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Cincinnati Reds fans waited 12 years to see their beloved franchise compete in the MLB playoffs. They waited even longer than that to see the team score a run in the postseason. Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series ended in a 10-5 Cincy loss — the Los Angeles Dodgers pounced on Hunter […]

With every game mattering so much now that the postseason is here, the New York Yankees recognized that every sort of advantage they could get could matter considering how thin the margins separating them and the Boston Red Sox are. With ace southpaw Garrett Crochet on the mound for the Red Sox, Yankees manager Aaron […]

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers made sure that they had their big bats and power with them in Game 1 of their National League Wild Card Series against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. In fact, the Dodgers just tied a franchise record by hitting not one, not two, not three, not four, […]

Although the Cincinnati Reds won eight of their last 11 games to clinch the final playoff berth, they do not feel like the typical “look out, they’re hot” type of team. This resilient, Terry Francona-managed group is certainly capable of causing chaos, but it will not vanquish the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a roaring start in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series, and superstar Shohei Ohtani is the undeniable headline. The phenom has already launched two home runs against the Cincinnati Reds, including a jaw-dropping 454-foot blast in the sixth inning that sent Dodger Stadium into a frenzy. […]

NEW YORK–Max Fried did all he could to help place the New York Yankees in a position to win the opening game of their best-of-three American League Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox, but the southpaw’s herculean start was ultimately overshadowed by a less-than stellar showing from the club’s bullpen and a rally […]

Game 1 of any playoff matchup is always important considering how it can set the tone for the rest of the series. For the Boston Red Sox, they went into the heart of enemy territory as they faced their sworn rival New York Yankees on the road for Game 1 of their AL Wild Card […]

The New York Yankees have their backs against the wall right away in this MLB postseason after dropping Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Tuesday night. Now, the Yankees have to win the next two games to avoid elimination at the hands of their most hated rival […]

On Tuesday, the New York Yankees lost Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series to the Boston Red Sox. A significant reason for their loss was the exploits of Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet.  In the end, he threw 6.1 innings and had 11 strikeouts to his name. Additionally, Crochet only allowed four hits. […]

The Boston Red Sox opened the AL Wild Card Series with a 3-1 road win over the New York Yankees, powered by a dominant outing from ace Garrett Crochet. Making his postseason debut, Crochet struck out 11 over 7.2 innings and allowed just one run, silencing a hostile Yankee Stadium crowd that has shaken many […]

The New York Yankees entered the ninth inning of Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday down 3-1. While former New York closer Aroldis Chapman was on the hill, they loaded the bases on three consecutive singles. The Yankees then became the first team in postseason history […]

After catching the Los Angeles Dodgers during their World Series run last fall as a fan, Notre Dame High School’s own Hunter Greene was treated to a much less welcoming crowd in his MLB playoff debut, giving up a homer to the first batter he faced, Shohei Ohtani, as his hometown audience reveled in his […]

The Boston Red Sox opened the 2025 AL Wild Card Series with a 3-1 win over the New York Yankees, thanks in large part to ace Garrett Crochet’s dominant start and Alex Cora’s confidence in letting him go deep into the game. The decision added another chapter to the ever-intense Yankees vs. Red Sox rivalry. […]

It was not an auspicious start to the playoffs for the New York Yankees. They ultimately lost the first game of the AL Wild Card Series to the Boston Red Sox 3-1 after leading 1-0 until the 7th inning.  Afterward, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said without provocation that he anticipates his team coming out on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing the Cincinnati Reds in the three-game NL Wild Card series. Cincy went to Hollywood without a win in the postseason since 2013, and a tough road ahead. The Dodgers led the game off with Shohei Ohtani, who chased his 55-homer season with a lead-off home run off of Hunter […]

The San Francisco Giants missed the National League playoffs by two games. In the aftermath of the regular season, the Giants were one of many teams to fire its manager, moving on from Bob Melvin. San Francisco’s season has been full of ups and downs, including the acquisition of Rafael Devers and the trade of […]

The New York Yankees lost Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series 3-1 to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Anthony Volpe scratched across the only run with a homer off of Garrett Crochet. But outside of that, the offense was silenced, and the bullpen was disastrous in the key loss. Yankees fans are […]

The Houston Astros are entering an offseason filled with uncertainty after missing the 2025 MLB playoffs for the first time since 2016. At the center of it all is general manager Dana Brown, whose future remains unclear following a vague response to questions about his contract status. In a story by The Athletic’s Chandler Rome, […]

On Tuesday, one of the most storied rivalries in sports commenced. The Red Sox and Yankees played Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium. In an interesting turn of events, history was made by Red Sox OF Masataka Yoshida, per OptaSTATS. With the game tied at one, Yoshida managed to bring […]

The Boston Red Sox kicked off their American League Wild Card series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. Red Sox manager Alex Cora sent his ace, Garrett Crochet, out to face Max Fried in Game 1. The result was a dominant Boston postseason debut for Crochet, who cruised through 7.2 innings. The one run […]

The New York Yankees’ current 2-1 deficit behind the Boston Red Sox is thanks to one of their more maligned contributors. Shortstop Anthony Volpe has struggled for most of the 2025 season. However, his performance during Game 1 of the Yankees’ AL Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox has kept New York in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are chasing back-to-back World Series championships and aiming for another deep October run. As they prepare to face the Cincinnati Reds in the 2025 MLB playoffs opener Tuesday night—just over 30 minutes from now—they’ve received a timely boost from one of their former stars. Twelve-time All-Star Manny Ramirez, who spent a […]

On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs got off on the right foot. They defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the first game of the best-of-three Wild Card series. A significant reason for their win came from their bullpen. Something that got the praise of manager Craig Counsell. “They were perfect today,” he said. “That’s what […]

The New York Yankees kicked off their American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Yankees ace Max Fried made his way through 6.1 innings without giving up a run. New York shortstop Anthony Volpe gave him a 1-0 lead with a solo home run. However, New York manager Aaron Boone […]

The New York Yankees are hosting the Boston Red Sox in the first game of the three-game American League Wild Card Series. It was a battle of the aces early in The Bronx, with Garrett Crochet and Max Fried shutting down offenses. Both in their first seasons with their respective clubs. Max Fried is the […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are once again renewing their rivalry on the October stage. The hated rivals will face off in a three-game Wild Card series to determine the Toronto Blue Jays’ ALDS opponent. Through four innings, the Yankees hold a narrow 1-0 lead. That margin is thanks to New York […]

As the Boston Red Sox gear up for another high-stakes October clash, attention once again turns to the storied New York Yankees vs. Red Sox rivalry. But ahead of the club’s 2025 Wild Card Series showdown, Red Sox manager Alex Cora took an unexpected turn—offering genuine praise for Yankee Stadium. On the morning of Game […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a pivotal decision when they decided to extend manager Don Kelly. However, his coaching staff is set to see some changes as the Pirates prepare for 2026. Pittsburgh is firing pitching coach Oscar Marin, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Marin had been in the position since the 2020 […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for their first taste of playoff baseball in 2025, the team has officially released their 26-player NL Wild Card roster, and needless to say, there are a few surprises. First and foremost, Clayton Kershaw is among the pitchers left off the list, joining Anthony Banda in street clothes for […]

The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 series lead in the National League Wild Card series. Their bullpen was a big reason why, putting together 4.2 perfect innings in relief of Matthew Boyd. The Cubs are going back to that bullpen for Game 2, with Andrew Kittredge starting […]

At the moment, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are locked in a Game 1 duel. Yankees ace Max Fried and his Boston counterpart, Garrett Crochet, are in the midst of a battle between two of baseball’s best lefties. If this continues, then New York manager Aaron Boone will need first baseman Ben […]

The San Diego Padres dropped Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series to the Chicago Cubs Tuesday afternoon. The loss continued an alarming October trend. Once again, the Padres offense disappeared when it mattered most. Cold bats fueled a familiar wave of postseason frustration. The loss only deepened the Padres postseason struggles across the […]

The San Diego Padres lost 3-1 to the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card series. Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers off San Diego starter Nick Pivetta in the fifth inning, flipping the game. The Padres fans on social media were not thrilled with manager Mike Shildt’s decisions […]

The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the first game of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday. Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers off Nick Pivetta in the fifth inning, stealing the lead. Their bullpen relieved Matthew Boyd with 4.2 perfect innings across four pitchers. The Cubs have […]

The Los Angeles Angels decided to part ways on Tuesday with manager Ron Washington. Washington missed a good chunk of the 2025 Major League Baseball season due to health problems. The former Angels manager says his health issues weren’t the reason why he was fired. The former Angels skipper says he was let go because he […]

The Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday, taking Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. Tarik Skubal was sensational, striking out 14 batters in 7.2 innings, securing the win. After a second consecutive Cy Young-caliber season, Detroit’s ace got them off on the right foot. Skubal joined an elite company with […]

For the first time in almost a decade, the Houston Astros are not in the American League playoff picture. Astros manager Joe Espada wants stars like Carlos Correa to have a hand in the team’s offseason moves. However, those conversations will happen far sooner than the franchise wanted them to. Yordan Alvarez, Josh Hader, and […]

With yet another playoff clash against the Boston Red Sox set to begin Tuesday night, the New York Yankees are locked in. The chase for their 28th title will continue with an AL Wild Card series against the Red Sox in the Bronx. Ahead of the Tuesday evening tilt, Yankees manager Aaron Boone had high […]

The Detroit Tigers needed a dominant effort in order to win Game 1 of their series against the Cleveland Guardians. Luckily for them, Tarik Skubal answered the call in resounding fashion. The AL Cy Young favorite pitched 7.2 innings, striking out 14 batters en route to a 2-1 win. He fought Guardians ace Gavin Williams […]