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Padres beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 to stay alive behind Cronenworth and King
Jake Cronenworth homered and Michael King got the last six outs as San Diego beat Milwaukee 4-3. The Brewers lead the NLDS 2-1; Game 4 is Wednesday.
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Padres avoid elimination vs. Brewers, force Game 4 of NLDS
Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking homer, Game 1 starter Michael King pitched the final two innings and the Padres avoided playoff elimination with a 4-3 victory over the Brewers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Tuesday night.
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Yamamoto pitches Dodgers to Game 3 win, 2-1 NLDS lead vs. Braves
Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated the much-anticipated matchup with Atlanta ace Chris Sale, and Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer as the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the NLDS.
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2026 MLB playoffs: Schedule, postseason bracket, standings
We have your one-stop shop for everything you need to keep up with all the action this October.
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Padres place Mason Miller on paternity list; out for Game 3
The Padres will be without star closer Mason Miller for Tuesday night's elimination game after he was placed on the paternity list shortly before the start of Game 3.
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Guardians, White Sox to start openers in ALDS Game 3
The White Sox and Guardians will both start openers in Game 3 of the ALDS, with Chicago looking to complete the sweep while Cleveland aims to extend its season.
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Dodgers move struggling Shohei Ohtani to No. 5 in lineup
Manager Dave Roberts juggled the Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Braves, moving DH Shohei Ohtani to the No. 5 spot.
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Sam McDowell, inspiration for 'Cheers' character, dies at 84
Sam McDowell, who led the AL in strikeouts four times before becoming a counselor for athletes suffering from addiction and depression, has died at 84.
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2026 MLB playoffs: How Fernando Tatis Jr. got his groove back
If they're going to mount an NLDS comeback, the Pads will need to mirror the perseverance of their biggest star.
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Fred Claire, ex-Dodgers GM who oversaw 1988 WS team, dies at 91
Fred Claire, who parlayed early jobs as a sportswriter and editor into a 30-year career with the Dodgers in public relations and as a World Series-winning GM, has died. He was 91.
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Every team's odds to win the World Series: Brewers closing in on favorite Dodgers
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series as the playoffs continue.
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Giants end Dodgers' 3-year run with most injured list days
San Francisco led the major leagues with 2,379 days on the injured list and 44 IL placements, ending the Dodgers streak of 3 consecutive seasons with the most, according to Major League Baseball.
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2026 MLB playoff predictions: Hottest hot takes after one week
What can we learn from a week of postseason baseball? Enough to make our experts go all-in on their boldest predictions.
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Yankees facing elimination after error-filled Game 2 loss
The Yankees committed four errors, including three in the first inning, among other miscues in a shocking display of postseason baseball, as New York lost 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.
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MLB divisional round odds: The favorites for every series
The divisional round schedule, lines and odds to win.
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Rays take advantage of error-prone Yankees to win ALDS Game 2
The Rays took advantage of four errors by the Yankees to win Game 2 on Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their ALDS.
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White Sox beat Guardians in Game 2, move within 1 win of ALCS
The White Sox beat the Guardians 4-3 on Monday to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series.
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Yankees rookie Spencer Jones flies out off catwalk in Game 2
New York Yankees rookie outfielder Spencer Jones hit a towering flyball off of a catwalk at quirky Tropicana Field that was caught by Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Victor Mesa Jr. for an out in the second inning of Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday night.
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Padres deny Miller was pitch-tipping, might limit him to 1 inning
Padres manager Craig Sammen dismissed the notion that Mason Miller struggled in the ninth inning of Sunday's loss due to pitch-tipping, but did note he might not let him pitch multiple innings again this postseason.
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Breslow, Tracy: Red Sox not overly reliant on analytics
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and manager Chad Tracy were adamant there is no franchise-wide directive regarding how analytics are used on or off the field.
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Rays' 'Clubhouse Tomahawk' leads new MLB postseason foods
The games are heating up for the MLB postseason, and the foods are following suit. Here are the top dishes across the league for the playoffs.
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MLB playoffs 2026: The Tampa Bay Rays can beat you with a bunt
In the era of the long ball, the Rays want to win with something a little closer to home.
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MLB 2026 playoffs: Ranking home-field advantage for every team
From atmosphere to unique structures, some places are harder to play than others. Here are the clubs who benefit the most.
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