MLB Playoffs Articles - Page 32

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again the champion of the NL West; they have claimed the division title 11 times over the past 12 years, and with this level of dominance comes the expectation that they will reign supreme in the playoffs as well. Alas, the past two seasons have brought nothing but disappointment […]

The New York Yankees are set to face the Kansas City Royals in the American League Division Series. The Royals swept the Orioles in the Wild Card Series to set up the matchup. After winning the American League East with the AL’s best record, New York has high expectations this October. We’ll make our Yankees […]

It seems like it was always destined to happen. The San Diego Padres, baseball’s hottest team since the All-Star break, are set to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Division Series for the third time in five years. Baseball fans are in for a treat if this series is anything like their regular […]

The San Diego Padres swept the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wild Card Series. They were led by rookie centerfielder Jackson Merrill, who knocked in two runs in the Padres’ Game 2 win. After the game. Merrill’s Padres teammates spoke glowingly about the rookie after the game to ESPN’s Buster Olney. “A superstar,” Padres infielder […]

The Kansas City Royals are finally back to playing October baseball, thanks in large part to the MVP-caliber season Bobby Witt Jr. has had. Not much was expected from the Royals heading into 2024, but they have defied expectations and continue to do so as they managed to sweep the Baltimore Orioles in the AL […]

The Baltimore Orioles have turned their fortunes around over the past two seasons; they ended the previous decade by hitting rock bottom, destroying the team so they could rebuild from scratch, and in 2023, they emerged as a powerhouse in the AL East. However, the past two seasons have borne little in the way of […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ postseason ambitions came to an abrupt halt following a devastating series sweep by the Kansas City Royals, leaving a bitter taste as the team contemplates what could have been. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde did not mince words when discussing the team’s performance. In an article by Jeff Passan of ESPN, Hyde highlighted the […]

Some players are born with an edge that separates them in the brightest moments. Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Jackson Chourio delivered not once but twice during Milwaukee’s Game 2 win over the New York Mets in the NL Wild Card Series. It was incredible to watch as the 20-year-old seized the opportunity in the biggest […]

The Kansas City Royals advanced to the ALDS with a 2-1 win on Game 2 of the Wild Card series against the Baltimore Orioles, completing a two-game sweep, and superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. made a declaration about his team after the game. “This group is special,” Bobby Witt Jr. said, via Jeff Passan of […]

The Atlanta Braves were swept in the National League Wild Card Series by the San Diego Padres. Their 2024 season ended with a dud after they won Game 162 to qualify for the postseason. They lost Game 1 3-0 and Game 2 5-4 to end their season without a playoff win. Manager Brian Snitker spoke […]

The San Diego Padres advanced to the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the Wild Card round of the playoffs, and rookie sensation Jackson Merrill got real on what the win means for him and the team. “It’s another step in the process. […]

These San Diego Padres do not have time for side quests or individual storylines this late into the season. The Manny Machado-led machine is still marching towards the franchise’s first World Series title after dispatching the Atlanta Braves in the MLB National League Wild Card best-of-three round. Fernando Tatis Jr. loves the Padres’ energy, and […]

New York Mets reliever Phil Maton had a rough night in Milwaukee in Game 2. Maton entered the game in the bottom of the eighth inning with the Mets holding a 3-2 lead, just six outs away from advancing to the NLDS. However, Maton gave up a home run to Jackson Chourio and another to […]

The New York Mets are one game from elimination after the Milwaukee Brewers staged a late rally in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card series on Wednesday. A Garrett Mitchell home run in the bottom of the eighth inning gave Milwaukee a 5-3 win and forced a decisive Game 3 on Thursday. If the […]

The ailing Baltimore Orioles are facing a long offseason of refueling while rehashing what went wrong against history-making Bobby Witt Jr.’s Kansas City Royals. The Orioles were swept in the MLB American League Wild Card series and Corbin Burnes did not hold back after the playoff exit. “Yeah, the talent on this team is unbelievable,” […]

The San Diego Padres are cruising through their NL Wild Card series with the Atlanta Braves. After putting away a comfortable win in Game 1 of the best-of-three series, the Padres are off to a hot start and have a big lead in Game 2 at Petco Park. After the Braves got on the board […]

The MLB Playoffs got underway on Tuesday and the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves are currently battling it out in the National League Wild Card round. The Padres took game one on Tuesday, and they started Joe Musgrove on the hill in game two as they are hoping to eliminate the Braves and advance […]

At 20 years and 205 days old, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio cannot yet buy a legal drink. However, the Venezuelan international can mash baseballs. Chourio became the youngest player in MLB postseason history to hit a leadoff homer on Wednesday, via Sportsnet Stats. Brewers Jackson Chourio (20 years, 205 days) Youngest player in MLB […]

The Detroit Tigers improbably made the MLB Playoffs in 2024. At one point, this team looked as if they were destined for another losing season. In fact, they sold at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Tigers traded Jack Flaherty, Carson Kelly, Mark Cahna, and Andrew Chafin in early August to further stock their farm system. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received encouraging news about first baseman Freddie Freeman’s injury status, hinting at a potential return in time for the postseason. Dodgers General Manager Brandon Gomes provided a positive update on Freeman’s recovery from a recent injury that had sidelined him, raising hopes for his timely comeback. According to David Vassegh on […]

As the New York Mets look to game 2 of the NL Wild Card series, one of their unsung heroes, Jose Iglesias, has opened up about his challenges throughout his career. Despite being a consistent performer, Iglesias has often found himself underestimated and underappreciated in the analytics-driven landscape of modern baseball. Teammate J.D. Martinez voiced […]

The top-seeded New York Yankees will be facing off against the winner of Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals Wild Card series in the ALDS. Before even knowing who they’re going to face, New York wants to make sure they have all their ducks in a row in terms of pitching. After Gerrit Cole starts […]

As the Houston Astros gear up for a critical Game 2 of the AL Wild Card series against the Detroit Tigers, all eyes are on Hunter Brown, the hometown hero poised to make a significant impact. Born and raised in Detroit, Brown’s journey from the local Wayne State University to the major leagues has been […]

The San Diego Padres are a win away from advancing to the next round of the 2024 MLB playoffs after they took down the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday at Petco Park. San Diego star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. played a key role in the win, […]

As the Houston Astros began their playoff journey in the Wild Card round against the Detroit Tigers, Framber Valdez was the first one on the mound. However, Valdez didn’t give the Astros a performance worthy of ace status. The left-hander lasted just 4.1 innings, allowing seven hits and three earned runs as Houston fell 3-1. […]

The San Diego Padres are one win away from advancing to the National League Division Series after taking Game 1 of the Wild Card series against the Atlanta Braves, 4-0. Winning the series would send the Padres against long-time rivals Los Angeles Dodgers, NL West champions. For now, the Padres have to thank pitcher Michael […]

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt made a somewhat-surprising decision to name Michael King as hi Game 1 starter for the Wild Card round against the Atlanta Braves. Shildt’s decision paid off in a major way, with King leading the Padres to a 4-0 win. King dominated the vaunted Braves lineup, pitching seven scoreless innings […]

The New York Mets are sidestepping the drama after taking Game 1 of the MLB National League Wild Card round series versus the Milwaukee Brewers. That is probably not the case if not for a big night from starter Luis Severino. The Mets needed it too since Edwin Diaz was out of commission to begin […]

The San Diego Padres have a superstar on their hands in Jackson Merrill. After putting together a Rookie of the Year campaign in the regular season, he made franchise history in his first postseason game. He is the youngest player in Padres history to record a playoff hit, according to MLB Pipeline. With this 102.5 […]

Patrick Mahomes has been making sure that Kansas City, Missouri is well-fed with championship glory for years now, but he would surely appreciate some help fostering an excellent local sports tradition. After a near-decade hiatus from relevance, the Kansas City Royals may be ready to oblige. With Bobby Witt Jr. and a talented starting rotation […]

After the Milwaukee Brewers’ brutal 8-4 loss to the New York Mets in Game 1 of their Wild Card round matchup on Tuesday, there was some uncertainty about who would start Game 2 on Wednesday for Milwaukee. However, after Brewers starter Aaron Civale pitched three innings out of the bullpen in Game 1, manager Pat […]

The New York Mets needed a win on the final day of the regular season to even get into the MLB playoffs, and they’re already making some noise in the postseason. They got their Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers off on the right foot, picking up an 8-4 win to move within one […]

The Milwaukee Brewers kicked off their appearance in the 2024 postseason with a disappointing 8-4 loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday. The Brewers started out the first game of their Wild Card round matchup against the Mets strong, going up 2-0 in the first inning, but when they gave up that lead and […]

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last year, the New York Yankees are back in contention. The team rebounded to a 94-68 record, a 12-game improvement over 2023, earning the AL’s best record, and they’ll now face either the Kansas City Royals or Baltimore Orioles in the ALDS. New York went […]

The biggest story going forward for the Atlanta Braves as they prepare for their Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres is Chris Sale’s health. Sale was a last-second scratch from the win or go home Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader and is not on the Braves’ Wild Card round roster as he continues […]

The New York Yankees signed Marcus Stroman in the offseason in the hopes that he could bolster their shaky starting pitching rotation and help lift them over the top in 2024. Now, he could possibly be left off the roster for the team’s upcoming American League Division Series against either the Kansas City Royals or […]

The Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 3-1 in a thrilling Game 1 victory to take a 1-0 lead in the Wild Card round. The biggest reason why the Tigers were able to get the win: American League Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal. Skubal dominated the AL West champion Astros, pitching six scoreless innings and […]

The Kansas City Royals trusted left-hander Cole Ragans to come through in his MLB playoffs debut in a frenzied environment, and he did that and more in Tuesday’s 1-0 win versus the Baltimore Orioles. The All-Star pitcher left everything on the mound in Camden Yards, and unfortunately, was removed after the sixth inning due to […]

The Houston Astros are in an unusual place; facing elimination before the American League Championship Series. They lost on Tuesday to the Detroit Tigers 3-1 despite a solid start from ace Framber Valdez. Now, Joe Espada is starting Hunter Brown for the Astros as they look to take down the Tigers on Wednesday. Evan Woodberry […]