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MLB roundup: Tarik Skubal fans 14 as Tigers edge Guardians
Tarik Skubal struck out a record-setting 14 over 7 2/3 innings and Riley Greene scored the go-ahead run in the seventh on Zach McKinstry's safety squeeze to give the visiting Detroit Tigers a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday in Game 1 of their American League wild-card series.,Sku...
Shota Imanaga set for bulk-relief duty as Cubs try to close out Padres
The Chicago Cubs will look to win a postseason series for the first time since 2017 when they host the San Diego Padres on Wednesday in Game 2 of their best-of-three National League wild-card series.,Chicago snapped a 108-year title drought by winning the World Series in 2016. The Cubs advanced to t...
Benched last year, Tigers' Casey Mize can close out Guardians
CLEVELAND -- Casey Mize does not have fond memories of the Detroit Tigers' 2024 playoff run because he didn't pitch in a game.,The right-hander will make his postseason debut Wednesday afternoon as the Tigers attempt to sweep the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of their American League wild-card serie...
Tarik Skubal Dominates Guardians With Career-High 14 Strikeouts in AL Wild Card Opener
Tarik Skubal struck out a career-high 14 batters as the Tigers edged the Guardians in Game 1, overshadowing Gavin Williams’ breakout playoff performance....
Red Sox rally off Yankees' bullpen, capture Game 1
NEW YORK -- Garrett Crochet struck out 11 in 7 2/3 outstanding innings as the Boston Red Sox went ahead after getting Max Fried out of the game and opened their American League wild-card series with a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday.,Boston grabbed the advantage in the best-of-three...
Angels move on from manager Ron Washington, interim Ray Montgomery
Neither Ron Washington nor Ray Montgomery will return to manage the Los Angeles Angels in 2026.,The Angels announced Tuesday that they had declined the option on Washington's contract for 2026. They said they will begin the process of hiring a new manager "immediately," marking the end of Montgomery...
Cubs belt back-to-back HRs in Game 1 win over Padres
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly belted back-to-back homers to lead off the fifth inning, lifting the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of their National League wild-card series on Tuesday.,Daniel Palencia (1-0) struck out two and retired all five batters he faced i...
Tarik Skubal fans 14, Tigers edge Guardians 2-1 to kick off playoffs
CLEVELAND -- Tarik Skubal struck out a record-setting 14 over 7 2/3 innings and Riley Greene scored on Zach McKinstry's go-ahead sacrifice bunt in the seventh, giving the Detroit Tigers a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of their American League wild-card series on Tuesday afternoo...
Dodgers C Will Smith to return from IL for wild-card series
All-Star catcher Will Smith will be activated from the injured list by the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in advance of Tuesday night's wild-card opener against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.,Smith, 30, has played just one game since Sept. 4 because of a right hand injury that finally was dia...
Guardians add top prospect OF Chase DeLauter to wild-card roster
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter is on the wild-card roster, giving the 2022 first-round pick a shot at making franchise history. ,DeLauter, 23, reached Triple-A this season but has not played in a regular-season game for the Guardians. He would be the first player in franchise history ...
Report: Angels making manager change after last-place finish
Neither Ron Washington nor Ray Montgomery will return to manage the Los Angeles Angels in 2026, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,The Angels (72-90) finished last in the American League West for the second straight season, 18 games behind the division champion Seattle Mariners.,The Angels were 36-38 on...
Phillies favored ahead of Dodgers, Mariners as MLB postseason begins
The Philadelphia Phillies are favored to win the World Series as the Major League Baseball postseason begins Tuesday, although who their biggest threat may be is varied among sportsbooks.,After winning the National League East by 13 games and posting 96 victories during the regular season, the Phill...
2025 MLB Playoff Predictions: Expert Picks for AL & NL Wild Card Series
Looking for MLB playoff picks? Our 2025 Wild Card preview breaks down the best bets, pitching matchups, and team trends for AL and NL playoff series....
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Rangers manager Bruce Bochy will not return in 2026
Less than two years after leading the Texas Rangers to a World Series championship, Bruce Bochy exited his job as manager in a mutual decision on Monday.,The club offered him a job as a front office adviser, but it was unclear if Bochy will accept.,The 70-year-old former catcher is the sixth-winning...
Reigning Dodgers hosting pitching-led Reds in wild-card series
LOS ANGELES -- The defending-champion Los Angeles Dodgers will take the long road when the playoffs begin Tuesday, while the visiting Cincinnati Reds are making just their second postseason appearance in 12 years.,The Dodgers won the National League West for the 12th time in 13 seasons and yet open ...
Carlos Mendoza to return as Mets manager
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will have an opportunity for redemption as he will return for the 2026 season, president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday.,With the addition of Juan Soto and carrying the second-largest payroll in MLB, the Mets were considered a World Series candi...
Guardians welcome Tigers for wild-card series after late-season surge
CLEVELAND -- For the second straight postseason, the American League Central champion Cleveland Guardians will take on the Detroit Tigers.,The Guardians (88-74) finished one game ahead of the Tigers (87-75) in the division, giving them the right to host the entire best-of-three AL wild-card series. ...
High-priced arms take ball as Red Sox-Yankees rivalry crashes wild-card round
NEW YORK -- Max Fried and Garrett Crochet lived up to expectations in sparkling debut seasons as No. 1 starters for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.,Now it gets real. ,Crochet (Red Sox) and Fried (Yankees) delivered after being acquired in the offseason to become staff aces at the center of ...
Red Sox RHP Lucas Giolito (elbow) not on wild-card roster
The Boston Red Sox were dealt a blow before opening their best-of-three American League wild-card series, announcing on Monday that right-hander Lucas Giolito has an elbow issue that will keep him out against the New York Yankees.,Expected to follow ace Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello if the series...