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The ALCS is set! Odds, X factors and how the Mariners and Blue Jays can reach the World Series

It's the AL's top two seeds for a trip to the Fall Classic. Here's your first look at how Seattle and Toronto stack up.

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The greatest Yankee never to win a World Series? Another Aaron Judge year wasted -- so what's next?

After another October exit, the Yankees captain turns 34 in April. Here's what we know -- and don't know -- about next year in the Bronx.

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How Brewers, Cubs can each win decisive Game 5

Who will move on to a date with the Dodgers in the NLCS?

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Cubs, Brewers each starting relievers for Game 5

The Cubs announced that left-hander reliever Drew Pomeranz would start Saturday's Game 5 while the Brewers are turning to right-hander Trevor Megill, their All-Star closer.

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M's punch ALCS ticket in 15-inning instant classic

In a thriller that lasted nearly five hours, Jorge Polanco's walk-off single in the 15th put the Mariners in the ALCS with a 3-2 Game 5 win over the Tigers.

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Source: Pujols, Angels discuss managerial opening

Albert Pujols met with Angels general manager Perry Minasian about the team's managerial vacancy but hasn't been offered the job, a source told ESPN.

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Dodgers advance to NLCS after Kerkering's error

The Dodgers beat the Phillies 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the NLCS. The Phillies' Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home instead of throwing to first after mishandling a bases-loaded comebacker with two outs in the 11th inning.

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Source: Yankees' Bellinger to opt out of contract

The New York Yankees' Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of his contract and become a free agent next month, according to a source.

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Padres' Iglesias suspended 1 game, Bogaerts fined

Padres infielder Jose Iglesias was suspended Friday for one game and fined for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires during the final game of the club's wild-card playoff series against the Cubs.

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⚾ How Dodgers unleashed October Roki Sasaki

After a disastrous MLB debut, L.A.'s new ninth-inning man has unleashed jaw-dropping stuff in October. Here's what fueled the sudden turnaround.

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Impending free agents, aging stars and an injured ace: How much longer can the Phillies keep contending?

This October brought another early exit for a Philly squad with World Series aspirations. Where does the team go from here?

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Offseason questions for eliminated teams: What's next for Tigers after epic ALDS defeat

Here's how the winter looks in Detroit -- and in the other towns whose teams lost their final postseason game.

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Mariners pip Tigers in record 15-inning epic to reach first ALCS in 24 years

Polanco’s walk-off lifts Seattle to 3-2 win in 15 inningsLongest winner-take-all playoff game in MLB historyMariners will face Blue Jays for place in World SeriesJorge Polanco grounded a single into right field with one out and the bases loaded in the 15th inning, giving the Seattle Mariners a 3-2 …

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Orion’s melt: Dodgers eliminate Phillies from MLB playoffs after Kerkering’s devastating error

Pitcher throws wide of home plate as Dodgers seal victoryLos Angeles seal best-of-five series 3-1 and head to NLCSThe Los Angeles Dodgers are heading back to the National League Championship Series after an extraordinary error from Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering ended his team’s seas…

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75 stadiums, 45 states, one vision: Why the Savannah Bananas' next step is their biggest yet

The Savannah Bananas prepare for a new era of bodacious baseball. Check out what "Banana Ball" is doing next.

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Pesky Toronto Blue Jays oust Yankees to advance to first ALCS since 2016

Guerrero Jr, Springer pace Toronto offenseLukes delivers key two-run single in Game 4Toronto advance and will host ALCS openerVladimir Guerrero Jr and George Springer each drove in a run, and eight Toronto pitchers shut down the New York Yankees in a 5-2 victory Wednesday night that sent the Blue J…

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Judge’s homer helps rally Yankees from five runs down to stave off playoff elimination

Blue Jays had led 6-1 before New York comebackToronto lead best-of-five series 2-1 heading to Game 4Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance, and the New York Yankees staved off elimination by rallying from five runs down to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 o…

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Rookie Schlittler fans 12 as Yankees blank Red Sox to punch ALDS ticket

Yankees off Sox to book ALCS date with TorontoTigers head to Seattle after wildcard road winCubs oust Brewers, will meet Brewers in NLDSRookie right-hander Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday night to win their AL w…

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Yamamoto shines as LA Dodgers oust Reds to book NLDS date with Phillies

Yamamoto fans nine as LA oust CincinnatiBetts ties club record with three doublesDodgers advance to face Phillies in NLDSYoshinobu Yamamoto struck out a postseason-high nine while pitching into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers broke it open with a four-run sixth to beat the Cincinnati…

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Boone defends pulling ace Max Fried as Yankees risk playoff exit to Red Sox

Yankees lose 3-1 after starter leave with team in leadRed Sox lead 1-0 in best-of-three wildcard seriesYankees manager’s decisions have been questioned beforeThe bullpen that has been one of the New York Yankees’ biggest weaknesses this season faltered again in their postseason opener and has them …

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MLB playoff predictions: will the Mariners finally break their title drought?

As the postseason starts with the wildcard round, our writers pick the dark horses, likely winners and the high seeds at risk of going out earlyThe Pirates may have been abysmal again but have remained appointment viewing thanks to Paul Skenes, whose highlight reels make you questi…

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The Tigers are enduring one of MLB’s greatest-ever meltdowns. And yet there may be hope

Detroit are making the wrong kind of baseball history after a late-season freefall threatens a once certain playoff place. But at least they’re now underdogsOn Wednesday night against the Cleveland Guardians, Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson stood stunned as he watched a routine ground ball s…

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Guardians beat Tigers to erase 15.5-game deficit and make baseball history

Cleveland had 0.2% chance of taking AL CentralDetroit blow huge lead amid eight-game losing streakSteven Kwan wasn’t looking at the American League Central standings in early July when the Cleveland Guardians were eight games under .500, in fourth place and 15.5 games behind the Detroit Tigers.The …

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Guardians’ David Fry suffers facial fractures after being hit by 99 mph fastball

Player was attempting to bunt when he was hit29-year-old discharged from hospital on WednesdayCleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry sustained a broken nose and facial fractures after he was hit in the face by a 99 mph fastball from Detroit’s Tarik Skubal on Tuesday night.

“He is …

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Tigers blow 10-game lead in less than a month as Guardians tie for first in AL Central

Cleveland hold tiebreaker after defeating DetroitTigers had held sole lead in division since 23 AprilGavin Williams posted a career-high-tying 12 strikeouts and Daniel Schneemann drove in two runs Tuesday as the host Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers to tie the t…

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Cubs’ Matt Shaw defends missing team’s defeat to attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial

Infielder was invited by Kirk’s widow, ErikaPair had lived in same apartment complexCubs aiming to secure top wildcard slot in NLChicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw said he has no regrets after missing a game with playoff implications to attend a memorial for Charlie Kirk.Shaw missed the Cubs’ gam…

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The robots are (almost) coming: MLB players allowed to challenge balls and strikes in 2026

Teams will be given two challenges per gameHuman umpires will still call balls and strikesRobot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026…

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Nats down reeling New York Mets after Young’s extraordinary ‘hacky-sack’ catch

Two great catches doomed the Mets to a series lossMets fighting to make playoffs after prolonged slumpWashington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young made two incredible catches on Sunday that sent the New York Mets to a costly defeat.Young used his foot to rob Brett Baty of extra bases with a jugg…

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All-time Los Angeles Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw to retire at end of season

Ace has spent his entire career with Dodgers37-year-old is a three-time Cy Young winnerClayton Kershaw, one of the greatest pitchers of his generation, will retire at the end of the season.The 37-year-old is nearing the end of his 18th MLB season, all of which he has spent with the Dodgers. Continu…

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Mariners’ Cal Raleigh hits 55th and 56th homers of season to break Mickey Mantle’s record

Catcher’s mark is a record for a switch hitter in MLBNumber also passes Ken Griffey Jr’s club recordSeattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh homered in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday to surpass Mickey Mantle’s single-season record for long balls by a switch hitter, then hit …

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Mariners’ Cal Raleigh ties Mickey Mantle’s record with 54th home run of season

Homer ties record, set in 1961, for switch hitterMariners have chance at first division title since 2001Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 54th home run of the season, tying Mickey Mantle’s record for a switch hitter set in 1961, as the Seattle Mariners took sole possession of first place in …

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Astros’ Framber Valdez denies deliberately hitting own catcher after giving up grand slam

Pitcher apologizes to César Salazar after incidentPlayers deny they were involved in disputeHouston starter Framber Valdez said he apologized to his catcher César Salazar after hitting him in the chest with a pitch on Tuesday night, but he insisted that he didn’t hit his teammate on purpose.Salazar…

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Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber becomes 21st in MLB history with four homers in a game

Schwarber hits four HRs, drives in nine runsPhillies slugger takes NL home run lead at 49First Phils four-HR game since Schmidt in 1976Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber hit four home runs Thursday night against Atlanta to become the 21st major leaguer and fourth Phillies player to accomplish the …