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The strike that wasn't: How the 268th pitch became the defining moment of ALCS Game 4
Nathan Eovaldi thought he executed a pitch that got Boston out of a jam. Umpire Laz Diaz did not.
Eovaldi: Thought pivotal call in 9th was strike
Nathan Eovaldi and the Red Sox took issue with a ninth-inning ball-strike call that allowed the Astros to go on a run and win Game 4 of the ALCS on Tuesday night.
Altuve, 'amazing' 9th give Astros ALCS-tying win
Jose Altuve started the Astros' comeback with a home run in the eighth, and Houston stunned the Red Sox with seven runs in the ninth to win Game 4 of the ALCS on Tuesday night.
Bellinger 3-run blast reignites champion Dodgers
Facing a potential 3-0 series deficit in the NLCS, the World Series-champion Dodgers received the boost they needed in the eighth inning Tuesday, when Cody Bellinger's three-run homer tied the score in a Game 3 that Los Angeles would go on to win.
MLB qualifying offer value down $500K to $18.4M
The price of a qualifying offer to Major League Baseball free agents dropped by $500,000 to $18.4 million, a sign of the slide in salaries.
Yanks shift focus to shortstop, want Torres at 2B
With shortstops Carlos Correa and Corey Seager poised to headline a strong free agent class, Yankees GM Brian Cashman said the position is "an area of need" as the team looks to replace Gleyber Torres, who was moved to second base.
Schwarber's ALCS Game 3 blast and a brief history of the greatest postseason grand slams
Here's how the feat stacks up to October's most epic bases-loaded long balls.
Boone returns, but Yanks' owner demands better
Aaron Boone, whose job security came into question after the Yankees finished third in the AL East and then lost to the Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Game, will return with a new three-year deal, plus a club option for 2025.
How the Dodgers can come back from an 0-2 NLCS hole
Will L.A.'s star power shine through at home, or is this series already Atlanta's to lose? Our experts weigh in ahead of Game 3.
E-Rod mimics Correa, draws rebuke from Cora
After inducing a groundout by Carlos Correa, Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez pointed to his wrist in reference to the Astros player's Game 1 celebration. The gesture drew a rebuke from Boston manager Alex Cora, but Correa thought it was "kind of cool."
Cora: Red Sox's G3 win 'close to a perfect game'
Red Sox manager Alex Cora cited preparation and communication for the dominant offensive numbers his team has been putting up in the ALCS against the Astros.
It's E-Rod's time: Eduardo Rodriguez mocks Carlos Correa's celebration in Game 3 win
A tale of two games. In Game 1, Houston Astros star Carlos Correa made sure Boston Red Sox pitcher Hansel Robles knew it was his time. In Game 3, Eduardo Rodriguez returned the gesture after getting Correa to ground out to end the sixth inning.
Astros start rookie Siri in center field for Game 3
The Astros are starting rookie Jose Siri in center field for Game 3 of their ALCS matchup against the Red Sox on Monday.
New Cubs GM looks to raise bar 'even further'
Carter Hawkins was formally introduced as the Cubs' new general manager on Monday, stepping into a position that had been open since Jed Hoyer was promoted to president of baseball operations almost a year ago.
Giants want to exercise Posey's $22M option
The Giants plan to exercise Buster Posey's $22 million club option for next season as long as the catcher wants to keep playing.
Inside Enrique Hernandez's historically hot October stretch
Boston's breakout slugger is rewriting postseason record books with every swing of the bat -- and showing the world the star he always knew he could become.
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.
