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MLB Keeps Making Playoff Scheduling Decisions That Make No SenseMLB'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 3The 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....