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Miguel Rojas Sidelined for NLDS Game 4; Ronald Acuña Jr. Returns to Right Field
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas will miss Wednesday's Game 4 against the Atlanta Braves due to lower back soreness.
White Sox Grab Early Lead as They Seek Sweep of Guardians
Kyle Teel hit an RBI double in the first inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 1-0 lead over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of the ALDS.
Alex Cora Rejects Phillies Managerial Job, Plans to Sit Out 2027
Alex Cora informed Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski that he will decline the club's managerial opening to take the 2027 season off.
Sean Newcomb and Daniel Espino Named Starters for ALDS Game 3
Chicago lefty Sean Newcomb will face Cleveland right-hander Daniel Espino on Wednesday as the White Sox look to complete a three-game sweep.
Yamamoto Outduels Sale as Dodgers Take 2-1 NLDS Lead Over Braves
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out a postseason career-high 10 batters to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Cronenworth Homer and King Save Keep Padres Alive in NLDS
The San Diego Padres avoided postseason elimination on Tuesday night with a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NLDS.
Fred Claire, GM of 1988 World Series Champion Dodgers, Dies at 91
Fred Claire, who transitioned from a sports writer to the architect of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 1988 championship, died Monday in Pasadena at age 91.
White Sox Rally for 4-3 Win Over Guardians, Move One Victory From ALCS
The Chicago White Sox took a 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series on Monday after Braden Montgomery hit a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning.
Brewers Take 2-0 NLDS Lead as Postseason Pitching Trends Emerge
The Milwaukee Brewers hold a 2-0 series lead over the San Diego Padres after coming from behind in both opening contests.
Red Sox Leadership Rejects Claims of Analytics-Driven In-Game Scripting
Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and manager Chad Tracy denied that front-office data dictated the early removal of starting pitchers during the AL Wild Card Series.
Spencer Jones Hits Catwalk for Out in Yankees' ALDS Game 2 Against Rays
During the second inning on Monday night, Spencer Jones hit a towering flyball off a Tropicana Field catwalk that was caught by Victor Mesa Jr. for an out.
Padres Reject Mason Miller Pitch-Tipping Claims Following Blown Save
San Diego manager Craig Stammen dismissed online speculation regarding Mason Miller's performance after the Brewers rallied for a 4-3 victory in Game 2.
Rasmussen Dominates Yankees with One-Hitter to Secure ALDS Game 1 for Rays
Drew Rasmussen set a franchise postseason record with 10 strikeouts as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 1-0 in Game 1 of the ALDS.
Braves Use Bullpen Game to Defeat Dodgers 3-2 and Even NLDS
Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch as the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Sunday night.
Jackson Chourio Walk-Off Single Lifts Brewers to 2-0 NLDS Advantage
Jackson Chourio hit a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning to secure a 4-3 victory for the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the NLDS.
Braves Schedule Chris Sale for Game 3 Start Following Bullpen Outing
Lefty Chris Sale will start Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday after throwing 21 pitches in relief during the wild-card series finale.
Brewers Enter 2026 Postseason With Franchise-Record 103 Victories
The Milwaukee Brewers finished the 2026 regular season with 103 wins and a MLB-leading plus-214 run differential.
White Sox Shut Out Guardians, Dodgers Top Braves in Division Series Openers
The Chicago White Sox took a 1-0 series lead over Cleveland with a 3-0 shutout victory behind a four-inning save from Grant Taylor.
Musgrove Retained for NLDS; Buehler Placed on Paternity List
Joe Musgrove remains on the San Diego Padres roster after pitching a scoreless ninth inning in his first appearance since 2024.
Hagen Smith to Start ALDS Game 1 for White Sox Against Guardians
Rookie reliever Hagen Smith will start Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday, facing Cleveland rookie Parker Messick at Progressive Field.
Tarik Skubal Named Dodgers' Game 1 Starter for NLDS Against Braves
Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles.
Yankees Face Rays in ALDS as Aaron Judge Injury Decision Looms
The New York Yankees scored 18 runs and recorded 26 hits in a two-game sweep of the Red Sox while Aaron Judge remained sidelined with a strained calf.
Jed Hoyer Targets Pitching Improvements Following Wild-Card Sweep
Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer stated that pitching acquisition is the top offseason priority after the team allowed 12 runs in a two-game playoff sweep by the San Diego Padres.
Shohei Ohtani to Manage Knee and Biceps Ailments Throughout Postseason
Shohei Ohtani confirmed he is not 100% healthy due to lingering knee and biceps issues heading into the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves.