Blue Jays GM Atkins says ‘everything needs to be assessed’ after last-place finish
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says “everything needs to be assessed” in the wake of the team’s disappointing season.
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Astros frustrated by boos from sparse crowd during wild-card opener
The crowd at Daikin Park was surprisingly sparse as the Astros -- baseball's first division winner with a .500 or worse record -- opened their Wild Card Series with a 6-3 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday.
Padres rout Cubs in emphatic Wild Card opener with Tatis’ leadoff homer, King’s no-hit bid
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit the first leadoff homer in Padres playoff history on the Cubs’ first pitch, Michael King took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and San Diego rolled to an 8-0 victory over Chicago in their NL Wild Card Series opener on Tuesday night.
Red Sox star Anthony leaves Game 1 of wild card after aggravating hand injury
Roman Anthony was removed from Boston’s loss to the New York Yankees in their Wild Card Series opener with a right hand injury Tuesday night.
Gray returns to Bronx to try and save the Red Sox season
Sonny Gray will have to save Boston’s season on the mound that derailed his big league career. With the Red Sox trailing after losing the opener of the best-of-three Wild Card Series against the Yankees 9-0, Gray on Wednesday night will face a fan base that gave him the Bronx brush-off in 2017 and 2018.
Schlittler, Rice torment hometown team as Yankees rout rival Red Sox in playoff opener
Cam Schlittler pitched another playoff gem against the Boston Red Sox, and Ben Rice also burned their hometown team with a late grand slam and six RBIs as the New York Yankees opened this Wild Card Series rematch with a 9-0 victory Tuesday night.
Dodgers expect a healthier Ohtani for Game 1 of NLDS
The Los Angeles Dodgers expect a healthier Shohei Ohtani at the top of their lineup for the postseason.
Three-time All-Star pitcher Hendriks, who overcame non-Hodgkin lymphoma, retires
Liam Hendriks, a three-time All-Star reliever who overcame non-Hodgkin lymphoma to return to the big leagues, has retired, he announced Tuesday.
Montgomery, Antonacci lead White Sox to win over Astros in Game 1
Colson Montgomery hit a solo homer and Sam Antonacci drove in two runs to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Houston Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday.
Mattingly’s call to Duran in seventh backfires in Phillies’ loss
Don Mattingly wanted the Phillies' best reliever on the mound as early as possible in the opener of a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series against the Braves, but the move backfired when All-Star closer Jhoan Duran allowed a three-run homer in a Game 1 loss.
Mattingly’s decision to call on Duran in seventh inning backfires in Phillies’ Game 1 loss to Braves
Interim manager Don Mattingly wanted the Philadelphia Phillies’ best reliever on the mound as early as possible in a tight opening game of a best-of-three National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves.
Marlins commit to manager Clayton McCullough for 2027 season
Clayton McCullough, who managed the Marlins to their most wins over a two-season span since 2009 and 2010, will return in 2027, president Peter Bendix said.
Brewers remain cautious with Ortiz as they prep for NLDS
Joey Ortiz believes he's healthy enough to play in Milwaukee's NLDS opener but the Brewers are remaining careful with the 28-year-old infielder who underwent an MRI on his right knee last weekend.
Twins believe future is bright with young lineup built around Culpepper, Jenkins and Rodriguez
The Minnesota Twins made a modest seven-win improvement this season while missing the playoffs for the third straight year, failing to generate much excitement within the disengaged fan base as attendance at Target Field dipped again.
Brewers remaining cautious with Ortiz as they prepare for NL Division Series
Joey Ortiz believes he’s healthy enough to play in Milwaukee’s NL Division Series opener Saturday, but the Brewers are remaining careful with the 28-year-old infielder who underwent an MRI on his right knee last weekend.
Pope Leo XIV sends blessings to White Sox ahead of playoffs
The Chicago White Sox, looking for every bit of divine intervention that they can get heading into the postseason, got a letter of support from Pope Leo XIV prior to Tuesday’s playoff opener against the Houston Astros.
Riley’s three-run homer off Duran rallies Braves past Phillies in NLWCS opener
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday in the opener of a best-of-three National League Wild Card Series.
Posey wants Giants to learn from their Pride Night cap controversy
Buster Posey said Tuesday that the San Francisco Giants must learn from their handling of the club’s annual Pride Night in June, when several players added Bible verses to their rainbow-themed caps.
A’s OF Gelof sues Tigers for damages after right knee slammed into Comerica Park fence
Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof has filed a lawsuit against the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority for damages after his right knee slammed into a Comerica Park fence during a game last summer.
Padres add P Musgrove, out since 2024, to wild-card roster
The Padres’ wild-card roster included a massive surprise: Joe Musgrove, the local ace who has not pitched in a game in two years.
First to Worst: Interesting off-season awaits after Jays land in division basement
Quiet bats and a string of injuries to starting pitchers helped prevent the Toronto Blue Jays from returning to the post-season.
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