a tough matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and must win four of their next six games to win the pennant. Outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been key to the Amazin’s success all season long. Now, The Athletic’s Tim Britton […]

The San Diego Padres lost the NLDS in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a great second half, they could not close out the final win to send their rivals packing. The excellent season was wasted before the NLCS once again. Despite the 93 wins and Wild Card Series victory, improvements need to […]

Following a decisive victory over the New York Mets in Game 1 of the NLCS, Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts didn’t hesitate to set the tone for his team’s postseason aspirations. Known not only for his prowess on the field but also for his leadership, Betts made a bold declaration about the Dodgers’ […]