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Source: Showalter, Farrell up for Angels job
John Farrell and Buck Showalter have joined Joe Maddon as candidates for the Los Angeles Angels job left vacant after the firing of Brad Ausmus, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday. The LA Times first reported the news.
Who will rule Game 5? It's October's ultimate feel-good story vs. MLB's most dominant ace
The Rays have the recent buzz. The Astros have Gerrit Cole. Only one can move on to the ALCS.
MLB Playoffs Daily: Who will face the Yankees in the ALCS?
The Rays hope their momentum carries over from St. Pete, and the Astros look to rock Minute Maid Park yet again.
Dave Roberts will have to own this Dodgers disaster
L.A.'s hopes of getting back to the World Series -- and winning this time -- died at the hands of its manager and his dubious moves.
Nats stun Dodgers on Kendrick's 10th-inning slam
Howie Kendrick hit a tiebreaking grand slam off Joe Kelly in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals overcame a three-run deficit with a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 on Wednesday and advance to the NL Championship Series.
Inside the record 10-run first inning that sent the Cards to the NLCS
Here's how the biggest opening frame in postseason history went down, in the players' own words.
McCann calls it a career after Braves' NLDS exit
Brian McCann, 35, revealed his plans after Atlanta's 13-1 loss to St. Louis in the decisive Game 5 of the National League Division Series.
Cards player streams Shildt's expletive-filled talk
After the Cardinals' win over the Braves on Wednesday, video surfaced showing St. Louis manager Mike Shildt giving a fiery, expletive-filled speech to his team in the locker room.
Cards advance after record 10 runs in first inning
The Cardinals didn't wait long to make history Wednesday, scoring 10 runs in the first inning of their Game 5 showdown against the host Braves.
Braves' McCann to retire after 15-year career
McCann, 35, revealed his plans after Atlanta's 13-1 loss to St. Louis in the decisive Game 5 of its National League Division Series.
Braves limit Tomahawk Chop in Game 5 of NLDS
The Braves took action to "reduce the Tomahawk Chop" during Game 5 of the NLDS out of respect for Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley, a member of the Cherokee Nation.
Cardinals tie playoff record with 10 runs in first
Fans were barely in their seats before the Cardinals made history, scoring 10 runs in the first inning of their decisive Game 5 vs. the Braves.
Braves to reduce Tomahawk Chop in Game 5
The Braves have started an effort to "reduce the Tomahawk Chop" during Game 5 of the NLDS out of respect for Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley, a member of the Cherokee Nation.
Sources: Twins expected to pick up Cruz option
Nelson Cruz, who became just the third player in team history to hit 40 home runs, is expected to remain with the Twins for 2020 when they exercise their $12 million option, sources told ESPN.
Source: Twins nearing deal to keep VP Falvey
Derek Falvey joined the Twins in October 2016 from Cleveland, where he was the assistant general manager.
Hot hand: Braves' Duvall to start Game 5
Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall will start Wednesday in Game 5 of the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals after coming off the bench in each of the first four games of the series.
MLB Playoffs Daily: It's win-or-go-home time in both NLDS
Two postseason games for all the marbles on the same day. Yes, please.
'They challenge each other': Can Buehler and Kershaw pitch Dodgers into NLCS?
L.A. aces are expected to combine forces against the Nats in a winner-take-all Game 5.
Manfred confirms A's-Vegas warning, but no plan
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told Oakland officials that Las Vegas could be a possible relocation site for the A's if the city didn't drop its lawsuit blocking the sale of the Coliseum to the team.
