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The Detroit Tigers saw their 2025 season end in heartbreaking fashion, falling 3-2 to the Seattle Mariners in a 15-inning Game 5 marathon Friday night. The loss extended the franchise’s 41-year World Series drought and highlighted both its potential and its shortcomings. Three players — Kyle Finnegan, Tyler Holton, and Spencer Torkelson — stood out […]

In a wild, 15-inning winner-take-all Game 5, Jorge Polanco delivered a walk-off single that etched his name into Mariners history. With bases loaded, Polanco drove home J.P. Crawford, giving the Mariners their first AL Championship Series appearance since 2001. Before the locker room celebration began, Dan Wilson took a moment with his team that they […]

This, unfortunately, is where the Detroit Tigers’ 2025 season ends. Their wild 2025 campaign ended in the Divisional Round in a brutal 15-inning loss to the Seattle Mariners. Detroit started off the year hot, but the finish to the season leaves them with more questions than answers. One of the big questions for the Tigers […]

The Seattle Mariners ended their playoff drought without a postseason series win by advancing to the 2025 ALCS after a five-game series victory over the Detroit Tigers. The club’s last playoff series win came in 2001, when they beat the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) before falling to the New York Yankees in the ALCS. The […]

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in a grueling 15-inning winner-take-all Game 5 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) on Friday. The game was the longest elimination contest in a Division Series since the 1999 NLCS between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets. Seattle opened the scoring in the second inning. […]

The Seattle Mariners emerged victorious from the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history. Seattle slugged it out with the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS. The contest went to extra innings knotted at 2-2. And the score was still tied in the 15th inning before Jorge Polanco’s walk-off RBI single clinched the […]

The Detroit Tigers lost to the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Friday, ending their postseason run in a historic 15-inning winner-takes-all ALDS Game 5 at T-Mobile Park. Left-hander Tarik Skubal had Seattle spinning in circles, setting a new postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts from the second inning’s last out to the fourth inning’s final out. […]

The Seattle Mariners were locked in a tense pitchers’ duel with the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS. The winner-take-all heavyweight bout spilled into the 15th inning before Jorge Polanco’s game-winning RBI single broke the 2-2 deadlock. But while Seattle advances, the Toronto Blue Jays are the real winners. After strong starts from […]

The eyes of the baseball world were on American League Division Series Game 5 between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers. The Tigers forced Game 5 with a big offensive outburst at Comerica Park in Game 4. However, the deciding game was much more tightly contested with the game going well into extra innings. Finally, […]

Leo Rivas had a birthday highlight during the Seattle Mariners’ matchup against the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the AL Divisional Series on Friday night. Rivas is only two seasons into his young MLB career, signing with the Mariners in 2023. He switched time between the minors and majors, making strides in his development […]

The Detroit Tigers turned to Tarik Skubal in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners. Detroit staved off elimination with a 9-3 win on Wednesday, forcing the do-or-die series finale. And Skubal dominated, allowing one run in six strong innings. The Tigers’ ace set a postseason record with seven-straight strikeouts en route to […]

The Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a clutch 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the ALDS. The victory forced a do-or-die Game 5 as the Division Series shifted back to Seattle. And while the Mariners have home field advantage for the finale, the Tigers have Tarik Skubal. The reigning […]

Ken Griffey Jr. boggled minds while playing for the Seattle Mariners in the 1990s, earning an MVP crown, seven Silver Slugger Awards, 10 Gold Gloves and 10 All-Star selections during his first run with the franchise. He was never able to compete for a World Series title, though. The closest he ever came was when […]

The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners clashed on Friday night in the biggest game of the Major League Baseball postseason so far. Fans showed out in Seattle to support Cal Raleigh and the Mariners, but Kerry Carpenter turned the game on its head. With George Kirby out of the game, the star outfielder gave the […]

It is crunch time for the Detroit Tigers. They are looking to defeat the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the ALDS. As they seek to face the Toronto Blue Jays, one of their aces made a name for himself.  On Friday, Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal became a part of baseball lore, per MLB.com. Ultimately, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off their sweep of the Phillies in the NLDS. Now they are channeling their energies into the NLCS, with the Cubs or Brewers waiting in the wings. In the meantime, the Dodger blue is showing support for the purple and gold before the series begins.  On Friday, the Dodgers […]

Scoring first in any baseball game is generally considered a solid advantage. It does not always work out that way as comebacks are often the theme form motivated teams. But in decisive postseason games, the first run can be a huge advantage. The Seattle Mariners are hopeful that the work Josh Naylor did in the […]

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers face off in a do or die Game 5 on Saturday night. Whoever wins the National League Divisional Series gets to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Cubs manager Craig Counsell leads his team to Milwaukee after winning two games at home to even up the series. […]

The Seattle Mariners entered Game 5 of their American League Divisional Series against the Detroit Tigers needing a win to advance. Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez, and the Mariners offense faced Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in the winner-take-all finale. However, Seattle got a special boost from a fan who went viral earlier in the series for […]

Aside from an offensive explosion in the latter half of Game 4, the Detroit Tigers’ bats have been painfully quiet during the American League Division Series. They were batting just .218 with a .633 OPS as a team entering the final showdown with the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Even with Cy Young Award winner […]

The Milwaukee Brewers started their 2025 postseason run with a bang. Brewers manager Pat Murphy watched as his offense dominated in the first two games of the National League Divisional Series against the Chicago Cubs. However, the series shifted from Milwaukee to Chicago and the Brewers lost the next two, setting up a win-or-go home […]

The Seattle Mariners aim to advance to the next round of the playoffs on Friday, as the club takes on the Detroit Tigers in the ALDS Game 5 contest. Leading up to the final game of the series, Detroit’s manager, AJ Hinch, praised Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh. While talking with media members, Hinch claimed that […]

After reaching the World Series last season, many expected the New York Yankees to do the same in 2025. Despite losing superstar outfielder Juan Soto, GM Brian Cashman quickly pivoted. The longtime Yankee general manager traded for outfielder Cody Bellinger and reliever Devin Williams in addition to signing lefty starter Max Fried in free agency. […]

The Los Angeles Angels decided to find a new manager for the team at the conclusion of the 2025 regular season after opting not to pick up Ron Washington’s contract option. Interim manager Ray Montgomery, who filled in after Washington was put on medical leave in June, is also not returning. With the front office […]

The Milwaukee Brewers suffered a brutal 6-0 Game 4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night. As a result, the two teams must participate in a Game 5 matchup that will decide the winner of the series. After the collapse in Game 4, Milwaukee received a brutally honest message from a former MLB player […]

The Seattle Mariners are facing a do-or-die game at home Friday night against the Detroit Tigers in the American League Division Series. The series is tied at 2-2 and a win for the Mariners will allow them to advance to the American League Championship Series. Bryan Woo is expected to throw a bullpen session today. […]

The New York Yankees fell short of reaching the American League Championship Series, ending the best postseason of Aaron Judge’s career. The Yankees captain slayed some playoff demons with a massive home run to help New York steal Game 3 from the Toronto Blue Jays. However, he will go at least one more season without […]

The Seattle Mariners will square off against the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Friday night. If Seattle is going to win and advance, it will need to find a way to beat Cy Young candidate Tarik Skubal, again. The Mariners have one of their aces, George Kirby, on […]

The Detroit Tigers last won the World Series in 1984. That celebratory moment took place more than two years before President Ronald Reagan uttered the words, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” The Seattle Mariners have never competed in the Fall Classic during their 48-year existence and last advanced to the American League Championship Series […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers need to win eight more games to capture their second consecutive World Series title. After sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card round, the Dodgers toppled the NL’s second seed, the Philadelphia Phillies, in four games to win their NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup. Now, as the defending champions await […]

The New York Mets missed the 2025 playoffs after being in a playoff spot for a good majority of the season. Now, the attention turns toward the offseason, with MLB trade rumors going wild. After a historic collapse, the league could see a Mets trade or two as the team attempts to get younger and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have advanced to the ALCS for the first time since 2016. After the Blue Jays’ ALDS win over the New York Yankees, hopes are up in Canada. In fact, the Blue Jays’ World Series chances look good right now. Now, everyone waits for the Blue Jays’ ALCS opponent, as the Detroit […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the middle of a cut-throat series against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, that did not stop them from joining the group of teams that took the time to honor the late Sister Jean. The college sports and Chicago celebrity passed away on Thursday, sending shockwaves throughout the city. The Cubs decided […]

The San Diego Padres have potential. They just have yet to live up to it. A team with many stars and talent has yet to win a World Series. In 2025, the Padres took on the Chicago Cubs for the NL Wild Card in a best-of-three series. The Cubs won Game 1 and the Padres […]

After strong regular seasons, many expected both the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies to make deep runs this postseason. However, both teams lost in four games in each of their respective Division Series matchups. Now, the Yankees and Phillies need to decide if they will run it back next season with both of their […]

The Detroit Tigers are visiting the Seattle Mariners for a do-or-die Game 5 of the ALDS. After taking Game 4 at home, Detroit has its ace going in a place sentimental to him. Tarik Skubal went to Seattle University, but the Tigers have lost all three of his starts against the Mariners this season. That […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts endured a difficult 2025 regular season. The former MVP slashed just .258/.326/.406 across 150 games played. Betts, however, has looked like a completely different player so far in the postseason. Through two series (vs. Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies), the Dodgers star is hitting .385/.429/.577 to go along with […]

The Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers are preparing for a do-or-die Game 5 of the American League Division Series. They lost Game 4 on the road, but are coming back home with a chance to get back to the ALCS for the first time since 2001. Mariners manager Dan Wilson spoke about the excitement of […]

Chicago Cubs fans were likely down in the dumps after losing Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They were outscored 16-6 in the first two games, with the series shifting back to Chicago. But the Cubs managed to turn the tables on the Brewers when the series moved to […]