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Don't remember Buck Showalter for Baltimore's season to forget
His run ended with a 115-loss swoon. But he did more for the Orioles than almost any other skipper not named Earl Weaver.
Sources: Maddon expected to keep Cubs job
After losing the NL Central title and the NL wild-card game in back-to-back days, Joe Maddon is expected to remain the manager of the Cubs, sources told ESPN.
Source: Showalter won't return as O's manager
Buck Showalter will not return to the Orioles in 2019 after nine seasons leading the team, a source confirmed to ESPN. Baltimore had a franchise-worst 115 losses this season.
A's to carry one starting pitcher vs. Yankees
Edwin Jackson is the only starting pitcher on the A's wild-card roster, but he'll be on standby in the bullpen should Oakland need him vs. the Yankees.
Yanks go with Voit over Bird for wild-card roster
The Yankees are going with 1B Luke Voit, who had 14 homers and 33 RBIs since he was acquired July 29, over Greg Bird as AL wild-card rosters were announced.
Everything you need to know about A's-Yankees AL wild-card game
Can Oakland bullpen its way through the Bronx? Will Luis Severino shine on the big stage? Here's what will decide who moves on.
What if Severino implodes again? Inside the Yanks' wild-card strategy
Same elimination-game starter. Brand-new manager. If New York's ace gets socked a second time -- or if his catcher can't cut it -- Aaron Boone has a plan.
Anonymous A's ready for Bronx: 'We're actually a pretty damn good team'
Oakland, which meets the Yankees in Wednesday's AL wild-card game, doesn't have any household names -- at least not yet.
Eliminated Cubs ready to 'learn from losing'
The Cubs were eliminated from the postseason by the Rockies on Tuesday, and they reflected on what's next. "You can only learn from losing," Jon Lester said.
Everything you need to know for a grand slam of playoff action
One day, four -- count 'em, four -- playoff games, including a top-flight pitching matchup, the red-hot Brewers, Clayton Kershaw and Red Sox-Yankees.
LAPD arrests crew for burglaries of Woods, Puig
Los Angeles police have arrested three teenagers and one of their mothers in connection to the recent home burglaries of Rams receiver Robert Woods and Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig. LeBron James also was targeted.
Ryu gets Game 1 nod; Kershaw starts Game 2
Hyun-Jin Ryu will start Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Braves. Clayton Kershaw will start Thursday's Game 2. It's the first time since 2009 that Kershaw will not start a postseason opener for the Dodgers
MLB releases ad slamming the 'unwritten rules'
Major League Baseball is opening October by blasting the game's so-called "unwritten rules."
MLB ballpark attendance down 4 percent in '18
Major League Baseball's average attendance dropped 4 percent to 28,830, its lowest since 2003 after 14 consecutive seasons topping 30,000, and six stadiums set record lows.
Swanson's spot on Braves' roster uncertain
As Dansby Swanson continues to rehab a partially torn ligament in his left hand, the Braves shortstop's spot on the postseason roster appears to be in doubt.
Sale to start Game 1; Johnson, Velazquez out
Chris Sale and David Price get the start for Game 1 and 2, respectively, while Brian Johnson and Hector Velazquez are off the Red Sox's ALDS roster.
Gomes: Ready to play ALDS despite cut thumb
All-Star catcher Yan Gomes said he'll "absolutely" play Game 1 of the Cleveland Indians' AL Division Series against the Houston Astros despite cutting his right thumb last weekend.
A's winning title 'worst' case for Vegas book
The long-shot Oakland Athletics winning the World Series would be a costly, worst-case scenario for one of Las Vegas' top sportsbooks.
Cubs reliever Strop back for wild-card game
The Cubs added reliever Pedro Strop, who has been out since Sept. 13 with a hamstring injury, to the wild-card roster.
Twins announce Molitor won't return as manager
The Twins will replace Paul Molitor as manager, the team announced, a year after he led them to the playoffs for the first time since 2010.
