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The Milwaukee Brewers entered the MLB postseason as the No. 1 seed in the National League. However, after two games of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Brewers are in a 2-0 hole. The Brewers fell to the Dodgers on Tuesday, 5-1, as Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated for LA in a complete game. Now, […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers hit the road to take on the Milwaukee Brewers and emerged victorious, going up 2-0 in their NLCS series against the Milwaukee Brewers. It was a dominant start from pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who pitched all nine innings in the game and gave up just three hits and one […]

With two wins under their belt in the NLCS, the Los Angeles Dodgers are inching toward a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers. While the Dodgers are surging, Shohei Ohtani is struggling. That’s right, Ohtani is not necessarily at his best. In Game 1, Ohtani went 0-for-2 and walked three times in a 2-1 victory. On […]

The New York Yankees had their postseason cut short, and all eyes have gone to shortstop Anthony Volpe, who was dealing with a shoulder injury during the year. As no surprise, Volpe underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, according to The New York Post. After the Yankees’ loss to the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation is on fire this postseason. Game 1 of the NLCS saw Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell torch the Milwaukee Brewers to the tune of 10 strikeouts and just one run allowed. In Game 2, Milwaukee was tortured by another star pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Getting called for the start in Game […]

Take a bow, Yoshi! After getting lit up by the Philadelphia Phillies in his previous start, Yoshinobu Yamamoto was called up again to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In stark contrast from his previous start, Yamamoto put in an incredible performance. The Japanese-born pitcher became the first player since 2017 to pitch a complete […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are two wins away from a return trip to the World Series, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto throwing a complete-game gem to lead the Dodgers to a 5-1 win on the road in Game 2 of their NLCS clash against the Milwaukee Brewers. While Yamamoto, deservedly, will get most of the plaudits for […]

The Milwaukee Brewers face a similar predicament as the Toronto Blue Jays do; despite having homefield advantage in the NLCS, the Brewers now find themselves down 2-0 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the reigning World Series champion putting up pitching masterclasses to begin the series. Milwaukee, as a result, will be heading to Dodger […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a commanding 2-0 lead over the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2025 NLCS behind another dominant outing from their starting rotation. After Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw a complete game in Game 2, teammate Kiké Hernández wasn’t the least bit surprised. SportsNet LA took to X (formerly known as Twitter), sharing a clip […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have leaned on elite pitching throughout the NLCS, and few voices carry more weight on the subject than Clayton Kershaw. The future Hall of Famer shared his take on the staff’s success, praising Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for delivering back-to-back masterpieces that pushed the Dodgers to a 2-0 series lead […]

Despite not displaying the flashiest of lineups, the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers managed to disarm pitchers during the regular season by putting the ball in play and stringing together hits. Their offensive versatility seemingly made them dangerous entering the National League Championship Series, but the bats have been ice cold in the face of the Los […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers gained full control of the NLCS after a dominant 5-1 win in Game 2 over the Milwaukee Brewers, powered by Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete-game performance. Following the victory, manager Dave Roberts emphasized the trust he had in his rookie starter — calling it “true confidence.” Yamamoto allowed a solo home run to […]

Heading into the NLCS, the Milwaukee Brewers knew they just needed to weather the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitchers in order to really take advantage of their bullpen, which has been a major issue all season long, even after the emergence of Roki Sasaki as a quality closer. The problem? Knocking starters out of games […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading back to Chavez Ravine with a 2-0 lead versus the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, and they have two men largely to thank for it. One night after Blake Snell allowed just one hit and struck out 10 batters in eight masterful innings, Yoshinobu Yamamoto went […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lost 5-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS on Tuesday night. Jackson Chourio hit a lead-off home run on the first pitch he saw, giving the Crew a 1-0 lead. But after that, they managed just two hits off of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Now down 2-0 going back […]

After watching Blake Snell turn in one of the greatest individual pitching efforts in MLB history, facing the minimum through eight innings to keep the Milwaukee Brewers scoreless through eight dominant innings, Yoshinobu Yamamoto immediately broke his no-hitter on the very first play of Game 2, allowing postseason star Jackson Chourio to go yards on […]

The Cleveland Guardians march to the beat of their own drum, and it usually works out reasonably well for them. However, if this franchise is going to ascend to the next level and return to the World Series for the first time since 2016, it may need to open up the checkbook a bit more. […]

When Max Muncy went yard in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ second game of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, it was notable for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it gave Los Angeles some much-needed insurance while Yoshinobu Yamamoto was dishing on the mound, with the team’s lead blossoming from 2-1 to 3-1 one […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made postseason history in Game 2 of the NLCS thanks to a swing that no glove could stop. In the sixth inning, Max Muncy launched a solo home run to center field off Milwaukee Brewers starter Freddy Peralta, giving the Dodgers a 3-1 lead and setting a new franchise record for […]

Boston Red Sox fans have long expected Alex Bregman to re-enter the free agent market this offseason, but the idea of re-signing him no longer seems as cut-and-dried as it perhaps once did. The wait is on, following Jon Heyman’s report that the three-time All-Star third baseman is planning on opting out of the three-year, […]

The New York Yankees have been busy, even though their offseason has just begun. New York moved on from two of its coaches as the team tries to change its philosophies. However, the biggest news so far as been the fact that Cody Bellinger will test free agency, declining his player option. The New York […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are locked in a tight battle in NLCS Game 2 against the Milwaukee Brewers, and once again, Teoscar Hernandez delivered. The veteran slugger launched his fourth postseason home run of 2025 in the top of the second inning, keeping the Dodgers right in the fight. Hernandez’s solo shot came off a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a big win. Even though Teoscar Hernandez was caught up in a bizarre play, Los Angeles escaped with a 2-1 win in Game 1. However, Hernandez’s comments about the team’s hotel made headlines. Dave Roberts offered his thoughts ahead […]

NLCS Game 2 is underway, and Milwaukee Brewers star Jackson Chourio wasted no time putting the Brew Crew on the board early. Chourio slammed the first pitch he saw for a home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Jackson Chourio BLASTS a leadoff HR in Game 2 😤👀 pic.twitter.com/dXr2XL10pd — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the NLCS, but the spotlight fell on Teoscar Hernandez’s base running blunder that nearly cost the Dodgers a key early lead. What could have been a momentum-swinging inning turned into a bizarre 8–6–2 double play — the first […]

The Texas Rangers enter the 2025 offseason with some big questions to answer around the team. Veteran manager Bruce Bochy chose to retire ahead of this winter after falling just short of the postseason. Corey Seager continues to recover from an injury that hobbled him down the stretch. Now, another injury robs the team of […]

The New York Yankees have a lot to figure out after getting eliminated from the playoffs. After Cody Bellinger declined his player option in favor of free agency, changes started around the roster. Yankees manager Aaron Boone still has his job. However, the team has made decisions elsewhere. Longtime coaches Mike Harkey and Travis Chapman […]

The story of baseball right now is the ALCS and NLCS matchups. In the NLCS, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are meeting for the chance to go to the World Series, with the Dodgers winning Game 1 thanks to Blake Snell. However, one significant subplot that has emerged off the field is that […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a pivotal decision as they try to claw back into the 2025 ALCS. Trailing 2-0 in the series vs. the Seattle Mariners, all eyes now turn to Max Scherzer’s ALCS start in Game 4 — a move filled with both hope and risk for the veteran-led club. Blue Jays […]

There are two ways the Milwaukee Brewers and their fans could look at Monday’s 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. On the one hand, the club nearly stunned the defending World Series champions in the ninth inning after recording only one hit off fantastic starting […]

After watching Blake Snell turn in the game of his life in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers, throwing eight scoreless innings while facing off against the minimum, Dave Roberts has revealed the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching plans for the rest of the NLCS. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto set to take the mound in Game 2 […]

In a crucial playoff situation, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strategic lineup adjustment for Game 2 of the 2025 NLCS, looking to build on momentum from their narrow Game 1 win. Manager Dave Roberts’ lineup change moves several key hitters in an effort to spark early offense vs. Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. […]

The Cincinnati Reds had a solid 2025 season, that ended in a National League Wild Card series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cincinnati is looking at how to reshape their roster for 2026. The Reds could end up trading star pitcher Hunter Greene, per a MLB.com report. “Even after a disappointing postseason debut vs. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ 2025 season ended with a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Divisional Series. Despite an MVP-caliber season from Kyle Schwarber, the Phillies could not knock off the defending World Series champions. Now, Philadelphia joins teams like the Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, and Kansas City Royals searching for upgrades. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will look wildly different heading into the 2026 season. However, the biggest change is at the top of the organization. Stu Sternberg made the decision to sell the team during the season as Tampa Bay tries to figure out its future. He sold the team to Patrick Zalupski and a new […]

The 2025 New York Mets’ season came to an end in September after 162 regular season games — something that seemed unthinkable as recently as June. The Mets were 45-24 on June 12 with a 5.5-game lead on the Philadelphia Phillies. They went 38-55 the rest of the way, sending a $340 million roster into […]

The Minnesota Twins are looking for a manager after a disappointing 2025 season. Minnesota is taking a look at New York Yankees hitting coach James Rowson, per the New York Post. Rowson is planning to interview with Minnesota for the job, after the Yankees allowed Minnesota to speak to him. Rowson previously worked with the […]

The Cleveland Guardians dealt with a lot of drama in the second half of the 2025 season. Cleveland made it into the Major League Baseball playoffs, even if the Detroit Tigers sent them home. However, the gambling investigation into Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz is the story of the season. Both relievers had their MLB […]

The New York Mets’ offseason started weeks before they wanted it to. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and his team fell just short of the postseason, entering an offseason full of questions. Juan Soto signed a massive contract with New York last year, but he and the team fell short of expectations. With the future of […]