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Braves, Weiss look forward to marquee matchup of Chris Sale against Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Dodgers

The eyes of the baseball world will be squarely set on Truist Park. The Braves appear ready for the spotlight.

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58m ago

What changes do Yankees need to make to climb back in series vs. Rays?

Blair and Barker discuss the Yankees facing elimination after a brutal loss to the Rays, debating whether Aaron Boone deserves to be on the hot seat and how the team can balance adding offence to the lineup without further hindering their defence.

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Dodgers World Series architect Fred Claire dies on birthday

Former Los Angeles Dodgers GM Fred Claire, who built the iconic 1988 World Series championship roster, died on his 91st birthday.

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Ha-Seong Kim back at SS as Braves deploy similar lineup

Mauricio Dubón is back in LF and Murphy stays at DH

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New York sports radio erupts after Yankees meltdown against Rays

Things are looking bleak for the New York Yankees after losing to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night and falling behind 2-0 in their Best-of-five American League Division Series. But it wasn’t just that the Yankees lost in Tampa to fall into a 0-2 hole; it was how they lost that was a tough…

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Yankees At-Bat of the Week: George Lombard Jr. (9/30)

Lombard’s clutch RBI single off Crochet opened the floodgates in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series.

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Dodgers turn to Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the road in NLDS Game 3

Trying to hit against Chris Sale sometimes seems like trying to to catch a chainsaw, so the Dodgers will have their work cut out for them. But they’ll also have reliable ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park in Atlanta. Yamamoto started four games […]

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Fred Claire, former Dodgers GM whose team won the '88 World Series, dies

Fred Claire, a former sportswriter who was an unorthodox choice to be the Dodgers' general manager, helped turn the team into World Series champions in 1988.

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12h ago

Shaikin: Are we living in the Dodgers' golden era? The answer may not be so simple

Do the Dodgers need to win a third consecutive World Series to clinch this time as the golden era of Dodger baseball? Bill Shaikin asked a couple of baseball historians.

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19h ago

Lights out: Burke sets down 13 straight to aid Game 2 comeback

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20h ago

Yankees reveal pitching plan for Game 3 and potentially beyond

When the division series makes its way to The Bronx, Max Fried will get the ball first for the Yankees.

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Dodgers World Series hero Miguel Rojas earns US citizenship: ‘I’m really proud of being an American’

As Miguel Rojas is entering the final chapter of a 13-year career, he has a lot to be proud of. One thing that he is certainly proud of happened over...

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22h ago

Down 0-2 in NLDS, Padres confident they have what it takes to come back

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22h ago

Where to watch Yankees vs. Rays ALDS Game 2 for free: Time, livestream

All eyes turn to Cam Schlittler tonight.

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Next game at Dodger Stadium is up in the air

LOS ANGELES — By losing Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Sunday night, the Dodgers and Braves are now tied at one game apiece in the series, and home-field advantage wrests with Atlanta with the next two games at Truist Park. The Dodgers need to win at least once in Atlanta to […]

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Derek Jeter asks if Atlanta Braves are trying to ‘play spoiler’

The Atlanta Braves might not be expected to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Derek Jeter has to know they still expect to. After losing Game 1 of their National League Division Series in Los Angeles on Saturday, the Braves stole home-field advantage by winning Game 2 Sunday night. All of a sudden, the idea…

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Josue De Paula the youngest Dodgers position player in postseason in 61 years

LOS ANGELES — Josue De Paula popped out as a pinch-hitter for the final out of Game 2, in his major league postseason debut. The comeback attempt fell short, but just by getting into a game at his age was notable. De Paula on Sunday was 21 years, 133 days old, and became only the […]

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Cam Schlittler is built for surprisingly hostile environment Yankees face in Game 2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Down 1-0 in a best-of-five AL Division Series, the Yankees could not ask for a better potential savior.

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Dodgers best-laid plans go all wrong as Braves win Game 2 to even NLDS

The Dodgers no longer have the advantage in their best-of-five series

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The new pitch making Cam Schlittler even nastier

Yankees ace threw career-high 32 curveballs in AL Wild Card Series

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Yankees Birthday of the Day: Frankie Crosetti

“Crow” won enough rings as a player and coach to nearly fill all his fingers and toes.

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The Red Sox Wild Card exit was no plot twist

It was a predictable epilogue, and the cost of coasting

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100 degrees makes NLDS Game 1 the 2nd-hottest in Dodgers postseason history

LOS ANGELES — The temperature at the first pitch of Saturday’s Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Dodgers and Atlanta Braves was a toasty 100 degrees, making it the second-hottest postseason game in Dodger Stadium history. Official scorer Ed Munson announced the game-time temperature at 100 degrees, while the left field […]

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3d ago

2026 MLB Division Series open thread

Come discuss the second round of the MLB playoffs

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3d ago

Yankees reveal lineup for Game 1 of ALDS vs. Rays

Ben Rice leads off facing Drew Rasmussen in Game 1 of the ALDS

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3d ago

Walt Weiss, Brent Suter and Lane Thomas talk lineups, openers and the weather

It’s going to be a hot one in Los Angeles but the Braves remain focused on the task at hand

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Dodgers NLDS Game 1 lineup: Shohei Ohtani bats 2nd

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers for Game 1 of the National League Division Series will have their planned nine starting position players together in the lineup for only the second time in 2026, a product of the timing of a few overlapping injured list stints throughout the season. But that doesn’t mean all is necessarily […]

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Dodgers top prospect De Paula, reliever Henriquez make NL Division Series roster

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A full breakdown of the Yankees’ Division Series roster

A closer look at who made the roster for the ALDS vs. Tampa Bay.

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Braves reveal 2026 National League Divisional Series Roster

JR Ritchie and AJ Smith-Shawver are among the additions to the NLDS roster for the Braves

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Biggest question for every LDS matchup: Can Yankees defense handle Rays' offense? When will Chris Sale pitch?

All four League Division Series get underway on Saturday and there are clear storylines that could determine the outcomes

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Braves hope bullpen can overcome stars in LA

Well the Braves won a playoff series and exorcised some demons of recent postseasons past in the process this week against the Phillies. Their reward is facing the death-star Dodgers in a best-of-5 series with a spot in the NLCS on the line. Game 1 will be perhaps the most challenging, with the Braves opting […]

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3d ago

Ranking all 16 potential 2026 World Series matchups: Dodgers vs. Rays David and Goliath series leads list

There's history, there are payroll narratives and there's the dream of a Junior Caminero vs. Jacob Misiorowski at-bat

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3d ago

Josue De Paula, Christian Zazueta named Dodgers minor league player, pitcher of year

LOS ANGELES — Josue De Paula will be on the field at Dodger Stadium on Sunday whether or not he plays in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. That’s because he and Christian Zazueta will be honored on the field as the Branch Rickey Award winners as the Dodgers 2026 minor league player […]

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3d ago

The importance of Game 1 in the MLB postseason

LOS ANGELES — Saturday afternoon at Dodger Stadium starts the 29th postseason series for the Dodgers during their record-tying 14 consecutive seasons making the playoffs. It’s the 23rd postseason series for manager Dave Roberts, who is in his 11th season at the helm in Los Angeles. “It’s important. Just to hold serve at home I […]

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3d ago

Yankees must slay the three-headed monster atop the Rays lineup

This is where things get down to the brass tacks. The Yankees swept the Red Sox aside in the AL Wild Card Series, boat racing Boston by a combined score of 18-2, to fly into the ALDS with belief and positive momentum. It’s a whole other beast they’ll face in the Rays, their offense rolling […]

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3d ago

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 10/3/26

Here we go again. After besting the Red Sox in the Wild Card Series, the Yankees begin a Division Series matchup against the AL East champions for the second straight year in a row, this time drawing the Rays as opposed to last year’s Blue Jays. The tale of the tape is close between these […]

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3d ago

Six players to watch in National League Division Series

The Dodgers are the oldest team in the majors, but recent marquee additions could put a little extra spring in their step. Jeff Blair has six players to watch in the NLDS.

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An early look at the Yankees’ ALDS roster: Who makes the cut?

There are still several questions to be answered about who will star for the Yankees in the American League Division Series against the Rays. Aaron Boone met with the media during Friday’s workout day and shared crumbs of information on questionable players, including Aaron Judge and Ryan Weathers. After taking some reps during batting practice […]

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Dodgers NLDS Game 1: Keith Williams Jr. anthem, Adrián González first pitch

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers will have a familiar face and voice on the field before Saturday’s opener of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium, as Keith Williams Jr. is slated to sing the national anthem before Game 1 against the Atlanta Braves. It’s the 14th postseason national anthem at Dodger Stadium dating […]

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4d ago

The rockies have a longer DIVISION DROUGHT than 18 MLB team have WORLD SERIES droughts!!!

And there are 5 teams in the division. Since the Rockies were established the Padres won the division 4 times, and the DBacks won it 5 times, despite becoming a team 5 years after the Rockies. Even the Atlanta braves have won the NL west since the Rockies became a team   submitted by   /u/TheGoldenLance [link]   [comments]

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Walt Weiss shares confident expectations for NLDS, plus injury updates

Walt Weiss and his two catchers appear ready for the massive fight that lays ahead of them against Los Angeles

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4d ago

Craig Breslow started building the 2027 Red Sox in 2026

Wait for next year? The team is here now!

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Dodgers to tab new ace in surprise Game 1 playoff rotation decision

In their bid for a World Series three-peat, the Dodgers are turning to their one starter yet to win a championship ring

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New Dodger Stadium food items during NLDS

LOS ANGELES — The National League Division Series is upon us, and for the Dodgers vs. Braves tilt the folks at Dodger Stadium have added some food items for at least two and potentially three games. The folks at Levy have passed along pictures and descriptions of six new food offerings for this series. Spam […]

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4d ago

Dodgers to start playoffs still as World Series favorites

The Dodgers are still the World Series favorites as they get ready to start the postseason.

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4d ago

According to FanGraphs, the Dodgers have a 38 percent chance of winning the World Series. All 4 remaining AL Teams have a combined 35 percent chance of winning the World Series. All other NL Teams have a combined 27 percent chance of winning the World Series.

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5d ago

Dodgers playoff tickets so wildly cheap, fans will pay less than $1 per degree of heat

Game 1 of the National League Division Series is slated to be a hot one, literally. First pitch between the Dodgers and Phillies or Braves (depending on who wins Game...

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Cam Schlittler continues Red Sox feud after Wild Card Series win

It was always inevitable that Cam Schlittler would continue his feud with Red Sox fans and Boston-based media outlets. Following the blowout 9-2 win on Wednesday night that clinched the Yankees’ slot in the ALDS, Schlittler was easy to find in the comments on the Yankees’ celebratory social media post. The Walpole, Massachusetts native had […]

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How major heat wave with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees could affect Dodgers' NLDS this weekend

The Dodgers will face the winner of the Braves-Phillies series, beginning on Saturday in Los Angeles

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Luis García Jr. makes first playoff start count in big way in Yankees drubbing

It took seven seasons and 751 regular-season games for Luis García Jr. to get his first shot as a starter in a playoff game.

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Yankees undecided on ALDS Game 1 starter, but Gerrit Cole looking forward to his next start whenever that is

Following their Wild Card Series win, Yankees manager Aaron Boone was undecided on an ALDS Game 1 starter, but said it's between Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon.

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