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The Philadelphia Phillies began their playoff journey with a disappointing 5-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game of the NL Divisional Series on Saturday night. Philadelphia had a strong regular season, finishing with a 96-66 record. They had second-highest seed in the National League, earning a wild card bye as they got to […]

After his services weren’t needed in the Wild Card Series against the Cincinnati Reds, Shohei Ohtani was given the first nod for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their NLDS showdown against the Philadelphia Phillies. With all eyes on the two-way MVP, fans in Philadelphia let Ohtani know they weren’t going to give him a second […]

The Toronto Blue Jays bludgeoned the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS. Toronto took the Division Series-opener 10-1 after the Yankees’ bullpen collapsed, allowing eight runs over their last two innings. However, before the game turned into a blowout, the Blue Jays had to escape a bases loaded jam in the sixth […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans tolerated an unspectacular 2025 campaign by Teoscar Hernandez, confident that he would step up when the stakes got higher. The slugging outfielder rewarded their faith in a big way on Saturday night, blasting a three-run, go-ahead home run in a 5-3 win in Game 1 of the National […]

The San Diego Padres’ season ended in disappointing fashion following the team’s 3-1 National League Wild Card loss to the Chicago Cubs. Yet, third baseman Manny Machado stole headlines due to a tension-filled interaction with reporters after the game. Machado, never one to bite his tongue, took exception to being asked, “How do you assess […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have lost outfielder Harrison Bader for at least the remainder of Game 1 of Saturday night’s National League Division Series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia due to a lower-body issue. “Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader left the game with a left hamstring strain, the Phillies […]

A big first inning off of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani gave the Philadelphia Phillies an early 3-0 lead in Game 1 of their NL Division Series matchup. A two-run triple from catcher J.T. Realmuto, followed minutes later by a sacrifice fly from outfielder Harrison Bader, gave the Phillies their current advantage. MLB’s […]

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk made postseason history with a two-homer performance, leading the Blue Jays to a 10-1 rout of the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Rogers Centre on Saturday. Kirk opened the scoring with a solo homer in the second inning, following Vladimir Guerrero […]

The New York Yankees entered the 2025 season as a World Series favorite. Despite not winning the American League East division, the expectations are unchanged. After barreling through the rival Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round, the Yankees are set to face off against another division rival in the ALDS — the Toronto […]

There’s no two ways about it: the New York Yankees had a rough go against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the NLDS. Heading north of the border for their first road game of the 2025 postseason, the 2024 World Series runners-up had to watch the Blue Jays score a run, then another, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off their postseason on Saturday, hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. Philadelphia earned a first-round bye after securing the No. 2 seed in the National League. The team tabbed Cristopher Sanchez for the series-opening start. But before Sanchez took the mound, the Phillies gave the ball to a franchise […]

After taking care of business against the Boston Red Sox in a 2-1 Wild Card Series win, the New York Yankees seemingly left their offense in the Bronx when they took on the Toronto Blue Jays in the NLDS, losing 10-1 in a game fans would like to soon forget. After keeping things relatively close […]

After another season that went south for the Los Angeles Angels, questions have begun to arise, particularly regarding their leadership. Amid mounting fan unrest and an 11-year postseason drought that has become a millstone around the franchise’s neck, the franchise confirmed that General Manager Perry Minasian will remain in charge through the 2026 season. Los […]

Currently holding a 6-1 lead over the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays seem to be on track for a Game 1 win in their AL Division Series (ALDS) matchup. If their offense can knock in a couple more runs, the Yankees would be hard-pressed to make up the difference. Yet, the Blue Jays […]

The prognosis is not looking good after Milwaukee Brewers star Jackson Chourio, who suffered a hamstring injury in the team’s 9-3 NLDS Game 1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Chourio underwent an MRI, and manager Pat Murphy did not have the most optimistic answer when asked about his status going forward. “Obviously, it’s real scary […]

Reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil earned the start in Game 1 of the ALDS as the New York Yankees take on the Toronto Blue Jays. New York turned to the second-year righty in the series opener after he worked his way back from a lengthy injury absence in 2025. Making his 12th […]

The Milwaukee Brewers opened their 2025 National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs with a resounding 9-3 victory on Saturday at American Family Field, on the strength of a franchise-record-tying performance from ace Freddy Peralta. Peralta brought the heat through 5⅔ overpowering innings, striking out nine batters while allowing only four hits, three walks, […]

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 […]

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. no longer spouts vitriol when he discusses the New York Yankees, but everyone knows how much he enjoys facing the legendary franchise. Despite lacking power in 2025, the five-time All-Star still feasted on the Yanks this season, going 13-for-23 with four RBIs in his last five games […]

After an unusual rookie regular season, filled with excitement, injuries, setbacks, and confusion, Roki Sasaki has somehow found himself one of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ key bullpen arms heading into an NLDS showdown against the Philadelphia Phillies. The most in-demand international amateur free agent to hit the MLB ranks since his now-teammate Shohei Ohtani, Sasaki […]

The New York Yankees advanced to the ALDS after defeating the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card Series. New York is seeking its second-straight American League pennant and the team received a significant boost from an unexpected source this season. Trent Grisham had a career-best year at the plate in 2025. Grisham mashed 34 […]

The Los Angeles Angels are looking for their next manager. LA is hopeful that whoever they hire will be able to lead the ball club to the postseason for the first time since 2014. Angels general manager Perry Minasian spoke to reporters on Saturday, saying that he hopes to hire someone for the job sooner […]

Although he played only 110 games during the regular season, catcher Will Smith is the only Los Angeles Dodgers player to post a .290-plus batting average, a .490-plus slugging percentage and a .900-plus OPS during the 2025 campaign. A hand injury put his career year on pause and kept him out for most of September, […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson named left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo as his starter for Game 2 of the NLDS against Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Luzardo will take the mound on Monday night in the second of two series-opening games at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Thomson has not named a starter for […]

Is former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler giving his new team, the Philadelphia Phillies, information ahead of the NLDS? Buehler pitched for the Dodgers from 2017-2024, so he is extremely familiar with the ballclub, to say the least. Phillies manager Rob Thomson addressed the subject before Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday. “Phillies […]

The Chicago Cubs were hoping for a quality start from left-hander Matthew Boyd in Game 1 of the NLDS versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Instead, the veteran failed to escape the bottom of the first inning and created a near insurmountable hole for the Cubs to climb out of. Boyd, pitching on three days’ […]

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers riding momentum from their Wild Card Series win over the San Diego Padres, but manager Craig Counsell’s decision to start Matthew Boyd in Game 1 quickly became the story of the night. Counsell’s explanation for turning to Boyd on short rest went viral as […]

When the New York Yankees completed a trade with the Chicago Cubs to acquire Cody Bellinger last December, many people viewed the former MVP as a replacement option for Juan Soto. Those were always going to be enormous shoes to fill, but he nevertheless made a huge impact on this ballclub and is a key […]

Despite a leadoff home run from the Chicago Cubs’ Michael Busch in the top of the first inning, the Milwaukee Brewers roared back during Saturday’s NL Division Series (NLDS) Game 1. Nine runs in the first two innings have led to a 9-1 lead for the NL’s top seed in the third inning. Leading the […]

The Chicago Cubs landed in the franchise history books again on Saturday thanks to first baseman Michael Busch. In the top of the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS at American Family Field against the Milwaukee Brewers, Busch launched a leadoff home run on the fourth pitch he saw from Freddy Peralta, giving […]

In November 2023, the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell as manager. This is after he spent eight seasons managing the Milwaukee Brewers. Fast forward to 2025, the Cubs and Brewers are duking it out for the NLDS. On Saturday, before the first game at Miller Park, Counsell didn’t get a friendly welcome from the fans […]

Fresh off a three-game NL Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs now have an NL Division Series (NLDS) date with the Milwaukee Brewers. After beating the Brewers 7-6 in their regular season series, the Cubs jumped out to an early 1-o lead over Milwaukee, thanks to first baseman Michael […]

As the Toronto Blue Jays take on the New York Yankees in the ALDS, some will not be playing. Among those left off the roster is shortstop Bo Bichette. Bichette is out with a knee sprain. As a result, if the Blue Jays make it to the ALCS, his playing status remains uncertain, per Jorge […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are taking an aggressive mental approach into Game 1 of the NLDS. Just hours before the series opener against the Chicago Cubs, manager Pat Murphy gave a message to ace Freddy Peralta that immediately set the tone for the postseason, act like the “closer.” The mindset was more psychological than literal. It […]

A 76-86 record and fourth-place finish in the NL East were not what the Atlanta Braves expected out of the 2025 season. However, injuries, ineffectiveness, and regression led to the Braves’ tumble down the standings. However, the goal for 2026 will remain the same: contend for a shot at the World Series. In an effort […]

Although Eugenio Suarez drew more attention because of his top-notch power, the biggest midseason addition the Seattle Mariners made has proven to be Josh Naylor. The veteran first baseman boasts an impactful combination of contact prowess and extra-base upside, doing his part to help this lineup become more dangerous than it has been in quite […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are making a bold postseason move. Manager John Schneider announced Saturday that rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage will start Game 2 of the ALDS vs. the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre on Sunday. It will be the 22-year-old’s postseason debut, matching up against New York ace Max Fried in a high-stakes […]