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Led by King's all-in relief effort, Padres fight and force Game 4

3:41 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- Didn’t matter how. The Padres only needed to find a way. They trailed two games to none and faced elimination on Tuesday night in this instant classic of a National League Division Series against Milwaukee. They had no Mason Miller and no Adrian Morejon at the back

Yamamoto (10 K's) dazzles, putting Dodgers 1 win from return to NLCS

@sonjamchen
October 6, 2026

ATLANTA -- A battle of aces began with a quiet moment of mutual respect between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale, who tipped their caps to one another before a pitch was thrown in Game 3 of the NL Division Series.

4 games. 4 potential clinches. Here's everything to know today

1:36 AM EDT

It took the Padres hanging on for dear life, but thanks to their NLDS Game 3 win over the Brewers to keep their season alive … we have one last day with four baseball games in 2026. That’s today. And there’s so much on the line. Between the two Game

Xander makes savvy moves on basepaths, in field as Padres stay alive

4:13 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO – There is the phrase “Act like you’ve been there before.” Well, Xander Bogaerts actually has – and it showed in big moments of the Padres’ 4-3 Game 3 win over the Brewers on Tuesday to stave off elimination in the National League Division Series.

Unable to sweep, '40 of us versus 50,000' mentality driving Brewers into Game 4

3:01 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- They have taken the field in Los Angeles, Washington, Los Angeles (again), Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles (again) and now San Diego to play postseason baseball games. And the Brewers have come up short in all of those places.

Díaz earns 1st Dodgers postseason save -- something that was no guarantee a month ago

@sonjamchen
12:21 AM EDT

ATLANTA -- The Dodgers were already envisioning the trumpets sounding before Edwin Díaz slammed the door in their most meaningful games when they inked the closer to a three-year, $69 million deal last December. He was brought in to anchor their 'pen ahead of their bid for the fifth three-peat

Game 3 in San Diego started with a bang, ended with a bang and didn't slow down in the middle

@colebradley01
4:38 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres were facing elimination. The Brewers were trying to secure their first road postseason win in eight years. Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday night at Petco Park was every bit as intense as it was expected to be.

5 reasons to believe Yankees can pull off ALDS comeback

October 6, 2026

NEW YORK – It’s two games. After six months of being one of baseball's best teams, not to mention two Wild Card Series wins, the Yankees haven’t looked like themselves in the American League Division Series. For two games.

Yamamoto-Sale duel doesn't disappoint, and other takeaways from NLDS Game 3

October 6, 2026

ATLANTA – The Dodgers and the Braves both spoke openly about the importance of their pivotal Game 3 matchup in the National League Division Series. Both teams felt they were set up well to seize control of the heavyweight showdown on Tuesday night at Truist Park.

Brooklyn native Palacios motivated to continue personal Yankees dominance on cusp of ALCS

October 6, 2026

NEW YORK -- No one in baseball may have been happier than Rays second baseman Richie Palacios when the Knicks won the NBA Finals in June.

Turang, Yelich key to Crew wrapping up NLDS

4:02 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- It sure felt like forever since Christian Yelich notched a postseason RBI. And it was way too long before Brice Turang got his first hit against the Padres in this National League Division Series. Still, the Brewers will need to get more from both players to help

Padres closer Miller misses NLDS Game 3 on paternity list, could return for Game 4

4:25 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- Padres closer Mason Miller was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday ahead of San Diego’s dramatic 4-3 victory in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against Milwaukee.

Denied by Dubón! LF robs ex-Brave Freeman (before Freddie gets his revenge)

12:45 AM EDT

ATLANTA – Whether at Turner Field or Truist Park, Braves fans cheered for every one of the 134 home runs they saw Freddie Freeman hit in Atlanta over his 12 years with the club. Even the three he’d hit at Truist Park since joining the Dodgers received at least a

Dodgers' HR barrage continues with October Kiké's return, Freddie avenging robbery

12:36 AM EDT

ATLANTA -- After three scoreless innings of tight pitching at Truist Park, the Dodgers broke NLDS Game 3 open with a pair of fourth-inning home runs against Braves ace Chris Sale, securing a 3-1 victory and a 2-1 series lead on Tuesday night.

VOTE NOW: MLB announces finalists for Hank Aaron Award

October 5, 2026

Major League Baseball on Monday announced finalists for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award, an honor that recognizes the most outstanding regular season offensive performer in each League. At last year’s All-Star Game in Atlanta, MLB celebrated the 51st anniversary of Hank Aaron’s historic 715th record-breaking home run with a special

After heavy Wild Card workload, Sale showing 'he's human' lands Braves on the brink

12:46 AM EDT

ATLANTA -- There will be plenty of time to debate whether Chris Sale should have been used as a reliever to close out the Phillies last week. But the current focus should be on a maddening Braves offense that provided yet another reminder that Sale can’t do it alone. “He’s

How Murakami, Venable have been the perfect leaders for the White Sox

October 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Will Venable was enjoying a holiday vacation with his family in New York on Dec. 20, but when you are the manager of an up-and-coming team such as the White Sox, the grind never stops.

Guardians must turn on power, lean on stars in Game 3

@tim_stebbins
October 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- The Guardians’ backs are against the wall. But even as they face postseason elimination, they have some life heading into Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the White Sox on Wednesday. This is a win-or-go-home situation for Cleveland, and Chicago’s Rate Field is expected to

J-Ram says wrist pain is 'no excuse' as he seeks signature playoff moment

October 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- The level of popularity surrounding José Ramírez as one of Cleveland’s favorite sons is unmatched, save for maybe LeBron James, Bernie Kosar and Superman. Yet here we are, two games into the ALDS, and outside of a couple of walks, Ramírez has been quiet for the Guardians, who

White Sox assemble: How '26 South Siders came together so quickly

October 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- Guardians players were bracing themselves. They’re walking into a buzzsaw of booing Wednesday at Rate Field, where Game 3 of the American League Division Series will be the first postseason home game after three straight 100-plus-loss seasons for the White Sox, who are up 2-0 in this best-of-five.

Yanks have seen this 0-2 script before and flipped it

October 6, 2026

There is more history with the Yankees than anybody else in baseball, and in sports. So at a time like this, Yankees fans look to October history that works for them, and not against them, as they look for their team to flip the script against a Rays team that

Booser's journey from 'very dark days' battling addiction to getting huge postseason outs

October 6, 2026

NEW YORK -- Cam Booser stood on the mound at Tropicana Field on Monday night with Game 2 of the American League Division Series hanging in the balance.

How did Chicago's pregame dugout dance ritual begin?

October 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- There’s no team in baseball having more fun right now than the White Sox. Despite losing at least 100 games in three straight seasons, the White Sox have reeled off four straight postseason victories and are one win away from eliminating the Guardians in the American League Division

Guardians-White Sox ALDS Game 3 FAQ (4 ET, TBS/HBO Max)

@tim_stebbins
3:11 AM EDT

CHICAGO -- The Guardians won the American League Central by one game over the White Sox, despite losing the season series, 7-6. That division win earned Cleveland home-field advantage when the two teams met up in the Division Series.

Dodgers-Braves NLDS Game 4 FAQ (6 ET, FS1/FOX One)

@sonjamchen
3:12 AM EDT

ATLANTA -- For the second time in less than a week, the Braves will take the field in front of their home fans for a win-or-go-home ballgame.