MLB Playoffs Articles - Page 10

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 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 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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

The Detroit Tigers kicked their 2025 postseason run with a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. After a historic struggle down the stretch of the regular season, the Tigers snuck into the Major League Baseball playoffs. Thanks to a dominant effort from Tarik Skubal in Game 1 against Guardians ace Gavin Williams, Detroit fans are […]

The 2025 MLB postseason has officially started. All 12 teams playing in October have one goal, and that is to win the World Series. So what is the biggest factor for each playoff team that will allow that goal to be achieved or that will prevent a championship victory from occurring? Toronto Blue Jays Why […]

The Detroit Tigers kicked off their American League Wild Card Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Detroit squeaked into the postseason after suffering what would have been a historic collapse down the stretch. However, Tarik Skubal took the mound in Game 1 and put on a show in a win. He won a pitchers’ […]

The New York Yankees released their Wild Card roster ahead of Tuesday night’s Game 1 showdown against the Boston Red Sox. 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil was one of the names who did not make the list. “The #Yankees’ roster for the Wild Card Series is out. They went with 14 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for the NL Wild Card Series, and they may have a surprise addition to their roster. All-Star catcher Will Smith is expected to be active. He has missed nearly a month with a broken third metacarpal in his throwing hand. According to The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya, Smith will be […]

The New York Yankees are preparing for the MLB postseason, and Gerrit Cole has found a surprising way to stay involved. Although the ace pitcher is recovering from Tommy John surgery, his presence remains vital. During drills before the upcoming AL Wild Card Series against the Red Sox, Cole has been serving as a baserunner. […]

The New York Yankees’ upcoming Wild Card bout against the Boston Red Sox figures to be a battle that will test each club’s ability to handle pressure-packed situations. Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge has faced similar circumstances before, but has yet to have a signature October showing. Judge recently spoke about the expectations that come with […]

Indeed, emotions are running high for the Chicago Cubs as they take on the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card series. As a result, the Cubs are looking to lean on omens to keep them focused on the task at hand. Before the start of Game 1 on Tuesday, Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker […]

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians are about to get started in their American League Wild Card series, and to no one’s surprise, Detroit will give the ball to Tarik Skubal in Game 1. After that, it’ll be Casey Mize in Game 2, who will either try to keep Detroit’s season alive or pitch them […]

The New York Yankees will begin their American League Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Ace Max Fried will make the start and attempt to get the club on the right track. It does not seem as though the Yankees’ southpaw is taking his mission lightly. Fried recently spoke about […]

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene is about to make his debut in the MLB playoffs this Tuesday, and it will be against the team he grew up rooting for, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Greene has earned the nod to be the Game 1 starter for the Reds in their National League Wild Card Series versus […]

If Cleveland Guardians prospect Chase DeLauter is going to make his Major League debut in 2025, it is going to be on the sport’s biggest stage. The surprise American League Central champions announced their roster for their 2025 AL Wild Card series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday and the 23-year-old outfielder is on it […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge carries the burden of expectation into another October. The Yankees slugger has become the face of the franchise, but his postseason resume lags far behind his regular-season dominance. Much like Barry Bonds in the early part of his career, Judge has faced constant criticism for failing to deliver when […]

After the Philadelphia Phillies flamed out in the 2024 National League Division Series, team owner John Middleton didn’t hide his disappointment. “I don’t think you can forget the postseason,” he told The Athletic at the time. “I don’t think you can forget the last couple of months of marginal play.” Now, the Phillies are back […]