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ESPN MLB
Oct 18, 2025

Jays optimistic Springer to be available for Game 6
Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he's optimistic George Springer will be available against the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series in Toronto on Sunday night.

ESPN MLB
Oct 18, 2025

M's Gilbert gets nod for potential Game 6 clincher
Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert, who played a key role in the playoffs, is set to start the AL Championship Series Game 6. on Sunday.

ESPN MLB
Oct 18, 2025

Sources: Vols' Vitello favorite to land Giants job
The Giants have zeroed in on University of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello for their managerial opening, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Oct 18, 2025

Who is this year's Mr. October? Tracking the playoff leaders (post-NLCS edition)
Which players are doing the best job at helping their teams win? We go inside the numbers.

ESPN MLB
Oct 18, 2025

Which MLB playoff teams could end longest runs without titles?
Some contenders that haven't won it all in decades -- or ever -- have reason to believe this is finally their year.

ESPN MLB
Oct 18, 2025

Championship Series Odds: Ohtani sends Dodgers to World Series; Mariners a win away
Schedule and odds for the ALCS as the Mariners and Blue Jays try to advance to face the Dodgers in the World Series.

ESPN MLB
Oct 18, 2025

Ohtani's Game 4 reminds us of the improbability of his greatness
A 469-foot blast, a series-clinching gem on the same night? We got the full Ohtani October experience.

ESPN MLB
Oct 18, 2025

Ohtani's 2-way show for the ages sends L.A. to WS
Shohei Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings, struck out 10 batters and clobbered three home runs in a performance many of his Dodgers teammates described as the greatest in baseball history.

ESPN MLB
Oct 18, 2025

Ohtani's 3 HRs, 10-K gem lift L.A. to NLCS sweep
Shohei Ohtani has propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers back to the World Series with a two-way performance for the ages.

ESPN MLB
Oct 18, 2025

Springer hurt on HBP; Schneider calls out fan boos
Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Game 5 of the ALCS after getting hit by a pitch on his right kneecap in the seventh inning Friday at Seattle. X-rays were negative, according to manager John Schneider.

ESPN MLB
Oct 18, 2025

Offseason questions for eliminated teams: What's next for Brewers after NLCS defeat
Here's how the winter looks in Milwaukee -- and in the other towns whose teams lost their final postseason game.

ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

Follow live: Brewers, Dodgers face off in NLCS Game 4
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ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

Suárez's clutch slam leaves M's one win from WS
Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead grand slam after Cal Raleigh's tying drive in a five-run eighth inning, giving the Seattle Mariners a 6-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a 3-2 AL Championship Series lead.

ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

Springer hurt on HBP; boos draw Schneider's ire
Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Game 5 of the ALCS after getting hit by a pitch on his right kneecap in the seventh inning Friday at Seattle. X-rays were negative, according to manager John Schneider.

ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

Jays' Springer exits after being hit in knee by pitch
Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Game 5 of the ALCS after getting hit by a pitch on his right kneecap in the seventh inning Friday at Seattle.

ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

Follow live: Blue Jays, Mariners face off in ALCS Game 5
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ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

Source: Astros sign RHP Pearson to 1-year deal
Right-hander Nate Pearson, who spent most of last season in the Cubs organization, is signing a one-year deal with the Astros, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

Dodgers roll in G3, near another WS appearance
Tommy Edman hit a tiebreaking single off hard-throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski in a two-run sixth inning, and the Dodgers beat the Brewers 3-1 on Thursday to take a 3-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.

ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

Mariners shake up lineup for Game 5 vs. Jays
Mariners skipper Dan Wilson made major changes to his lineup for Game 5 of American League Championship Series against the Blue Jays in an attempt to reverse the momentum Seattle has lost after dropping Games 3 and 4 to Toronto.

ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

LCS Day 6 storylines, lineups, updates: Who will rule two-game Friday in MLB playoffs?
A pivotal ALCS Game 5 and a potential L.A. sweep in NLCS Game 4 are on tap.

ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

Olney: How the Mariners' plan unraveled in Game 4 -- and what it means for Game 5
Dan Wilson wanted to be aggressive with Seattle's bullpen on Thursday. But will it come back to haunt him?

ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

Chourio hopeful for G4 after exiting amid at-bat
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio said he hopes to play in Game 4 of the NLCS after right hamstring cramps caused him to leave Milwaukee's 3-1 loss to the Dodgers in Game 3 on Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

Dodgers 1 win away from return to World Series
Tommy Edman hit a tiebreaking single off hard-throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski in a two-run sixth inning, and the Dodgers beat the Brewers 3-1 on Thursday to take a 3-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.

ESPN MLB
Oct 17, 2025

Fiery Scherzer helps Jays tie up series with M's
Max Scherzer, making his first start of the postseason, led Toronto over Seattle on Thursday night to even the ALCS at two games apiece.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Chourio grabs at hamstring, hobbles out of Game 3
Brewers right fielder Jackson Chourio left Game 3 of the National League Championship Series in the middle of an at-bat in the seventh inning Thursday, grabbing at the right hamstring that had caused him to exit a previous postseason game.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Dodgers roll in G3, near repeat World Series trip
Tommy Edman hit a tiebreaking single off hard-throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski in a two-run sixth inning, and the Dodgers beat the Brewers 3-1 on Thursday to take a 3-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Chourio aggravates hamstring, hobbles off in G3
Brewers right fielder Jackson Chourio left Game 3 of the National League Championship Series in the middle of an at-bat in the seventh inning Thursday, grabbing at the right hamstring that had caused him to exit a previous postseason game.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Jays' Santander (back) out for rest of playoffs
Anthony Santander's postseason for the Toronto Blue Jays ended Thursday, with Major League Baseball approving a roster substitution for the ailing outfielder.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Phillies' brass hopes Harper can be 'elite' again
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski wonders if two-time NL MVP Bryce Harper can return to "elite" form with six years left on his 13-year, $330 million deal.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Follow live: Blue Jays, Mariners face off in Game 4 of ALCS
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ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Follow live: Dodgers host Brewers up 2-0 in Game 3 of NLCS
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ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Judge avoids surgery; Rodón expected to miss time
Yankees star Aaron Judge won't need surgery on his elbow, but left-hander Carlos Rodon underwent an operation this week and could miss Opening Day.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

M's to start Miller in G5; Woo available in relief
Bryce Miller will start Game 5 of the American League Championship Series for the Seattle Mariners over 2025 All-Star Bryan Woo.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Phillies' brass hope Harper can be 'elite' again
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski wonders if two-time NL MVP Bryce Harper can return to "elite" form with six years left on his 13-year, $330 million deal.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

LCS Day 5 lineups, updates: Will Blue Jays even ALCS? Can Brewers stay off NLCS brink?
The stakes are high in ALCS Game 4 and NLCS Game 3. We've got it all covered for you.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Four reasons the Dodgers look unbeatable this October
L.A. didn't enter October as the juggernaut it was expected to be. Now, though, the Dodgers are playing like it.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Judge avoids surgery; Rodón could miss opener
Yankees star Aaron Judge won't need surgery on his elbow, but left-hander Carlos Rodon underwent an operation this week and could miss Opening Day.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Yankees' Volpe likely out for start of '26 season
Anthony Volpe is expected to miss the start of next season after having surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Yanks still view Volpe as starting SS if healthy
Anthony Volpe will miss the start of next season after having shoulder surgery, but the Yankees still view him as their every-day shortstop when healthy.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Reports: Yankees SS Volpe has shoulder surgery
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe recently had surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder, according to reports.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Judging the playoffs: The team to beat, who has the vibes to stop them and more
We hand out verdicts on how real -- or not real -- the biggest storylines are of this postseason so far.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Are the Dodgers unbeatable? Here's how they're unlocking their best selves when it matters most
L.A. didn't enter October as the juggernaut it was expected to be. Now, though, the Dodgers are playing like it.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

ALCS takeaways: Best moments, Game 3 hero from Blue Jays' dominant win
Toronto notched a much-needed victory in Seattle on Wednesday night. Here's how they did it.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Ohtani: Two-way role not cause of hitting slump
Shohei Ohtani, who is just 2-for-25 with 12 strikeouts since the wild-card round, said Wednesday that he doesn't think pitching has affected his performance at the plate.

ESPN MLB
Oct 16, 2025

Vlad Jr., Springer jolt Jays offense in Game 3 rout
The Blue Jays, after losing the first two games of the ALCS at home, tattooed baseballs all over T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, smashing five home runs and four doubles in a 13-4 rout of the Mariners to avoid facing an elimination game Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Follow live: Blue Jays pour it on after homers from Vladdy, Kirk
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ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Ex-Angels official searched Kay's desk for drugs
Tim Mead, the former head of communications for the Angels, admitted Wednesday to searching the desk of his former employee, Eric Kay, three times looking for potential illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia in Kay's final years with the franchise.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Scherzer hyped for G4 start: 'What you play for'
The Blue Jays expect Max Scherzer to be his excitable, feisty self when he starts Game 4 of the ALCS against the Mariners on Thursday. "This is what you play for," he said.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Follow live: Blue Jays answer on a 2-run HR by Gimenez
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ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Sources: Orioles interested in Pujols for manager
The Orioles, seeking a new manager to guide their young, emerging core, have expressed interest in Albert Pujols, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Offseason questions for eliminated teams: What's next for Cubs after NLDS defeat
Here's how the winter looks in Chicago -- and in the other towns whose teams lost their final postseason game.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

2025 ALCS: Live updates and analysis from Game 3
The stakes couldn't be much higher for the Blue Jays and Mariners tonight. Follow the action here.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

State of the NLCS and ALCS: Biggest surprises, what each team must do and more
Two games into both league championship series, we break down what we've seen -- and where each matchup will go from here.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

How 'Abbott Elementary' turned an all-time Kyle Schwarber performance into an episode
Abbott Elementary" continues to embrace Philadelphia sports culture, and its latest outing has the cast cheering on the Phillies.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Guardians re-sign catcher Hedges to 1-year deal
Catcher Austin Hedges re-signed with the Guardians, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $4 million.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Mets officially name new hitting, bench coaches
The Mets are naming Kai Correa the team's new bench coach and moving director of hitter development Jeff Albert over to become the lead hitting coach.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Initial ALCS, NLCS impressions: Are Mariners and Dodgers World Series-bound?
Two games into both league championship series, we break down what we've seen -- and where each matchup will go from here.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

The team to beat, who has the vibes to stop them and this October's top ace
We hand out verdicts on how real -- or not real -- the biggest storylines are of this postseason so far.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

How Vlad Jr. and the Blue Jays bet on each other -- and won
Just when Guerrero seemed destined for free agency, Toronto made an offer he couldn't refuse. Now the Jays are in the ALCS.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Muncy's 14th career playoff HR sets Dodgers mark
Dodgers slugger Max Muncy's 14th career postseason home run Tuesday night broke a tie with Justin Turner and Corey Seager for the most in franchise history.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Yamamoto follows Snell with rare feat in L.A. win
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a three-hitter for the first postseason complete game in eight years as the Dodgers beat Milwaukee 5-1 on Tuesday night to extend their lead in the National League Championship Series.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

NLCS Game 2 takeaways: Top moments and the hero of Dodgers' victory
L.A. is two wins away from a return trip to the World Series. Here's how it went down in Milwaukee.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Source: Bregman set to opt out of Red Sox deal
Alex Bregman plans to opt out of his contract with the Red Sox, the New York Post first reported Tuesday night.

ESPN MLB
Oct 15, 2025

Yamamoto's 3-hit complete game puts L.A. up 2-0
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a three-hitter for the first postseason complete game in eight years as the Dodgers beat the Brewers 5-1 on Tuesday night to extend their lead in the National League Championship Series.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Follow live: Yamamoto attempting complete game for Dodgers
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ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Reports: Bregman set to opt out of Red Sox deal
Alex Bregman plans to opt out of his contract with the Red Sox, the New York Post first reported Tuesday night.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Follow live: Pages' RBI double gives Dodgers early lead
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ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

MLB postseason a hit as ratings highest since '10
Major League Baseball postseason viewership is averaging 4.33 million through the division series, a 30% increase over last year and the best since 2010.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Dodgers to start Glasnow in G3, Ohtani in G4
Shohei Ohtani's first National League Championship Series mound appearance for the Dodgers won't come until Game 4 in Los Angeles on Friday. Tyler Glasnow will start Game 3 on Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Scherzer to start Game 4 of ALCS for Blue Jays
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer will start Game 4 of the ALCS for the Blue Jays against the Mariners. He will be making his 26th postseason start.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Skaggs' lawyer: Angels to blame for fatal overdose
A lawyer for Tyler Skaggs' family argued the Angels should be held responsible for his drug overdose death because the team failed to follow its own drug policies.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Sources: Mets name new hitting, bench coaches
The Mets are naming Kai Correa the team's new bench coach and moving director of hitter development Jeff Albert over to become the lead hitting coach, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Dodgers' Hernandez admits mistake on double play
Teoscar Hernandez said he has nobody to blame but himself for being thrown out at home plate during a bizarre 8-6-2 double play in the Dodgers' Game 1 win.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

MLB qualifying offer value up $975K to $22.02M
The price of a qualifying offer for this year's major league free agents rose 4.6% to $22,025,000 from $21.05 million.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

?? 2025 NLCS could decide if there's a '27 season
The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Judging the MLB playoffs: The team to beat, who has the vibes to stop them and this October's top ace
We hand out verdicts on how real -- or not real -- the biggest storylines are of this postseason so far.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Larsen-like Snell silences Brewers in Game 1 win
Blake Snell led the Dodgers to a 2-1 Game 1 victory in the NLCS against the Brewers, pitching his way into the kind of company he knew he'd be keeping when he signed with L.A. before the season.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Snell joins elite company as Dodgers take opener
Blake Snell led the Dodgers to a 2-1 Game 1 victory in the NLCS against the Brewers, pitching his way into the kind of company he knew he'd be keeping when he signed with L.A. before the season.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Turang: Dodging would-be HBP 'natural reaction'
Milwaukee's Brice Turang was inches from wearing a game-tying hit by pitch in Game 1 of the NLCS on Monday night -- but reflex caused him to back away.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Passan: Jorge Polanco has the Mariners on the way to a Hollywood ending
Harry Potter, Iceman ... or George Bonds? Whatever you call him, Jorge Polanco has the Mariners rolling.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

Snell dazzles, Dodgers hold on in NLCS opener
Blake Snell allowed one baserunner in eight shutout innings before Los Angeles' bullpen barely held on in the ninth as the Dodgers took Game 1 of the NLCS against the Brewers on Monday night.

ESPN MLB
Oct 14, 2025

M's take two in Toronto for commanding ALCS lead
Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco each hit three-run homers as the Seattle Mariners drew to within two wins of the franchise's first World Series appearance.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Brewers turn MLB's 1st playoff 8-6-2 double play
The Brewers pulled off the first 8-6-2 double play in MLB postseason history against the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS on Monday night.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Polanco keeps rolling as M's take two in Toronto
Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco each hit three-run homers as the Seattle Mariners drew to within two wins of the franchise's first World Series appearance.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Tigers say manager Hinch's contract extended
The Detroit Tigers said they extended manager A.J. Hinch's contract for an undisclosed amount of time and say they have the necessary resources to lock up ace Tarik Skubal on a long-term deal.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Follow live: Brewers, Dodgers square off in NLCS Game 1
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ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Julio Rodriguez's three-run HR gives Mariners early Game 2 lead
The home run marked the Seattle Mariners center fielder's second of the postseason.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Follow live: Mariners take on Blue Jays in ALCS Game 2
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ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Former All-Star infielder Alomar Sr. dies at 81
Sandy Alomar Sr., an All-Star infielder during his playing days in the 1960s and '70s who went on to coach in the majors and manage in his native Puerto Rico, has died. He was 81.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Brewers, Dodgers change up bullpens for NLCS
Brewers have added Nick Mears; Dodgers have included Ben Casparius in a move to change up bullpen rosters for the NLCS.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Jays scratch Santander (back) from G2 lineup
Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander was scratched from the lineup for Monday's Game 2 of the AL Championship Series because of a sore lower back.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Brewers, Dodgers change up bullpens for NLDS
Brewers have added Nick Mears; Dodgers have included Ben Casparius in a move to change up bullpen rosters for the NLDS.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Tigers keep Hinch, aim for long-term Skubal deal
The Detroit Tigers said they extended manager A.J. Hinch's contract for an undisclosed amount of time and say they have the necessary resources to lock up ace Tarik Skubal on a long-term deal.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

How the 2025 NLCS could decide if baseball is played in 2027
The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Tracking MLB offseason manager changes: Mike Shildt retires as Padres manager
The offseason carousel has started. Here's who is in, who's out -- and who could be in line to replace them.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Padres' Shildt retires, cites 'severe toll' of job
Mike Shildt is retiring as Padres manager with two years remaining on his contract, citing a "severe toll" the job has taken on him "mentally and physically."

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Why Dodgers-Brewers NLCS could define MLB's labor battle
The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Springer passes Jeter with 21st postseason HR
Toronto's George Springer homered on the first pitch from Seattle's Bryce Miller in the ALCS opener Sunday, moving past Derek Jeter into sole possession of fifth place on the career list with his 21st postseason home run.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Miller sets tone for 'resilient' Mariners in G1 win
The Mariners returned to the ALCS for the first time in 24 years Sunday, toppling the Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 1 behind Bryce Miller's six-inning gem on short rest, Cal Raleigh's game-tying home run and more timely hitting from Jorge Polanco.

ESPN MLB
Oct 13, 2025

Mariners shut down Jays' bats to steal Game 1
The Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 Sunday night as they returned to the AL Championship Series for the first time in 24 years.

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