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Why Yankees’ Wild Card beatdown of Red Sox should scare Rays
Once the New York Yankees completed a sweep of the Boston Red Sox in their American League Wild Card Series, it was difficult not to notice that they looked like a completely different team than the one that struggled...
Braves ace Chris Sale gives Ray Kerr his flowers for amazing Wild Card heroics vs. Phillies
The Atlanta Braves advanced to the National League Division Series for the first time since winning the 2021 World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Thursday's winner-take-all Game 3. Atlanta's win hinged...
Phillies most to blame for heartbreaking NL Wild Card Series loss to Braves
The Phillies gave themselves a chance to escape Atlanta, then watched their season unravel Thursday night. After a 6-2 loss in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series, manager Don Mattingly and shortstop Trea...
Chris Sale’s quirky Wild Card feat vs. Phillies will give him World Series flashbacks
Chris Sale had some of the worst injury luck in modern MLB history during a five-year stretch for the Boston Red Sox, but make no mistake, this man is a warrior. Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said so himself after...
Sale's pitch to Weiss pays off: Lefty bookends Braves' Wild Card Series win
ATLANTA -- Chris Sale did not even give Walt Weiss a chance to settle in before popping into the manager's office ahead of the Braves’ winner-take-all showdown against the Phillies. The Braves' ace had an important...
Phillies’ Don Mattingly details crushing reality of Wild Card ‘crash landing’ vs. Braves
Prolific slugger Kyle Schwarber did not want to get hung up on “what ifs” after the Philadelphia Phillies went down 1-0 versus the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wild Card Series, but following Thursday's 6-2...
Is Phillies’ Edmundo Sosa playing in Game 3 vs. Braves after injury scare?
Philadelphia Phillies veteran utility infielder Edmundo Sosa will play in Thursday's winner-take-all Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves despite leaving Wednesday's contest with a...
Ex-White Sox star roasts Astros after lopsided AL Wild Card Series
Former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski criticized the Houston Astros after Chicago swept the two-game American League Wild Card Series at Daikin Park. The White Sox won 6-3 on Tuesday and 7-3 on Wednesday...
The Cubs firing that must happen after Padres disaster, and it’s not Craig Counsell
The Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell to turn a promising roster into a postseason contender. After a swift playoff exit, the executive responsible for building that roster deserves the most heat. Jed Hoyer should lose...
Why Red Sox fan Dave Portnoy called out Yankees after AL Wild Card Series
The New York Yankees recently punched their ticket to the ALDS with a dominant home win over the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the Wild Card round, sweeping that matchup in the process. The Yankees will now move on to...
Why Dodgers should want Braves to win NL Wild Card Series Game 3
Three of the four Wild Card games have already been settled. The Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and San Diego Padres collected sweeps and are advancing to the Divisional Series. With a win a piece, the...
Phillies vs. Braves Game 3 Prediction: Best Bets for NL Wild Card
Daniel Dobish|published: Thu 1st October, 07:55 2026Sep 30, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (3) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves in...
Padres make history with wild card humbling of the Cubs
The San Diego Padres scripted an MLB history Wednesday night while completing a dominant sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card Series. San Diego held the highest-scoring team in MLB during the regular season to...
Yankees’ Max Fried gets 100% real on winning playoff series vs. Red Sox
Max Fried waited nearly a year for another chance to celebrate a playoff series win with the New York Yankees. He helped the Yankees eliminate the Boston Red Sox with a 9-2 victory in Game 2 of the American League Wild...
Phillies vs. Braves NL Wild Card Series Game 3 FAQ (8 ET, NBC/Peacock)
ATLANTA – After the Braves stunned the Phillies with their come-from-behind win in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series, Philadelphia returned the favor in Game 2. In a series that is shaping up to be another...
Cubs' promising season comes to abrupt halt with Wild Card sweep by Padres
SAN DIEGO -- This was not how this Cubs’ season was supposed to end. This script offered the ballclub the same path through October as a year ago, giving the North Siders a shot at redemption after last fall’s...
Padres make quick work of Cubs to sweep Wild Card Series
SAN DIEGO -- The Padres spent September as the hottest team in baseball, surging into the postseason and securing a Wild Card Series at Petco Park. Gavin Sheets, meanwhile, spent most of the month in a walking boot. All...
Rough 6th inning sends Red Sox to Wild Card Series loss to rivals
NEW YORK -- Just when it looked like Willson Contreras had given the Red Sox some much-needed life with a solo homer to right-center with two outs in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series...
4 big takeaways after Phillies even thrilling NL Wild Card Series
ATLANTA -- The Phillies and Braves are well on their way to putting together an instant classic in this year’s National League Wild Card Series. After Atlanta’s wild back-and-forth win in Game 1 and Philadelphia’s...
Why Yankees’ Aaron Judge missed Wild Card Series pregame introduction, according to Aaron Boone
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge surprisingly was not announced during pregame introductions before Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series. The Yankees still managed to earn a 9-0 win against the Boston Red Sox...
Andrew Painter, Alec Bohm lead Phillies past Braves to force Wild Card Series rubber match
The Atlanta Braves forced the Philadelphia Phillies into staring at possible early offseason plans. But Philly showed Wednesday it's alive and kicking in these MLB Playoffs. Largely thanks to Andrew Painter, Alec Bohm...
3 Braves most to blame for crushing Game 2 loss to Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies escaped with a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Wednesday to keep their season alive. Philadelphia was defeated 5-3 in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday in Game 1, but the...
Edmundo Sosa exits Phillies Wild Card Series Game 2 with injury
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Edmundo Sosa exited Wednesday’s National League Wild Card Series Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves after appearing to aggravate a groin injury in the ninth inning. Sosa beat out a...
Red Sox’s Roman Anthony has new injury, expected to be replaced on postseason roster
Boston Red Sox teased one development involving Roman Anthony during the MLB Playoffs. Anthony is battling a hand injury during this New York Yankees wildcard series. Now he's got a new injury. ESPN MLB insider Jeff...
Yankees’ Game 2 lineup changes vs. Red Sox don’t include Giancarlo Stanton
The New York Yankees announced their lineup for Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, and there are multiple changes worth mentioning. The Red Sox are turning to right-hander Sonny...
Red Sox’s Roman Anthony a candidate to be replaced on Wild Card Series roster amid injury
Injury trouble plagued outfielder Roman Anthony throughout the 2026 season, and now the concern is surfacing during the postseason. Anthony is battling a hand injury and is a candidate to potentially be replaced on the...
Wild Card Series has Braves’ Matt Olson telling fans to ‘call in sick to work’
The Atlanta Braves are one step closer to advancing to the next round of the playoffs after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in Game 1. The Braves don't want to miss the opportunity to take care of business at...
What Phillies, Astros, Red Sox, Cubs must do to save season in Wild Card Series Game 2
The MLB playoffs have begun with the Wild Card Series getting underway. The New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres were all victorious in Game 1, placing the Boston Red Sox, Houston...
Red Sox vs. Yankees Game 2 Prediction: Best Bets for AL Wild Card
Daniel Dobish|published: Wed 30th September, 09:43 2026Sep 29, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin (5) throws out New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (not pictured) during the...
No Aaron Judge, no problem as Yankees breeze past Red Sox in Game 1
Aaron Judge was left off the New York Yankees' roster for the AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox due to a strain in his right calf. However, that did not have any major impact on Game 1 as the Yankees opened...
Cubs-Padres NL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (10 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)
SAN DIEGO – If history tells us anything … this series isn’t finished. Not even close. The Padres and Cubs have met twice before in the postseason and both times -- the 1984 NLCS and last year’s NL Wild Card Series at...
Red Sox-Yankees AL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (8 ET, NBC/Peacock)
NEW YORK -- The Yankees came off the field brimming with confidence after the first game of the American League Wild Card Series, and with good reason. Cam Schlittler shoved, Ben Rice drove in six runs, and the Red Sox...
Cubs’ Craig Counsell makes quick decision on Game 2 starter vs. Padres
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has several questions to address after Tuesday's 8-0 playoff loss versus the San Diego Padres, but he is absolutely certain about who he will trust in a must-win Game 2. Kevin Gausman...
Payton Tolle drops defiant take as Red Sox face elimination vs. Yankees
When Payton Tolle was competing to make the Boston Red Sox roster during spring training, the 6-foot-6 left-handed starting pitcher dropped an old and incredibly amusing phrase to describe how he was approaching the...
Red Sox’s Payton Tolle gets 100% real on ‘wasn’t good enough’ outing vs. Yankees
After holding things down for the better part of five innings, Payton Tolle watched his night come to an end in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at just 83 pitches...
Why Red Sox can’t overcome 0-1 start to beat Yankees in Wild Card Series
The Boston Red Sox technically need only two wins to erase their disastrous start to the AL Wild Card Series. After what happened Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, however, asking the Red Sox to win consecutive...
White Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (5 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)
HOUSTON -- The Astros must find a way to snap their home playoff losing streak if they want to keep their season alive. The White Sox are looking to celebrate their first playoff series victory since a World Series win...
Tatis, Machado start Wild Card Series with a bang, homering in 1st inning
SAN DIEGO -- Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado live for these moments. For the last seven years, the Padres have been the beneficiary of electrifying highlights from the superstar duo -- and they have never been ones...
Aaron Judge seen throwing before Red Sox Wild Card series
The New York Yankees will play the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series on Tuesday. Reports say Aaron Judge will miss the series due to a recent calf strain. Additionally, Judge was left off the roster...
3 Phillies most to blame for crushing Game 1 NL Wild Card Series loss to Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies had a road playoff win within reach. Instead, they left Truist Park facing elimination after a crushing 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday. Jesus...
Cubs’ Craig Counsell makes major Alex Bregman decision before Padres Wild Card clash
The Chicago Cubs are set to face off against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night for Game 1 of the Wild Card matchup. Alex Bregman is expected to play after bouncing back from a scary foul tip to the face that...
Yankees make Giancarlo Stanton lineup decision after placing him on Wild Card roster
The New York Yankees are scheduled to take on the Boston Red Sox in a Wild Card matchup on Tuesday. With the game set to begin at 8 p.m. EST, manager Aaron Boone announced the lineup for Game 1 of the series and made...
Craig Stammen announces Padres Game 2 starter ahead of Cubs Wild Card series
The San Diego Padres are putting their first two Wild Card Series games in the hands of Michael King and Nick Pivetta. With King starting Tuesday’s opener against the Chicago Cubs, manager Craig Stammen is turning to...
White Sox received ultimate blessing in letter from the Pope before Wild Card Game vs. Astros
The Chicago White Sox will play the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card series. Before the first game on Tuesday, the South Siders got a letter of support from their biggest fan. On Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV sent a letter...
Red Sox finalize AL Wild Card Series roster
NEW YORK – The anticipation for Garrett Crochet’s return following a five-month absence became a reality when the Red Sox added the star lefty to the roster for the American League Wild Card Series against the Yankees...
Brutal stat for Game 1 Wild Card Series losers hints at Phillies being cooked
The Philadelphia Phillies were six outs from putting the Atlanta Braves on the brink of elimination. Instead, they are one loss from going home, and recent postseason history offers little comfort after Tuesday’s 5-3...
Chad Tracy provides Garrett Crochet update after making Red Sox’s Wild Card Series roster
It was announced on Tuesday that Boston Red Sox star pitcher Garrett Crochet will be on the American League Wild Card roster. There were questions about whether or not Crochet would be available due to injury, but...
This overlooked player will make or break Yankees’ chances vs. Red Sox in AL Wild Card round
Power hitters, dominant starting pitchers, and lockdown relievers always garner the most attention from pundits and fans once the postseason begins. But the sport has a way of placing less discussed players into the...
How Braves’ Ozzie Albies made MLB postseason history in 2nd inning of NL Wild Card Series
The Atlanta Braves are battling the Philadelphia Phillies in a National League Wild Card series. In Game 1 on Tuesday, Atlanta slugger Ozzie Albies made Major League Baseball postseason history. “Ozzie Albies wins the...
This jaw-dropping Fernando Tatis Jr. stat spells trouble for Cubs in NL Wild Card Series
The Chicago Cubs saw little of Fernando Tatis Jr.’s best during last year’s Wild Card Series. He went 1-for-12 as the Padres lost in three games. But the larger postseason record tells a far more intimidating story for...
Padres’ Joe Musgrove roster decision could change everything vs. Cubs in NL Wild Card Series
Joe Musgrove is back on a Padres postseason roster. San Diego included the right-hander for its Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs, and he will be available out of the bullpen, according to Dennis Lin. His...
This overlooked player will make or break White Sox’s chances vs. Astros in AL Wild Card round
It has been a historic turnaround for the Chicago White Sox. The Sox made the playoffs in 2021, but lost in the ALDS to the Houston Astros. They finished 81-81 the next year, missing the playoffs. Then, the rebuild...
The surprising Braves player who made NL Wild Card Series roster
On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves announced their roster for the 2026 National League Wild Card Series. For the most part, the roster doesn't feature many surprises. However, there was one decision that may surprise fans...
Tatsuya Imai’s AL Wild Card Series roster status for Astros after rejuvenation in new role
The Houston Astros will host the Chicago White Sox in the AL Wild Card series. The Astros slipped into the playoffs on the last day of the regular season, winning the AL West with an 81-81 record. Now, the Astros are...
Source: Judge not on Yankees' roster for series vs. rival Red Sox
NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge, after attempting to convince Yankees officials that his calf injury was healed enough for the start of the postseason, is not on New York's roster for the American League Wild Card series...
Phillies trade deadline a playoff bust with release of NL Wild Card Series roster
The Philadelphia Phillies backed into the MLB playoffs, holding off the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final wild card spot in the National League. The Phillies made some solid moves at the MLB trade deadline, looking to...
Is Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet on AL Wild Card Series roster vs. Yankees after lengthy injury absence?
The Boston Red Sox prepare to battle their bitter rival the New York Yankees in an American League Wild Card series. Boston is getting some great news ahead of Game 1 on Tuesday night. Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett...
Braves finalize 2026 NL Wild Card Series roster
ATLANTA -- Choosing to carry just 11 pitchers, the Braves opted to bring both Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams up from Triple-A to be part of their Wild Card Roster Series. NL Wild Card Series Game 1, presented by AbbVie...
Is Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton on AL Wild Card Series roster vs. Red Sox after missing nearly entire season?
The New York Yankees will host the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card series starting on Tuesday night. The team has announced who will be on the roster for the series, with Yankees star Aaron Judge not on it. While the...
Phillies finalize NL Wild Card Series roster
The Phillies on Tuesday finalized their roster for the National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves. Selected to the 26-man roster are 12 pitchers (five left-handers and seven right-handers), three...
Aaron Judge’s AL Wild Card Series fate sealed with Yankees roster announcement
The New York Yankees are set to battle the Boston Red Sox in an American League Wild Card series, starting Tuesday night in the Bronx. New York's slugger Aaron Judge is not on the team's roster for the series, per YES...
Red Sox vs. Yankees Game 1 Prediction: Best Bets for AL Wild Card
Daniel Dobish|published: Tue 29th September, 09:21 2026Sep 27, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Andruw Monasterio (32) reacts at a strike during the seventh inning against Chicago Cubs at...
3 bold predictions for Phillies-Braves NL Wild Card Series
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies meet again in the postseason, but this time, their season could end after only two games. The Braves (94-68) host the best-of-three NL Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday at...
Who wins each Wild Card Series? MLB.com experts weigh in
It’s time. The postseason has arrived and all four Wild Card Series open up on Tuesday as eight of the 12 playoff entrants vying for a World Series title begin their October quest in earnest. Postseason Guide• Final...
This overlooked player will make or break Red Sox’s chances vs. Yankees in AL Wild Card round
The Boston Red Sox were in a battle with the Los Angeles Angels for the worst record in the American League as the 2026 season approached the halfway point. The Red Sox had just lost two of three games to the Colorado...
This overlooked player will make or break Phillies’ chances vs. Braves in NL Wild Card round
The Philadelphia Phillies spent the final week of the regular season trying to avoid a collapse. They secured a playoff spot with a win on Sunday, but their reward is a trip to Atlanta for a best-of-three Wild Card...
3 bold predictions for White Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series
The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros reached the postseason through different routes. The White Sox went 84-78, two years after losing 121 games. The Astros won the American League West crown at 81-81, becoming the...
Cubs name Game 1 starter for NL Wild Card series vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs earned the second Wild Card spot in the National League and will be visiting the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. The Cubs will potentially welcome Kevin Gausman back to the mound during the...
This overlooked player will make or break Astros’ chances vs. White Sox in AL Wild Card round
The Houston Astros needed all 162 games to get here. They finished 81-81, won the American League West by one game, and now host the Chicago White Sox in a best-of-three Wild Card Series. Their record will matter little...
Cubs-Padres NL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ (Tues., 10 p.m. ET, NBCSN, Peacock)
SAN DIEGO -- Last postseason, the Padres and Cubs staged a tense and dramatic Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field. They were separated by a single run across three games in the type of series that left you wanting more...
White Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ (Tues., 5 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)
The Astros, who roared back from an early-season deficit to win their eighth American League West title in 10 seasons Sunday, return to the playoffs following a one-year absence to face the upstart White Sox, who led...
This overlooked player will make or break Braves’ chances vs. Phillies in NL Wild Card round
The Atlanta Braves won the NL East and took nine of 13 games from the Philadelphia Phillies. Neither accomplishment guarantees another victory when their best-of-three NL Wild Card Series begins Tuesday at Truist Park...
Yankees’ Aaron Judge taking batting practice is good news for Wild Card Series return
The New York Yankees are about to face the Boston Red Sox in a series in the 2026 MLB playoffs, as the fierce American League Division rivals begin their wild-card round series on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx...
Yankees' Judge takes BP as push to play vs. Red Sox continues
NEW YORK -- With just over 24 hours until first pitch, Yankees star Aaron Judge participated in batting practice on the field Monday for the first time since suffering a right calf strain Sept. 16, as he works to...
Red Sox’s Chad Tracy shares Garrett Crochet injury update before AL Wild Card Series
The Boston Red Sox have been without Garrett Crochet for most of the season, as he's been working his way back from inflammation in his left shoulder, along with a left lat strain. However, his return is seemingly...
4 bold predictions for Cubs-Padres NL Wild Card Series
The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are running it back in the National League Wild Card Series, but this time the Cubs come to Petco Park. San Diego earned home-field advantage with a late surge that included wins...
Should Guardians root for Astros or White Sox in the Wild Card Series?
CLEVELAND -- While the Guardians spend the coming days enjoying their first-round bye in the MLB postseason, you can be sure they’ll be keeping close tabs on what’s happening down in Houston. The Astros and White Sox...
Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle gets Game 1 start in Wild Card Series vs. Yankees
The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will face off in the AL Wild Card Series this week. It is a rematch of the 2025 AL Wild Card Series that the Yankees won two games to one. Cam Schlittler won Game 3 of the series...
Phillies-Braves NL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ (Tues., 2 ET, NBC/Peacock)
As the Red Sox and Yankees are battling in New York, one of baseball’s other great rivalries will be on display in Atlanta. NL Wild Card Series Game 1, presented by AbbVie: Tuesday, 2 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock For the...
Crochet has chance to make Red Sox's Wild Card Series roster as reliever
NEW YORK -- Who could forget the tone that Garrett Crochet set at Yankee Stadium in Game 1 of last year’s American League Wild Card Series, when he turned in a masterful performance which included 11 strikeouts over 7...
Yankees’ Aaron Judge gets injury update before AL Wild Card Series vs. Red Sox
The New York Yankees will be hosting the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series, starting on Tuesday. Originally, it was expected that Yankees' star Aaron Judge would be missing the series due to a right calf strain...
This underrated player will make or break Padres’ chances vs. Cubs in NL Wild Card round
The San Diego Padres take on the Chicago Cubs for the NL Wild Card starting Tuesday night. If San Diego wants to advance past a team led by the likely MVP Pete Crow-Armstrong, this one X-factor will be a major reason...
3 bold predictions for Red Sox-Yankees AL Wild Card Series
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are going to renew their rivalry in the Wild Card round of the playoffs again this year. The same two teams met in the Wild Card round last year, and after the Red Sox won the...
Why Ken Rosenthal believes Padres will defeat Cubs in NL Wild Card Series
The San Diego Padres fell short against the Chicago Cubs in the National League Wild Card round last year, but in 2026, they will have the Friar Faithful behind them. While both ballclubs have certainly undergone...
Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman injury update for NL Wild Card Series vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs brought in Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays to add to the pitching staff and help the Cubs make a run in the playoffs. In nine starts with the Cubs, the pitcher has a 4-2 record with a 4.83 ERA...
Who should the Brewers be rooting for in the Wild Card Series?
MILWAUKEE -- From the halls of the front office to the dugout rail to the press box dining room, it was the question of the day on Sunday at American Family Field while the Brewers put the finishing touches on the...
What to know ahead of Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card Series rematch
NEW YORK – One year later, they’re right back at it. The Yankees are preparing to host the Red Sox for another American League Wild Card Series, renewing baseball’s most enduring rivalry in a best-of-three showdown...
Wild Card Series game times announced
Major League Baseball today announced the broadcast schedule for the 2026 Wild Card Series presented by AbbVie. The 2026 Postseason will begin with each of the four Wild Card Series scheduled from Tuesday through...
Padres lock up No. 4 seed, will host Cubs in Wild Card Series
SAN DIEGO -- For a second straight postseason, the Padres and Cubs will meet in the National League Wild Card Series. This time, it’ll be at Petco Park. Playoff picture: Bracket, pennant races, tiebreakers and more That...