Dodgers drop Ohtani to fifth in order for Game 3
The Los Angeles Dodgers are moving superstar Shohei Ohtani down to fifth in the batting order for Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves.
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Cleveland strikeout king, former Jays counselor McDowell dies at 84
Sam McDowell, a six-time All Star who led the American League in strikeouts four times before becoming a counselor for athletes suffering from addiction issues and depression, died Monday at his home in The Villages, Florida. He was 84.
Claire, ex-Dodgers GM who oversaw 1988 WS team, dies at 91
Fred Claire, who parlayed early jobs as a sportswriter and editor into a 30-year career with the Dodgers in public relations and as a World Series-winning GM, has died. He was 91.
Giants end Dodgers’ three-year streak with most injured list days, while Cleveland had the fewest
The San Francisco Giants ended a streak the Los Angeles Dodgers did not want to extend.
Yankees facing elimination after ‘really rough night’ in Game 2 loss to Rays
The Yankees committed four errors, including three in the first inning, among other miscues in a shocking display of postseason baseball, as New York lost 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.
How Padres star Tatis Jr. got his groove back
If they're going to mount an NLDS comeback, the Pads will need to mirror the perseverance of their biggest star.
Small-ball Rays send sloppy Yankees to brink of elimination in AL Division Series
Richie Palacios hit a two-run single in a four-run fifth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of New York’s sloppy defense, beating Cam Schlittler and the Yankees 5-2 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series.
Guardians’ bats go cold as White Sox take 2-0 series lead in ALDS
The Cleveland Guardians have picked a bad time for their offence to go cold again. Cleveland had only four hits in Monday’s 4-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Game 2 of their AL Division Series. The Guardians managed just three hits in Saturday’s 3-0 loss.
White Sox surge past Guardians to move within one win of ALCS
Braden Montgomery lined a two-run double down the right-field line, Sean Burke allowed one hit in 5 1/3 innings of splendid relief and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Monday to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series.
Padres dismiss Miller pitch-tipping speculation, prepare to face Brewers with season on line
Although the San Diego Padres have plenty of concerns in the face of playoff elimination, they don’t believe Mason Miller tipping his pitches is one of them.
Mariners’ Raleigh (shoulder), Naylor (wrist) undergo surgeries
Seattle Mariners sluggers Cal Raleigh (left shoulder) and Canadian Josh Naylor (right wrist) have undergone off-season surgeries, the Mariners announced on Monday.
Ace Sale is fully rested for Game 3 against Dodgers, giving Braves their ‘best-case scenario’
Walt Weiss heard what he described as “screaming” from those who criticized his decision to have Ray Kerr open a bullpen game for the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
How the Rays can beat you with a bunt
In the era of the long ball, the Rays want to win with something a little closer to home.
Ranking home-field advantage for every MLB playoff team
From atmosphere to unique structures, some places are harder to play than others. Here are the clubs who benefit the most.
Harris leads Braves to win over Dodgers to tie NLDS
Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run on reliever Kris Bubic’s wild pitch in the fifth inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Sunday night to even the National League Division Series at a game apiece.
Chourio comes up big in ninth inning as Brewers rally to beat Padres for 2-0 NLDS lead
Jackson Chourio hit a two-run single off hard-throwing Mason Miller with two outs in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the San Diego Padres for the second time in 20 hours, a 4-3 victory Sunday for a 2-0 NL Division Series lead.
Roof open for Game 2 of Brewers-Padres NLDS matchup, a day after it was struck by France fly ball
American Family Field’s roof won’t have an impact on Game 2 of the NL Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres.
White Sox stick with bullpen plan; LHP Kay to open ALDS Game 2 vs. Guardians
Will Venable said before the start of the American League Division Series that it was possible the Chicago White Sox could use bullpen games during the first three contests against the Cleveland Guardians.
Yankees relying on Schlittler to even series vs. Rays
Cam Schlittler is likely to win the AL Cy Young Award and became an even bigger fan favorite in New York after saying he wants to be a “Yankee forever.” All that matters right now is beating the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
Brewers to start May, Padres going with Pivetta in Game 3 of NL Division Series
Milwaukee’s Dustin May will start Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Tuesday at San Diego despite struggling after he was acquired from St. Louis at the trade deadline.
Brewers escape Padres in Game 1 after wild roof-aided out in ninth
The Brewers eked out a Game 1 NLDS win after the American Family Field roof impeded what the Padres thought was going to be a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning.
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