MLB Playoffs Articles - Page 3

The New York Yankees entered Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians looking for a stranglehold of the series. Things have not gone their way Thursday, as they trail late in Ohio. To make matters worse, the Yankees bullpen took a hit. New York relief pitcher Ian Hamilton was forced […]

When a team is in must-win mode, it is essential for a manager to roll out the pitchers they trust most. Although it may be unconventional, the Cleveland Guardians’ best course of action in such a desperate scenario is to rely on its elite bullpen. A concerning usage rate is causing skipper Stephen Vogt to […]

The Cleveland Guardians are heading back home down 2-0 in their ALCS matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. But Jose Ramirez isn’t ready to back down yet. He and his teammates will be back inside Progressive Field on Thursday for Game 3. Despite any deficit they might be facing, Ramirez knows the Guardians have what it […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a precarious position as they head into Game 4 of the NLCS (National League Championship Series) without their star first baseman, Freddie Freeman. Suffering from a lingering ankle injury, Freeman’s absence from the lineup could significantly impact the Dodgers’ offensive strategy and overall team morale. Freeman, who has […]

In a surprising turn of events, the New York Yankees have made significant changes to their lineup for Game 3 of their series against the Cleveland Guardians. Veterans Anthony Rizzo and Austin Wells will be sitting out, with Jose Trevino stepping in as the catcher and Jon Berti taking over duties at first base. This […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s mini-slump was one of the biggest storylines heading into Game 3 of the NLCS. However, those worries were put to rest after Ohtani crushed an eighth inning three-run home run in the Dodgers’ 9-0 win over the New York Mets. Ohtani’s Dodgers teammate Mookie Betts addressed the criticisms that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres played a thrilling five-game NLDS earlier in the postseason. With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto playing for the Dodgers and Yu Darvish playing for the Padres, this was must-watch TV in Japan. Major League Baseball announced some of the Japanese TV ratings for the Dodgers-Padres NLDS on […]

The action is heating up in both the NLCS and the ALCS, and at present, two of the most famous franchises in the history of the MLB are in the driver’s seat of their respective playoff series. On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 2-1 NLCS lead over the New York Mets thanks […]

With the Cleveland Guardians down 2-0 in the ALCS do the New York Yankees, things need to change for Guardians manager Stephen Vogt’s team. As the series heads back to Cleveland, Game 3 is a must-win for the Guardians. Vogt made the decision that Matthew Boyd will start Game 3 for the Guardians, and as […]

The New York Mets were blown out again by the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLCS. They lost 8-0 in the first NLCS game in Queens since 2015. A key moment in the game was Francisco Alvarez striking out with the bases loaded in the second inning. That continued a rough postseason […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken a 2-1 lead in their NLCS series versus the New York Mets, thanks to an 8-0 Game 3 demolition at Citi Field on Wednesday. While the Dodgers were in control heading into the eighth inning, the struggling Shohei Ohtani blew the game open with a massive three-run homer, sending […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler has had one of the worst seasons of his career after returning from Tommy John Surgery, but he still did enough to crack the Dodgers’ playoff rotation. Buehler’s playoff run didn’t get off to a great start, as he gave up six earned runs in five innings Game 3 […]

They had help, but the New York Mets made a mess of hosting Game 3 of the National League Championship Series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani’s three-run shot was all the visitors needed in an 8-0 MLB Postseason win over the Big Apple’s Wild Card upstarts. Lindor did not hold back when discussing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers decided to push Walker Buehler’s NLCS start back, opting to go with a bullpen game in Game 2 against the New York Mets instead. This seemed to light a fire underneath Buehler. Even though it took him 90 pitches to get through four innings, Buehler still set the tone in what […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ trust level in starting pitcher Walker Buehler seemed to have waned, with the team deciding to roll with a bullpen game in Game 2 of their NLCS clash against the New York Mets. The 2024 season has been a topsy-turvy one for Buehler in his return from injury after all, but […]

The Big Apple is known for big welcomes. Well, fans of the New York Mets held true to form in saying hello to a slumping Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS). It is starting to turn cold across America, but the boo bird migrated […]

The Mets and Dodgers are locked in a battle in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. After the Dodgers put on a pitching masterclass in Game 1, the Mets responded with a fast start in Game 2 to even things up at one game apiece. As the series shifted back to the Big […]

Few players in Major League Baseball have captivated fans and fellow athletes alike as much as Shohei Ohtani. However, according to Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts, beneath the phenomenal dual-threat abilities, Ohtani is more relatable than one might assume. Speaking to the media, Betts offered a candid perspective on the Japanese sensation, emphasizing his […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that pitcher Nestor Cortes is throwing live to hitters on Wednesday, and that entails 10-15 pitches, according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post. If things go well, Nestor Cortes could face hitters again this upcoming weekend, and he remains in play to make the World Series […]

Aaron Judge hasn’t been at his best for the New York Yankees during the 2024 playoffs to this point. In a similar vein to 2022, Judge has struggled to make much of an impact from the plate, hitting well below the Mendoza line with his only saving grace being his incredible ability to get on […]

MLB’s best players, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, have been mired in 2024 postseason slumps. Judge, though, broke out of his slump with a home run in the New York Yankees’ 6-3 Game 2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series. So will Ohtani end his slump soon? The Dodgers star […]

The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series to take a 2-0 series lead. New York still has work to do in the best-of-seven series, but they are in a great position at the moment. Aaron Judge, who hit his first 2024 postseason home run […]

The MLB Postseason pressure cooker is starting to cause some shakiness in even the most consummate professionals. Infield flies become error-scored singles. Intentional walks become unforgettable slights, as the recently snubbed, Francisco Lindor-led New York Mets reminded the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS. Specifically, Mark Vientos delivered a grand slam sucker punch […]

The New York Yankees have taken a 2-0 lead in their ALCS series versus the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, partly because Aaron Judge finally hit his first homer of the postseason. The hitter’s two-run homer also put the finishing touches on a 6-3 win that pushed the Yankees to within two games of the World […]

Weaknesses are often exposed in October, and that is exactly what is happening to the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series. Suspect starting pitching and a thin lineup are hurting them against the New York Yankees and might be what ultimately ends this standout season. What is most bothersome for fans, however, is […]

For many fans, the biggest takeaway to come out of the New York Yankees’ 6-3 win versus the Cleveland Guardians will be the long-awaited Aaron Judge home run. No one on this team is more important than the soon-to-be 2024 American League MVP, but there is an unlikely candidate who can significantly impact its World […]

For a stretch during the regular season, Aaron Judge had entered flow state and looked poised to, once again, break the single-season AL home run record. Alas, Judge has cooled off significantly during that stretch; in fact, entering Game 2 of the New York Yankees‘ ALCS clash against the Cleveland Guardians, the 6’7″ slugger hasn’t […]

Brayan Rocchio didn’t exactly have a regular season to remember at the plate, but the Cleveland Guardians rookie is making up for it against the New York Yankees — with his bat, at least. Rocchio hit a third inning line drive single on Tuesday night in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, extending […]

Walker Buehler may be a shell of himself these days, but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is still trusting him with a huge responsibility in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. It will be the right-handed starting pitcher’s job to silence the New York Mets in front of a wild Citi Field […]

The New York Mets are back in the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2015, and some of the biggest stars in franchise history will be on-hand at Citi Field to take part in the festivities. New Yor announced its first pitch plans on Tuesday for their three home games during the […]

New York Yankees fans have seen enough. Winning over the fans in New York is certainly a difficult task, but Juan Soto has accomplished the feat in only one season. In fact, fans even brought checks to Game 2 of the American League Championship Series for the soon-to-be free agent, via Talkin’ Yanks and Michael […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are tied in the NLCS after two games. Los Angeles first baseman Freddie Freeman and second baseman Gavin Lux have been battling through injuries all postseason. They both played in the first two games, but Freeman especially was limping around the field. Manager Dave Roberts gave his […]

After sitting the first two games, designated hitter JD Martinez will likely make his National League Championship Series debut in Game 3 when the series shifts to Queens. With the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers knotted at one win apiece, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke to the media during the off-day before Game […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are tied at a game apiece in the NLCS. Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor have led their teams here with MVP-caliber seasons, but only one can win. Betting lines suggest the Dodgers’ star will get it because of his 50-homer, 50-steal campaign. When asked about Lindor, he […]

The Cleveland Guardians lost Game 1 of the ALCS 5-1 to the New York Yankees on Monday. The story of the game was Cleveland’s pitching, which faltered under the bright lights. Starter Alex Cobb only pitched 2.2 innings and allowed three earned runs in a loss and now has an injury. He is off the […]

Cleveland Guardians reliever Joey Cantillo had a historically bad performance in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. Cantillo set an MLB record for the most wild pitches by a reliever in a playoff game, with four in just 0.1 innings pitched. Speaking of Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, Chris […]

New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón threw some impressive innings in Game 1 of the ALCS. Rodón finished the contest with six innings of work, and New York got a big 5-2 win. The hurler says former Yankees legend Andy Pettitte was very helpful to him. “He knows a lot about it,” Rodón said, per […]

The Cleveland Guardians have had to thread many needles on their way to their ALCS clash against the New York Yankees. They had to overcome Tarik Skubal in a decisive Game 5, and came away on top thanks in large part to Lane Thomas’ incredible grand slam. But now, the American League’s best team in […]

Carlos Rodon ran through some bumps on the road in the middle of the 2024 campaign, but to end the regular season, he started to get into a roll for the New York Yankees. However, his first start in the 2024 playoffs did not go according to plan. He lasted just 3.2 innings in Game […]