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Christian Yelich Drives in Two as Brewers Chase Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Third Inning
Christian Yelich hit a two-run single up the middle to give the Brewers a 3-2 lead and end Yoshinobu Yamamoto's afternoon in the third inning.
Brewers Bullpen Secures 2-1 Victory Over Dodgers in NLCS Opener
Brice Turang homered off Tarik Skubal and the Milwaukee bullpen allowed just two hits over the final 4.1 innings to secure a 2-1 win.
Brewers Retain Narrow Advantage Late in NLCS Opener Against Dodgers
The Milwaukee Brewers moved within three outs of a Game 1 victory after Luis Lara drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning.
Dodgers Finalize NLCS Roster With Miguel Rojas and Justin Wrobleski
Miguel Rojas remains on the Dodgers' NLCS roster following a lower back scare, while left-hander Justin Wrobleski joins the pitching staff.
Tarik Skubal to Start NLCS Game 1 for Dodgers; Yamamoto Set for Game 2
Tarik Skubal will take the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS at American Family Field on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
White Sox Eliminated After Wasting 2-0 Series Lead Against Guardians
Chicago became the fourth team in MLB history to lose a division series after winning the first two games on the road, falling 2-0 on Saturday.
Guardians Complete ALDS Comeback With Historic 21-Strikeout Shutout of White Sox
Cleveland became the 11th team to win a best-of-five series after trailing 0-2, fanning 21 Chicago batters in a 2-0 Game 5 victory.
Guardians and White Sox Set for Winner-Take-All ALDS Game 5 in Cleveland
The Cleveland Guardians forced a decisive ALDS Game 5 against the Chicago White Sox after winning two consecutive road games to tie the series.
Sam Fuld Declines Offer to Become Athletics President of Baseball Operations
Sam Fuld has withdrawn from consideration for the Athletics' top baseball operations role and will remain the president of business operations for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Insiders Predict $355 Million Average for Tarik Skubal Free Agency
A panel of 27 MLB insiders projected an average contract of eight years and $355 million for back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.
Chicago White Sox Rely on 'Pitching Chaos' Strategy for ALDS Game 5 in Cleveland
The Chicago White Sox enter Game 5 against Cleveland as the first MLB team to win four straight postseason games with starters pitching four or fewer innings.
Guardians to Start Gavin Williams in Deciding ALDS Game 5 Against White Sox
Gavin Williams will start Saturday's winner-take-all Game 5 for Cleveland after throwing 18 pitches to secure the Game 4 victory.
Jose Ramirez Drives Guardians to Pair of Playoff Wins in Chicago
Jose Ramirez fueled two season-saving victories for the Guardians in Chicago, overcoming an injury-plagued regular season.
Trump Announces Presidential Medal of Freedom for Roger Clemens
During a Wednesday night rally in San Antonio, President Donald Trump announced he would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to retired pitcher Roger Clemens.
Brewers Advance to NLCS After Garrett Mitchell Robs Manny Machado of Tying Home Run
Milwaukee secured a 3-1 win in Game 4 to clinch the NLDS, aided by Garrett Mitchell's 406-foot home run robbery in the eighth inning.
Guardians Rally Past White Sox 9-5 to Force Decisive ALDS Game 5
Jose Ramirez hit a go-ahead two-run home run off a 99.9 mph sinker to help the Cleveland Guardians secure a 9-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
MLB Proposes Shorter Regular Season and Expanded Division Series for 2029
Major League Baseball proposed a 154-game regular season and a best-of-seven Division Series format during negotiations on Thursday.
Tampa Bay Rays Eliminate Yankees in ALDS Sweep Following 4-3 Victory
The Tampa Bay Rays completed a sweep of the New York Yankees with a 4-3 win in Game 3, marking the Yankees' 17th consecutive season without a championship.
Victor Mesa Jr. Home Run Seals Rays Sweep of Yankees to Advance to ALCS
Tampa Bay defeated New York 4-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep, led by a go-ahead home run from outfielder Victor Mesa Jr.
Fan Interference Call Denies Anthony Volpe Game-Tying Home Run in Bronx
During the sixth inning of ALDS Game 3, a fan in a navy-blue jacket reached into the field of play, resulting in Anthony Volpe's home run being overturned.
Dodgers Dispatch Braves 4-1 to Reach Third Consecutive NLCS
Andy Pages drove in two runs with a seventh-inning single to lead Los Angeles to a 3-1 series victory over Atlanta.
Robert Gasser to Start Game 4 of NLDS for Brewers Against Padres
Milwaukee will start left-hander Robert Gasser on Wednesday night as they look to protect a 2-1 series lead against the San Diego Padres.
Cleveland Guardians Force Game 4 With 9-3 Victory Over Chicago White Sox
The Cleveland Guardians avoided an ALDS sweep by recording 11 hits and two triples in a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
Mason Miller Reinstated to Padres Roster for NLDS Game 4
Closer Mason Miller is available for Wednesday's elimination game against the Brewers after returning from the paternity list.