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How a late-season COVID-19 outbreak reignited Xander Bogaerts and the Red Sox
Within a two-week span that saw a dozen Red Sox players test positive, pulling Bogaerts in the middle of a game was the low point. But the weeks that followed turned around not just Bogaerts' season -- but the entire team's.
Thrilling, dramatic and a little weird: How Atlanta has taken an NLCS lead on L.A.
The Braves have a surprising series lead over the Dodgers -- and we've learned to expect the unexpected.
Roberts: Urias was 'best option' in 8th in G2 loss
Max Scherzer lasted only into the fifth inning of Sunday's Game 2 of the NLCS after closing out the Dodgers' NLDS victory, and now Julio Urias, L.A.'s Game 4 starter, will face a similar challenge.
Dodgers' J. Turner (neck) pinch hits in Game 2
Justin Turner, a Los Angeles stalwart who has played in 80 postseason games, was not in the lineup for Game 2 of the NLCS Sunday, as the Dodgers looked to even the series with the Braves in Atlanta, but he entered as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning.
Acuna feeling 'good', embracing cheerleader role
Outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. can't help his Braves teammates on the field as he recovers from knee surgery, but he was on the field before Sunday's Game 2 of the NLCS, embracing his role as cheerleader and giving a rare bit of insight on his ongoing rehab.
MLB clubs to give minor league players housing
Amid mounting pressure from players and advocacy groups, Major League Baseball will require teams to provide housing for minor league players starting in 2022, it was announced.
J. Turner (neck) not in Dodgers' Game 2 lineup
Justin Turner, a Los Angeles stalwart who has played in 79 postseason games, was not in the lineup for Game 2 of the NLCS Sunday, as the Dodgers looked to even the series with the Braves in Atlanta.
Red Sox to start Rodriguez in Game 3 vs. Astros
The Red Sox will start lefty Eduardo Rodriguez in Game 3 of the ALCS on Monday night.
Sources: MLB clubs to give MiLB players housing
Amid mounting pressure from players and advocacy groups, Major League Baseball will require teams to provide housing for minor league players starting in 2022, sources told ESPN.
Astros' Garcia feeling better, will stay on roster
Astros rookie starter Luis Garcia said Sunday he's feeling better after leaving Game 2 with knee discomfort.
Chris Taylor's baserunning blunder added to Dodgers' downfall in NLCS opener
Chris Taylor's miscue thwarted one of few chances the Dodgers had to tack on runs in Game 1.
Inside Kiké Hernandez's historically hot October stretch
Boston's breakout slugger is rewriting postseason record books with every swing of the bat.
Red Sox hit 2 slams in first 2 innings, even series
J.D. Martinez and Rafael Devers hit grand slams in the first two innings of Saturday's ALCS Game 2, as the Red Sox became the first team in MLB history to record multiple grand slams in a postseason game.
Astros SP Garcia leaves Game 2 in second inning
Pitcher Luis Garcia started Game 2 of the American League Championship Series for the Astros on Saturday, but left in the second inning with a knee injury and Houston trailing, 4-0, to the Red Sox in a game Boston eventually won.
Red Sox smash 2 grand slams in first 2 innings
J.D. Martinez and Rafael Devers hit grand slams in the first two innings of Saturday's ALCS Game 2, as the Red Sox became the first team in MLB history to record multiple grand slams in a postseason game.
McCullers still hoping to help Astros despite injury
Sidelined for the AL Championship Series, Astros ace Lance McCullers Jr. is heartbroken. He is trying to stay upbeat by helping the rest of his team in its matchup with the Red Sox.
Dodgers to start reliever Knebel in NLCS Game 1
The Dodgers will start right-handed reliever Corey Knebel in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Braves on Saturday night.
