Aaron Judge Pushing To Return For Yankees In Wild Card Series Vs. Red Sox
Aaron Judge hopes to rejoin the New York Yankees for the AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox.
Fox Sports
The title-starved Yankees aren’t supposed to have this many questions
Consider it a great irony then that the run-it-back Yankees begin the postseason tonight with more uncertainty than any of manager Aaron Boone’s previous teams.
NY Post
Rangers SS Seager has bone spur in elbow, may need ‘minor’ surgery
A day after his club wrapped up its season, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Corey Seager, 32, who just finished the fifth season of a 10-year deal, played with a bone spur in his elbow during the schedule’s second half.
ESPN
Mets’ David Stearns on letting Pete Alonso go: ‘I don’t get mulligans’
Pete Alonso delivered 43 homers and an .884 OPS this season for the Orioles, while the Mets struggled to piece together a solution at first base.
NY Post
Where to watch Braves vs Phillies today: Time, TV channel for MLB Game 1
Phillies and Braves face off in opening game of 2026 MLB playoffs. Here’s how to watch.
Yahoo
Jim Crane: Astros’ Playoff Run Will Factor Into Decision On Joe Espada’s Future
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane said Monday the team’s playoff berth will be “something to consider" when deciding on the future of manager Joe Espada, whose contract expires after the season.
Fox Sports
FanGraphs Power Rankings: 2026 Postseason Edition
As the playoffs get underway, here’s a look at which teams look the strongest and which ones look like underdogs this October.
Fan Graphs
MLB Playoffs 2026: Scores, schedule, TV, and more
Here is everything you need to know to follow the 2026 MLB Playoffs
Yahoo
Boyd gets Game 1 call for Cubs; Bregman’s status at 3B still up in air
The Cubs will start LHP Matthew Boyd in Game 1 opposite Padres righty Michael King. Alex Bregman’s availability on defense, meanwhile, remains up in the air.
ESPN
Twins fire pitching coach Pete Maki, assistant pitching coach Luis Ramirez after finishing 25th in MLB in ERA
Both coaches were retained from former manager Rocco Baldelli’s staff when Derek Shelton was hired for the 2026 season.
Yahoo
What are ABS challenge system rules for MLB playoffs?
In its major league debut, the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System has been a huge success. Here’s how it will work in the playoffs.
Yahoo
The ultimate guide to the Mets’ offseason — the vital questions and potential targets
Assuming MLB gets a salary cap or that more onerous penaltieswill be imposed on high payrolls, the Mets likely will be tapering down their payroll if not slashing considerably.
NY Post
All-Rookie Team 2026
All the top rookie performers around the diamond in a talent-rich first-year class, led by Kevin McGonigle, Parker Messick and Carson Benge.
Baseball America
Angels Notes: Mozeliak, Suzuki, Trout
The Angels just wrapped up their first 100-loss season and extended their league-worst playoff drought to 12 years, but fans are optimistic over a change in ownership. Arte Moreno, who purchased the Angels in 2003, recently agreed to sell a majority stake in the franchise to Stan Kroenke.
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Giancarlo Stanton proves he’s playoff healthy — but not much more in final test
Is it possible that the postseason fate of Giancarlo Stanton — at least for the first round — came down to a bunch of at-bats against Ryan Weathers, Elmer Rodríguez and prospect Kyle Carr at an empty Yankee Stadium?
NY Post
