Category: baseball
MLB: Dodgers hold off Phillies for 2-0 lead in NLDS
PHILADELPHIA — Blake Snell had yielded to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen after a masterful start and was just a bystander when the Philadelphia Phillies — without any help from their All-Star trio at the top of the batting order — finally mustered a rally in the ninth inning. A leadoff single. A two-run double.
Blue Jays open ALDS with blowout win over Yankees
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said goodbye to a slump in his opening at-bat Saturday. Alejandro Kirk used his first swing to show that his bat remained as hot as ever.
Shohei Ohtani poised for long awaited MLB playoff pitching start
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani says composure will be key when he makes his long anticipated Major League Baseball postseason pitching debut on Saturday in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 31-year-old played a key role in the Dodgers’ run to the World Series title last season, but his contribution was
Faithful cheer Padres on at watch party, but it’s not enough – Cubs end their season
Jackson Merrill sparked hope for fans gathered Thursday in Gallagher Square at Petco Park but the Padres lost 3-1 ending their playoff run.
Tigers return to Cleveland for Wild Card Series after falling short of AL Central title
BOSTON (AP) The Detroit Tigers are heading back to the familiar surroundings of Progressive Field in Cleveland after a short diversion to Boston. Detroit will be on the road to face the Guardians in a best-of-three Wild Card Series starting Tuesday after Cleveland claimed the AL Central title on the last day of the regular season.
What to watch during MLB’s best-of-three Wild Card Series this week
PHOENIX (AP) Major League Baseballs postseason has delivered some spicy matchups for this weeks Wild Card Series, particularly in the American League. The four series begin Tuesday, highlighted by a matchup between the archrival Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
Lowe hits 30th homer as Rays beat Red Sox 7-3 to finish 41-40 at Steinbrenner Field
Brandon Lowe’s 30th home run helped the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Boston Red Sox 7-3, ending an eight-game losing streak against them while the Red Sox maintained their wild card lead.
Orioles host the Yankees on 3-game home win streak
The New York Yankees face the Baltimore Orioles at home, both teams tied in their season series 3-3, as they compete for a win with postseason implications on the line.
Trent Grisham’s 2 homers power Yankees to 10-5 win over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Trent Grisham homered twice and Cody Bellinger also went deep as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 10-5 on Wednesday night.