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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....
MLB Playoff Futures: 3 Bets to Make Before the ALDS and NLDS
The MLB wild-card round went chalk. Here are three futures bets to consider before the ALDS and NLDS begin on Saturday....
The Dodgers Have One Big Problem Heading Into the NLDS
The Dodgers have a bye into the NLDS, but Los Angeles still has concerns surrounding the weather, Shohei Ohtani and its pitching staff....
The Cubs’ Biggest Problems Just Showed Up at the Worst Possible Time
The Cubs trail the Padres 1-0 in the NL Wild Card Series after a rough Game 1. Here’s why Chicago’s biggest flaws are suddenly glaring....
Red Sox vs. Yankees Game 2 Prediction: Best Bets for AL Wild Card
Boston turns to Sonny Gray against Max Fried in Game 2. Here’s the case for the Red Sox moneyline and Under 6.5 runs....
The Cleveland Guardians Could Be Baseball’s Cinderella This October
The Cleveland Guardians enter the MLB playoffs with elite pitching and a modest offense. Here’s why they could make a Cinderella run in October....
The Red Sox and Yankees Have Something Rare in This MLB Postseason
The Red Sox and Yankees enter the AL Wild Card Series with MLB’s strongest starting pitching depth, avoiding the bullpen games facing other teams....
American League Playoff Teams: Ranking the AL Field From Top to Bottom
The American League playoff field is full of flawed teams. Here’s a look at the Rays, Yankees, Red Sox, Guardians, White Sox and AL West winner....
The Yankees Have More at Stake Than Anyone Entering the MLB Playoffs
The Yankees enter the MLB playoffs with an elite rotation, questions around Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, and a 16-year World Series drought....
MLB Playoff Picture: Biggest Races to Watch on Final Weekend
The MLB playoff picture enters its final weekend with the AL West, AL Central and NL wild-card race still unsettled....
The Yankees Aren’t Winning the World Series Without Aaron Judge
The Yankees are heading to the postseason without Aaron Judge, while the Cubs face questions about Alex Bregman’s return from injury....
MLB’s Expanded Playoffs Have Ruined the NL Wild Card Race
The NL wild card race is essentially over, exposing how MLB’s expanded postseason has stripped away the suspense of the regular season....
The AL Wild Card Race Is a Mess, and MLB Has Nobody to Blame but Itself
The AL Wild Card race is packed with flawed teams, and MLB’s playoff format is rewarding a mediocre American League with postseason opportunities....
MLB Postseason Race Is Heating Up With Two Weeks to Go
The Dodgers and Yankees clinched postseason spots Monday while the White Sox strengthened their hold on the AL Central. Here’s the latest MLB playoff picture....
How the Baltimore Orioles Remain in AL Wild Card Hunt Despite Deadline Fire Sale
The Baltimore Orioles sold at the trade deadline but remain in the AL Wild Card race thanks to late-game success, a strong bullpen and Pete Alonso....
MLB Teams Whose Playoff Dreams Have Made It Into September
The Miami Marlins remain alive in the NL wild card race, while nearly the entire American League is stumbling toward the final two playoff spots....
Can the Astros Make the Playoffs Without a General Manager?
The Astros fired GM Dana Brown while still in contention for the AL West, leaving Jim Crane to oversee a surprisingly mediocre playoff hopeful....
MLB Playoff Picture: These Teams Have Seen Their Postseason Hopes Collapse
The MLB playoff picture is taking shape, and these teams have seen their postseason odds take major hits since the start of August....
Three MLB Contenders That Need Answers Before It’s Too Late
Three MLB contenders are underperforming early in 2026—here’s what’s going wrong and why it matters....
These MLB Surprise World Series Contenders Could Hopefully Beat the Dodgers
The Dodgers look unstoppable, but these six sleeper MLB teams could challenge Los Angeles for the 2026 World Series title....