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Yamamoto struggled despite a Dodgers win in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Padres

Dave Roberts Admits Yoshinobu Yamamoto Was Tipping Pitches vs. Padres

Yamamoto gave up two big hits with runners on second base in Game 1.

Yamamoto struggled despite a Dodgers win in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Padres

Dave Roberts Admits Yoshinobu Yamamoto Was Tipping Pitches vs. Padres

Yamamoto gave up two big hits with runners on second base in Game 1.

Mendoza is in his first year managing the Mets

Carlos Mendoza Had Blunt Three-Word Message for Mets After NLDS Game 1 Win

The Mets might be having fun, but there's still lots of work to do.

Freeman grabs his ankle after initially injuring it in September

Freddie Freeman Defends Decision to Steal Base on Sprained Ankle

There was plenty of doubt over whether Freeman would even play on Saturday.

Ohtani hits a home run in Game 1 of the NLDS

Shohei Ohtani Shares What's Difficult About Playoff Baseball After Postseason Debut

Seven seasons into his MLB career, Ohtani finally made his postseason arrival.

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Verdugo went 2-for-3, scored twice and provided the tie-breaking RBI single on Saturday.

Alex Verdugo Proves His Worth in Yankees’ Game 1 Win After In-season Benching

Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo provided the go-ahead single in Saturday’s eighth-inning rally.

The Mets Are Officially Comeback Kings

Ohtani smashed a game-tying three run shot for his first playoff home run as a Dodger

Shohei Ohtani Celebrated First Postseason Home Run in Awesome Fashion

Bryce Harper doubles against the Mets.

Bryce Harper Gives Brutal Take on Phillies Offense in 'Wasted' Zack Wheeler Start

Mets outfielders Bader, Nimmo, Taylor left to right

Brandon Nimmo Provides Bad News for Anyone Hoping Mets Might Start Decelerating

Perez in Game 1 of the ALDS

Royals Head-Scratching Baserunning Decision Foiled by Juan Soto Baffled MLB Fans

The Mets defeated the Brewers in the wild-card round to advance to the NLDS and face the Phillies.

Umpire's Expanded Strike Zone in Mets-Phillies Game 1 Has MLB World in Uproar

Clayton Kershaw, out for the rest of the season.

Dodgers Announce Clayton Kershaw Out for Remainder of 2024 Season With Toe Injury

Shohei Ohtani and Manny Machado will meet in the NLDS.

NLDS Preview: Three Keys to Watch in the Padres-Dodgers Series

The ALDS featuring New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (No. 99) and Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt (No. 7) begins Saturday.

ALDS Preview: Three Keys to Watch in the Yankees-Royals Series

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal reacts after a strikeout against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series at Minute Maid Park.

ALDS Preview: Three Keys to Watch in the Tigers-Guardians Series

Ohtani batted .310/.390/.646 with 54 homers in 159 games for the Dodgers this season.

Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Had One-Word Response to Question About Playoff Jitters

Joe Musgrove, out for 2024 and beyond.

Padres' Joe Musgrove to Undergo Tommy John Surgery After Early Wild-Card Series Exit

Mets Make Surprising Decision to Start Kodai Senga in Game 1 of NLDS

Bobby Witt Jr. Watched Derek Jeter Clips to Prep for Yankees' Playoff Atmosphere

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Bob Uecker and Howie Rose went through the emotions during the Mets’ shocking win over the Brewers.

It’s Time for MLB to Find a Way to Have Local Broadcasters Call Postseason Games

Middleton owns a Phillies franchise that has ranked in the top five of player payroll in each of the last four seasons.

Phillies Owner John Middleton Provides an Unsparing Blueprint for His Peers

Alonso broke out of his slump in spectacular fashion Thursday with a three-run home run to rally the Mets back to a Game 3 victory over the Brewers.

Pete Alonso’s Perfectly Timed Exit From Slump Sends Mets to NLDS

Judge (left) has never been to the World Series.

Why You Should Root for a Yankees-Dodgers World Series

Seidler oversaw a complete transformation of the franchise.

NLDS-Bound Padres Driven by Peter Seidler’s Memory

Adley Rutschman and the Orioles scored just one run in their two home losses to the Royals.

Orioles’ Golden Generation Loses a Little Luster

Skubal held the Astros scoreless in six strong innings Tuesday.

MLB Playoffs Notebook: Tarik Skubal Is a Pitching Chameleon

Witt throws to first base against the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Bobby Witt Jr. Rises to the Occasion in Royals' Game 1 Win Over Orioles

The Astros are aiming to make their eighth straight American League Championship series and fifth World Series during that span.

MLB Postseason Roundtable: Expert Picks, Bold Predictions

Rose played every position except pitcher, catcher and shortstop in the majors.

Pete Rose’s Competitiveness Drove His Rise in the Record Books—and His Downfall

Pete Rose on the Cincinnati Reds.

The Outsider: A Long, Strange Trip From Las Vegas to L.A. With Pete Rose

The Twins were officially eliminated from playoff contention with a 7–2 loss to the Orioles on Friday.

The Five Biggest Factors Behind the Twins' Late-Season Collapse

Juan Soto (left) and Aaron Judge (right) will look to power a fearsome Yankees team to its first championship since 2009.

MLB Playoff Power Rankings: How Yankees, Dodgers, Other Contenders Stack Up

Ohtani and the Dodgers are title favorites after a dominant regular season.

A Haiku for Every MLB Team

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani laughs as he talks with Los Angeles Angels players in the dugout during a pitching change in the third inning at Dodger Stadium.

Handing Out Alternative MLB Awards for the 2024 Season

Oct 5, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo (24) catches a popup during the fourth inning hit by Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen (24) during game one of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Yankees' Alex Verdugo Discusses Prior Struggles After Integral Performance

Apr 16, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; A bucket of baseballs sits on the field prior to the game between the San Francisco Giants against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Blockbuster Free Agent Idea Would Land Cardinals Star With Diamondbacks

WooSox third baseman Chase Meidroth smacks his glove before facing the Columbus Clippers on Thursday June 20, 2024 at Polar Park in Worcester.

Red Sox On-Base Machine Predicted To Make Surprise MLB Debut On Opening Day

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Jonathan Hernandez (72) pitches to the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park on Aug 7.

Pair of Seattle Mariners Relief Pitchers Elect Free Agency

Jul 31, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown addresses the media in the dugout prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Minute Maid Park

Houston Astros Boss Hints at Departure of Key Starting Pitcher This Offseason

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Infielder Benched Before Game Two of NLDS

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (57) talks to pitching coach Brent Strom against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

What Went Wrong with the Diamondbacks' Pitching?

Aug 16, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) leaves the dugout in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field

San Francisco Giants Offseason Target Hires New Agent Connected to Current Players

Mar 6, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (left) and manager Dave Roberts pose for a photo prior to the game against the Cleveland Indians at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Matches Tommy Lasorda With Insane Accomplishment