Clutch hitting, brilliant relief in Game 2 have White Sox on cusp of ALCS
CLEVELAND -- Where were you in 1906? Since anyone born in that magical time would be a robust 120 at this point, clearly nobody was around. But it was that year, on Oct. 14, to be exact, when the White Sox toppled the Cubs at South Side Park to win
Was Miller tipping pitches? Closer blames blown save on lack of command
SAN DIEGO -- Mason Miller doesn’t think he was tipping his pitches on Sunday in Milwaukee. But he’s certainly not going to rule out the possibility. Especially not when he looks back on that 1-2 slider below the zone to Jackson Chourio. That’s the one that has him a bit
All according to plan: Sale slated for Game 3 duel vs. Dodgers with extra rest
ATLANTA -- Holding Chris Sale for Game 3 of the National League Division Series might have been the right choice even if the veteran hurler hadn’t made the clinching relief appearance in Game 3 of last week’s NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies. When Sale starts Game 3 of
Seven hits, three runs, no ALDS answers: Guardians pushed to the brink
CLEVELAND -- This is not how it was supposed to go for the Guardians this season. This was supposed to be different. Yet here we are: The Guardians’ offense has been all but silenced in the postseason, and Cleveland’s season is now on the brink.
Roberts pulls Pages' ABS challenge privileges after Game 1 miss
Dodgers hitters in the 2026 regular season rated as fine or even good in most measures of the ABS challenge system. They were 10th in overturns vs. expected (8.4), tied for eighth in success rate (51%) and tied for 13th in runs vs. expected (0.1). Those numbers came as the
Heat check: Williams makes history with 11-K fireballing show
CLEVELAND -- The curveball from Gavin Williams produced an awkward half swing from Kyle Teel in the fifth inning Monday night. As third-base umpire Vic Carapazza ruled Teel went too far, Williams spun around and let out a roar in tune with the sellout crowd at Progressive Field. When Williams
VOTE NOW: MLB announces 2026 Finalists for Hank Aaron Award
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
Magic ice cream? White Sox using sweet treat as latest good luck charm
The Brewers cult hero who sprinkled some of his magic on Chourio
SAN DIEGO — Here’s a friendly suggestion for the Brewers should they push ahead in the postseason. More Tony Plush.
Down 0-2 in NLDS, Padres confident they have what it takes to come back
SAN DIEGO -- The Padres don’t have to achieve the impossible. Only the unlikely. Trailing two games to none to Milwaukee in the National League Division Series, they’re being counted out by many. Among those doubters: Hall of Famer and FS1 analyst David Ortiz (who would know a thing or
'He doesn't have to be Superman': Braves not worried about Acuña's postseason slump
ATLANTA -- There was a time when it would have been unthinkable for an opposing manager to pitch around anybody to get to Ronald Acuña Jr. But there was also a time when it may have seemed unrealistic to think Acuña would struggle like he has in his past couple
Padres return Buehler from paternity list before NLDS Game 3
The Padres are reinstating right-hander Walker Buehler from the paternity list, the club announced on Monday. Buehler will replace right-hander Randy Vásquez on the 26-man active roster for the National League Division Series.
Dodgers-Braves NLDS Game 3 FAQ (Tues., 6 p.m. ET, FS1/FOX One)
LOS ANGELES -- The Braves took care of business in Los Angeles, winning Game 2 at Dodger Stadium, 3-2. By splitting the first two games of the National League Division Series, Atlanta essentially turned a five-game series into a three-game series -- and, oh, by the way, stole home-field advantage
Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 3 FAQ (Tues., 9:30 p.m. ET, FS1 /FOX One)
MILWAUKEE – Can the Brewers close it out? Can the Padres hold them off and live for another day? That's pretty much what it all comes down to as the two clubs prepare to meet for Game 3 of the National League Division Series as it shifts to San Diego
Chourio, Milwaukee's Mr. October, bests Miller with walk-off to give Crew 2-0 NLDS lead
MILWAUKEE -- It was center fielder Garrett Mitchell who said it last week, during a discussion about what makes this Brewers team believe it can be different than all of Milwaukee’s other seven postseason qualifiers in the preceding eight years. They all finished short of the World Series. Why should
Dodgers rookie phenom is related to ... Stephon Marbury?
Top Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula was called up in September and exploded onto the scene. He slashed a ridiculous .323/.500/.581 with seven runs and seven RBIs in 11 regular-season games. He hit a momentous home run in Miami. He had more than double as many walks as he had
Despite tough stretch drive, May gets Game 3 nod in closeout scenario for Crew
MILWAUKEE -- Dustin May wobbled down the stretch for the Brewers, but he’ll get the ball to start Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday at Petco Park. And after Milwaukee’s 4-3 walk-off victory Sunday, he’ll take the mound with a chance to send the Brewers to
Braves follow manager's pitch-perfect plan to even series with Dodgers
LOS ANGELES -- While explaining why he opted to give a fatigued Chris Sale a couple extra days of rest, Braves manager Walt Weiss said, “We know our club very well.” Weiss certainly knew what to expect from Ray Kerr as the calm, cool and collected lefty served as an
Raleigh (left shoulder), Naylor (right wrist) undergo surgeries
SEATTLE -- Cal Raleigh had hinted near the end of the regular season that he may necessitate imaging to address some persistent discomfort that he was playing through. Josh Naylor was more guarded when directly asked about his status and the visible discomfort he showed with his wrist as far
11 facts & stats from Padres-Brewers Game 2
Courtesy of a 4-3 victory in Game 2 on Sunday afternoon, the Brewers will head to San Diego holding a 2-0 lead over the Padres in the National League Division Series.
Game 2 heartbreaker has Padres on the ropes in NLDS
MILWAUKEE -- It went in at 101 mph from the right hand of Mason Miller. It came back at 110 mph off the bat of Jackson Chourio.
How these ALDS teams spawned the American League
CLEVELAND -- As the White Sox and Guardians battle in the American League Division Series, it’s fun to look back at the role these two franchises played in the creation of the American League in the first place.
1, 2, 3! There's strength in offensive numbers atop Rays' lineup
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays’ “Big Three” -- Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero -- became the engine of their offense this season.
Anthony not expected to need surgery: 'Rest is likely the best path to recovery'
BOSTON -- An abrupt postseason for the Red Sox -- swept by the Yankees in two games in an American League Wild Card Series -- got off to an ominous start when Roman Anthony re-injured his right hand/wrist after just two at-bats in Game 1. The next day, he had