CINCINNATI -- Try as they might to view 2026 as its own season, everything the Dodgers have done this year is impossible to separate from the larger context of what they have accomplished in more than a decade of excellence. Fourteen straight postseason berths. Five consecutive division titles. The rare

HOUSTON -- Yordan Alvarez was one of a season-high five Astros to homer in Thursday’s 6-2 win over the Royals at Daikin Park, becoming just the fifth player in franchise history to reach 40 homers in a season. The Astros (77-76) moved one game over .500 with nine games remaining.

NEW YORK -- It’s difficult to imagine a successful Phillies postseason without Jesús Luzardo. He’s been their best pitcher for months.

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays are one step closer to the AL East crown. There wasn't just one thing that stood out in Tampa Bay's 10-1 victory over the A's at Tropicana Field on Thursday. Here are six -- yes, six -- numbers that detailed this latest triumph at the

DENVER -- With their 9-2 demolition of the Rockies on Thursday afternoon, the Padres increased their lead in the National League Wild Card race to four games over the Diamondbacks. The Padres have won 10 of 11 and went 6-1 on their road trip through San Francisco and Colorado. In

NEW YORK -- Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field in Thursday night's 3-0 loss to the Phillies after being struck in the head by pitcher Nolan McLean while both players were attempting to cover first base. There was no immediate word as to Young’s condition. Young

The Nationals are in contract extension talks with their ace, right-hander Cade Cavalli, per a source. The team has not yet confirmed. Robert Murray first confirmed the discussions. Cavalli, 28, is under contract with the Nationals until 2030. But after missing nearly three years because of a series of injuries,

PITTSBURGH -- Kyle Harrison might be running out of chances to pitch his way back into the Brewers’ postseason plans, but he’s not ready to concede defeat. “I’m not going to give in, not going to give up,” said the 25-year-old left-hander. “I’m going to keep working and fighting.”

The vibes are good for Junior Caminero right now, and how can you blame him? Last Friday, Caminero hit his 40th home run, a dramatic walk-off homer that sent the Rays to the playoffs. On Tuesday, he hit yet another walk-off home run to beat the A’s, his second game-winning

The Phillies have claimed right-handed pitcher José Urquidy off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made the announcement.

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It’s common to think of the Yankees as a playoff-tested team. After all, this is the eighth time in nine years that they’ve made the postseason under manager Aaron Boone. And a quick look at some of their regulars shows a lineup that varies between a little bit and a

There is no slowing down Junior Caminero these days -- unless he's circling the bases. At the end of August, Caminero surged to the No. 2 spot in our latest MVP poll. In the three weeks since, the 24-year-old has closed the gap some more -- so much so that

The 2026 postseason is approaching. As you keep an eye on the standings, here is everything you need to know about how the playoff field is shaping up, as well as info about potential tiebreakers and clinch scenarios for each contender.

• MLB's postseason format, explained

The final month of the regular season is here, and MLB.TV has you covered. With the playoff chase heating up, fans can purchase an MLB.TV Seasonal package at a new low price for the season at $29.99. The Single Team package is available for $24.99. Subscribe now through ESPN --

DENVER -- Hideo Nomo is remembered most for his unorthodox windup, which was dubbed “The Tornado” because of its whirling, twisting motion that generated tremendous torque and a devastating fastball/forkball combination that baffled opposing batters. But on a cold, wet evening in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains 30 years

PITTSBURGH -- Gavin Deblois and his friends Nate and Gage moved down to the front row beyond the right-field wall at PNC Park in the middle innings of Thursday’s Brewers-Pirates game because they thought it gave them the best chance of getting on television. It was the right move. They

DENVER -- Xander Bogaerts got the hardest parts out of the way early. He homered to lead off the second inning on Thursday afternoon, then, after the Padres batted around, he tripled to cap a seven-run rally. In the fourth, he laced a double that one-hopped the left-center-field wall at

PITTSBURGH -- With the Pirates' postseason chances all but erased, there’s still one accomplishment to hang their hat on. The Brewers are baseball’s best team, on their way to 95-plus wins for the second consecutive year. They are among the favorites to take home the Commissioner’s Trophy. However, Pittsburgh has

As the Minor League season continues to wind down, it's time to turn our attention to one of the premiere prospect showcases of the year -- the Arizona Fall League. With the release of the AFL rosters this week, it was only fitting that that was the topic on everyone's

We live for breakouts here at MLB Pipeline. They’re proof of many things in baseball. For example, players aren’t robots and can improve their standing in the game, and when we say player development isn’t linear, it also means that unforeseen leaps in value are included. The sport’s beauty is

Megastar actor Tom Cruise went viral Monday night for sitting alongside Taylor Swift as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. But Cruise’s tour of the city’s sports scene didn’t stop there. Cruise also stopped by Kansas City’s Negro Leagues Baseball Museum on Tuesday, as

The Blue Jays are heading down south for a massive series this weekend against the Rangers, with postseason implications aplenty. Toronto rookies certainly dressed for the occasion. The Blue Jays’ first-year players -- including Brett Bateman, Charles McAdoo, Sean Keys, Kazuma Okamoto and Trey Yesavage -- all donned cowboy hats,

Each October, some reliever takes over the postseason. It’s not always the biggest name and star – though it can be – but sometimes, a lesser-known or even out-of-nowhere arm gets hot at exactly the right time in exactly the right games, and ends up pushing his team to greater

For the 14th straight year, the Dodgers are postseason-bound. Winners of three of the past six World Series, the Dodgers are looking to continue their reign. The back-to-back defending champions are bidding for the Major Leagues' first three-peat since the Yankees won three straight titles from 1998-2000.