MLB playoff format not to blame for Dodgers playoff fiasco
1 year, 2 months ago

MLB playoff format not to blame for Dodgers playoff fiasco

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Lance Lynn reacts during a 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the NLDS at Chase Field on Wednesday. They played better, and this happened.” VIDEO | 03:44 Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts on Dodgers’ NLDS loss Chris Taylor said the extended break may have played a factor in the series. If it did affect us, we can’t let that happen.” The Dodgers batted.177 in the series, with one home run to the Diamondbacks’ nine. Dodgers Another 100-win Dodgers season ends with a shocking NLDS loss Dodgers starting pitcher Lance Lynn gives up four solo home runs in the third inning as the Dodgers lose in the NLDS for the second straight season. The Dodgers have one World Series championship to show for their 11 consecutive playoff appearances, one postseason victory to show for their 211 regular-season victories over the last two years.

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The Sports Report: Dodgers have key offseason decisions to make
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Dodgers have key offseason decisions to make

LA Times  

Teoscar Hernández celebrates as he is hit by sunflower seeds thrown by Mookie Betts after hitting a two-run home run last season. “I just want to say thank you,” Hernández said during the Dodgers’ World Series celebration at Chavez Ravine last Friday, having played a crucial role in the club’s first full-season championship since 1988. After signing a one-year, $23.5-million …

Can the Dodgers repeat? The biggest questions ahead of this winter
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can the Dodgers repeat? The biggest questions ahead of this winter

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts stared at his hand and issued a proclamation. The Dodgers’ corner outfield need will be a focus all winter regardless, which could steer the team in an interesting direction. What then, for Walker Buehler, the man who appeared to find his best form for the Dodgers in October, including 13 consecutive scoreless innings to end …

Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 games

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Dodgers' 8-7 victory over …

Dodgers' Historic Comeback Stuns Yankees in World Series Game 5
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' Historic Comeback Stuns Yankees in World Series Game 5

China Daily  

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their eighth World Series title with a thrilling comeback victory against the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the series. Despite trailing 0-2 in the series, the Dodgers staged a remarkable comeback, scoring 10 runs in the fifth inning to secure the win. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman shone brightly for the Dodgers, contributing …

‘Epitome of our season’: Inside the night the Dodgers won their eighth World Series title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Epitome of our season’: Inside the night the Dodgers won their eighth World Series title

LA Times  

Dave Roberts loitered on the top step of the dugout, his best-laid plans once again not sticking to the script. However, when asked the next day if it felt like a trial run for a potential postseason pitching plan, Roberts emphatically shook his head, calling it a “catastrophic scenario.” Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty sits in the dugout after being pulled …

Dodgers' comeback stuns the Yankees
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' comeback stuns the Yankees

China Daily  

The Los Angeles Dodgers hoist the Commissioner's Trophy after beating the New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS "We just took advantage of every mistake they made in that inning," Teoscar Hernandez said. Stanton's sixth-inning sacrifice fly off Brusdar Graterol put the …

Dodgers' Ohtani's Comeback Aims to Continue World Series Domination
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' Ohtani's Comeback Aims to Continue World Series Domination

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strong start to the season, despite some early setbacks. Shohei Ohtani has been a dominant force on the mound, and the Dodgers have shown resilience in their playoff run. The team has made some key pickups at the trade deadline, including pitchers Jack Flaherty and Michael Kopech, and utilityman Tommy Edman. The Dodgers …

Dodgers Overcome 5-Run Deficit with Spectacular Plays, Rally for World Series Title
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Overcome 5-Run Deficit with Spectacular Plays, Rally for World Series Title

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their second World Series title in five seasons with a thrilling 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the series. Despite trailing 5-0 in the first inning, the Dodgers staged a remarkable comeback with three Yankees defensive miscues and rally-scoring sacrifice flies from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts. In the eighth …

Dodgers overcome a 5-run deficit to win the World Series against the New York Yankees
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers overcome a 5-run deficit to win the World Series against the New York Yankees

NPR  

Dodgers overcome a 5-run deficit to win the World Series against the New York Yankees toggle caption Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive miscues and rallying on sacrifice flies from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts in …

The Sports Report: In the year of the improbable, the impossible has happened
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: In the year of the improbable, the impossible has happened

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here Dodgers box score Dodgers beat Yankees to win another World Series, cement ‘golden era’ of franchise dominance Ready to celebrate? Dodgers’ World Series championship parade will be Friday L.A. takes to the streets with fireworks, joy as Dodgers win World Series New L.A. Times book ‘Best in Sho’ commemorates Dodgers’ World …

The Sports Report: Dodgers confirm that you can’t win them all
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Dodgers confirm that you can’t win them all

LA Times  

It was a long night for Brent Honeywell and the Dodgers pitching staff in Game 4. Continue reading here CLIPPERS From Broderick Turner: The Golden State Warriors’ defense collapsed on Clippers center Ivica Zubac late in a tense game Sunday night at Chase Center in San Francisco, but he didn’t panic. Continue reading here KINGS Tyler Toffoli scored the go-ahead …

Dodgers remain unshaken in their World Series pitching strategy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers remain unshaken in their World Series pitching strategy

LA Times  

The Dodgers trailed by one run, with four innings to go. The Dodgers could have gone for the jugular, and the World Series sweep, against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. With four chances to win the clinching game of the World Series, the Dodgers decided not to risk exhausting their pitching staff Tuesday, thus weakening it for a potential …

How many World Series titles have the Dodgers won?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How many World Series titles have the Dodgers won?

LA Times  

Game 1 — Dodgers 8, Rays 3 Game 2 — Rays 6, Dodgers 4 Game 3 — Dodgers 6, Rays 2 Game 4 — Rays 8, Dodgers 7 Game 5 — Dodgers 4, Rays 2 Game 6 — Dodgers 3, Rays 1 The Dodgers finally ended their three-decade drought in the first World Series held at a neutral site because …

Dodgers capture World Series by storming back in Game 5 to upend Yankees: Takeaways
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers capture World Series by storming back in Game 5 to upend Yankees: Takeaways

New York Times  

NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers will finally get their parade. Trailing by five runs early in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday, the Dodgers capitalized on a series of errors and misplays by the New York Yankees, storming to a 7-6 victory at Yankee Stadium.  Freddie Freeman, who tied a World Series record with 12 …

Dodgers can’t complete sweep as Yankees get off the mat in Game 4 to keep season alive
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers can’t complete sweep as Yankees get off the mat in Game 4 to keep season alive

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ lack of pitching hasn’t hurt them often this postseason. “Every guy,” he added, “will be with a cost going forward.” A Yankees fan rips a ball out of Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts’ glove in the first inning of Game 4 of the World Series. “I’m not going to use in the third inning right there,” Roberts said …

Dodgers Dugout: A thrilling win. A scary win. What could possibly be next?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Dugout: A thrilling win. A scary win. What could possibly be next?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. “Guys have had this before and played,” Roberts said Sunday, comparing it to the dislocated shoulder former Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger played through in the 2020 World Series. We asked “Who do you think will win the World Series, and in how many games?” After 16,391 votes: Dodgers in six, 52% …

MLB's Dream Matchup: A Battle of Legends and Global Reach
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MLB's Dream Matchup: A Battle of Legends and Global Reach

Associated Press  

MLB's Yankees-Dodgers World Series is a highly anticipated matchup featuring five former MVPs and the biggest markets in baseball. The series will provide a unique opportunity to take a step forward on various strategic initiatives, including a more national broadcast strategy, international growth, and heightened social media presence. The first Game 1 between the Dodgers and Yankees delivered on the …

Dodgers and Yankees Set Stage for a Starlit World Series
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dodgers and Yankees Set Stage for a Starlit World Series

Associated Press  

The Dodgers and Yankees are set to clash in a highly anticipated 12th World Series matchup, marking 43 years since their last encounter. Both teams boast star players capable of putting up a fight throughout the series. The rivalry between the Dodgers and Yankees is one of the most heated in baseball history, and this World Series promises to be …

Dodgers' Thriving Pitching Propels Them to World Series Despite Injuries
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2 months ago

Dodgers' Thriving Pitching Propels Them to World Series Despite Injuries

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 25th National League pennant with a thrilling victory over the New York Mets in the World Series. Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers with a record-breaking performance, while the bullpen played a crucial role in securing the win. The Dodgers will now face the New York Yankees in the next stage of the playoffs.

Dodgers Dominate Mets, Advance to Face Yankees in World Series
2 months ago

Dodgers Dominate Mets, Advance to Face Yankees in World Series

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 25th National League pennant and 13th World Series appearance with a 10-5 victory over the New York Mets in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. Shohei Ohtani carried the Dodgers with two hits and two runs, while Tommy Edman and Will Smith hit home runs to send him into the World Series for …

Dodgers to Unleash Pitching Prowess in Game 6 Against Mets
2 months ago

Dodgers to Unleash Pitching Prowess in Game 6 Against Mets

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to secure their fourth trip to the World Series in the last eight years with a bullpen game against the New York Mets in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. The Dodgers are using a bullpen game for the third time this postseason, and second against the Mets. New York is going with …

Welcome back, World Series! Dodgers set up epic duel with Yankees
2 months ago

Welcome back, World Series! Dodgers set up epic duel with Yankees

LA Times  

Home, after three rocky Octobers and two embarrassing collapses and deep blue scads of doubt. Beginning Friday at Dodger Stadium, baseball’s two most legendary franchises will meet for the 12th time in a World Series, the most prolific Series matchup in baseball history even though they haven’t shared this stage in 43 years. “I think if you’re talking about collective …

Dodgers overcome ‘most trying year’ to defeat Mets and reach the World Series
2 months ago

Dodgers overcome ‘most trying year’ to defeat Mets and reach the World Series

LA Times  

The low point came 36 days ago. “There’s just a lot of unforeseen things that can happen in a long baseball season,” Roberts said this week, as the club closed in on the fourth World Series trip of his nine-year tenure. If you’re talking about some young players that cut their teeth in the postseason, to the three big trade …

Letters to Sports: Hold off on those Dodgers predictions and celebration
2 months ago

Letters to Sports: Hold off on those Dodgers predictions and celebration

LA Times  

Before Game 5 of the NLCS, The Times’ Bill Shaikin quoted Dave Roberts as saying, “there’s a sense of urgency.” It does not appear that Roberts’ Rules were followed, as the Dodgers’ brain trust allowed Jack Flaherty to give up eight runs in only three innings. Yes, the Dodgers’ starting pitching staff has been decimated, but the relievers have been …

Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss
2 months ago

Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss

LA Times  

The Dodgers still own this. Dodgers Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets Jack Flaherty runs into problems early, giving up eight earned runs in a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS, sending the series back to L.A. Sir, I am doubling down. “That’s how the game …

Dodgers are a lock to finish off Mets and advance to World Series
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers are a lock to finish off Mets and advance to World Series

LA Times  

In the heart of election season, Los Angeles’ favorite candidate fittingly just pushed their opponent past the breaking point. Coming soon, the World Series beckons, whether it is clinched Friday night here in Game 5 or next week at Dodger Stadium, it’s happening, the Dodgers are winning one more game against a Mets team that has quit. “I’d like us …

Dodgers Dugout: You didn’t think it was going to be easy, did you?
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: You didn’t think it was going to be easy, did you?

LA Times  

Landon Knack reacts after giving up a grand slam to Mark Vientos in the second inning of Game 2. —Besides “teeter totter,” John Smoltz‘s other favorite phrase is “easier said than done, I know.” —I don’t know how Freddie Freeman is doing it. He’s got to continue to manage his hitting zone, regardless of who’s pitching.” Clayton Kershaw will pitch …

Superior Dodgers poised to beat Mets on road to World Series
2 months, 1 week ago

Superior Dodgers poised to beat Mets on road to World Series

LA Times  

Start spreading the news. Dodgers Dodgers follow their October script to perfection in NLCS Game 3 win over Mets Walker Buehler provides a strong start and Kiké Hernández and Shohei Ohtani hit home runs to power the Dodgers to an 8-0 win over the Mets in NLCS Game 3. In Thursday’s Game 4, the Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who …

Dodgers pitchers zero in on MLB history in Game 1 win over Mets
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers pitchers zero in on MLB history in Game 1 win over Mets

LA Times  

Bats have flailed, balls have soared, runners have sprinted, and still… Nobody can score off the Dodgers! Dodgers Dodgers waste no time extending their dominance in NLCS Game 1 win Just two days after their series comeback win over the San Diego Padres, the Dodgers dominate in a 9-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 1 of the …

Dodgers Dugout: Why the Dodgers will beat the Mets in the NLCS
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: Why the Dodgers will beat the Mets in the NLCS

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Edge: Even Second base Gavin Lux,.251/.320/.383, 10 homers, 50 RBIs, 101 OPS+, 2.1 WAR Postseason: 5 for 18, 1 homer, 3 RBIs, 1 walk, 2 K’s Jose Iglesias,.337/.381/.448, 4 homers, 26 RBIs, 137 OPS+, 3.1 WAR Postseason: 6 for 29, 3 RBIs, 1 walk, 7 K’s or Jeff McNeil,.238/.308/.384, 12 homers, …

Nine concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Mets in the NLCS
2 months, 1 week ago

Nine concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Mets in the NLCS

LA Times  

In the postgame clubhouse following Game 5 of the National League Division Series, the expletives flowed as freely as showers of beer and champagne. What’s different about this year’s Dodgers team, Game 5 hero Kiké Hernández was asked during a postgame Fox television interview out on the field. Dodgers Dodgers vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over …

Letters to Sports: Dodgers finally get clutch performances in playoffs
2 months, 1 week ago

Letters to Sports: Dodgers finally get clutch performances in playoffs

LA Times  

As Dodgers fans, our fears of nonexistent hitting and flat pitching that plagued too many Dodgers postseasons were finally laid to rest by eliminating the San Diego Padres. And, to our pleasant surprise, not only did the Dodgers bats come alive when needed most, but who would have thought that a thin starting pitching rotation and a yet-unproven bullpen in …

Dodgers Dugout: Dodgers-Padres Game 5 is what postseason baseball is all about
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: Dodgers-Padres Game 5 is what postseason baseball is all about

LA Times  

Gavin Lux celebrates with Mookie Betts after Lux’s two-run homer in the seventh inning of Game 4. Game 4 —Some of you wondered, so I asked Jack Harris, who was kind enough to answer: When the Dodgers play at Petco Park, some players drive themselves down to San Diego, others take one of the Dodgers’ luxury buses. Friday: San Diego …

Dodgers vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over Padres
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over Padres

LA Times  

Blake Treinen threw his hands in the sky. Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen, center, celebrates with teammates after the team’s NLDS Game 5 win over the Padres at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. After Darvish retired 14 consecutive batters following Hernández’s homer, extending his success against his former Dodgers team — he has a career 2.27 earned-run average against them in …

Playoff demons gone! Dodgers outlast Padres to advance to NLCS
2 months, 1 week ago

Playoff demons gone! Dodgers outlast Padres to advance to NLCS

LA Times  

This time, they didn’t choke. On a glorious night amid a roiling sea of joyful blue, the Dodgers wrapped their weathered arms around the San Diego Padres on Friday and crushed those brown jerseys like an empty paper sack, eventually exhaling with redemption, relief and a coveted spot just four wins from the World Series. In the winner-take-all Game 5 …

What you need to know from the MLB playoffs: Mets to NLCS, Dodgers force Game 5
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What you need to know from the MLB playoffs: Mets to NLCS, Dodgers force Game 5

New York Times  

By Sam Blum, Grant Brisbee, Kaitlyn McGrath and Jen McCaffrey The New York Mets’ magic continued as a Francisco Lindor grand slam helped them stun the Philadelphia Phillies and book their ticket to the NLCS. Francisco Lindor’s sixth-inning grand slam sent Citi Field into pandemonium as the Mets, by virtue of a 4-1 victory over the Phillies, clinched their first …

Dodgers show no panic and dominate Padres to force a decisive NLDS Game 5
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers show no panic and dominate Padres to force a decisive NLDS Game 5

LA Times  

In the hours before Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Petco Park on Wednesday night, there was a quiet but palpable belief around the Dodgers dugout, one that belied the seemingly dire state in which they found themselves. “We did what we’re capable of doing.” Unlike last year, when they were blanketed by Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers in …

Dodgers on verge of another broken October after NLDS loss to Padres
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers on verge of another broken October after NLDS loss to Padres

LA Times  

For the second time in three postseasons, the Dodgers showed up at San Diego’s Petco Park on a cool October night brimming with confidence, riding on emotion, stung by skepticism, ready for revenge. Dodgers Dodgers can’t overcome disastrous inning in NLDS Game 3 loss to Padres The Dodgers were unable to wrestle back control of the NLDS from the San …

Fernando Tatis Jr. caps big inning, Padres hold on to capture NLDS edge: Takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fernando Tatis Jr. caps big inning, Padres hold on to capture NLDS edge: Takeaways

New York Times  

SAN DIEGO — Behind a 6-5 victory, the San Diego Padres are a win away from ending the Los Angeles Dodgers’ season again, and they’ll get a chance on Wednesday to do it at home, which just might be the most raucous ballpark of the postseason. David Peralta roped a two-run double down the line to give the Padres the …

2024 MLB Division Series: Mets rally past Phillies, Yankees survive, Ohtani homers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 MLB Division Series: Mets rally past Phillies, Yankees survive, Ohtani homers

New York Times  

In his postseason debut, Shohei Ohtani helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a comeback win over the San Diego Padres. The Mets didn’t have an extra-base hit, but they timed eight singles extremely well, scoring five runs in the eighth inning and tacking on an insurance run in the ninth. Verdugo, coming off a down offensive season, wasn’t expected …

‘Get them back.’ Dodgers look for redemption in NLDS rematch with Padres
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Get them back.’ Dodgers look for redemption in NLDS rematch with Padres

LA Times  

The quote was so apt, Major League Baseball used it on social media to promote the Southern California showdown in this year’s National League Division Series. “It’ll be really good baseball.” Dodgers Eight concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Padres in the NLDS The Dodgers and San Diego Padres will meet in the National League Division Series. So …

Dodgers vs. Padres 2024 NLDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers vs. Padres 2024 NLDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres renew their rivalry in a highly anticipated National League Division Series matchup. You’d take Dylan Cease in any matchup, and while Yoshinobu Yamamoto might be favored over Michael King, it would be close, and the Padres would have clear advantages over the rest of the Dodgers’ rotation. — Ardaya GO DEEPER The …

Eight concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Padres in the NLDS
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Eight concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Padres in the NLDS

LA Times  

The Dodgers and San Diego Padres went down to the wire in the National League West race. Now they’ll square off in the best-of-five NL Division Series, with the fourth-seeded Padres advancing through the wild-card round with a two-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves. The Dodgers swept San Diego in the 2020 NLDS en route to a World Series win, …

Orioles, Royals and … Babe Ruth? Astros 103, Tigers 0? Mets’ ‘Win Improbability’: MLB playoffs Day 1
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Orioles, Royals and … Babe Ruth? Astros 103, Tigers 0? Mets’ ‘Win Improbability’: MLB playoffs Day 1

New York Times  

You think it’s easy watching four postseason baseball games in one day so you don’t have to? Not to suggest it had been a while since any previous starting pitcher worked into the ninth in his team’s first game of that postseason and still lost a 1-0 heartbreaker. This was no ordinary day at the office for them, either: • …

What are the Dodgers’ chances of winning the World Series? Way less than you might think
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What are the Dodgers’ chances of winning the World Series? Way less than you might think

LA Times  

Remember when National League pitchers batted and Clayton Kershaw seemed like an automatic out? Well, experts considered most adept at running the numbers calculate the likelihood of the Dodgers winning the World Series this October roughly equal to that of Kershaw getting a hit when he used to bat. In a respectful nod to the delightfully unforeseen vagaries of October …

NL playoff matchups pending Mets-Braves makeups on Monday. AL set with Astros-Tigers and O’s-Royals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NL playoff matchups pending Mets-Braves makeups on Monday. AL set with Astros-Tigers and O’s-Royals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The baseball season is going extra innings. The Astros-Tigers winner faces AL Central champion Cleveland in a best-of-five Division Series beginning Saturday, and the Orioles-Royals winner plays the AL East champion New York Yankees. The NL is still uncertain because of two rainouts last week caused by Hurricane Helene, with the New York Mets, Arizona and Atlanta …

Orioles power into playoffs on HRs by McCann, Kjerstad for 6-2 win to finish sweep of Twins
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Orioles power into playoffs on HRs by McCann, Kjerstad for 6-2 win to finish sweep of Twins

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — James McCann hit a three-homer and Heston Kjerstad went deep to launch the Baltimore Orioles into the postseason with a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins that completed a three-game sweep on Sunday. “We broke down as the season went on, and that’s hard to say, but it happened,” said manager Rocco Baldelli, who was assured he’ll return …

MLB’s 10 biggest disappointments of the 2024 season
2 months, 3 weeks ago

MLB’s 10 biggest disappointments of the 2024 season

New York Times  

From Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge’s exploits to Paul Skenes’ sensational breakout year to the surging Tigers’ late playoff push, it’s been another exciting season — and the drama of the playoffs still awaits. This season is an obvious embarrassment for the White Sox, but it also altered pennant races as the Twins, Tigers and Royals all went 12-1 against …

Astros overcome terrible start to clinch 4th straight AL West title
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Astros overcome terrible start to clinch 4th straight AL West title

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Trailing the Seattle Mariners by 10 games in mid-June, the Houston Astros were undoubtedly down. The Astros clinched their fourth straight AL West title with a 4-3 win over the Mariners on Tuesday night, overcoming a terrible start to reach the playoffs for an eighth consecutive year. “And the guys just put their heads down, never stopped believing …

Dodgers clinch 12th straight playoff berth on Shohei Ohtani’s historic night
3 months ago

Dodgers clinch 12th straight playoff berth on Shohei Ohtani’s historic night

Associated Press  

MIAMI — In what has become a fall custom, the Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the playoffs. The Dodgers clinched their 12th consecutive postseason berth Thursday with a 20-4 rout of the Miami Marlins on the same night that star slugger Shohei Ohtani homered three times and stole two bases to become the first player in major league history …

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