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The Guardians made sure they didn't "just go through the motions" during their five-day layoff, and it showed as they scored five in the first inning and beat the Tigers 7-0 in Game 1.

Clayton Kershaw's hopes of recovering from his toe injury in time to help a needy Los Angeles Dodgers rotation at some point this postseason have come to an end, as manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that the team is "closing the door" on his return.

Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer and the Guardians unleashed their lights-out bullpen to complete a four-hitter in a 7-0 win over the Tigers in an AL Division Series opener on Saturday.

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez welcomed a baby boy days ahead of the All-Star's start in Game 2 of the NL Division Series against New York on Sunday.

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Ben Lively was left off Cleveland's roster for the AL Division Series against Detroit despite being an invaluable addition to the Guardians' starting rotation this season.

Kansas City heads to New York with a chance to make its mark on the baseball world -- and a once "abhorred" rival.

Shohei Ohtani, who will make his highly anticipated playoff debut Saturday, said the excitement of the postseason is "greater than anything else that I could possibly feel."

Freddie Freeman was still favoring his tender ankle Friday, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, "I don't doubt that he'll be ready to go" for Saturday's Game 1 against the Padres.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo said Friday he will not be on the club's roster for their American League Division Series against the Kansas City Royals less than a week after fracturing two fingers in his right hand.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his right forearm after being bothered by an elbow issue that limited him to playing primarily DH this season.

The Tigers will start lefty Tyler Holton in Game 1 of their American League Division Series against the Guardians on Saturday.

Kodai Senga, who threw just 5 1/3 innings during the regular season due to multiple injuries, will start Game 1 for the Mets in Philly. "I'm ready for whatever. If they say 10 pitches, I'm all-in for 10 pitches. If they say 200, I'm in for 200."

Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won't pitch for the Padres in the NL Division Series against the Dodgers.

Dan Bellino, Mark Carlson, James Hoye and Todd Tichenor will be umpire crew chiefs for the AL Division Series starting Saturday.

The Dodgers and Yankees open their postseasons Saturday as the top betting favorites to win the World Series, but the upstart Tigers have gone from long shots to a liability for sportsbooks.

Tomoyuki Sugano is heading to MLB after a renaissance season in Japan that has seen him post a 1.67 ERA over 24 starts for the Yomiuri Giants, sources told ESPN.

Thad Levine is out after eight years as the Twins' senior vice president and general manager.

2024 MLB playoffs division series round betting tips and picks to win each series.

As the Phillies try to bring a title to one of baseball's most passionate cities, they are fueled by a star who has been in the headlines since he was 15.