MLB Playoffs Articles - Page 8

The Los Angeles Dodgers took the NLCS opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Los Angeles held on for the 2-1 win on the strength of Blake Snell’s historic performance. The two-time Cy Young winner allowed just one hit and no walks while striking out 10 batters in eight scoreless innings. Will Smith caught Snell’s […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were one pitch away from tying Game 1 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday night, but second baseman Brice Turang’s instinctive move to avoid a pitch instead became the game’s defining moment. With the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth, Turang leaned back from a Blake Treinen […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers leaned on experience and composure to take Game 1 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, thanks in large part to Freddie Freeman. The veteran first baseman delivered a game-changing solo home run in the sixth inning, breaking a tense scoreless tie and giving the Dodgers the momentum they needed in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a Game 1 win in the 2025 NLCS over the Milwaukee Brewers, but it was manager Dave Roberts’ decision that became the biggest talking point. Despite Blake Snell’s dominant eight-inning performance, Roberts made the surprising call to bring in rookie closer Roki Sasaki for the ninth inning. Snell was in […]

To say Blake Snell dominated for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS would be an understatement. Taking the mound in front of 40,000 fans in hostile territory, Snell took down the Brewers in order with one lone exception, with a throwout at second base, allowing the two-time Cy  Young winner to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched the Milwaukee Brewers rob a Grand Slam opportunity in the fourth inning. But L.A. overcame the early 8-6-2 double play and a late Brewers charge to win 2-1 Monday. Their Game 1 win in the National League Championship Series, though, brought a wide range of emotions. Notably for one crucial […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers just witnessed one of the greatest postseason pitching displays in franchise history. In Game 1 of the NLCS, Blake Snell silenced the Milwaukee Brewers with a dominant eight-inning gem, allowing one hit, no walks, and striking out 10 to give the Dodgers a 2-1 series-opening win. MLB’s Sarah Langs took to […]

Cal Raleigh had an important message for the Seattle Mariners after beating the Toronto Blue Jays 10-3 in Game 2 of the AL Championship Series on Monday night. Seattle entered the matchup with a 1-0 series lead after stunning the Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 1 on Sunday. They understood the importance of not slowing […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers took the field against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the NLCS, they needed something special to silence the rowdy crowd at American Family Field and really set the tone for the seven-game series. Early on, it became clear the “something special” was the play of Blake Snell, who […]

The Seattle Mariners are writing one of the most compelling stories of the postseason, and Jorge Polanco has emerged as the quiet heartbeat of their postseason success. His clutch three-run homer in Game 2 of the ALCS powered the Mariners to a dominant 10-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, giving them a commanding 2=0 […]

To say Game 2 of the ALCS between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays was a conflicting experience for Josh Naylor’s family would be an understatement. With deep roots in Ontario, the Naylors have watched their son become one of the most prolific Canadian baseball players of all time… only for that success […]

The Toronto Blue Jays brought a wave of nostalgia back to Rogers Centre on Monday night as Josh Donaldson, the 2015 American League MVP, returned to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the ALCS. The former third baseman received a roaring ovation from over 44,000 Blue Jays fans, many chanting “MVP!” […]

Quinn Priester looked up to see Max Muncy’s blast fly toward the center field wall. Sal Frelick positioned himself as the final hope to pull off the wall catch for the Milwaukee Brewers. But what ensued was an unreal moment against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS). […]

In Game 2 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays, Jorge Polanco turned in arguably the swing of the game when he blasted a ball 400 yards off of Louis Varland over the center field line, turning the game from a 3-3 tie to a 6-3 Seattle Mariners lead that they held through the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a crushing ALCS Game 2 loss, falling 10-3 to the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre. With their offense struggling again and pitching decisions under fire, the Blue Jays now trail the series 0-2 and face mounting pressure heading into Game 3. The Blue Jays offense looked flat, managing just six […]

When the Seattle Mariners officially took down the Toronto Blue Jays in commanding fashion, turning in 10 runs at the Rogers Centre to take down the home team 10-3, it got fans in the Pacific Northwest hyped. Sure, there could be as many as five more games left to play, and in baseball, momentum can […]

Josh Naylor made Canadian history with his seventh-inning bomb for the Seattle Mariners in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mississauga, Ontario native became the first Canadian-born player to hit a home run in a playoff game played in Canada. Naylor grew up just 16 miles away from the Rogers […]

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is embracing the role of the underdog against the Los Angeles Dodgers — even if the Brewers swept the regular season series against the reigning champs and finished with the best record in baseball. “I’m sure that most Dodger players can’t name eight guys on our roster,” he told the […]

On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers begin the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. A challenge that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is looking forward to.  Before the game, Roberts was interviewed by the team at Fox Sports about his preparations for the game. During that appearance, Roberts took some time out to have a little fun […]

The Seattle Mariners are inching closer to making franchise history, thanks to another clutch swing from second baseman Jorge Polanco. His go-ahead home run in Game 2 of the ALCS was more than a momentum shift — it was a historic moment in Seattle’s postseason lore. In the fifth inning of a 3-3 tie at […]

Jorge Polanco is swinging a hot bat so far for the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series, and he delivered once again in the fifth inning of Game 2. Polanco broke a 3-3 tie by mashing a three-run shot right-center field off of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland, his ex-teammate with the […]

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider pulled Trey Yesavage after four innings Monday. The Seattle Mariners already rushed to six runs before the lineup change during the American League Championship Series (ALCS) contest. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports placed the microphone in front of the skipper after relieving him. Schneider dropped a mixed review of […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are sticking to their proven formula of adaptability and depth as they prepare for Game 1 of the NLCS vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Brewers bullpen once again takes center stage, led by Aaron Ashby, who will open the series Monday night at American Family Field. The Brewers’ decision highlights their […]

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts gets the superstar treatment — even from Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse attendants. Brewers manager Pat Murphy proved as much on Monday before his team faces the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS when he explained what he witnessed the day before. Pat Murphy shared that a Brewers clubhouse attendant […]

The ALCS between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners is underway with the Blue Jays up 1-0. And already, it is Toronto CF Daulton Varsho who finds a way to become a highlight reel.  In the top of the third inning, the game was tied at three. That is when Mariners third baseman […]

The Milwaukee Brewers endured endless condemnation for their ongoing October woes over the last half-decade, but when this ballclub genuinely looks the part of a contender, it usually fares well. In four of the six campaigns in which the Brew Crew has won 95 games or more during the regular season, it has advanced to […]

The Seattle Mariners added pitcher Bryan Woo to their American League Championship Series roster, despite him not appearing in a game since September 19. He did throw a simulated game on Monday, however, which MLB Network’s Jon Morosi says “went well.” “Bryan Woo’s simulated game went well, based on (a) my amateur scouting eye and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series in four games. They did so in dramatic fashion, winning in extra innings on a wild brain fart from Phillies’ reliever Orion Kerkering. That sets the stage for the Dodgers to have the opportunity to return to the World Series. Standing […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced their roster for the 2026 National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it includes one key change from the previous round. The Brewers added multi-inning relief pitcher Tobias Myers to the roster in favor of Nick Mears, who was left off. General manager Matt Arnold offered a […]

While there were many positives for the Seattle Mariners in ALCS Game 1 against the Toronto Blue Jays, one fan of the losing team went viral for their shirt that took a shot at catcher Cal Raleigh. Fox’s broadcast of the game couldn’t avoid one fan sitting behind home plate. The fan’s shirt had a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners battle in a tense ALCS matchup. The tense opener ended with a 3–1 Mariners victory. However, manager John Schneider suddenly found himself addressing something from the past. Nearly a year and a half after his remarks about Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh, Schneider admitted he regrets his words. Back […]

Seattle Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco sent his team with the American League Championship Series with a 15th inning single against the Detroit Tigers. Then, in Game 1 of the ALCS, Polanco came up clutch again. In the sixth and eighth innings, Polanco drove in a run with a single. With the Mariners winning 3-1, the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the ALCS with high expectations, but their offense vanished in a 3–1 defeat to the Seattle Mariners. After the loss, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. offered a brutally honest take that summed up the night for the Blue Jays. His message, as reported by The Athletic MLB’s Mitch Bannon, was just four […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin to take on the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS on Monday night, and one of the matchup’s most prominent figures has already dropped a take that will ensure a fiery set. Despite their modest payroll and scrappy disposition, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts refuses to take the Pat Murphy-led […]

The NLCS matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers is about more than just a trip to the World Series. This Brewers-Dodgers duel may tip the balance in the brewing MLB labor battle. It’s a high-stakes clash with layers well beyond wins and losses. To begin with, the Dodgers enter the series as […]

On Saturday, the Milwaukee Brewers put the Chicago Cubs away in the NLDS. Now, they prepare themselves to take on the LA Dodgers in the NLCS, which begins on Tuesday in Milwaukee. The Brewers have luck on their side as they went 6-0 against the Dodgers during the regular season, plus home-field advantage. Conversely, the […]

The Seattle Mariners started the American League Championship Series on the right foot, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 1. However, things could’ve started off much worse for Seattle. Mariners starter Bryce Miller allowed a leadoff home run to George Springer. He walked the next batter and while he got Vladimir Guerrero Jr […]

The MLB Power Rankings are back as the American and National League Championship Series begin. The Seattle Mariners took Game 1 on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays to start the American League side. Both series are in action on Monday with the Los Angeles Dodgers visiting the Milwaukee Brewers for Game 1. How […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers are set up for a National League Championship Series matchup. They faced off in 2018, with Los Angeles winning and advancing to the World Series. But this year, Milwaukee took all six games against the defending champions. Brewers manager Pat Murphy revealed the text he got from Dodgers […]