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Down 2-0 entering their NL Division Series (NLDS) Game 3 matchup, the Philadelphia Phillies are looking to right the ship on the road in Los Angeles. Their opponents, the defending world champion Dodgers, are looking to close out the NL’s top seed. Ahead of Game 3, the Phillies have elected to keep center fielder Harrison […]

As the LA Dodgers look to sweep the Phillies, manager Dave Roberts knew who to go to. On Wednesday, it will be up to Yoshinobu Yamamoto to give the green light to get the brooms out. For Roberts, he has the utmost confidence in Yamamoto to get the job done, per Dodgers Nation. “He is […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have gotten this far in the 2025 MLB playoffs on the strength of a “small ball” philosophy. However, it doesn’t work all the time for them. Just take for example the outcome of their squeeze play attempt in the fourth inning of Game 3 of their National League Division Series against the […]

The Detroit Tigers came into Wednesday with their backs against the wall, facing elimination against the Seattle Mariners after dropping Games 2 and 3 of the ALDS. For the first couple of innings on Wednesday, it looked like AJ Hinch’s ballclub was headed for an unceremonious exit from the postseason as Seattle took a 3-0 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from returning to the National League Championship Series. But will Tyler Glasnow be ready to go for Game 3 versus the Philadelphia Phillies? Manager Dave Roberts helped provide a late update there Wednesday ahead of the MLB playoffs contest. “Dave Roberts says Tyler Glasnow won’t be an […]

The New York Yankees were on the brink of elimination when they faced the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the ALDS Tuesday. After falling behind 0-2 in the best-of-five series, New York mounted a five-run comeback keyed by Aaron Judge’s game-tying three-run home run. Judge’s heroics helped New York stave off an early […]

To echo the Bee Gees, the New York Yankees are staying alive, staying alive. On Tuesday, they got back in the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays, thanks to the heroics of Aaron Judge as well as the steady arm of Devin Williams. With that, the Bronx Bombers are down 2-1 in the best-of-five series. […]

The Chicago Cubs enter Game 3 of the National League Divisional Series with their backs against the wall. Cubs manager Craig Counsell watched his pitching staff give up 16 runs across the first two games. Down 2-0, the team is back in Chicago to host the next two games of the playoff series. The health […]

The New York Yankees pulled off a miraculous comeback against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series. Aaron Judge’s home run tied the game at 6-6 and Jazz Chisholm Jr. smashed a solo shot to give New York the lead. However, his yawn during an Ernie Clement at-bat made […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered Game 3 of their AL Division Series (ALDS) against the New York Yankees up 2-0. After two innings, the Blue Jays led 6-1. It looked as if the Yankees’ season would end on Tuesday night. However, New York’s offense and bullpen didn’t get the message. Two runs in the third […]

The New York Yankees got a must-win against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 as they were on the brink of elimination. Of course, there were stars at the game, and one of them joined the list of people who were able to catch a foul ball. Bad Bunny happened to be in the […]

The New York Yankees were on the brink of elimination going into Game 3 of the ALDS, but it was no other than Aaron Judge who came and saved the day. In the bottom of the fourth inning, he hit a home run that tied the score at 6 after the Yankees had previously trailed […]

The New York Yankees live to fight another day! After dropping the first two games of their ALDS series against the Toronto Blue Jays, New York bounced back in Game 3. They fought through a five-run deficit in the fourth inning to win the game 9-6. As always, the key cog to their comeback was […]

The Toronto Blue Jays had many detractors entering the American League Division Series, as the New York Yankees came in with more starting pitching depth and momentum, but public perception obviously changed after the No. 1 seed in the AL thwacked its opponent in the Rogers Centre in Games 1 and 2. Well, the pendulum […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green probably does not have much time to dive into baseball, and that is perfectly reasonable. He and other NBA players will watch what they can and enjoy the thrills along the way. But if any of them or other non-MLB athletes, decide to make a prediction, they may want […]

At one point on Tuesday night, it did look as though the Toronto Blue Jays were well on their way to advancing to the ALCS, making quick work of the New York Yankees in their ALDS matchup. They already put six runs on the board and chased Carlos Rodon out of the game after just […]

The New York Yankees live to see another day after they came back from a 6-1 deficit in the early goings against the Toronto Blue Jays to take a 9-6 win in the end. Carlos Rodon’ poor start in which he allowed six runs in 2.1 innings necessitated some herculean performances from other parts of […]

The New York Yankees accomplished the first step in their bid to overturn a 2-0 deficit in the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays: win Game 3. There were certainly some nervous moments on Tuesday, especially after starting pitcher Carlos Rodon lasted all of 2.1 innings after allowing the Blue Jays to score six runs, […]

Although the New York Yankees are regular participants during the October festivities, one of the biggest knocks against them during the Aaron Boone era has been a lack of mental toughness in critical games. Well, nobody can question the resilience they displayed in a postseason-extending 9-6 win versus the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 […]

In professional sports, what separates the true superstars from the garden-variety ones is their ability to deliver when it matters the most. While Aaron Judge hasn’t exactly led the New York Yankees back to World Series glory just yet, no one can fault him for not trying, especially when he put the Yankees on his […]

The New York Yankees were on the ropes in Game 3 of their ALDS clash against the Toronto Blue Jays — the worst place to be when down 2-0 in the series and staring in the face of elimination. By the time the Yankees took their turn to bat in the third inning, they were […]

The New York Yankees kept their postseason hopes alive with a 9-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the 2025 ALDS. Aaron Judge delivered the turning point with one unforgettable swing. His three-run home run hit the left-field foul pole and tied the game. Fox Sports: MLB posted a clip to […]

The Seattle Mariners are one win away from making it to the ALCS for the first time in 24 years after they pulled out an 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of their ALDS clash. After two low-scoring affairs to start the series, the Mariners’ offense, which led MLB in total runs […]

The tide can turn so quickly in the MLB postseason. Back on Saturday, it looked like the Detroit Tigers were well on their way to shocking the baseball world yet again, as everything lined up for them to perhaps upset the Seattle Mariners after taking a 3-2 win in Game 1. Alas, the Mariners defeated […]

The New York Yankees came into Tuesday night facing elimination after dropping the first two games of the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays, and things were looking bleak when Toronto took a 6-1 lead in the third inning. However, the Yankees had other ideas. A monster Aaron Judge home run kickstarted a comeback as […]

The Toronto Blue Jays may have dropped Game 3 of the 2025 ALDS to the New York Yankees Tuesday night, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. delivered another legendary moment that cemented his place in MLB postseason history. With a first-inning home run at Yankee Stadium, the Blue Jays slugger became just the second player in MLB […]

The Seattle Mariners are now one win away from their first ALCS appearance since 2001 after defeating the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the 2025 ALDS. But it was Cal Raleigh’s postgame gesture—not just the victory—that stole the spotlight. After launching a clutch ninth-inning home run, Raleigh met the fan who caught the ball […]

The Seattle Mariners grabbed a 2-1 series lead in the ALDS with a road win in Game 3 over the Detroit Tigers, but it wasn’t just the scoreboard making headlines. A fan in the stands wearing a “Dump Here 61” shirt caught Cal Raleigh’s ninth-inning home run at Comerica Park, turning a pivotal blast into […]

It’s put up or shut up time for the New York Yankees, as one more loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS means that their 2025 season would be coming to an end. But this Yankees team has been preaching patience and resilience all year, and with the roar of their home crowd […]

The Seattle Mariners already held a commanding lead entering the ninth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series. But Cal Raleigh had to make sure the Detroit Tigers had an even more difficult time mounting a comeback. Up 6-1 with no outs in the ninth, Brennan delivered the 1-1 pitch to Raleigh. […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a former MVP runner-up, two-time Silver Slugger, five-time All-Star, 2022 Gold Glove winner, 2021 All-Star Game MVP, 2023 Home Run Derby champion and the current face of the Toronto Blue Jays. But he is not a speedster. Don’t tell him that, though, for the burly first baseman displayed a high motor […]

The New York Yankees have their backs against the wall in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Tuesday night. The Toronto Blue Jays dominated the first two games up north to take a 2-0 series lead and push the Yankees to the brink of elimination. Needing a win back in New York […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the midst of one of their most impressive postseason runs, powered by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who just made franchise history. On Tuesday night in Game 3 of the ALDS vs. the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Guerrero launched a 427-foot home run off Carlos Rodon, becoming the first […]

After an NLDS Game 2 that was entirely too close for comfort, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has confirmed that Roki Sasaki will be the team’s “primary option” in the 9th inning, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. The Dodgers turned a pitchers duel into a 4-0 lead in the 7th inning of Game […]

With one more win, the Toronto Blue Jays will officially earn the opportunity to compete for the American League pennant. If Vladimir Guerrero Jr has anything to say about it, the American League Division Series will be ending on Tuesday. On a 1-2 offering, Guerrero took Yankees starter Carlos Rodon deep to left center for […]

The Seattle Mariners entered Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series looking for a win. They split the first two games of the series against the Detroit Tigers, making their first road game of the matchup critical. After a long delay in Detroit, the game got underway and Seattle got on the board first. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays enter Tuesday night’s AL Division Series Game 3 against the New York Yankees up 2-0. Everything has gone according to plan so far. Both ace Kevin Gausman and rookie Trey Yesavage played roles in shutting down the Yankees’ offense with stellar starts in Games 1 and 2. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero […]

The Toronto Blue Jays enter Game 3 of the ALDS vs. the New York Yankees with confidence and a clear plan. Their goal is to make Carlos Rodon uncomfortable early in Game 3. That strategy became clear when Davis Schneider explained the team’s mindset. He spoke ahead of Tuesday’s possible series-clincher at Yankee Stadium. MLB’s […]

With the Mariners vs Tigers ALDS game under a rain delay, that leaves plenty of time on the hands of Fox Sports. As a result, Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, and Dontrelle Willis decided to engage in some nostalgia.  During an exchange, Willis made the choice to bring up the 2003 World Series, in which he […]