Walker Buehler shut down the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series to earn the Los Angeles Dodgers one more shot at a World Series berth. The Dodgers won Game 6 by a 3-1 margin to force a decisive Game 7 in the NLCS. Buehler, Early […]
Tag: 2020 MLB Playoffs
ALCS Game 4: Tampa Bay Rays Aim to Sweep Houston Astros
The Tampa Bay Rays come into Game 4 of the American League Championship as the favorite to beat the Houston Astros and reach only the second World Series in franchise history. The Rays lead the Astros 3-0 in their best-of-seven series after a 5-2 victory on Tuesday night. Altuve’s Error […]
NLCS Game 3: Dodgers Reeling After Two Straight Losses to Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are closing in on their first World Series berth since 1999 after taking a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. The Braves staved off a late Dodgers comeback to win Game 2 of the NLCS 8-7 on Tuesday. Dodgers Rally […]
NLDS Game 2: Down a Game, Dodgers Scratch Clayton Kershaw from Critical Start
The heavily favored Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the first game of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves. Now, they’ll attempt to get back into the series without the help of their ace. The Dodgers scratched Clayton Kershaw from Game 2 of the NLCS, and will instead give […]
Braves, Dodgers Bring Baseball’s Best Offenses to Arlington for NLCS Showdown
The Los Angeles Dodgers spent the entire 2020 season as one of the leading picks to win the World Series. Now, the Atlanta Braves stand as the final obstacle preventing LA from winning its third National League pennant in four years. The Braves and Dodgers will square off in the […]
Rays Ride Bullpen to Game 1 Win in ALCS, Favored Over Astros Again in Game 2
The Tampa Bay Rays survived a couple late scares to win Game 1 of the American League Championship Series 2-1 over the Houston Astros on Sunday. The Rays will look to take an imposing 2-0 lead in the series on Monday. Tampa Bay enters Game 2 as a -132 favorite […]
Dominant Tampa Bay Rays Favored Over Redemption-Seeking Houston Astros in ALCS
The Tampa Bay Rays have played like the best team in the American League all season long. Now they’ll have to knock off one more big market team, the Houston Astros, in the ALCS if they want to go to the World Series. The Rays open the ALCS as -184 […]
Yankees Fighting for Survival, Astros Look to End A’s Comeback in ALDS Game 4 Matchups
The Houston Astros will send Zack Greinke to the mound in the hope of finishing off the Oakland Athletics in Game 4 of their ALDS clash. The A’s kept themselves in the series by rallying to win Game 3 by a 9-7 score. Greinke Making Surprise ALDS Appearance Houston tried […]
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 […]
ALDS Game 3: Astros Closing in on Sweep; Rays, Yankees Fight for Series Lead
The Houston Astros are one game away from reaching the ALCS after beating the Oakland Athletics 5-2 in Game 2 of their ALDS series on Tuesday. George Springer hit two home runs to lead the Astros attack and put Oakland on the brink of elimination. Springer Continues Postseason Brilliance Houston […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A’s Find Themselves in Familiar Position After Dropping Game 1 to Astros
For the second straight playoff series, the Oakland A’s will have to fight from behind if they want to advance. At least this time, the five-game ALDS provides a little more room for error against the Houston Astros than Oakland had against the Chicago White Sox last week. Houston scored […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
All Hands on Deck for Padres Against Cardinals in Game 3 of NL Wild Card Series
San Diego hasn’t picked a starter for Game 3 of its National League wild card series vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, as the Padres will be looking for strong pitching performances from anyone and everyone on Friday night. The Padres forced the decisive Game 3 after a come from behind […]