MLB Wild Card Series Day 2
MLB’s first-ever wild-card series weekend is in full swing. And as many as four teams could be sent packing today. The playoff field expanded to… Read More »MLB Wild Card Series Day 2
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MLB Power Rankings: Mets are faltering, Braves are surging in our final rankings of the season
Every week, we ask all of our baseball writers — both the local scribes and the national team, more than 30 writers in all —… Read More »MLB Power Rankings: Mets are faltering, Braves are surging in our final rankings of the season
MLB crowds up from 2021, but still below pre-pandemic levels
PHOENIX — Even with the homer milestones reached by sluggers like Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols, Major League Baseball wasn’t able to coax fans to… Read More »MLB crowds up from 2021, but still below pre-pandemic levels
MLB playoff picture all set; Philadelphia Phillies to face St. Louis Cardinals
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the St. Louis Cardinals Friday in what will be the Phils’ first postseason game in more than… Read More »MLB playoff picture all set; Philadelphia Phillies to face St. Louis Cardinals
MLB awards 2022: MVP and LVP, Cy Young and Cy Yuk, top rookies, and more
It’s been a great year to be a Judge who never had to read a single Supreme Court brief. It’s been a great year to… Read More »MLB awards 2022: MVP and LVP, Cy Young and Cy Yuk, top rookies, and more
Seattle Mariners ends 21-year MLB postseason drought
The longest playoff drought in North American sports is no moreImage: Getty Images The last time the Seattle Mariners made the playoffs, Blu Cantrell’s “Hit… Read More »Seattle Mariners ends 21-year MLB postseason drought
MLB playoffs worry list: Biggest problem facing each team in likely field of 12
One of the most important lessons I learned working in MLB front offices for more than a quarter century, including 16 years as a general… Read More »MLB playoffs worry list: Biggest problem facing each team in likely field of 12
No more tiebreaker games? The impact on MLB’s 2022 standings
There have been 12 single-game tiebreakers in MLB history. Each of them brought the nerves and anticipation of a playoff matchup, even though they were… Read More »No more tiebreaker games? The impact on MLB’s 2022 standings
Sarris: MLB’s new rules could mean more steals, higher averages, but which players benefit most?
We know the rules will be different next season. We don’t know which players will be hurt or helped the most, though. There will be… Read More »Sarris: MLB’s new rules could mean more steals, higher averages, but which players benefit most?
Wait, MLB tiebreaker games are gone? Here’s what the rule change means for this season
There have been 12 single-game tiebreakers in MLB history. Each of them brought the nerves and anticipation of a playoff matchup, even though they were… Read More »Wait, MLB tiebreaker games are gone? Here’s what the rule change means for this season