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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen intent on halting struggles vs. Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen has a score to settle and will get his chance at some revenge, not to mention the opportunity Monday to give his club a commanding lead in the best-of-five National League Division Series....
Mitch Garver's grand slam helps Rangers take 2-0 series edge over Orioles
BALTIMORE — Mitch Garver hit a grand slam, Cody Bradford tossed 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief and the Texas Rangers held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-8 on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five American League Division Series....
Deja vu? Braves try to prevent Phillies from taking 2-0 NLDS lead
The Philadelphia Phillies stunned the Atlanta Braves last season on their way to being the National League representative in the World Series....
This is part of Clayton Kershaw's legacy, too
Clayton Kershaw is the best pitcher of the 21st century. This much isn’t really in dispute. A career 2.48 ERA and 2.82 FIP over 16 years is unimpeachable. There’s three Cy Youngs to go with it, and an MVP in 2014 when he had a 1.77 ERA and a 0.857 WHIP, which is beyond stupid. He probably should hav...
MLB roundup: D-backs blast Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
The visiting Arizona Diamondbacks made a statement Saturday, using a six-run first inning against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw to pave the way for an 11-2 victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series....
D-backs ambush Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers to take Game 1 of NLDS
LOS ANGELES — The Arizona Diamondbacks made a statement Saturday, using a six-run first inning against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw to pave the way for an 11-2 road victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series....
Bryan Abreu gives Astros boost against Twins
HOUSTON — While ace Justin Verlander worked six shutout innings and closer Ryan Pressly retired the side in order in the top of the ninth, the hold provided by reliever Bryan Abreu proved as critical as any pitching effort received by the Houston Astros in their 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins ...
LHP Jim Poole, who gave up World Series-winning HR, dies at 57
Left-hander Jim Poole, who pitched for eight teams in the majors but is perhaps best known for allowing a World Series-clinching home run, died Friday of ALS complications, according to his alma mater, Georgia Tech. He was 57....
Phillies blank Braves to wrest homefield advantage in NLDS
ATLANTA - Bryce Harper homered and seven pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout for the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, who beat the Atlanta Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of their National League Division Series on Saturday....
Rangers look to hold down Orioles again in Game 2
BALTIMORE — The Texas Rangers will look to take a stranglehold on their American League Divisional Series when they meet the Baltimore Orioles for Game 2 on Sunday....
Astros clip Twins 6-4 behind 2 HRs from Yordan Alvarez
HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez clubbed a pair of home runs while Justin Verlander twirled six shutout innings as the Houston Astros topped the Minnesota Twins 6-4 in Game 1 of this American League Division Series on Saturday....
Rangers edge Orioles 3-2, take Game 1 of ALDS
BALTIMORE — Josh Jung homered, Evan Carter reached base three times and the Texas Rangers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday....
Kolten Wong earns way onto Dodgers' playoff roster
After a disappointing 2023 season when he struggled and was designated for assignment in August, veteran infielder Kolten Wong rebounded to earn his way onto the Los Angeles Dodgers' National League Division Series roster....
Blue Jays manager John Schneider to return in 2024
After an early exit from the playoffs, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider will return next season, general manager Ross Atkins said Saturday....
Rangers' Max Scherzer, Orioles' John Means left off ALDS rosters
Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer and Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means were left off their respective team's rosters for their upcoming American League Division Series....
Braves' Kyle Wright put on 60-day IL, out for postseason
The Atlanta Braves will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series without right-hander Kyle Wright....
Twins SS Carlos Correa out to spoil former team's season
Carlos Correa won a World Series ring with the Houston Astros in 2017 and was a mainstay with the club for seven seasons....
Rangers RHP Max Scherzer encouraged after facing live hitters
Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer faced live batters Friday for the time in 24 days and was encouraged with how his right shoulder felt....
Dodgers' World Series push starts with pesky Diamondbacks
At face value, it appears to be another typical Los Angeles Dodgers playoff series ahead, with Clayton Kershaw starting in Game 1 of the National League Division Series Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks....
Twins carry momentum into ALDS opener vs. experienced Astros
HOUSTON — Royce Lewis didn't make the Minnesota Twins' home crowd of 38,450 on Tuesday wait long to exhale and exorcise the angst that accompanied 18 consecutive postseason losses....