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Why the Milwaukee Brewers Are Built to Win the World Series
The Brewers have combined smart spending, strong pitching and Pat Murphy's leadership to reach the World Series and challenge Tampa Bay....
The Rays Are Back in the World Series, and a First-Time Champion Is Guaranteed
Tampa Bay knocked out Cleveland behind key homers from Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz to set up a historic World Series against the Brewers....
Yandy Diaz Predicts Tampa Bay Will Win ALCS, and He’s Probably Right
Yandy Diaz says the Rays will finish off the Guardians in Game 6. Cleveland faces a pitching dilemma as Tampa Bay moves within one win of the World Series....
5 Biggest Questions Facing the Yankees After Their 2026 Season
From Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman to Aaron Judge's health and the infield, the Yankees face five major questions heading into the offseason....
Dodgers Face Uncertain Offseason After World Series Dream Falls Apart
The Dodgers face a pivotal offseason after their elimination, with Shohei Ohtani's health, Tarik Skubal's free agency and MLB labor uncertainty looming....
MLB's Small-Market Contenders Deserve Celebration, Not Complaints
The Guardians and Brewers are chasing World Series berths despite small-market budgets. Baseball fans should enjoy the underdog stories instead of complaining....
Dave Roberts Has One Desperate Move Left to Save the Dodgers' Season
The Dodgers are facing NLCS elimination against the Brewers. Dave Roberts may have one desperate move left, but even that might not save their season....
MLB Keeps Making Playoff Scheduling Decisions That Make No Sense
MLB's playoff scheduling and ticket prices are frustrating fans, from the Dodgers missing primetime to the Guardians' last-minute game time change in Cleveland....
Dodgers Should Consider Benching Shohei Ohtani for NLCS Game 3
The Dodgers lost Game 2 of the NLCS to the Brewers and face a 2-0 series deficit. Shohei Ohtani's slump has raised questions about whether Los Angeles should bench him....
MLB's Small-Market Teams Are Thriving, So Why Is Rob Manfred Risking It All?
Three small-market teams are among MLB's final four. Their success makes Rob Manfred's salary cap push harder to justify as baseball approaches a potentially damaging work stoppage....
Jose Ramirez Is Giving Cleveland Baseball Fans a Reason to Believe Again
Jose Ramirez struggled early in the series, but when Cleveland's season was on the line, he delivered. Now the Guardians have a chance to make a real October run....
Brewers-Rays World Series Would Undercut MLB Owners' Case for a Salary Cap
A Brewers vs. Rays World Series would challenge MLB owners' argument for a salary cap as a lockout looms and smaller-revenue teams keep winning....
The Rays Should Be Thanking the Guardians and White Sox for Their ALDS Mess
The Rays have a golden opportunity to reach the World Series as the Guardians and White Sox battle through a messy ALDS. Can Tampa Bay take advantage?...
The Yankees’ 17-Year Title Drought Is on Hal Steinbrenner
The Yankees are stuck in another 17-year title drought. After another early playoff exit, it’s time for Hal Steinbrenner to question Brian Cashman....
Dodgers Advance Despite Their Bats Going Ice Cold Against Braves
The Dodgers advanced past the Braves despite a brutal offensive showing, relying on dominant pitching to reach the NLCS....
The Biggest Disappointments of the MLB Playoffs So Far
The Yankees, Dodgers, Jose Ramirez and other MLB stars and lineups have struggled badly as the postseason moves into the division series....
Jose Ramirez's Postseason Struggles Are Becoming Impossible to Ignore
Jose Ramirez has struggled badly since returning from injury and throughout his postseason career. Can the Guardians star finally change his October story?...
The Brewers Have Been Waiting for This Version of Jacob Misiorowski
Jacob Misiorowski gets the ball for the Brewers in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Padres, looking to make a bigger postseason impact this time....
Guardians vs. White Sox ALDS Preview, Odds and Prediction
Cleveland won the AL Central, but Chicago enters the ALDS with momentum. Here's a look at the matchup, key players and series pick....
Shohei Ohtani's Struggles Loom Over Dodgers Ahead of NLDS vs. Braves
Shohei Ohtani has struggled at the plate since August, but the Dodgers remain hopeful he'll rediscover his form against the Braves in the NLDS....