MLB Playoffs Articles - Page 24

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to face the New York Yankees in the World Series. While the focus will be on the matchup between Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, the Dodgers have another superstar who could end up stealing the show, Mookie Betts. Betts, the Dodgers star right fielder, is a former MVP, two-time […]

The last time the New York Yankees played in the World Series was 15 seasons ago in 2009, when the beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. While that may not be a long time for most franchises, it is for the Yankees. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addressed the 15-year drought, and made sure […]

New York Mets pitcher Jose Quintana is making a promise to himself and to fans. Quintana thinks he and the Mets will be back in the NLCS next season, and he’s not afraid to share that opinion. “I’m healthy. I feel good. I want to try one more time to win a championship,” Quintana said, […]

Despite losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS in six games, the New York Mets are in an incredible position to re-rool and be one of the best teams in baseball in 2024. Armed with some of the most depth in all of baseball and an owner who is willing to spend whatever […]

The New York Mets came within two games of the World Series, falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night. With their wild, unpredictable season now in the rearview mirror, Mets fan John Mayer took to X to post a heartfelt thank you to his […]

Manager Stephen Vogt and the Cleveland Guardians have been ousted from the ALCS at the hands of the New York Yankees. But as Vogt looks back at the ALCS, he doesn’t have any regrets. Of course, he would’ve liked to see a different outcome than a 4-1 series loss. However, Vogt remains confident in his […]

The magical run had to conclude eventually. For the New York Mets, it ended two wins shy of a trip to the World Series. The Mets saw their season end after a Game 6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series Sunday night. The disappointment of a promising season ending […]

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will face off in the World Series for the 12th time in 2024. After dramatic pennant victories, the two blueblood franchises are back in the Fall Classic. New York is looking for their first title in 15 years while Los Angeles searches for their second in four […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to host the New York Yankees in the upcoming World Series, excitement is palpable among fans and players alike. Dodgers infielder Max Muncy captured the essence of this anticipation, stating, “The biggest stars in the sport on the biggest stage. … Dodgers versus Yankees — Come on!” His remarks […]

Los Angeles sports royalty Vanessa Bryant and Natalia Bryant turned heads as they attended Game 6 of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets. After taking a 3-1 lead in Game 4, the Dodgers lost Game 5 in New York, giving them another shot to close the NLCS and advance […]

The New York Mets have stars on their team, and Mark Vientos can say he’s one of them. Regardless of how the 2024 National League Championship Series ends, Vientos has certainly made his mark with a memorable individual postseason run. With New York facing elimination in Game 6 of the series against the Los Angeles […]

The Cleveland Guardians lost the ALCS to the New York Yankees in five games. Their dramatic Game 3 victory was the only one they mustered in the series. The Yankees were able to outlast them because of the differences in bullpen performances. That is why the people most to blame are Emmanuel Clase, Hunter Gaddis, […]

Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are turning to their bullpen in Game 6 of the NLCS against the New York Mets on Sunday night. For the second time in this series, the Dodgers will lean entirely on their stable of relief pitchers without using a traditional starter. Michael Kopech is getting the start […]

The New York Mets are trying to pull off a heroic comeback in the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets have a long way to go, but they got off to a good start on Friday night, beating the Dodgers 12-6 to cut their series deficit to 3-2 and force […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman’s struggles continue as he recovers from an ankle injury. Already benched in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, Freeman will once again sit for Game 6 against the New York Mets, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Injuries have affected Freeman’s performance in recent months. Two […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ season is over. Despite their best efforts, the Guardians and first-year manager Stephen Vogt could not overcome pitching woes against the New York Yankees, who beat Cleveland in five games in the ALCS to advance to the World Series. Although the Guardians had some of the best relievers in baseball for the […]

New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton is making some bold statements about his teammate, Juan Soto. Stanton is taking the stance that Soto will return to the team in the 2025 season. “We need him to stay. He’s going to stay. We need to bring it home, and then we’ll bring him home also,” Stanton […]

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter had just two words to say about the franchise’s first trip to the World Series in more than a decade. “We’re back,” Jeter posted to X, formerly Twitter. New York defeated the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night, to lift the team to the World Series. It was the first […]

In a scene filled with excitement and anticipation, the New York Yankees secured their spot in the World Series, achieving their first American League pennant since 2009. The highlight of their victory was Juan Soto’s pivotal three-run homer in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, which not only clinched the win but […]

The New York Yankees entered Game 5 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians one win away from their first trip to the World Series since 2009. New York was trailing 2-0 in the sixth inning when Giancarlo Stanton launched a two-run home run to left center. Stanton’s 446-foot blast evened the score and the […]

Giancarlo Stanton can’t stop sending balls into orbits in the 2024 MLB playoffs — particularly during the 2024 American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians. When the Yankees needed a big boost in Game 5 of the ALCS, Stanton was right there to deliver the goods for them, as he launched a clutch two-run […]

When a fan base watches its team win a World Series, reach two others and claim nine divisional crowns in the span of a decade, overconfidence should be unavoidable. Los Angeles Dodgers supporters know better, though. They sport several wounds from the daggers that the Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks, […]

In a strategic move that has paid off before, the Los Angeles Dodgers opt to go with a bullpen game in Game 6 of the 2024 NLCS against the New York Mets. Manager Dave Roberts has declared an “everyone is available” approach as the team looks to clinch a spot in the World Series. “All […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 3-2 lead against the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series, and the media coverage around both teams is leaving no stone unturned. When ESPN’s Aiden Gonzalez asked whether Shohei Ohtani was available to pitch in Games 6 or 7, manager Dave Roberts provided a curt response. […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has had a very successful postseason so far, performing better offensively than he did in the regular season, and manager Aaron Boone said his at-bats have been “excellent” since the playoffs began. Aaron Boone also said that Anthony Volpe’s work ahead of the series against the Kansas City Royals […]

After a spectacular Game 1 outing, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty looked to be an imposing matchup with the New York Mets facing elimination in Game 5. However, the former Detroit Tiger got shelled for eight runs in just three innings in the 12-6 loss. Flaherty’s stuff was much better in Game 1, according […]

Although New York Yankees southpaw Nestor Cortes is not on the ALCS roster, his season may not be over. With the Yankees up 3-1 over the Cleveland Guardians in the series, “Nasty Nestor” could appear in the Fall Classic. Cortes faced hitters in live batting practice ahead of Saturday night’s Game 5 at Progressive Field […]

The New York Yankees trio of Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been hitting on another level during the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians. They have combined for seven home runs, 14 RBI and a 1.097 OPS through four games, per Yankees insider Bryan Hoch. The rest of the Yankees […]

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is opening up about the struggles he’s having in the ALCS this year. Clase got battered once again by the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the series on Friday. New York has driven in two runs in each of Clase’s last two appearances for Cleveland. The reliever has […]

It was win or go home for the New York Mets on Friday night in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Knowing this team’s fight, there was no way they’d be eliminated on home soil. The Mets came out swinging it from the first pitch and ultimately won 12-6, forcing Game […]

With their backs up against the wall, the New York Mets came through with a victory in the 2024 NLCS on Friday night, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-6. They now trail 3-2 in the series heading back to LA for Game 6 on Sunday. The Mets came out swinging and took an 8-1 lead […]

With a comfortable 8-1 lead in the fourth inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, New York Mets starter David Peterson was feeling himself. After running over to first for the force out against Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy, Peterson was caught on camera jawing at Muncy. "Sit down, bitch" […]

The New York Yankees are two wins away from clinching their first World Series birth since 2009. However, one of their relief pitchers won’t be on the roster if they advance. The Yankees made a personnel switch ahead of Friday’s ALCS Game 4 against the Cleveland Guardians, via MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. “Mark Leiter Jr. has […]

Ahead of Game 5 of the NLCS, New York Mets star Francisco Lindor sat down with MLB legend Alex Rodriguez. However, “A-Rod” may not have expected a rough trip down memory lane. Lindor brought up the New York Yankees’ heartbreaking 2019 ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, via FOX Sports. Francisco Lindor: "I remember watching […]

The New York Yankees are just two wins away from winning the American League pennant and advancing to the World Series for the first time since 2009. They had a great chance to take a 3-0 lead against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 on Thursday night, but they let a late lead slip away […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ thrilling comeback in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Yankees was a spectacle of baseball magic, capped off by an unexpected hero. Amidst a game filled with jaw-dropping moments, Jhonkensy Noel’s game-tying two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth ignited the crowd and drew a candid response from Pat McAfee, […]

With the New York Mets facing elimination down 3-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has made his decision about who will start Game 5. David Peterson will get the ball to try and keep the Mets alive for one more game and extend the series. Mendoza explained his […]

On Friday night, Progressive Field will be lit with nostalgia as former Cleveland Guardians powerhouse, Travis Hafner, returns to throw the ceremonial first pitch before ALCS Game 4. Hafner, a key figure in the Guardians’ lineup during his prime, is remembered for his formidable presence at the plate. “Travis Hafner, who played on the memorable […]

The playoffs bring out a different side of athletes. Players tend to give a little more in the postseason and are able to block out the noise, and sometimes the pain, to remain on the field for the season’s most important games. The New York Mets are getting that type of grit from Brandon Nimmo. […]