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MLBDrew Rasmussen Gets the Ball for the Rays in a Massive ALCS Game 5
Tampa Bay Rays ace Drew Rasmussen is set to start a pivotal ALCS Game 5 against the Cleveland Guardians, bringing his elite stats and extensive injury history to the mound.Game PreviewPlayoffsRoster Move
MLBRain Delay Can't Stop the Shawn Armstrong Opener Experience in ALCS Game 4
Stephen Vogt is sticking with Shawn Armstrong as the opener for ALCS Game 4 against the Rays despite a rainout, trusting the veteran reliever who has been untouchable this October.Game PreviewPlayoffsBetting
MLBBrewers Drop Game 4 Lineup as 12-Game Road Playoff Losing Streak Looms
The Milwaukee Brewers have released their Game 4 lineup against the San Diego Padres, hoping to snap a historic 12-game road playoff losing streak and avoid a winner-take-all Game 5.PlayoffsGame PreviewAnalysis
MLBBrewers Turn to Shane Drohan to Bury Dodgers and End 44-Year World Series Drought
The Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from their first World Series since 1982, trusting Shane Drohan to close out the Los Angeles Dodgers against Tyler Glasnow in Game 4.PlayoffsGame PreviewAnalysis
MLBBrewers Bench Captain Christian Yelich Against Dodgers Lefty Blake Snell
The Milwaukee Brewers are sitting captain Christian Yelich against Los Angeles Dodgers starter Blake Snell, a massive October lineup decision that highlights the collision of analytics and playoff baseball.PlayoffsAnalysisRoster Move
MLBDodgers Drop Starting Lineup as They Look to Stop the Bleeding Against Milwaukee
The Los Angeles Dodgers have released their starting lineup for a critical October matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers after dropping two straight games.Game PreviewPlayoffsAnalysis
MLBAstros Dismiss Joe Espada Because Firing the Manager is Easier Than Fixing the Roster
The Houston Astros have fired manager Joe Espada, ending his tenure as the team looks to retool following a disappointing season.CoachingBreaking News
MLBDave Roberts Confirms the Obvious: Shohei Ohtani Stays in the Dodgers Lineup
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Shohei Ohtani will remain in the starting lineup, shutting down any speculation after Los Angeles dropped two straight games to the Brewers.Breaking NewsAnalysis
MLBDodgers Reportedly Considering Benching Shohei Ohtani for Game 3
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly considering benching $700 million star Shohei Ohtani for Game 3 against the Brewers after falling into an 0-2 series hole.PlayoffsRumorAnalysis
MLBBrewers Hand the Ball to Robert Gasser for Game 3 Against the Dodgers
Bob Nightengale reports the Milwaukee Brewers will start Robert Gasser in Game 3 of their playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.PlayoffsGame Preview
MLBRays and Guardians Lock in ALCS Rosters for the Ultimate Small-Market Showdown
The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians have officially announced their ALCS rosters ahead of Game 1, setting the stage for a bullpen-heavy battle.Roster MovePlayoffsGame Preview
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