Tag: MLB
Cubs heading to their 2nd straight NLCS, ready for more
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Donning fresh postseason victory gear, the Chicago Cubs gathered on the mound and posed for a group photo. They jumped...
No relief for managers on when to use closers in postseason
WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to the postseason, managers aren’t always saving their best for last.Closers have taken the mound for five-out saves,...
Game 3 of Indians-Red Sox ALDS rained out, will play today
BOSTON (AP) — Josh Tomlin is just fine waiting another day to make his postseason debut.The Indians right-hander said he was treating Sunday as...
A look at all 16 potential World Series matchups
With the wild-card games out of the way, there are now four teams left in each league and 16 possible matchups for the World...
Encarnacion’s 11th-inning HR lifts Jays over O’s, into ALDS
TORONTO (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion advanced Toronto to the AL Division Series in the Blue Jays’ familiar manner — with a big home run.Encarnacion...
MLB LEADING OFF: Bumgarner vs lefty-heavy Mets in NL wild card
A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:___MATCHING UPThe task for Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner is fairly straightforward heading into the NL...
Indians back in October’s spotlight after resilient season
CLEVELAND (AP) — For months, they’ve been ignored, overlooked and mostly dismissed.The Cleveland Indians weren’t supposed to be playing in October and yet here...
Entering 5th year, wild-card games have favored visitors
Fervent fans and last at-bats haven’t done the home teams much good in the first eight wild-card games.As baseball enters its fifth season with...
Mike Trout or playoff-bound Mookie Betts for AL MVP?
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Trout has an MVP problem: He needs more help.Widely considered baseball’s best all-around player, with modern metrics consistently supporting...
Giants, Blue Jays, Orioles grab playoff spots on final day
So much for any Game No. 162 chaos in baseball: The San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles grabbed the last three...
