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MLB Wild Card Tuesday Takeaways: Giolito flirts with history; Astros extend Twins' record playoff losing streak
The MLB playoffs are underway! Here's what's going down in each of Tuesday's four American League matchups.
Twins' torture: Breaking down their record 17-game (and counting) postseason losing streak
With a Wild Card Series-opening loss to the Astros, Minnesota continued years of futility. Here's a game-by-game recap of how the Twins got here.
MLB Wild Card Tuesday Takeaways: Giolito flirts with history, Astros extend Twins' record playoff losing streak
The MLB playoffs are underway! Here's what's going down in each of Tuesday's four American League matchups.
Will there be an upset? Can anyone beat L.A.? Jeff Passan weighs in
What's the most likely upset? Which players should you expect to remember from this October?
Cubs' Hendricks gets Game 1 start vs. Marlins
Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks will start Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, manager David Ross announced.
Tellez on, Roark off Jays' roster against Rays
First baseman Rowdy Tellez is on the Toronto Blue Jays' roster for their first-round playoff series against Tampa Bay after recovering from a strained right knee that had sidelined him since Sept. 8.
Appalachian League leads off contraction process
The Appalachian League has converted to a college summer circuit for rising freshmen and sophomores, with many teams from the Pioneer League and New York-Penn League also likely to become part of college summer leagues.
Rays include McClanahan, Choi, Diaz on roster
The Rays made a surprise addition to the roster for their first-round series: rookie left-hander Shane McClanahan.
Will there be an upset? Can anyone beat L.A? Jeff Passan weighs in
What's the most likely upset? Can anybody beat the Dodgers? Which players should you expect to remember from this October? We answer all this and more.
Donaldson (calf) not on Twins' wild-card roster
Third baseman Josh Donaldson was not on the Twins' roster for the AL wild-card series with a calf injury, but he still could make an appearance from the taxi squad.
Gurriel takes pay cut to $7M to stay with Astros
First baseman Yuli Gurriel and the Houston Astros have agreed to a one-year contract with an option for 2022 that guarantees $7 million, a cut of nearly 20% from his 2020 deal.
MLB Playoffs Daily: Baseball's biggest postseason party ever is here
Tuesday's four American League openers feature an ace showdown, a big test for the Astros and more.
A case for Francisco Lindor as the MLB Latino Face of the 2020s
We present the case for four superstars to be considered as the Latino Face of MLB in the 2020s, with our winner to be revealed Friday. Today we present the case for the Indians' Francisco Lindor.
Jeff Passan's 20 questions as the MLB playoffs begin
What's the most likely upset? Can anybody beat the Dodgers? Which players should you expect to remember from this October? We answer all this and more.
Ahead of the presidential election, America's sports stadiums and arenas become polling centers
In recent months, athletes and the sports world have become increasingly active in voter access and encouraging citizens to cast their ballots.
Why Gary Sanchez isn't catching Gerrit Cole in Game 1 for the Yankees
Handling an ace is a big responsibility, but the 2019 All-Star catcher's struggles in every phase of the game forced a tough choice.
Jeter calls Marlins' playoff berth a 'steppingstone'
Marlins CEO Derek Jeter said Monday: "We didn't come here to chase 'a' championship or 'a' playoff appearance. We want to be sustainable."
2-time World Series champ Johnstone dies at 74
Outfielder Jay Johnstone, who won World Series titles with the Yankees and Dodgers, has died at the age of 74.
Higashioka will catch Cole in Game 1 for Yanks
Veteran Kyle Higashioka, and not Gary Sanchez, will start Game 1 behind the plate when the New York Yankees face the Cleveland Indians.
Jeter calls Marlins' playoff berth a 'stepping stone'
Marlins CEO Derek Jeter said Monday: "We didn't come here to chase 'a' championship or 'a' playoff appearance. We want to be sustainable."