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Dodgers have starting pitching on schedule for NLCS vs. Brewers
MILWAUKEE -- The well-rested Los Angeles Dodgers should have an advantage in starting pitching over the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of the National League Championship Series on Monday.,The defending World Series champion Dodgers have been idle since Thursday when they wrapped up their Natio...
Blue Jays name rookie RHP Trey Yesavage ALCS Game 2 starter
The Toronto Blue Jays named rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage as their starter for Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Monday against the Seattle Mariners.,Yesavage, 22, did not make his major league debut until Sept. 15 and went 1-0 with a 3.21 ERA in three regular-season starts.,I...
Jays, Mariners add staring pitchers to ALCS rosters; Bo Bichette out
The Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays added starting pitching to their American League Championship rosters, released Sunday prior to Game 1 of the best-of-seven series.,The Blue Jays' star shortstop Bo Bichette, who has not played since Sept. 6 because of a PCL sprain in his left knee, was not...
Milwaukee Brewers End Long Wait, Advance to NLCS After Beating Cubs
The Brewers defeated the Cubs in Game 5 of the NLDS, moving closer to their first World Series in 57 years as franchise legends and Bob Uecker’s spirit inspired fans at American Family Field....
Brewers power past Cubs in Game 5, advance to NLCS vs. Dodgers
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers belted three solo homers and five pitchers combined on a four-hitter for a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night in the decisive fifth game of the National League Division Series between Central Division rivals.,The Brewers, who have the No. 1 overall...
Mariners aim to build on momentum in ALCS Game 1 vs. Jays
TORONTO -- After winning a marathon elimination game at home on Friday night, the Seattle Mariners made the long trip to visit the Toronto Blue Jays for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday night.,The Mariners earned their way to the ALCS with a 3-2 home win in 15 innings agai...
Mariners tab RHP Bryce Miller to start Game 1 of ALCS vs. Blue Jays
Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller will start Game 1 of the American League Championship Series when Seattle visits the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday in the opener of the best-of-seven series.,Miller is the freshest option after starters Luis Castillo and Logan Gilbert pitched in relief of Seattle's e...
Tigers 2B Gleyber Torres to have sports hernia surgery
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres will undergo sports hernia surgery after playing through "a lot of pain.",He told reporters of his plans following Friday's season-ending loss to the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.,"It was not good from the (start of th...
Detroit Tigers’ Collapse and Comeback End in Heartbreak Against Mariners
The Detroit Tigers fell to the Seattle Mariners in a 15-inning Game 5 thriller but proved their resilience after a historic AL Central collapse....
Jorge Polanco, M's outlast Tigers in 15, advance to ALCS
Jorge Polanco grounded a single into right field with one out and the bases loaded in the 15th inning, giving the Seattle Mariners a 3-2 victory against the visiting Detroit Tigers in the decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series.,Luis Castillo (1-0), making the first relief appearance ...
Reports: Angels interview Albert Pujols for managerial job
Albert Pujols interviewed for the Los Angeles Angels' vacant managerial job on Friday, according to multiple media reports.,The former slugger's meeting with general manager Perry Minasian reportedly occurred in St. Louis.,According to The Athletic, Pujols and Minasian held "preliminary discussions"...
Brewers lean on home field for crucial NLDS decider vs. Cubs
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking to their hard-earned homefield advantage as they try to stave off the Chicago Cubs in the decisive fifth game of the National League Division Series on Saturday night.,Seemingly in control after winning the first two games in Milwaukee between the C...
Padres' Jose Iglesias suspended, Xander Bogaerts fined for ump tirade
San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine and teammate Xander Bogaerts also was fined for their conduct toward umpires after Game 3 of the National League wild-card series in Chicago, Major League Baseball announced Friday.,The incident occurred ...
Ranking Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Slugger Kyle Schwarber
Kyle Schwarber’s Phillies future is uncertain after a heartbreaking playoff loss. Here are the top five potential landing spots for the slugger this offseason....
Report: OF Cody Bellinger to opt out of Yankees' contract
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of his contract and enter free agency next month, ESPN reported Friday.,Bellinger, 30, has a $25 million player option for 2026 but reportedly is looking for a more lucrative, long-term deal coming off a strong season.,Bellinger batted .272...
Ian Happ's blast sparks Cubs' win over Brewers, forcing Game 5
Ian Happ smacked a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs rolled to a 6-0 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night to even the National League Division Series at two games apiece.,Kyle Tucker and Michael Busch also homered as Chicago won its second straight game in the best-of-fiv...
Phillies' 11th-inning error sends Dodgers into NLCS
LOS ANGELES -- Hyeseong Kim scored from third base on an 11th-inning error by Philadelphia pitcher Orion Kerkering and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the National League Championship Series for the seventh time in the past 10 seasons with a 2-1 victory over the Phillies on Thursday.,Los Angeles...
Mariners give Game 5 start to RHP George Kirby
George Kirby will get the ball for the Seattle Mariners in the decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the visiting Detroit Tigers on Friday.,The right-hander will be matched up against Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.,Seattle manager Dan Wilson opted for Kirby over Luis Castillo, who...
Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette 'optimistic' he can return for ALCS
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette is hopeful that he'll be able to return to action for the team's American League Championship Series.,Bichette, 27, has been sidelined since Sept. 6 with a left knee sprain sustained in a hard collision at home plate. He was left off the roster that beat the N...
Mets reliever Reed Garrett out for 2026 after Tommy John surgery
New York Mets reliever Reed Garrett underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and will miss the entire 2026 season, the team announced Thursday.,Garrett missed much of the final month of the season due to elbow issues. He had a 15-day stint from late August into early September on the injured list d...