MLB Playoffs Articles - Page 7

For good reason, the LA Dodgers are brimming with confidence. After all, they are up 2-0 over the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. All the while gunning for their second consecutive World Series title. However, their legendary part-owner Ervin “Magic” Johnson is quick to remind fans that they still need to win the series. “Dodger […]

The Toronto Blue Jays cruised to a 3-1 series win against the New York Yankees in the American League Divisional Series. However, the first two games of the American League Championship Series have been a different beast. The Seattle Mariners have shut Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, and the Blue Jays offense down in the […]

The Dodgers are in good hands when Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are at their peak. In the Wild Card series, they both made MLB history by each securing nine strikeouts and fewer than five hits in back-to-back starts. Now up 2-0 in the NLCS against the Brewers, Snell and Yamamoto achieved history together again […]

The Milwaukee Brewers entered the MLB postseason as the No. 1 seed in the National League. However, after two games of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Brewers are in a 2-0 hole. The Brewers fell to the Dodgers on Tuesday, 5-1, as Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated for LA in a complete game. Now, […]

With two wins under their belt in the NLCS, the Los Angeles Dodgers are inching toward a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers. While the Dodgers are surging, Shohei Ohtani is struggling. That’s right, Ohtani is not necessarily at his best. In Game 1, Ohtani went 0-for-2 and walked three times in a 2-1 victory. On […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation is on fire this postseason. Game 1 of the NLCS saw Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell torch the Milwaukee Brewers to the tune of 10 strikeouts and just one run allowed. In Game 2, Milwaukee was tortured by another star pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Getting called for the start in Game […]

Take a bow, Yoshi! After getting lit up by the Philadelphia Phillies in his previous start, Yoshinobu Yamamoto was called up again to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In stark contrast from his previous start, Yamamoto put in an incredible performance. The Japanese-born pitcher became the first player since 2017 to pitch a complete […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are two wins away from a return trip to the World Series, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto throwing a complete-game gem to lead the Dodgers to a 5-1 win on the road in Game 2 of their NLCS clash against the Milwaukee Brewers. While Yamamoto, deservedly, will get most of the plaudits for […]

The Milwaukee Brewers face a similar predicament as the Toronto Blue Jays do; despite having homefield advantage in the NLCS, the Brewers now find themselves down 2-0 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the reigning World Series champion putting up pitching masterclasses to begin the series. Milwaukee, as a result, will be heading to Dodger […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a commanding 2-0 lead over the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2025 NLCS behind another dominant outing from their starting rotation. After Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw a complete game in Game 2, teammate Kiké Hernández wasn’t the least bit surprised. SportsNet LA took to X (formerly known as Twitter), sharing a clip […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have leaned on elite pitching throughout the NLCS, and few voices carry more weight on the subject than Clayton Kershaw. The future Hall of Famer shared his take on the staff’s success, praising Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for delivering back-to-back masterpieces that pushed the Dodgers to a 2-0 series lead […]

Despite not displaying the flashiest of lineups, the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers managed to disarm pitchers during the regular season by putting the ball in play and stringing together hits. Their offensive versatility seemingly made them dangerous entering the National League Championship Series, but the bats have been ice cold in the face of the Los […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers gained full control of the NLCS after a dominant 5-1 win in Game 2 over the Milwaukee Brewers, powered by Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete-game performance. Following the victory, manager Dave Roberts emphasized the trust he had in his rookie starter — calling it “true confidence.” Yamamoto allowed a solo home run to […]

Heading into the NLCS, the Milwaukee Brewers knew they just needed to weather the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitchers in order to really take advantage of their bullpen, which has been a major issue all season long, even after the emergence of Roki Sasaki as a quality closer. The problem? Knocking starters out of games […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading back to Chavez Ravine with a 2-0 lead versus the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, and they have two men largely to thank for it. One night after Blake Snell allowed just one hit and struck out 10 batters in eight masterful innings, Yoshinobu Yamamoto went […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lost 5-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS on Tuesday night. Jackson Chourio hit a lead-off home run on the first pitch he saw, giving the Crew a 1-0 lead. But after that, they managed just two hits off of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Now down 2-0 going back […]

After watching Blake Snell turn in one of the greatest individual pitching efforts in MLB history, facing the minimum through eight innings to keep the Milwaukee Brewers scoreless through eight dominant innings, Yoshinobu Yamamoto immediately broke his no-hitter on the very first play of Game 2, allowing postseason star Jackson Chourio to go yards on […]

When Max Muncy went yard in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ second game of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, it was notable for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it gave Los Angeles some much-needed insurance while Yoshinobu Yamamoto was dishing on the mound, with the team’s lead blossoming from 2-1 to 3-1 one […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made postseason history in Game 2 of the NLCS thanks to a swing that no glove could stop. In the sixth inning, Max Muncy launched a solo home run to center field off Milwaukee Brewers starter Freddy Peralta, giving the Dodgers a 3-1 lead and setting a new franchise record for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are locked in a tight battle in NLCS Game 2 against the Milwaukee Brewers, and once again, Teoscar Hernandez delivered. The veteran slugger launched his fourth postseason home run of 2025 in the top of the second inning, keeping the Dodgers right in the fight. Hernandez’s solo shot came off a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a big win. Even though Teoscar Hernandez was caught up in a bizarre play, Los Angeles escaped with a 2-1 win in Game 1. However, Hernandez’s comments about the team’s hotel made headlines. Dave Roberts offered his thoughts ahead […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the NLCS, but the spotlight fell on Teoscar Hernandez’s base running blunder that nearly cost the Dodgers a key early lead. What could have been a momentum-swinging inning turned into a bizarre 8–6–2 double play — the first […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a pivotal decision as they try to claw back into the 2025 ALCS. Trailing 2-0 in the series vs. the Seattle Mariners, all eyes now turn to Max Scherzer’s ALCS start in Game 4 — a move filled with both hope and risk for the veteran-led club. Blue Jays […]

There are two ways the Milwaukee Brewers and their fans could look at Monday’s 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. On the one hand, the club nearly stunned the defending World Series champions in the ninth inning after recording only one hit off fantastic starting […]

After watching Blake Snell turn in the game of his life in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers, throwing eight scoreless innings while facing off against the minimum, Dave Roberts has revealed the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching plans for the rest of the NLCS. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto set to take the mound in Game 2 […]

In a crucial playoff situation, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strategic lineup adjustment for Game 2 of the 2025 NLCS, looking to build on momentum from their narrow Game 1 win. Manager Dave Roberts’ lineup change moves several key hitters in an effort to spark early offense vs. Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are three wins away from returning to the World Series, but their run through the postseason so far hasn’t come without its share of nail-biting moments, thanks to a rocky bullpen. The Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, 2-1, in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Monday, with the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays enter a precarious spot as they prepare for Game 3 of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners. After losing the first two contests, including a lopsided 10–3 defeat on Monday, the Blue Jays knows it must adjust. Chris Bassitt, one of the Toronto’s most vocal leaders, hinted at major tweaks ahead […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers delivered one of the wildest sequences of the NLCS, a moment that left both dugouts stunned. In Game 1 of the Dodgers-Brewers showdown, Sal Frelick found himself at the center of an unprecedented double play, and still walked away frustrated. The Brewers’ double play, scored 8-6-2, was the […]

The Seattle Mariners have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS. A major reason has been Jorge Polanco, but one teammate had admitted, he used to “hate” that guy. “Throughout the years, I hated going to Minnesota just solely because of him. The guy single-handedly beat us so many […]

The route to a World Series title often requires some luck, and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2-1 Game 1 NLCS victory over the Milwaukee Brewers was accompanied by a play that could have swung momentum towards the opposition. With the bases loaded and one out in the top of the fourth inning, the Brewers turned […]

The MLB playoffs are where legends are made and nicknames are earned. Just ask Reggie Jackson (Mr. October) or Derek Jeter (Mr. November). Now, Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco needs himself a nickname. Polanco came up with another big hit in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, blasting a three-run home run […]

In a wild twist during the Milwaukee Brewers-Los Angeles Dodgers NLCS Game 1, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t hold back when discussing Teoscar Hernandez’s baserunning blunder. The Dodgers were pressing for a rally when chaos unfolded on what looked like a sure grand slam. Instead, the play turned into one of the strangest double plays […]

Brice Turang and the Milwaukee Brewers came agonizingly close in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Down 2–1 in the ninth inning, the stage was set for drama. With the bases loaded and two outs, Turang faced Dodgers closer Blake Treinen. On a 1–2 pitch, the ball ran inside, brushing near […]

Game 1 of the 2025 National League Championship Series will be remembered for Dodgers starter Blake Snell delivering one of the best performances from a pitcher in postseason history. That’s not hyperbole. The two-time Cy Young winner became the first pitcher to face the minimum number of batters through eight innings in a playoff game […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Blake Snell has turned the postseason into his personal stage. The Dodgers left-hander delivered another gem in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, leading his team to a close 2–1 win. Snell struck out 10 over eight strong innings, allowing only one hit. For the Dodgers, Snell’s dominance […]

Tyrese Haliburton, by all indications, is not going to be able to suit up for the Indiana Pacers for the upcoming NBA season as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles. But this doesn’t mean that he’s just about to fade from the spotlight. He continues to embrace his hater side that’s been fueled […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have to be very concerned that they did not come away with at least one win at home in the first two games of the ALCS, as they now find themselves down 2-0 to the Seattle Mariners after being on the receiving end of a 10-3 demolition on Monday night. This […]

The Seattle Mariners, ever since they caught fire to start the month of September, have not looked back. And now, they’re only two wins away from clinching their first World Series berth in franchise history. On Monday night, the Mariners destroyed the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the ALCS, 10-3, to take a […]