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Rays Sweep Yankees Out of October, Punch Ticket to ALCS
Victor Mesa Jr.'s home run closed the book on New York's season, capping a three-game sweep that finished a summer of Tampa Bay owning its biggest rival.
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Guardians Stay Alive With Game 3 Outburst, Push ALDS Back to Chicago
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Robert Gasser Gets the Ball, and That's Still the Best Thing in Baseball
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What I'm Eyeing: NLDS Game 4 and a Live Strikeout Number on Walker Buehler
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Injuries only →- MLBAs Yankees fall short again, Aaron Judge says front office 'should go all in'Aaron Judge stuck around the home dugout at Yankee Stadium to watch a familiar final October scene unfold: An opponent celebrating eliminating the Yankees on their home field.
- MLBRays complete sweep of Yankees to advance to ALCSVictor Mesa Jr. hit the home run that effectively ended the Yankees' season Wednesday night as the Rays won 4-3 to complete a sweep that affirmed Tampa Bay's summer-long dominance of their division rival.
- MLBRays complete sweep of Yankees to advance to ALCSVictor Mesa Jr. hit the home run that effectively ended the Yankees' season Wednesday night as the Rays won 4-3 to complete a sweep that affirmed Tampa Bay's summer-long dominance of their division rival.
- MLBMitchell robs Padres of tying homer as Brewers clinch NLDSGarrett Mitchell robbed the Padres' Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run in the eighth inning, and the Brewers advanced to the NLCS for the second straight season with a 3-1 win in Game 4.
- MLBMitchell robs Padres of tying homer as Brewers clinch NLDSGarrett Mitchell robbed the Padres' Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run in the eighth inning, and the Brewers advanced to the NLCS for the second straight season with a 3-1 win in Game 4.
- MLB2026 MLB playoffs: Offseason questions for eliminated teamsHere's how the winter looks in New York, Atlanta and San Diego following their division series losses.
- MLBMLB playoffs 2026: Previewing Dodgers-Brewers NLCSIt's the NLCS rematch we've all been waiting for. Here's your first look at how Los Angeles and Milwaukee stack up.
- MLBMLB division series 2026: Takeaways, analysis from Day 5It was a loaded day in the 2026 MLB playoffs, as multiple series came to an end.
- MLBFan interference denies Yankees of game-tying HR vs. RaysFan interference was called in the sixth inning of Wednesday night's AL Division Series Game 3 at Yankee Stadium.
- MLBFan interference denies Yankees of game-tying HR vs. RaysFan interference was called in the sixth inning of Wednesday night's AL Division Series Game 3 at Yankee Stadium.
- MLBFan interference denies Yankees of game-tying HR vs. Rays
- MLBTrump says he'll award Clemens the Presidential Medal of FreedomPresident Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to fireballer Roger Clemens.
- MLBTrump says he'll award Clemens the Presidential Medal of FreedomPresident Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to fireballer Roger Clemens.
- MLBDodgers dispatch Braves, advance to third straight NLCSThe Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 to clinch the best-of-five matchup in Game 4 and advance to their third straight NLCS.
- MLBAndy Pages lifts Dodgers past Braves, into third straight NLCSThe Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 to clinch the best-of-five matchup in Game 4 and advance to their third straight NLCS.
- MLBAndy Pages lifts Dodgers past Braves, into third straight NLCSThe Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 to clinch the best-of-five matchup in Game 4 and advance to their third straight NLCS.
- MLBDodgers dispatch Braves, advance to third straight NLCSThe Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 to clinch the best-of-five matchup in Game 4 and advance to their third straight NLCS.
- MLBAndy Pages lifts Dodgers past Braves, into third straight NLCS
- MLB2026 MLB playoffs: Offseason questions for eliminated teamsHere's how the winter looks in Atlanta following a season-ending loss to the Dodgers.
- MLBGuardians break out bats with season on line in Game 3 victoryAfter managing just three runs in the first two games, the Guardians stayed alive in their ALDS series with 11 hits in a 9-3 win over the White Sox in Game 3 on Wednesday.
- MLBPadres closer Miller returns, available to pitch in NLDS Game 4Padres closer Mason Miller, who went on the paternity list Tuesday to witness the birth of his first child, will be available in Game 4 on Wednesday night against the Brewers.
- MLBPadres closer Miller returns, available to pitch in NLDS Game 4Padres closer Mason Miller, who went on the paternity list Tuesday to witness the birth of his first child, will be available in Game 4 on Wednesday night against the Brewers.
- MLBMLB division series 2026: Live updates, analysis on Day 5It's a loaded day in the 2026 MLB playoffs, with eight teams in action as both the ALDS and NLDS roll on.
- MLBMLB division series 2026: Live updates, analysis on Day 5It's a loaded day in the 2026 MLB playoffs, with eight teams in action as both the ALDS and NLDS roll on.
- MLBDodgers hold 2B Rojas out of Game 4 due to sore backDodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas is not in the lineup Wednesday night for Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the Braves.
- MLBRays' 'Clubhouse Tomahawk' leads new MLB postseason foodsThe games are heating up for the MLB postseason, and the foods are following suit. Here are the top dishes across the league for the playoffs.
- MLBRays vs. Yankees (Oct 7, 2026) Game StatsComplete team stats and game leaders for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees MLB game from October 7, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBBrewers to start Robert Gasser vs. Padres in Game 4 of NLDSRobert Gasser will start for the Brewers in Game 4 of the NL Division Series with the Padres on Wednesday night.
- MLBBrewers to start Robert Gasser vs. Padres in Game 4 of NLDSRobert Gasser will start for the Brewers in Game 4 of the NL Division Series with the Padres on Wednesday night.
- MLBBrewers to start Robert Gasser vs. Padres in Game 4 of NLDSRobert Gasser will start for the Brewers in Game 4 of the NL Division Series with the Padres on Wednesday night.
- MLBWill Aaron Boone Be Fired If Yankees Lose to Rays in ALDS? ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Weighs InWill Aaron Boone keep his job with the Yankees? Explore the speculation surrounding his future in the ALDS against the Rays.
- MLBStephen A. Smith embarrasses himself with Lane Johnson mental health ‘First Take’Johnson, whose battles with his mental health have been well-chronicled, announced his NFL retirement four games into the season.
- MLBPadres fans' 'All The Small Things' rendition makes Blink-182 front man emotionalSay it ain't so, the Padres won't go (down without a fight), beating the Brewers 4-3 with Tom DeLonge in the house.
- MLBEvery team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Brewers, Dodgers lead favoritesEvery MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series as the playoffs continue.
- MLBMariners Manager News: Buster Olney Points Out Possible Deterrent For Candidates
- MLBMariners Manager News: Buster Olney Points Out Possible Deterrent For Candidates
- MLBStephen A.: Dodgers are favorite, but they can be had
- MLBPadres fans' Blink-182 rendition makes frontman emotionalSay it ain't so, the Padres won't go (down without a fight), beating the Brewers 4-3 with Tom DeLonge in the house.
- MLBHow MLB playoff results will shape CBA negotiations, lockoutDoes a Dodgers three-peat mean a salary cap is coming? Would a Rays or Brewers title prove small-market teams are just fine? Here's what insiders have to say.
- MLBChourio, Braves Bullpen Steal Playoff SpotlightBrewers’ Chourio: The Kid Who Owns October Now Jackson Chourio ain’t just some rookie with a bat—he’s a walk-off legend after Game 2. Two years ago, he was a prospect with a highlight reel. Now? Dude’s hitting like a man who’s seen this movie before, and the Padres know it. Brewers up 2-0 in the NLDS, and Milwaukee’s got that October swagger back. If he keeps this up, we’re talking about a 22-year-old with a World Series MVP by Halloween. Sharp take: The Brew Crew’s window just cracked wide open—Chourio’s the kind of talent that turns franchises into contenders overnight. Braves Bullpen Gambit Pays Off—Now Sale Looms Atlanta’s skipper rolled the dice hard in Game 2, sitting Chris Sale to let the bullpen feast. Result? A 3-1 win, lights-out relief work, and now the Braves head home with Sale on the mound for Game 3. Dodgers fans are sweating—this series was supposed to be a cakewalk for LA’s rotation. Instead, it’s a three-game sprint, and Atlanta’s got the momentum. Data drop: Braves
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