Braves break out ‘warrior’ Sale to close out Phils in wild-card clincher
On one day of rest, Braves ace Chris Sale turned in an electric four-out relief appearance to finish off the Phillies in a 6-2 win Thursday night in the deciding Game 3 of their wild-card series.
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Braves power past Phillies in Game 3 to book NLDS showdown with Dodgers
Harris hits three-run homer in decisive Game 3Kerr throws 3 1/3 scoreless innings for AtlantaBraves advance to face two-time champion DodgersMichael Harris II hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ray Kerr threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2…
The Guardian
Guardians to start with Parker Messick, Gavin Williams in ALDS
CLEVELAND — Parker Messick will be the first rookie pitcher to start in a postseason game for the Cleveland Guardians since 2016 when the left-hander takes the mound for Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. "They’ve been our two best pitchers.
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When do the ALDS and NLDS start? Full schedule, times, TV info for MLB playoffs’ next round
Here’s when every ALDS and NLDS game starts, and where to watch.
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2026 MLB Divisional Series Odds: What To Know About Each Matchup
Get prepared for the second round of the MLB postseason with FOX Sports’ divisional series hub.
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Braves core shines and comes up huge in order to punch their ticket to the NLDS
The stars needed to shine in a winner-take-all game and a handful them came up big for the Braves in this one.
Yahoo
Proposal to hold Major League Baseball game in Grand Teton national park sparks backlash
MLB reportedly contacted White House about staging game at Wyoming park, to dismay of locals and conservationists A proposal to hold a Major League Baseball (MLB) game inside a national park is receiving backlash from locals and conservationists.
The Guardian
Yankees-Red Sox had MLB’s best first-round Game 1 viewership in 20 years
Fans came out in droves to see “The Rivalry” play out in the postseason.
NY Post
10 years, $500 million?! Who are the top suitors? MLB insiders predict Tarik Skubal’s free agency
How big a deal could the Dodgers ace get, and who could sign him? We asked around the sport.
ESPN
Bryce Harper Sends Telling Message About Phillies’ Future After Braves Loss
Bryce Harper addressed the future of the Phillies’ aging core and admitted major roster changes could be coming after another October exit.
Heavy
Source: Lovullo to return for 11th season as D-backs manager
Torey Lovullo, the winningest manager in Diamondbacks history, will return for an 11th season with the franchise in 2027, a source told ESPN.
ESPN
The Yankees’ rotation is stacked — and might be the best of the remaining playoff teams
The Yankees have four outstanding starters, and three of them are at their best now.
NY Post
Josue De Paula ready to help Dodgers in playoffs after ‘crazy’ rise
No official decisions have been made yet, but it appears Josue De Paula will have a role to play this October.
NY Post
Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers update for NLDS is absolutely crucial
Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be fully healthy for the MLB Playoffs. Los Angeles teased Ohtani’s regaining form during the wildcard weekend. Now this National League Divisional Series update will grab fans’ attention.
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Spencer Jones, George Lombard Jr. waste no time making playoff impact for Yankees
Just over a year ago that George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones were teammates at Double-A Somerset. Now they’re two key cogs in Yankees’ playoff run.
NY Post
