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Every roster spot is important in the World Series, so it’s no surprise the New York Yankees are ensuring they bring the correct 26 players with them for their clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers. A massive decision looms regarding pitcher Nestor Cortes. It appears the Yanks are all but officially set on the lefty’s […]

It’s a World Series matchup 43 years in the making. The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, two of the most storied franchises in North American sports history, will meet in the Fall Classic for the 12th time. Before the first pitch of Game 1 in Los Angeles Friday night, we’ll make our Dodgers […]

Chaim Bloom has made his first move as he begins to take on more responsibility ahead of taking over as the president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals after the 2025 season for John Mozeliak. That move: hiring a new assistant general manager. Former Cleveland Guardians director of player development Rob Cerfolio will […]

The World Series is the top event in baseball, and considering America’s pastime is beloved by so many fans, tickets for the Fall Classic are always heavily coveted. That will especially be the case this year, maybe even more so than ever before. In the 2024 World Series, the New York Yankees will take on […]

A historic baseball tied to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani could fetch an incredible price. The baseball Ohtani hit for his 50th home run of the year could go for $10 million at auction, per TMZ. This baseball has historic significance, as it was used to cement Ohtani’s historic 50-50 campaign. The baseball is […]

In the preseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers were the clear-cut favorites to win the World Series. By adding Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a team that won 100 games last year, the Dodgers entered the season with the potential to be an all-time great team. The regular season, however, presented plenty of challenges — […]

Baseball has long been known for the big market teams. Now, arguably the two most important teams in baseball will square off in the World Series. The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers won the pennant in their respective leagues, and now they will battle it out to try and hoist the Commissioner’s […]

The New York Mets came within two games of the World Series, falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night. With their wild, unpredictable season now in the rearview mirror, Mets fan John Mayer took to X to post a heartfelt thank you to his […]

Following the San Diego Padres NLDS run, they’re in discussions to possibly extend manager Mike Shildt’s contract. General Manager A.J. Preller spoke to 97.3 The Fan about how those conversations are going. “We just started those conversations in terms of myself,” Preller said. “I think again we talk about getting people with ability and then […]

Major League Baseball is on the verge of the highest-profile World Series in years as the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to do battle, beginning with Game 1 on Friday night. While fans across the country will spend the week debating which team has the edge, ESPN’s Jeff Passan is taking a […]

Manager Stephen Vogt and the Cleveland Guardians have been ousted from the ALCS at the hands of the New York Yankees. But as Vogt looks back at the ALCS, he doesn’t have any regrets. Of course, he would’ve liked to see a different outcome than a 4-1 series loss. However, Vogt remains confident in his […]

The New York Yankees are back in the World Series for the first time since 2009. With the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers awaiting them in the Fall Classic, Yankees fans are, understandably, salivating over the thought of another parade through the Canyon of Heroes. Not so fast, New Yorkers. The Yankees are slight […]

The New York Mets had quite an interesting season in 2024, going from an underwhelming ball club to a team that nearly made the World Series. Now, this offseason raises a ton of questions, with several key free agents, headlined by Pete Alonso. Jose Quintana and Sean Manaea are also expected to test free agency. […]

The magical run had to conclude eventually. For the New York Mets, it ended two wins shy of a trip to the World Series. The Mets saw their season end after a Game 6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series Sunday night. The disappointment of a promising season ending […]

The New York Yankees are in the World Series for the first time in 15 years. They beat the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS to win their 41st pennant and will face the Dodgers for the 12th time in the Fall Classic. Aaron Judge had a spectacular regular season and has woken up after a […]

The New York Yankees are heading to their first World Series since 2009 and they will likely have a key piece back. Starter Nestor Cortes is expected to be included on the Fall Classic roster, Aaron Boone said on Monday. Via Chris Kirschner: “There’s a good chance Nestor Cortes is on the World Series roster, […]

The Chicago Cubs have some work to do this offseason after missing the 2024 MLB Playoffs. This ballclub has many needs and that includes starting pitching. Two notable names have been mentioned as possible suitors for the Cubbies, and both happen to be World Series champions: Atlanta Braves lefty Max Fried and Texas Rangers veteran […]

There was an insane amount of pressure on the Los Angeles Dodgers to play well this October. They rolled through another regular season, claiming the NL West with the best record in baseball. The demons of playoffs past lingered as the Dodgers faced elimination twice against the San Diego Padres in the National League Division […]

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will face off in the World Series for the 12th time in 2024. After dramatic pennant victories, the two blueblood franchises are back in the Fall Classic. New York is looking for their first title in 15 years while Los Angeles searches for their second in four […]

It was further than they ever anticipated going this season but the New York Mets ultimately fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series with a Game 6 loss Sunday night. The Mets were two wins away from a trip to the World Series. Now they’re preparing to dissect the season […]

The 2024 World Series is set as the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will meet in the Fall Classic for the 13th time. If you like star power, this is the series for you. Some of the game’s best will display their talents on the national stage, with this World Series likely to […]

Despite owning the top payroll in the MLB, the 2024 New York Mets were not constructed or expected to be a championship contender. What was supposed to be a transitional year in which new leadership started implementing its ideas and influence ended as a landmark season brimming with joy, excitement and amazement. But now it […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers added two-time American League Most Valuable Player Shohei Ohtani in the last offseason, the expectations for his new team were clear. It was World Series or bust for the star-studded Los Angeles squad that had won at least 100 wins in each of the previous three seasons but no MLB […]

The New York Mets lost Game 6 of the NLCS to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, ending their magical season. After they started the season 0-5, the Mets raced down the stretch to make the postseason. A miraculous win over the Brewers in the Wild Card Series set up a matchup with the Phillies. […]

The New York Mets 2024 season officially came to a conclusion with their 10-5 loss in Game 6 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, putting an end to one of the wildest seasons in franchise history. Now, the team will turn their attention to the offseason, where they have a huge decision to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their spot in the World Series by overpowering the New York Mets 10-5 in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Sunday night. They will take on the New York Yankees in the World Series, which kicks off Friday. Following their triumph in the National League Championship Series at […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to host the New York Yankees in the upcoming World Series, excitement is palpable among fans and players alike. Dodgers infielder Max Muncy captured the essence of this anticipation, stating, “The biggest stars in the sport on the biggest stage. … Dodgers versus Yankees — Come on!” His remarks […]

Los Angeles sports royalty Vanessa Bryant and Natalia Bryant turned heads as they attended Game 6 of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets. After taking a 3-1 lead in Game 4, the Dodgers lost Game 5 in New York, giving them another shot to close the NLCS and advance […]

The New York Mets have stars on their team, and Mark Vientos can say he’s one of them. Regardless of how the 2024 National League Championship Series ends, Vientos has certainly made his mark with a memorable individual postseason run. With New York facing elimination in Game 6 of the series against the Los Angeles […]

The Cleveland Guardians lost the ALCS to the New York Yankees in five games. Their dramatic Game 3 victory was the only one they mustered in the series. The Yankees were able to outlast them because of the differences in bullpen performances. That is why the people most to blame are Emmanuel Clase, Hunter Gaddis, […]

Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are turning to their bullpen in Game 6 of the NLCS against the New York Mets on Sunday night. For the second time in this series, the Dodgers will lean entirely on their stable of relief pitchers without using a traditional starter. Michael Kopech is getting the start […]

The New York Mets are trying to pull off a heroic comeback in the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets have a long way to go, but they got off to a good start on Friday night, beating the Dodgers 12-6 to cut their series deficit to 3-2 and force […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman’s struggles continue as he recovers from an ankle injury. Already benched in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, Freeman will once again sit for Game 6 against the New York Mets, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Injuries have affected Freeman’s performance in recent months. Two […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ season is over. Despite their best efforts, the Guardians and first-year manager Stephen Vogt could not overcome pitching woes against the New York Yankees, who beat Cleveland in five games in the ALCS to advance to the World Series. Although the Guardians had some of the best relievers in baseball for the […]

New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton is making some bold statements about his teammate, Juan Soto. Stanton is taking the stance that Soto will return to the team in the 2025 season. “We need him to stay. He’s going to stay. We need to bring it home, and then we’ll bring him home also,” Stanton […]

Juan Soto earned his pinstripes last night. With the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians tied in the 10th inning of Game 5 of the ALCS, the 25-year-old sauntered up to the plate. After falling behind 1-2 against Cleveland reliever Hunter Gaddis, the Yankees star fouled off three straight off-speed pitches, nodding his head […]

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter had just two words to say about the franchise’s first trip to the World Series in more than a decade. “We’re back,” Jeter posted to X, formerly Twitter. New York defeated the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night, to lift the team to the World Series. It was the first […]

In a scene filled with excitement and anticipation, the New York Yankees secured their spot in the World Series, achieving their first American League pennant since 2009. The highlight of their victory was Juan Soto’s pivotal three-run homer in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, which not only clinched the win but […]

The New York Yankees entered Game 5 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians one win away from their first trip to the World Series since 2009. New York was trailing 2-0 in the sixth inning when Giancarlo Stanton launched a two-run home run to left center. Stanton’s 446-foot blast evened the score and the […]