Guardians, White Sox Set Game 5 Showdown with Season on the Line
#MLB #ALDSGavin Williams starts Game 5 for Cleveland against Chicago's Sean Burke in a winner-take-all ALDS. Both bullpens are taxed after heavy usage, with Cade Smith's availability uncertain. The winner faces Tampa Bay in the ALCS. read more
Jackson Chourio Makes Postseason History at Just 22
#MLB #JacksonChourioJackson Chourio's historic playoff run features a walk-off hit versus San Diego and 17 RBIs through age 22, ranking among MLB's best young postseason performers ever. The 22-year-old Brewers star has five homers and a .933 OPS in 16 career playoff games. read more
Ramirez Powers Guardians to Game 5 Showdown
#MLB #GuardiansJose Ramirez homered and drove in three runs as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5, forcing a decisive Game 5 in their AL Division Series. read more
MLB Proposes 154-Game Season, Playoff Expansion in CBA Talks
#MLB #BaseballMLB proposed shortening the regular season to 154 games starting 2029 and expanding division series to best-of-seven, allowing higher seeds to choose playoff opponents. The MLBPA is reviewing, but any changes remain contingent on players agreeing to a salary cap. read more
Dodgers Win Could Spark MLB Salary Cap Showdown
#MLB #CBAMLB playoff outcomes could influence CBA talks before a December lockout. A Dodgers three-peat may boost salary cap support, while Brewers or Rays titles would strengthen players' parity arguments. Most expect little direct impact on negotiations. read more
Robot Umpires Overturn 54% of Challenges in MLB Debut
#MLB #RobotUmpiresRobot umpires overturned 54% of challenged calls in MLB's first automated ball-strike season, with catchers succeeding 59% versus batters' 49%. Cincinnati gained 16.8 runs, leading all teams. Philadelphia's Realmuto recorded postseason's first game-ending ABS challenge. read more
Tarik Skubal Could Land Record $355 Million MLB Deal
#MLB #TarikSkubalMLB insiders project Tarik Skubal's free agency contract averaging eight years, $355 million, potentially the richest ever for a pitcher. Most predict a deal before December's lockout, with Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees among contenders. read more
Diamondbacks Keep Torey Lovullo With New Two-Year Deal
#Diamondbacks #MLBArizona Diamondbacks are retaining manager Torey Lovullo on a new two-year contract after his deal expired. The winningest manager in franchise history returns despite missing the playoffs a third straight season. read more
Ohtani Tops 2027 Fantasy Rankings, Crow-Armstrong Closes Gap
#FantasyBaseball #MLBESPN's way-too-early 2027 fantasy baseball rankings debate whether Shohei Ohtani remains No. 1 over breakout star Pete Crow-Armstrong. Ohtani's two-way value keeps him atop, with Bobby Witt Jr., Aaron Judge, and Elly De La Cruz rounding out the top five. read more
As Gelof Sues Tigers Over Fence Knee Injury
#MLB #SportsLawAthletics outfielder Zack Gelof sued the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings, and stadium authority after slamming his right knee into an unpadded metal fence at Comerica Park last July, causing a deep cut, 30 missed games, and seeking damages. read more
Six Dream World Series Matchups for Every MLB Fan
#MLB #WorldSeriesESPN explores six potential 2026 World Series matchups from 36 possibilities, highlighting small-market showdowns like Rays-Brewers, long-suffering fanbases with Guardians-Padres, a historic Red Sox-Braves first meeting, and star-studded Yankees-Dodgers. read more
MLB Eyes Historic Game at Grand Teton National Park
#MLB #NationalParksMLB approached the Trump administration about hosting a game at a national park, with Grand Teton scouted as a possible site. The White House says it's not a priority, and no permit has been granted. read more
Yelich Becomes First Captain in Brewers History
#Brewers #MLBChristian Yelich became the first captain in Milwaukee Brewers history, joining Aaron Judge and Salvador Perez as MLB's only active captains. The 2018 NL MVP, in his ninth season, received approval from Hall of Famer Robin Yount before accepting the honor. read more
Justin Verlander Retires After Emotional Farewell With Daughter
#JustinVerlander #MLBJustin Verlander's final career start ended emotionally as his daughter Genevieve ran to the mound, hugging her sobbing father. The 43-year-old three-time Cy Young winner left to a standing ovation, finishing 266-159 with 3,560 strikeouts over 21 seasons. read more
Max Scherzer Weighs Return for 20th MLB Season
#MLB #MaxScherzerBlue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer will decide in the offseason whether to return for a 20th MLB season in 2027. The 42-year-old, a three-time Cy Young winner, is 3-9 with a 6.14 ERA this year. read more
White Sox Rookie Breaks Single-Season Strikeout Record
#MLB #WhiteSoxWhite Sox infielder Colson Montgomery set MLB's single-season strikeout record Friday, fanning for the 224th time against Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, breaking Mark Reynolds' 2009 mark of 223. Montgomery has 31 homers and 87 RBIs despite a 35.5% strikeout rate. read more
Red Sox-Cubs Finale Moved to Tropicana Field
#MLB #RedSoxCubsRed Sox and Cubs will play their season finale Sunday at Tropicana Field after weather forced relocation from Boston. Both teams wanted the game before Tuesday's wild-card round. Chicago avoided a Saturday game that would disrupt its rotation. read more