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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 […]

The St. Louis Cardinals were considered to be a consistent contending ball club not that long ago. The past few years have not gone according to plan in St. Louis, however, as the Cardinals have not reached the postseason since 2022. Following another difficult season in 2025, the Cardinals may be considering a rebuild. Regardless […]

The Seattle Mariners will begin their ALDS matchup against the Detroit Tigers without one of their best arms. Bryan Woo, who has dealt with right pectoral inflammation since mid-September, was left off the Mariners ALDS postseason roster, a decision confirmed just hours before Game 1. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale took to X (formerly known as […]

Eddie Vedder didn’t hold back from celebrating the Chicago Cubs’ elimination of the San Diego Padres. The Pearl Jam singer and guitarist partied alongside the Chairman of the Chicago Cubs, Tom Ricketts, who was photographed dumping a beer on the artist. “Tom Ricketts dumping a beer on Eddie Vedder,” the X post read. “Only at […]

The battle of the lefties isn’t just reserved for the Democratic Party. It will commence in Game 1 of the NLDS between the LA Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies. For the Dodgers, they are going with their left-handers to take on the Phillies ‘ left-handed hitters, per Bob Nightingale of USA Today. After much speculation, Dodgers […]

Brian Snitker recently made the decision to step down from his role as Atlanta Braves manager. Although he is remaining with the ball club as a senior advisor, Snitker will no longer manage the ball club. It was surely a difficult decision for Snitker. According to Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, Snitker would have returned […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are drawing attention prior to Game 1 of the ALDS, as Kevin Gausman revealed the club’s approach for containing New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge—and it involves intentional walks. Gausman, who’s set to start Saturday’s opener, spoke openly just hours before first pitch, offering rare insight into the Blue Jays pitching […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will play the New York Yankees on Saturday in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. The Blue Jays announced the ALDS roster on Saturday morning. Shortstop Bo Bichette did not make the roster as he is dealing with a knee injury. Meanwhile, pitchers Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt were […]

Is this finally the year that the Toronto Blue Jays finally put it together? For so many seasons, Toronto always had the talent, but were just unable to put it together consistently. This season, though, the Blue Jays have been one of the best teams in the MLB. They took control of the AL East […]

The Texas Rangers made headlines this week by promoting Skip Schumaker to a four-year deal through 2029, naming him the 21st manager in franchise history. The move came just days after the organization and Bruce Bochy mutually agreed to part ways. This internal hire marks a pivotal moment for the Rangers, signaling a clear commitment […]

The Boston Red Sox’s 2025 campaign came to an abrupt end two days ago. Despite taking the New York Yankees to the brink, Boston was ultimately unable to finish off their rivals. Their dreams of winning the pennant ended, and now they’re facing a problem with one of their stars. Third baseman Alex Bregman has […]

The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays have seemingly been trending in opposite directions for the past few weeks. While Toronto was ultimately able to win the American League East crown, they went 5-5 across their final 10 contests and almost lost the division before officially clinching a bye. Meanwhile, the Yankees went 9-1 […]

Cam Schlittler has the baseball world buzzing after his star-making start in Game 3 of the New York Yankees’ ALWCS matchup against the Boston Red Sox. The rookie pitcher stepped up for New York, shutting down Boston over eight scoreless innings. The dominant outing allowed the Yankees to escape with an unprecedented Wild Card Series […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were the first team to emerge from the Wild Card round after sweeping the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers’ starting pitching was dominant and Roki Sasaki slammed the door on the Reds, closing out a series-clinching 8-4 win Wednesday. Los Angeles is moving on to the Division Series and a matchup with […]

The Chicago Cubs have named left-hander Matthew Boyd as their starter for Saturday’s Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Boyd will take the mound on just three days’ rest, jumping back into the fire after his Wild Card Series outing against the San Diego Padres. The 34-year-old’s performance in […]

Cam Schlittler grew up rooting for the Boston Red Sox. But on Thursday, the rookie starter became a New York Yankees legend. Schlittler delivered a historically great performance as the Yankees added a new chapter to their storied rivalry with the Red Sox. Facing elimination in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series, New York […]

After watching Roki Sasaki absolutely dominate in his playoff debut against the Cincinnati Reds, earning two Ks on 11 pitches for a 1-2-3 inning, Los Angeles Dodgers fans the world over have borderline demanded Dave Roberts officially give him the role, sending Tanner Scott to the bench for good in favor of the rookie phenom. […]

2025 did not go the way that many Atlanta Braves fans thought it would. In fact, many in the Braves organization likely did not believe that their roster would miss the postseason. However, a wicked combination of injuries, regression, and ineffectiveness doomed Atlanta to a 76-86, fourth-place finish in the NL East. Manager Brian Snitker […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for their NLDS opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, but All-Star catcher Will Smith’s availability remains uncertain. The Dodgers included Smith on the roster for the Wild Card series against the Cincinnati Reds, but he did not make an appearance. He was carried as a potential bat off […]

The Seattle Mariners go into the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers with one goal on their collective minds. The Mariners, who have been competing in the American League since 1977, have never won the World Series. They have never even been there, since they have not won an American League pennant. This […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ playoff rotation is taking shape after manager Dave Roberts revealed his starting pitchers for Games 2 and 3 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Flyers. Roberts previously announced that star two-way player and right-handed pitcher Shohei Ohtani will be on the bump for the Dodgers for Game 1 on Saturday night […]

Fresh off a dominant 3-0 Wild Card Game 3 win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs’ priority is now the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs’ NL Division Series (NLDS) opponent is also the NL’s top seed, in addition to being the NL Central champions. The Brewers won the division by five games. As Chicago […]

The Texas Rangers moved on from Bruce Bochy at the end of the 2025 MLB season. Texas finished the year with an 81-81 record. And the team felt it was time for a new voice. Rumors floated that front office advisor Skip Schumaker was the frontrunner for the job. In the end, the result was […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching duo of Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani garnered some attention due to a conversation the former revealed during the team’s playoff run. Los Angeles has shined as one of the best teams in the league, winning the NL West Division title with a 93-69 record. Ohtani and Sasaki have played […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers star, Shohei Ohtani, will take the mound for the first postseason start of his pitching career when Los Angeles faces the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Ohtani admitted that he feels a little nervous […]

The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are set to kick off their AL Division Series (ALDS) on Saturday afternoon. While the Blue Jays used the last few days to rest and prepare for the matchup, the Yankees closed out a thrilling AL Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night […]

The New York Yankees eliminated the Boston Red Sox in the ALWCS, setting up a date with the Toronto Blue Jays in the Division Series. And Luis Gil will get the start in Game 1 against Toronto. After leaving Gil off the Wild Card roster, the Yankees are relying on the reigning AL Rookie of […]

The Boston Red Sox saw their season come to an end Thursday night when they dropped the third game of their Wild Card series to the New York Yankees. They had won the first game of the series behind the outstanding pitching of Garrett Crochet, but they could not take advantage of multiple opportunities in […]

Following a disappointing 81-81 campaign, the San Francisco Giants elected to fire manager Bob Melvin. The veteran manager spent two seasons with the Giants, going 161-163 during his time in the Bay Area. Now, the president of baseball operations, Buster Posey, is leading a hunt for San Francisco’s next manager. According to FanSided’s Robert Murray […]

The Detroit Tigers will not be starting 2024 AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners. Detroit announced that it will be giving the ball to 24-year-old right-handed reliever Troy Melton in a bullpen game for the series opener in Seattle. The rookie went 3-2 in 16 […]

The New York Yankees are currently preparing for their ALDS matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays. Outfielder Cody Bellinger reportedly jammed his heel while running the bases during the Yankees’ 4-0 series-clinching win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Manager Aaron Boone shut down concern over the injury, however, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. […]

The New York Yankees have settled their biggest question ahead of the American League Division Series. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Friday that right-hander Luis Gil will start Game 1 against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday at Rogers Centre, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. New York had been weighing Gil against rookie right-hander […]

With the Wild Card Round officially in the rearview, fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers have been waiting with bated breath to see who will and won’t make the 26-man NLDS roster for the forthcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies. After making a few eyebrow-raising decisions against the Cincinnati Reds, including Justin Dean earning the […]