In Monday night's Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, the Rays scored early and often, holding onto the lead to secure the win over the Cleveland Guardians and the pennant. Tampa Bay will appear in its first World Series in a full season since 2008 and will face the National League champion Milwaukee Brewers in a matchup of teams without a Fall Classic title. TB wins ALCS 4-2.
Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second postseason win, Tampa Bay’s offence kept on constant pressure and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night to move one win away from the World Series. TB leads ALCS 3-2.
Jonathan Aranda's single led to two runs in the seventh inning when the ball got by right fielder Chase DeLauter, Nick Martinez pitched 5 1/3 innings for his first postseason win, and the Rays defeated the Guardians on Saturday night to even the American League Championship Series. ALCS tied 2-2.
Jonathan Aranda brings in two runs for the Rays after a costly outfield error by Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith shares his thoughts on the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series.
Brewers storm into lead on Garrett Mitchell's solo HR
David Hamilton's 9th-inning HR gives Brewers breathing room
Christian Yelich joins Scott Van Pelt on SportsCenter to react to the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS to advance to their first World Series in 44 years.
Ohtani sends 428-foot 3-run moon shot out for Dodgers
Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, Milwaukee’s brilliant bullpen slammed the door late and the Brewers rallied past the Dodgers on Thursday to finish off the series sweep and earn their first trip to the World Series since 1982. MIL wins NLCS 4-0.
Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings and the Guardians beat the Rays in Game 3 on Thursday. José Ramírez had two hits and Nathaniel Lowe added an RBI for Cleveland, which has won five of its last six playoff games. CLE leads ALCS 2-1.
ESPN MLB analyst Tim Kurkjian says there's no explanation for Shohei Ohtani's struggles in the playoffs.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith explains why the Brewers have been motivated to beat the Dodgers.
Jackson Chourio hits a first-pitch leadoff home run for the Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.
Dodgers fans boo as the Brewers smash back-to-back home runs in the 7th inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.
Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit back-to-back homers off Blake Snell to regain the lead in the seventh inning, and the Brewers beat the Dodgers on Wednesday to take a commanding lead in the National League Championship Series. MIL leads NLCS 3-0.
Stephen A. Smith details the reasons why the Dodgers have to play Shohei Ohtani despite the superstar's slump.
Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after a fielding error by José Ramírez and the Rays beat the Guardians on Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series. Parker Messick took the loss after giving up six hits and the three unearned runs in five innings. ALCS tied 1-1.
Shohei Ohtani was "convicted" and "adamant" that he is close to recovering from his prodigious slump and will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before his team's workout Tuesday afternoon.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has a decision to make when it comes to Shohei Ohtani, who has been struggling this postseason. ESPN MLB analyst Jessica Mendoza offers her take on how Los Angeles should handle their star.
ESPN MLB analyst Jessica Mendoza breaks down the struggles of Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani during the playoffs and his status for Game 3 against the Brewers.
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