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“He said we were gonna win. He did his part," Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said after Tampa Bay's victory in ALCS Game 6. "That was unbelievable.”
The Brewers traded their ace last winter. Now he's standing in their way in the World Series.
Mets fans, close your eyes.
As Wrigley View Rooftop appeals a federal judge’s decision granting summary judgment to its neighbor, the Chicago Cubs, and entering a permanent injunction blocking the rooftop owners from selling tickets to watch games, concerts and other events at Wrigley Field, the two sides are waging another battle with…
After Tampa Bay finished off the Cleveland Guardians and punched their ticket to the Fall Classic, the Rays took the stage for the trophy ceremony, and when Kevin Cash announced Freddy Peralta — who was acquired at the trade deadline from the Mets after a rough start to the year, bought into the Rays adjustments,
A former Mets coach is under consideration for a return to oversee the team’s hitting department.
Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero blast Tampa Bay to their third World Series as Freddy Peralta earns ALCS MVP
Two years after the Dodgers and Yankees met in the World Series, it's two of baseball's smallest markets in 2026.
Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run homer as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the ALCS to advance to the World Series.
Turning the page in sorrow
ALCS Game 6: Cleveland Guardians 3 - Tampa Bay Rays 7
The Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in which both teams are seeking their first World Series title since 1980, when the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals.
Roster Review: Jason Adam
The 122nd Fall Classic has arrived, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers set for their first-ever postseason matchup.
Will Smith won each of the last six World Series, but that streak will end this year, because nobody named Will Smith plays for the Milwaukee Brewers nor Tampa Bay Rays. The Dodgers catcher and the since-retired left-handed relief pitcher of the same name played for teams that won championships every season from…
There are five teams in Major League Baseball to never win a World Series. This year will see a first-time champion as the Rays and Brewers face off.
Arjun Nimmala, the Angels' centerpiece from their trade deadline prospect haul, continues his hot streak at the plate in the Arizona Fall League.
Can the Rays take the pennant or will the Guardians force a Game 7?
Two ways tonight can go. We either see a Rays victory, and they move on to the World Series, starting on Friday in Milwaukee. We spend the next three days staring out the window, twiddling our thumbs and waiting for that to start. Or the Guardians prevail, and we look forward to a winner-take-all battle
The Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in which both teams are seeking their first World Series title since 1980.
Teruaki Sato would be a huge asset in the Yankees’ lineup
Freddy Peralta and the Rays look to punch their ticket to the World Series.
Will the Rays win the series, or will the Guardians send it to Game 7?
The New York Mets are reportedly scheduled to speak with Kevin Long about a position on manager Andy Green's coaching staff.
There is a little bit of baseball news: Rays are up 3-2 in the series. I don’t care who wins the series, but I’m cheering for Cleveland tonight, because I want a game seven. Tonight’s lineup: Today’s Lineups GUARDIANS RAYS Steven Kwan – LF Yandy Diaz – DH Jose Ramirez – 3B Jonathan Aranda –
The Rays have won the AL pennant to advance to a World Series matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Rays have won the AL pennant to advance to a World Series matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Rays could punch their ticket to the World Series tonight
Playoff baseball featuring not the Cincinnati Reds!
Can Cleveland Stay Alive?
If the Rays win, they move on. But, the Guardians are surely not going down without a fight.
Aaron Boone will stay in New York in the final year of his contract.
Boone has achieved plenty of regular-season success during his tenure, but has been unable to parlay that success into a championship
Which World Series winner of the past 26 years ranks No. 1 among champions?
Aaron Boone will retain his position as the New York Yankees' manager for the 2027 season.
The Yankees have reached a World Series and made three trips to the ALCS under Boone.
The Yankees have to weigh some pressing concerns about Austin Wells.
Breaking down the actual best at-bat of the NLCS
The Washington Nationals have not spent money in many years. Mark Lerner and team ownership need to change that
On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Deesha recap all the latest action in the ALCS that has the Rays one win away from the World Series, explore the impressive story behind Pat Murphy’s work with the Brewers and try to figure out what happened to the Dodgers in the NLCS.
It’s time to start looking at the decisions to be made with regard to the Diamondbacks for next year. Normally, I’d be starting off with a look at the team, player and mutual options to be exercised. But there’s only really one of note, and it is easily the least interesting kind (we’ll get to
Cleveland last won the World Series in 1948. Here's a look at the Guardians' championships, near-misses and painful October history.
The Dodgers 2026 season ended last week, a few weeks shorter than they hoped. This was a shorter season than the last two championship runs because of not only playing in the World Series, but also starting spring training early and starting the regular season early with trips to Asia in both 2024 and 2025.
Ronald Acuña Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr. round out the top 10 in our first edition of the 2027 rankings.
The physical embodiment of a power hitter, Stanton might only see the 500-HR club with binoculars at this rate.
After falling short of a World Series three-peat, the Dodgers face a pivotal offseason entering 2027
Mesa goes 2-2 in an abbreviated week in the Arizona Fall League.
More innings, a different repertoire, and painfully familiar results.
This week, Jake and Scott are joined by MLB.com writer and host of the Dealin’ The Cards Podcast, Josh Jacobs! In this episode, we talk about several topics, including how Josh was able to grind his way to a writing role with MLB.com, and how he, along with Sandy and Andrew, built the Dealin’ The
The Tigers may produce a lot of home grown pitching talent eventually, but they have to bridge the gap until then.
Taylor spent the previous two years with the Boston Red Sox as assistant general manager and worked for the Tampa Bay Rays for seven seasons.
Milwaukee boasts the fourth-best postseason ERA that any pennant winner has carried into the World Series since the Wild Card era began in 1995.
Be honest with me. If I told you on September 1, of this year that the Blueshirts secret weapon would be a lad named Eeli Tolvanen, it says here that you wouldn't even know how to pronounce his first name.
It’s that time again. Everybody loves home runs and now (thanks to Statcast) it’s time to take a look back at 10 of the longest home runs of the season for the Atlanta Braves during the 2026 regular season. As you can imagine by Atlanta’s return to the Postseason, the homers flew early and often
The Rays return home with World Series aspirations
Get out your tape measure, find your protractor from fourth grade, and let’s nerd out on some home run data.
It’s actually now or never
One of Japan's biggest stars, and a top free agent target this winter, is a step closer to the major leagues.
Rortvedt & OF Alek Thomas, players with 3 years of service time who were sent outright to minors, are now free agents
A look at George Springers 2026 season.
A journeyman makes his major league debut
The left-hander suffered an injury in August, and is using his time in the desert to continue refining his craft.
Kim narrowly avoided being the worst player in baseball in 2026
Wrapping up the season with the second worst record in the California League, it was a tough year to be a 66ers fan. In their first year in the Mariner organization and needing to replace the dominant Modesto Nuts affiliate, the 66ers shortcomings were largely caused by factors out of their control; with the Mariners
Stephen Vogt and his Cleveland Guardians are used to this situation by now.
Good morning! There’s still baseball being played. There might be a lock on the gates at Fenway Park, but it is NOT yet the offseason, and not yet time for the return of our Pulitzer Prize-winning* Smash or Pass series. But that doesn’t mean we can’t start dreaming about some big offseason signings. The whole
Banner’s arrival comes with Baltimore’s front office under increasing pressure to reverse the team’s decline the past couple seasons.
The Fall Classic is upon us
The American League Championship Series is returning to Tropicana Field and with it, the Rays will bring back another of the franchise’s greatest players to toss out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game. Earlier this postseason, the Rays have already called upon Kevin Kiermaier, Carlos Pena, and Carl Crawford…
With rumors of the Yankees being interested in Jacob Young, I took a look at whether moving him makes sense for the Nats
Tonight is Game 6 of the ALCS. Who are Giants fans rooting for?
There are two questions about how we assess Justin Crawford’s rookie season. How is he impacting a club that intended to contend for a World Series title in 2026? And does his rookie season, even if it wasn’t perfect, show a player that can stick on the roster for 2027 and beyond?
The patriarch of one of baseball’s most famous families would have turned 83 today.
The wait for the next leader of the A’s is over. We have our guy. The organization has named Red Sox assistant General Manager Taylor Smith as the newest President of Baseball Operations, per a team announcement:
Some news and notes from the Arizona Fall League, in which Dodgers prospects play for the Glendale Desert Dogs. Charles Davalan, the outfielder who was named 2026 Midwest League MVP for his work this season with High-A Great Lakes, had been playing second base in the AFL. He has just five hits in 30 at-bats
The Mets have interest in reigning NPB MVP Teruaki Sato, who could possibly fill New York's enormous hole at first base.
David Bednar is coming off a strong season with the Yankees, should he stay or go for the 2027 season?
Happy Monday everyone and welcome to a new week! The Cleveland Guardians and the Tampa Bay Rays are giving us one heck of a series. The Rays took yesterday’s contest and now find themselves just one win away from the World Series. One of the newest additions to the league, they’ve already made it to the Fall Classic…
A light batch of Monday links!
The Royals struggled to hit away from Kauffman Stadium this season.
Team news [MLB] D-backs prospect Patrick Forbes discusses his pitching repertoire, his development playing in the Arizona Fall League and more [Roundtable.io] Will Diamondbacks’ Garcia Take Another Leap in 2027? – Depending on which veteran players end up departing, some of the Diamondbacks’ younger players may end up…
The Orioles actually hired a GM this time.
The young backstop showcased tremendous skills in 16 games.
The Yankees’ closer gave the team a reliable stopper in the ninth for a first time in a while.
And Rajai Davis and J.A. Happ
The latest on the once and future World Series champion Texas Rangers
The needs, they are legion
After a hot April but a long summer, the utility infielder may find himself on the outs next year.
If you were bummed before, how do you feel now? (Or if you weren’t bummed before.)
Jared Banner has nearly two decades of experience around the game.
Jared Banner has nearly two decades of experience around the game.
The best Orioles outfielder was Colton Cowser, which says a lot about the 2026 O’s OF.
After Marcus Semien's struggles in 2026, the Mets' second base situation is unsettled.
Trading Brazoban was the right decision and already looks like a win.
Your Monday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.
Profar will enter the final year of his contract with Braves in 2027.
Waking up on a Monday morning knowing we’ll know the full World Series matchup. The Tampa Bay Rays return home up three games to two on the Cleveland Guardians, with Game 6 on Monday night at Tropicana Field. Game 1 of the World Series is Friday night in Milwaukee. Here are a few Dodgers-related and
Plus, a new member of the Tigers’ coaching staff
If the Cardinals want to compete next season, it would be wise to shore up their positions of weakness. The bullpen is a clear weakness, but it’s also the part of the team I would probably focus on last personally. An argument for the best closer in baseball is Bryan Baker of the Tampa Bay
The Brewers win their first pennant since 1982. The Rays take control of the ALCS. What’s next for the Dodgers?