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Robinson, oldest former MLB player, dies at 100
Eddie Robinson, the last surviving player from the 1948 World Series champion Cleveland Indians who also went on to be GM of the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves, has died at age 100.
Astros tap LHP Valdez as Game 2 starter in ALDS
The Houston Astros have named left-hander Framber Valdez to be their starting pitcher in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox.
Curse of 1978? Massachusetts lottery numbers have spooky Yankees-Red Sox connection
The Red Sox faithful are no strangers to curses and the like. They're also aware of what occurred when Boston faced the New York Yankees in a win-or-go-home game in 1978. Which is why Monday's Massachusetts State Lottery drawing felt inauspicious.
McClanahan, Baz to kick off Rays' ALDS rotation
Left-hander Shane McClanahan and rookie Shane Baz will start the first two games of the ALDS for the Rays, who then will "highly likely" turn to Drew Rasmussen for Game 3.
Nats bring back SS Escobar with 1-year deal
Shortstop Alcides Escobar agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract on Tuesday to stay with the Washington Nationals next season.
Rockies reach new deals with Senzatela, Cron
RHP Antonio Senzatela and 1B C.J. Cron have agreed to new deals with the Rockies.
West, Carlson named MLB wild-card plate umps
The umpires for the MLB wild-card games have been set: Joe West will be behind the plate for Wednesday's Dodgers-Cardinals NL Wild Card Game, while Mark Carlson will call balls and strikes for the AL Wild Card Game between the Yankees and Red Sox.
Our predictions from the wild-card games through the World Series
Which NL West power will go deeper? Can the Rays win it all? Here's what our experts say will happen.
Red Sox leave J.D. Martinez off wild-card roster
J.D. Martinez, who injured his ankle when he tripped over the second-base bag while jogging out to right field Sunday, is not on Boston's roster for the American League Wild Card Game vs. the Yankees.
Sources: Rockies, Senzatela agree to 5-yr deal
RHP Antonio Senzatela, 26, will remain with the Colorado Rockies through at least 2026 after reaching an agreement on a five-year, $50.5 million contract extension. The deal includes a $14 million club option for 2027.
Dodgers WS betting favorite; Cards a long shot
The Dodgers have been the favorite to win the World Series since the beginning of the season and they remain that way heading into the playoffs.
Tales from the rivalry: Our favorite Red Sox-Yankees memories
From the games that shaped us as baseball fans to behind-the-scenes moments we'll never forget.
2021 MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild-card games through the World Series
Here's what our experts say will happen this October.
Tingler hopes to stay despite Padres' collapse
Jayce Tingler thinks he deserves to stay on as manager of the Padres, despite the biggest collapse in franchise history.
Runaway cows, ice showers, heartbreak and jubilation: Our favorite Red Sox-Yankees memories
From the games that shaped us as baseball fans to behind-the-scenes moments we'll never forget, here's what makes the rivalry so special.
Red Sox still unsure of Martinez's status for WC
The Red Sox will make a call on J.D. Martinez's status for the wild-card game Tuesday, while Gio Urshela is expected to be in the lineup for the Yankees. Both were hurt in Sunday's regular-season finales.
White Sox say LHP Rodon will pitch in playoffs
White Sox GM Rick Hahn said Carlos Rodon will pitch once during the ALDS and the team will evaluate his workload from there.
MLB draws 45.3M fans at stadiums this season
Major League Baseball drew 45.3 million fans this year as fans gradually were allowed to return, down from 68.5 million over 2019 in the last season before the coronavirus pandemic.
What's next for the Mets after Luis Rojas' departure
The Mets have let go of manager Luis Rojas after a third-place finish. Bradford Doolittle and David Schoenfield break down the future of the franchise.
Mets move on from Rojas after 3rd-place finish
The Mets will not pick up manager Luis Rojas' option for next season, ending his tenure with the team at two seasons.