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The playoff race, postseason series and World Series coverage. Browse dated reports to understand how the competition and its leading stories developed.
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Uecker Family Says Late Broadcaster Would Be 'Incredibly Proud' of Brewers World Series Berth
The Milwaukee Brewers will host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series this Friday following their NLCS victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Brewers Offer Resolution to Fans Over 2015 Timeless Ticket World Series Dispute
Brewers president Rick Schlesinger announced fans who redeemed 2015 Timeless Tickets for the World Series can keep their seats and reuse the original voucher for a future game.
Brewers and Rays Carry Sportsbook Liability into 2026 World Series
Milwaukee opened the season with 35-1 odds while Tampa Bay started at 80-1, creating significant financial exposure for sportsbooks.
Junior Caminero’s Historic Home Run Trot Highlights Rays' AL Pennant Clincher
Junior Caminero hit his first career postseason home run off Cade Smith as the Rays secured a 7-3 victory over the Guardians to win the ALCS.
Freddy Peralta Set to Pitch Rays Toward World Series in ALCS Game 6
Freddy Peralta will start Game 6 of the ALCS against Cleveland after recording a 0.79 ERA in his final six regular-season starts for the Rays.
Jose Ramirez Fuels Guardians' Postseason Run Despite Game 2 Defensive Misstep
Jose Ramirez recorded three hits and two runs in ALCS Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays before the series tied at 1-all.
Brewers Sweep Dodgers to Secure First World Series Berth in 44 Years
Milwaukee overcame a four-run deficit to beat Los Angeles 6-4 on Thursday, clinching the NLCS in four games.
Shohei Ohtani Hits Three-Run Homer in NLCS Game 4; Guardians Take 2-1 Series Lead
Shohei Ohtani broke a postseason slump with a three-run home run to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a four-run lead during Game 4 of the NLCS.
Phillies Retain Don Mattingly on Two-Year Deal as Offseason Changes Begin
Don Mattingly signed a two-year contract to remain the Philadelphia Phillies manager after leading the club to a 79-55 record and a Wild Card spot.
Jake Bauers' Seventh-Inning Blast Puts Brewers One Win From World Series
Jake Bauers hit a 412-foot, two-run home run off Blake Snell to help the Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 3 of the NLCS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dodgers Start 2026 Playoffs as Consensus World Series Favorites
Los Angeles enters the postseason with +200 championship odds, while the Chicago White Sox represent the largest sportsbook liability at 18-1.
Braves Clinch NL Wild Card Series With 6-2 Victory Over Phillies
Chris Sale threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings on one day of rest to secure a 6-2 win for the Atlanta Braves in the deciding Game 3.