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When the Los Angeles Dodgers took the field against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the NLCS, they needed something special to silence the rowdy crowd at American Family Field and really set the tone for the seven-game series. Early on, it became clear the “something special” was the play of Blake Snell, who […]

The Seattle Mariners are writing one of the most compelling stories of the postseason, and Jorge Polanco has emerged as the quiet heartbeat of their postseason success. His clutch three-run homer in Game 2 of the ALCS powered the Mariners to a dominant 10-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, giving them a commanding 2=0 […]

To say Game 2 of the ALCS between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays was a conflicting experience for Josh Naylor’s family would be an understatement. With deep roots in Ontario, the Naylors have watched their son become one of the most prolific Canadian baseball players of all time… only for that success […]

The Toronto Blue Jays brought a wave of nostalgia back to Rogers Centre on Monday night as Josh Donaldson, the 2015 American League MVP, returned to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the ALCS. The former third baseman received a roaring ovation from over 44,000 Blue Jays fans, many chanting “MVP!” […]

Quinn Priester looked up to see Max Muncy’s blast fly toward the center field wall. Sal Frelick positioned himself as the final hope to pull off the wall catch for the Milwaukee Brewers. But what ensued was an unreal moment against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS). […]

In Game 2 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays, Jorge Polanco turned in arguably the swing of the game when he blasted a ball 400 yards off of Louis Varland over the center field line, turning the game from a 3-3 tie to a 6-3 Seattle Mariners lead that they held through the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a crushing ALCS Game 2 loss, falling 10-3 to the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre. With their offense struggling again and pitching decisions under fire, the Blue Jays now trail the series 0-2 and face mounting pressure heading into Game 3. The Blue Jays offense looked flat, managing just six […]

When the Seattle Mariners officially took down the Toronto Blue Jays in commanding fashion, turning in 10 runs at the Rogers Centre to take down the home team 10-3, it got fans in the Pacific Northwest hyped. Sure, there could be as many as five more games left to play, and in baseball, momentum can […]

Josh Naylor made Canadian history with his seventh-inning bomb for the Seattle Mariners in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mississauga, Ontario native became the first Canadian-born player to hit a home run in a playoff game played in Canada. Naylor grew up just 16 miles away from the Rogers […]

The San Diego Padres have once again found themselves in the spotlight after Mike Shildt’s retirement, a decision that has left much of the baseball world searching for answers. Shildt’s abrupt choice to step away after just two seasons with the Padres came less than two weeks after the team’s Wild Card exit, sparking widespread […]

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is embracing the role of the underdog against the Los Angeles Dodgers — even if the Brewers swept the regular season series against the reigning champs and finished with the best record in baseball. “I’m sure that most Dodger players can’t name eight guys on our roster,” he told the […]

On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers begin the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. A challenge that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is looking forward to.  Before the game, Roberts was interviewed by the team at Fox Sports about his preparations for the game. During that appearance, Roberts took some time out to have a little fun […]

The Seattle Mariners are inching closer to making franchise history, thanks to another clutch swing from second baseman Jorge Polanco. His go-ahead home run in Game 2 of the ALCS was more than a momentum shift — it was a historic moment in Seattle’s postseason lore. In the fifth inning of a 3-3 tie at […]

Jorge Polanco is swinging a hot bat so far for the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series, and he delivered once again in the fifth inning of Game 2. Polanco broke a 3-3 tie by mashing a three-run shot right-center field off of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland, his ex-teammate with the […]

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider pulled Trey Yesavage after four innings Monday. The Seattle Mariners already rushed to six runs before the lineup change during the American League Championship Series (ALCS) contest. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports placed the microphone in front of the skipper after relieving him. Schneider dropped a mixed review of […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are sticking to their proven formula of adaptability and depth as they prepare for Game 1 of the NLCS vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Brewers bullpen once again takes center stage, led by Aaron Ashby, who will open the series Monday night at American Family Field. The Brewers’ decision highlights their […]

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts gets the superstar treatment — even from Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse attendants. Brewers manager Pat Murphy proved as much on Monday before his team faces the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS when he explained what he witnessed the day before. Pat Murphy shared that a Brewers clubhouse attendant […]

The ALCS between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners is underway with the Blue Jays up 1-0. And already, it is Toronto CF Daulton Varsho who finds a way to become a highlight reel.  In the top of the third inning, the game was tied at three. That is when Mariners third baseman […]

When Mike Shildt abruptly announced that he would step down as manager of the San Diego Padres, general manager AJ Preller had to quickly begin the hunt for his replacement. “We wish him the best in his next chapter,” Preller said of Shildt in a statement on Monday. “The search for a new manager of […]

The Milwaukee Brewers endured endless condemnation for their ongoing October woes over the last half-decade, but when this ballclub genuinely looks the part of a contender, it usually fares well. In four of the six campaigns in which the Brew Crew has won 95 games or more during the regular season, it has advanced to […]

The Los Angeles Rams will play in dirt ahead of their London trip, literally. That’s because they’ve chosen a baseball venue to run around in before taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars. They’re also choosing to stay in Baltimore following the 17-3 win over the Ravens. The Rams will use Oriole Park at Camden Yards as […]

The Seattle Mariners added pitcher Bryan Woo to their American League Championship Series roster, despite him not appearing in a game since September 19. He did throw a simulated game on Monday, however, which MLB Network’s Jon Morosi says “went well.” “Bryan Woo’s simulated game went well, based on (a) my amateur scouting eye and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series in four games. They did so in dramatic fashion, winning in extra innings on a wild brain fart from Phillies’ reliever Orion Kerkering. That sets the stage for the Dodgers to have the opportunity to return to the World Series. Standing […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will be up against the Seattle Mariners in Game 2 of the ALCS, and they won’t have one of their key players for the matchup, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. “News: Anthony Santander is out of the lineup with back tightness,” Matheson wrote on X, formerly Twitter. With the Blue […]

The Detroit Tigers have signed manager AJ Hinch to a contract extension, team president Scott Harris announced on Monday at the organization’s season-ending press conference. “We extended A.J. earlier in the year,” Harris announced, via MLB.com. “I absolutely love working with A.J. I think he’s one of the best managers in the game. We have […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were once again eliminated in the playoffs, as their chances of competing for a championship have come to an end. With the Phillies being in this situation before, there could be a chance that there are changes made around the staff, but Rom Thomson seems safe, according to Bob Nightengale of USA […]

The Philadelphia Phillies may have underachieved this postseason, but fans should not expect any sweeping changes to define the team’s offseason. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Phillies are expected to bring back manager Rob Thomson despite the team’s NLDS exit. Thomson has managed Philadelphia since the middle of the 2022 […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced their roster for the 2026 National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it includes one key change from the previous round. The Brewers added multi-inning relief pitcher Tobias Myers to the roster in favor of Nick Mears, who was left off. General manager Matt Arnold offered a […]

While there were many positives for the Seattle Mariners in ALCS Game 1 against the Toronto Blue Jays, one fan of the losing team went viral for their shirt that took a shot at catcher Cal Raleigh. Fox’s broadcast of the game couldn’t avoid one fan sitting behind home plate. The fan’s shirt had a […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ search for a manager continues under the watchful eye of owner Arte Moreno. Former Angels star Albert Pujols is still viewed as the leading candidate. According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the Angels are now speaking with “a couple others” such as Hunter Torii about their managerial opening. Even so, there’s […]

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced that he has stepped down, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Shildt explained in a letter, printed by the outlet on Monday, that he considered retirement during the season and became “at peace” with it after the Padres fell to the Chicago Cubs in the National League Wild Card […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners battle in a tense ALCS matchup. The tense opener ended with a 3–1 Mariners victory. However, manager John Schneider suddenly found himself addressing something from the past. Nearly a year and a half after his remarks about Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh, Schneider admitted he regrets his words. Back […]

Seattle Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco sent his team with the American League Championship Series with a 15th inning single against the Detroit Tigers. Then, in Game 1 of the ALCS, Polanco came up clutch again. In the sixth and eighth innings, Polanco drove in a run with a single. With the Mariners winning 3-1, the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the ALCS with high expectations, but their offense vanished in a 3–1 defeat to the Seattle Mariners. After the loss, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. offered a brutally honest take that summed up the night for the Blue Jays. His message, as reported by The Athletic MLB’s Mitch Bannon, was just four […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin to take on the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS on Monday night, and one of the matchup’s most prominent figures has already dropped a take that will ensure a fiery set. Despite their modest payroll and scrappy disposition, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts refuses to take the Pat Murphy-led […]

The NLCS matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers is about more than just a trip to the World Series. This Brewers-Dodgers duel may tip the balance in the brewing MLB labor battle. It’s a high-stakes clash with layers well beyond wins and losses. To begin with, the Dodgers enter the series as […]

On Saturday, the Milwaukee Brewers put the Chicago Cubs away in the NLDS. Now, they prepare themselves to take on the LA Dodgers in the NLCS, which begins on Tuesday in Milwaukee. The Brewers have luck on their side as they went 6-0 against the Dodgers during the regular season, plus home-field advantage. Conversely, the […]

The Seattle Mariners started the American League Championship Series on the right foot, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 1. However, things could’ve started off much worse for Seattle. Mariners starter Bryce Miller allowed a leadoff home run to George Springer. He walked the next batter and while he got Vladimir Guerrero Jr […]

The MLB Power Rankings are back as the American and National League Championship Series begin. The Seattle Mariners took Game 1 on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays to start the American League side. Both series are in action on Monday with the Los Angeles Dodgers visiting the Milwaukee Brewers for Game 1. How […]