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Ian Anderson threw 5.2 shutout innings to give the Braves a 2-0 NLDS series lead over the Miami Marlins. (Image: Eric Gay/AP)

Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers Aim for NLDS Sweeps on Thursday

The National League Division Series could come to an early end on Thursday, as both the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers have built 2-0 leads in their respective NLDS contests. The Braves continued to show off their pitching strength on Wednesday, blanking the Marlins 2-0 to earn their third […]

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hit a home run, then nearly got into an altercation with Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara in Game 1 of their NLDS series. (Image: Eric Gay/AP)

NLDS: Dodgers, Braves Look to Take Commanding 2-0 Leads on Wednesday

The favorites started off strong in the National League Division Series (NLDS) on Tuesday, as both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves posted Game 1 wins. The Braves posted six runs in the seventh inning to rally against the upstart Miami Marlins. Meanwhile, the Dodgers combined strong pitching […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter as favorites over their NL West rivals, the San Diego Padres, in their best-of-five NLDS series. (Image: Derrick Tuskan/AP)

SoCal Rivals Collide in Texas as Dodgers, Padres Meet in NLDS

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres posted the two best records in the National League this season. Now, the NL West rivals will battle in a best-of-five playoff series with a spot in the NLCS on the line. The Dodgers won six of the 10 games between the […]

The big bats of the Yankees pounded Tampa Bay pitching on Monday, as New York defeatd the Rays 9-3. (Image: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire/Getty)

Tampa Bay Rays Must Slow Down Yankees Bats in ALDS Game 2

The New York Yankees continue to score runs and hit homers at a record pace in the playoffs, something the Tampa Bay Rays must contend with if they hope to tie up their ALDS series on Tuesday. The Yankees overpowered Tampa Bay on Monday, breaking open a close game in […]

The Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins square off in an NLDS that should feature some sterling pitching performances. (Image: Dale Zanine/USA Today Sports)

Upstart Marlins Shed ‘Bottom Feeder’ Label, Battle Braves in NLDS

One thing is certain when the Florida Marlins take on the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS beginning on Tuesday: someone has to give up some runs. You wouldn’t know that based on how both teams ripped through their respective wild-card series, with pitching performances that completely shut down their opponents. […]

The heated rivalry between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees will come to a head when the two teams clash in the ALDS. (Image: Jim McIssac/Newsday)

Yankees and Rays Renew Heated Rivalry in ALDS Playoff Clash

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays showed just how much they hate each other during the regular season. Now, a meeting in the ALDS promises to bring that rivalry to a whole new level. The Yankees and Rays square off in Game 1 of their best-of-five series on […]

The Oakland A’s are out for vengeance against the Houston Astros in the ALDS. (Image: Cody Glenn/USA Today Sports)

A’s Look to Dominate Astros in ALDS

If fans hear any banging during the ALDS, the Oakland Athletics plan to make sure it’s the sound of their bats barreling up on pitches as they look to eliminate the Houston Astros from World Series contention. The A’s have made no secret of their desire to knock out the […]

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis, Jr dives into home plate against the LA Dodgers. (Image: Gregory Bull/AP)

World Series Futures: Dodgers +240, Yankees +350 Top the Final 8

Only eight MLB teams remain in the relentless pursuit of the championship after the first-ever Wild Card Series has come to an end. The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to be the team to beat and oddsmakers at DraftKings listed the boys in blue at +240 odds to win the World […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one game away from advancing to the NLDS after a 4-2 win over the Brewers on Wednesday. (Image: Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)

After Game 1 Win, Dodgers Turn to Kershaw to Finish Off Brewers

He may not have a sterling record of postseason success, but ace Clayton Kershaw will still take the mound as the Los Angeles Dodgers try to eliminate the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of their wild card series. The Dodgers are coming off a 4-2 victory over the Brewers on […]

The St. Louis Cardinals can close out the San Diego Padres with a win in Game 2 of their NL wild card series on Thursday. (Image: Gregory Bull/AP)

San Diego Padres Favored Over Cardinals in Must-Win Game 2

The San Diego Padres need a big performance from starting pitcher Zach Davies on Thursday night if they want to stay in their National League wild-card series with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Padres face a must-win situation after losing Game 1 of the series 7-4 to the Cardinals on […]

The Oakland A’s forced a Game 3 against the Chicago White Sox in part thanks to a second-inning home run by Marcus Semien (10) on Wednesday. (Eric Risberg/AP)

White Sox Turn to Dunning, A’s Go with Fiers for Decisive Game 3

If you wanted to bet on Game 3 of the American League wild-card series between the Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics Thursday morning, you were out of luck until about three hours before the game, when both teams finally announced their starting pitchers. Chicago will throw rookie Dane Dunning […]

NY Yankees RF Aaron Judge (99) congratulates teammate Gio Urshela after hitting a grand slam against Cleveland. (Image: Jason Miller/Getty)

Gio Salami! Yankees Sweep Cleveland in Thriller, Advance to ALDS

The New York Yankees lived up to their Bronx Bombers moniker thanks to a grand slam from Gio Urshela that put the Yanks back into contention after falling behind 4-1. The back-and-forth AL Wild Card Series game lasted nearly five hours before Cleveland blew a ninth-inning lead. The Yankees clawed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will start their quest for a World Series title against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. (Image: Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)

Dodgers Begin World Series Run vs. Brewers in NL Wild Card Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into the playoffs as the consensus favorite to win the World Series, but the biggest threat to their title run could come in the first round of the playoffs when they’ll have to survive the randomness and volatility of a best-of-three wild-card series against the […]

Aaron Judge homered off of Shane Bieber in the first inning of the New York Yankees 12-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. (Image: David Dermer/AP)

Yankees Seek Wild Card Sweep After Dismantling Indians in Game 1

The New York Yankees can book their place in the second round of the American League playoffs on Wednesday while the Cleveland Indians must recover quickly after their ace failed to live up to expectations in Game 1 of their wild-card series. The Yankees trounced Cleveland 12-3 on Tuesday to […]