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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
MLBBrewers and Dodgers Lock in NLCS Rosters for a Classic October Clash
The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers have officially announced their NLCS rosters, setting the stage for a high-stakes matchup between small-market grit and Hollywood payrolls.PlayoffsRoster MoveGame Preview
MLBDodgers Casually Deploy Tarik Skubal and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Games 1 and 2
The Los Angeles Dodgers are rolling out Tarik Skubal and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to open their playoff series against the Brewers, proving once again that their rotation is built like an All-Star team.PlayoffsGame PreviewAnalysis
MLBBraves Hand Game 2 to Ray Kerr While Chris Sale Rests Up for Game 3
Atlanta is turning to Ray Kerr for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, saving veteran ace Chris Sale for Game 3 after his wild card relief appearance.PlayoffsGame Preview
MLBDodgers and Braves Lock in NLDS Rosters for a Heavyweight Clash
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves have officially announced their NLDS rosters, setting the stage for a massive postseason series.Roster MovePlayoffsGame Preview
MLBGuardians and White Sox Lock In ALDS Rosters Ahead of Game 1
MLB Trade Rumors reports the official ALDS rosters for the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are set as they prepare for their Game 1 showdown.Roster MovePlayoffsGame Preview
MLBAaron Judge Sits, Giancarlo Stanton Active as Yankees Face Rays
Aaron Judge is getting a day off against the Tampa Bay Rays, leaving Giancarlo Stanton to anchor the Yankees lineup in a surprising roster twist.Roster MoveGame PreviewBetting
MLBChris Sale 'Still An Option' For Game 2 Because Playoff Baseball Hates Straight Answers
Atlanta Braves bench coach Walt Weiss says Chris Sale is still an option for Game 2, leaving fans and sportsbooks guessing on his actual availability.PlayoffsGame PreviewInjury
MLBBraves and Phillies Limp Into a Wild Card Bloodbath
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies renew their October rivalry in the NL Wild Card series, but severe injuries to Atlanta's rotation and Philadelphia's Luis Arraez could turn this matchup into a battle of attrition.Game PreviewPlayoffsAnalysis
MLBYankees Hand Game 1 Wild Card Start to Ace Cam Schlittler
The New York Yankees will start 25-year-old Cy Young contender Cam Schlittler in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox.PlayoffsGame PreviewBetting
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