MLB Playoffs Articles - Page 16

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the NLDS after sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card round. The Dodgers’ pitching proved to be a massive advantage in the matchup. Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto made postseason history with back-to-back dominant starts. And Los Angeles unveiled a new ninth-inning weapon. Roki Sasaki took the mound […]

On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS. For Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani, he will be on the mound for the first game. It will be his first postseason start as a pitcher, and it will be on the road.  Nevertheless, he is looking forward to […]

The Seattle Mariners announced their starting pitchers for Games 1 and 2 of the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers. On Saturday, October 4, right-handed pitcher George Kirby will take the bump against the Tigers as the Mariners open up the series at home at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Luis Castillo will start in Sunday, October […]

There is no telling the story of the Milwaukee Brewers without mentioning Bob Uecker. After his passing in January, the Brewers continue to keep his spirit alive in everything they do. As for Brewers manager Pat Murphy, he does it through ink. On Friday, Murphy made a big reveal of a new tattoo featuring Uecker’s […]

While the New York Yankees captured a hard-fought three-game AL Wild Card series over the Boston Red Sox, the Toronto Blue Jays have been preparing for them. The Blue Jays won their first AL East title since 2015, winning the crown over the Yankees via a tiebreaker. Now, both teams will once again square off, […]

There was uncertainty about whether Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff would pitch in the NLDS due to a shoulder injury. However, on Friday, it was confirmed that Woodruff would not be throwing in the series against the Chicago Cubs. Nevertheless, Brewers manager Pat Murphy managed to say that Woodruff was making progress, per Jesse Rogers of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays won the American League East and waited to see who their next opponent would be. Now, they know. The Jays will face the New York Yankees for Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series. Ultimately, this Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS will reignite a rivalry that has been strong this season. Many […]

Things are exciting in the Bronx as a New York Yankees rookie pitcher tossed a gem to help them eliminate the Boston Red Sox. Now, they are in the ALDS and facing the Toronto Blue Jays for the first time ever. This Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS could continue a fantastic rivalry that has gotten hot this […]

Former MLB player Craig Counsell managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 2015-2023, establishing himself as one of the better coaches in the sport along the way. In 2024, Counsell signed a historic contract to manage one of the Brewers’ NL Central rivals, the Chicago Cubs. With the Cubs and Brewers set to play in the 2025 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies are set to go head-to-head in the NLDS. Both teams are legitimate World Series contenders, and there is a chance that the winner of the series will end up earning a 2025 championship later in October. Although the Dodgers-Phillies series projects to be competitive — and no one […]

The San Diego Padres had a chance to catch the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West but fell short. They had a chance to catch the Chicago Cubs and earn home-field advantage for the NL Wild Card Series but fell short. And on Thursday night, the Friars had a chance to rally in […]

The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners are preparing for the American League Division Series, which begins on Saturday. Seattle will host Games 1, 2, and the deciding fifth if necessary after winning the AL West. Detroit collapsed in September, losing the AL Central to the Cleveland Guardians, but bounced back to beat them in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Wild Card series and will now play the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. The Phillies cruised to a win in the National League East and will prove to be a challenging opponent for the Dodgers. However, LA features no shortage of star-power, meaning […]

The New York Yankees became the first team to overcome a 1-0 series deficit in the Wild Card round since MLB introduced the new playoff format in 2022. While many fans and pundits may not have been confident in the club’s ability to battle back, All-Star Aaron Judge insisted that he and his teammates never […]

Earning bragging rights in the playoffs never seems particularly important, as every team is contending for a championship. Mocking another fan base can be quite trivial when the ultimate goal is still more than 10 wins away. However, when it comes to the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, mockery is required. CC Sabathia […]

Manager Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox saw their season end at the hands of Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees in the Wild Card series. But despite the loss, Cora decided to keep things classy. The Red Sox came out victorious in Game 1, 3-1. However, the Yankees then battled back to […]

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians two games to one in the American League Wild Card series, ultimately ending the Guardians’ season. Detroit blew a 15.5 game lead during the regular season, as Cleveland shocked the MLB world by winning the American League Central. However, the Tigers bounced back in the postseason. So, which […]

It was a forgone conclusion as the Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. After the Padres lost Game 3 by a score of 3-1, San Diego right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t hold back in what he says the Padres need to be better at going forward. “[We […]

The New York Yankees are moving on to the Divisional Round!. After a 4-0 rout of the Boston Red Sox, the Pinstripes are on their way to the next round of the 2025 MLB playoffs. The win featured some big moments from their star hitters… and an almost-lowlight from power hitter Giancarlo Stanton. In the […]

On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox lost the decisive Game 3 of the AL Wild Card series to the New York Yankees. To add insult to injury, it was a New Englander, Cam Schlittler, who finished the Red Sox from the mound. He finished the game with 12 strikeouts in a 4-0 shutout. In the process, […]

The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday to advance to the American League Division Series. Cam Schlittler was the story for the Bombers, hurling a historic start to stifle the Boston offense. But one defensive play in the eighth inning stuck out as the play of the night in Game […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler turned in arguably the biggest showing of the club’s season as they defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-0 in a pivotal Wild Card Game 3 and earned a date with the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS. Schlittler was not pleased with how some of Boston’s fans chose […]

Through the first three innings of the decisive Game 3 of the AL Wild Card series clash between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, with rookie starter Connelly Early holding his own against a very deep Yankees lineup. He was almost mirroring what Cam Schlittler was doing opposite him on the mound, but […]

Garrett Crochet powered the Boston Red Sox to an all-important Game 1 win over the New York Yankees in their 2025 AL Wild Card series clash. But it all went downhill for the Red Sox from there. With the two AL East powerhouses trading punches, it was the Yankees that stood tall in the end, […]

On Thursday night, the Chicago Cubs punched their ticket to the NLDS after securing a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. This game was very smooth-sailing for the Cubs for the most part, but the thousands of fans in attendance at Wrigley Field had to hold their breath for portions of the ninth inning, […]

The San Diego Padres, in every season over the past six years, have had grand World Series contending ambitions. General manager AJ Preller has certainly been aggressive in upgrading the squad, and this was the case earlier this year as well when he traded one of the consensus best prospects in MLB, Leo de Vries, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays, on the final day of the regular season, secured the AL East crown with a huge win over the Tampa Bay Rays. This meant that, instead of going through the Wild Card gauntlet, they received a bye to the ALDS by virtue of having the best record in the American League. […]