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The Colorado Rockies went 43-119 this season, staying near the bottom of the standings the whole year. While German Marquez reached a career milestone, he and the team’s pitching staff struggled. The Rockies fired general manager Bill Schmidt to kick off their offseason, but more changes could be coming. Regardless of their future, the pressure […]

The Boston Red Sox are entering a must-win Wild Card Series Game 3 matchup against the New York Yankees. And on the mound, they’ll be turning to rookie Connelly Early. Early has only made four starts at the major league level. Still, Boston feels confident enough to give him the ball. However their gamble ends […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the NLDS with a Wild Card round win over the Cincinnati Reds, two games to none. The victory sets up a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies in the next round, with the winner moving on for the chance to play for a spot in the World Series. […]

The New York Mets finished their season tied with the Cincinnati Reds in the standings. However, a tiebreaker gave the Reds the final National League Wild Card berth, leaving the Mets on the outside looking in. After signing Juan Soto to a massive deal, New York had high expectations for the season. Instead, Starling Marte […]

After a strong 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres in Tuesday’s Game 1, the Chicago Cubs dropped Game 2 to those same Padres on Wednesday, 3-0. The Cubs’ bats went almost completely silent, only notching four hits and one walk in the shutout loss. Despite the lineup’s performance on Wednesday, Chicago manager Craig Counsell […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ playoff drought continues as they stumbled again, finishing 72-90 and last in the AL West. Once again, they will watch the MLB playoffs from home, wondering what went wrong. Many players factored into the Angels’ struggles. The Angels fired their manager, causing yet another change in the system. Even with everything […]

The Major League Baseball postseason kicked off on Tuesday afternoon. After two days of action, three of the four Wild Card Series went to Game 3, setting up an exciting slate of elimination games. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees serve as the nightcap, but the playoffs will see three crucial games played. […]

All hands on deck for the postseason. The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are set to meet at Wrigley Field for the finale of a three-game NL Wild Card series. The Padres forced a Game 3 on Wednesday after their 3-0 shutout win thanks to an all-around effort from the pitching staff. Manny Machado […]

Heading into the 2025 regular season, the New York Mets were labeled as a powerhouse in the National League. New York made a massive move in the offseason when Juan Soto signed a lucrative deal. However, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza could not help but watch as his team fell apart late. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick […]

Winning this year’s World Series would be a perfect way to wrap up the last four years for Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies. Castellanos says Phillies fans gave them a lift following their scrimmage game on Thursday. Ahead of their Game 1 of their NLDS series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the right fielder […]

The New York Mets had one of the more disappointing seasons this year in the MLB, and it’s all because of how they finished. In July, they had over a 96% chance of making the playoffs, and at that time, they were tied for the most wins in the league with 62. From there, they […]

On Wednesday evening, the Philadelphia Phillies learned that they would be playing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS after Los Angeles swept the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card round. It’s an unusually difficult opponent for the first official round of the playoffs, but the Phillies seem up to the challenge, thanks in no […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers know high-pressure moments well, and Andrew Friedman believes Roki Sasaki can handle them. In fact, Roki Sasaki’s story has quickly become one of the most intriguing in this MLB postseason for the Dodgers. After dazzling in his debut against the Reds, Sasaki showed why LA invested in his arm. The 23-year-old […]

Aaron Boone is not one of the most beloved people in New York. The Yankees manager has often been a polarizing figure during his nearly decade-long stint, but potentially no decision was more widely criticized than the one that involved pulling Gerrit Cole during Game 1 of the World Series last postseason. Boone made the […]

The San Francisco Giants made waves this week when they fired Bob Melvin after just two seasons, and the search for a new manager has already turned into one of baseball’s hottest storylines. What makes this job so appealing? For one, the Giants remain a franchise with resources, tradition, and a fan base that demands […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are now gearing up to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series. If they want to dethrone the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kyle Schwarber and his prodigious power will be necessary. Schwarber has been getting MVP hype after a regular season that saw him lead all of baseball with […]

The San Diego Padres forced a crucial winner-take-all finale on Wednesday when they defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0. A major reason for the win was due to a masterclass pitching performance from the entire staff, and a two-run home run by Manny Machado in the 5th inning to put the icing on the cake. For […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has turned into one of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ biggest weapons down the stretch. The right-hander has been on a tear, showing the form the Dodgers hoped for when he arrived from Japan. The Dodgers know they have found an ace right when the MLB postseason and the NLDS demand it. Over his […]

On Wednesday, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker announced his retirement following the team’s disastrous 2025 season, which culminated in them not making the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Still, Snitker’s announcement drew an outpouring of love from the baseball world for his commitment to the organization, and he will remain on board with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies with questions surrounding Tyler Glasnow. The right-hander was on the 26-man roster for the Dodgers in the Wild Card Series but never saw action in the sweep of the Reds. That absence sparked fan speculation, with one question asking if Glasnow should move to […]

As the Seattle Mariners are getting prepared for the ALDS, they’re getting help from wherever they can, even if it’s from a Hall of Famer. That’s what recently went down in their latest scrimmage, as Ichiro Suzuki played in right field for the Mariners. He was on the “home” team as he wore his retired […]

The San Diego Padres kept their playoff dream alive with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series. In the process, relief pitcher Mason Miller set new postseason history. Miller struck out Cubs catcher Carson Kelly in the bottom of the seventh inning. The pitch that got the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned an 8-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, clinching a National League Wild Card Series victory as a result. Roki Sasaki entered the game in the 9th inning to shut the door. Although it technically was not a save opportunity — as the Dodgers held a four-run lead — […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had reason to party in wild-card style, and Shohei Ohtani made sure the celebration was soaked in champagne. To set the tone, Ohtani doused Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki after their dominant performances helped send the Dodgers past the Reds. For Dodgers fans, it was more than just a win. It […]

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-1 in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series. Cleveland and Detroit were tied 1-1 for most of the game before the Guardians’ offense found its rhythm in the 8th inning, ultimately scoring five unanswered runs. Infielder Bryan Rocchio got the scoring started in the inning […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Connelly Early has only made four regular season appearances over his brief MLB career. And yet, Boston is now trusting him in the team’s most important game of the year. Early will be the Red Sox’s starter when the take on the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the Wild […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the NLDS with their biggest weapon ready for the spotlight. Shohei Ohtani will start Game 1 against the Phillies, marking the first time the Dodgers has faced Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS since 2009. Fans are asking the obvious question: will Shohei Ohtani have any limitations when he takes the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers punched their ticket to the next round of the MLB postseason with an 8-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. The victory not only secured the sweep but also set up a highly anticipated matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. For […]

The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Wednesday, extending the American League Wild Card series. After sitting on the bench all of Game 1, Yankees first baseman Ben Rice stepped up with Cody Bellinger on first base in the first inning and smashed a two-run homer. The team celebrated his big […]

The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Wednesday, ending their season. The National League Wild Card series ended thanks to Los Angeles’ dominant offense, as another comeback attempt from Cincy was thwarted. After his first season with the Reds, Terry Francona spoke about his club. Terry Francona’s opening remarks postgame @WLWT […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dispatched the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday as the team completed a sweep of the Wild Card Series. Blake Snell delivered a career-best postseason start in the opener against Cincinnati. And Yoshinobu Yamamoto finished the Reds off in Game 2. Snell and Yamamoto managed to stand out amid one of baseball’s most […]

Through two days of the MLB Wild Card Round in the 2025 playoffs, only one team has clinched a spot in the next phase, and that’s the Los Angeles Dodgers, who took care of business against the Cincinnati Reds. While the Dodgers are already on their way to a date in the National League Division […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to win their 2025 Wild Card Series after sweeping the Cincinnati Reds. Mookie Betts led the offense with a franchise record-tying three doubles. Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned the win while racking up nine strikeouts. And Roki Sasaki worked the ninth inning of LA’s series clinching victory. Well. That […]

The Boston Red Sox are turning to a rookie on one of baseball’s brightest stages. Left-hander Connelly Early, just 23-years-old, has been named the starter for Thursday’s decisive Game 3 of the New York Yankees vs. Red Sox American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium. This moment is historic. OptaSTATS took to X (formerly […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Wild Card Series, winning Game 2 by an 8-4 margin on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, and advanced to the NLDS to face the Philadelphia Phillies starting Saturday in Philadelphia. The victory marked the Dodgers’ 13th straight postseason appearance in the National League […]

The Boston Red Sox fell to the New York Yankees 4-3 in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series after a costly misplay in left field by Jarren Duran. The series is now tied 1-1, with a winner-take-all Game 3 set for Thursday night at Yankee Stadium. In the fifth inning, with the score […]

The time has come for Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to show what he’s got on the mound in the postseason. The reigning National League Most Valuable Player is set to make his MLB playoff pitching debut in the NL Division Series, where Los Angeles will be locking horns with the Philadelphia Phillies, […]

The New York Yankees evened their AL Wild Card playoff series against the Boston Red Sox with a crucial Game 2 win Wednesday night, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. played a key role despite not recording a hit. After being benched in Game 1, Chisholm found a unique way to reset, mercy-ruling an opponent in MLB […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got a career-best postseason start from Blake Snell in the opening game of their Wild Card Series against the Cincinnati Reds. And on Wednesday Yoshinobu Yamamoto powered Los Angeles to the NLDS with his own nine-strikeout performance. But the Dodgers unveiled their secret weapon in the ninth inning. Roki Sasaki made […]