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Nats' Strasburg gets Game 2 nod vs. Dodgers
Stephen Strasburg will get the start in Game 2 of the National League Division Series for the Washington Nationals, manager Davey Martinez said. Strasburg pitched three innings in relief during Tuesday's wild-card game.
Kershaw: Each passing year more urgency to win
Clayton Kershaw says there's no time to waste for the Dodgers as he prepares to start Game 2 of the NLDS on Friday night against the Nationals.
Yanks say playoff 'failures' will deliver extra edge
The wounds from the Yankees recent postseason disappointments remain close at hand, players including Aaron Judge say. Enough so that they "can always be one of your biggest motivators," the slugger said.
Pirates fire pitching coach and bench coach
The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired pitching coach Ray Searage and bench coach Tom Prince, four days after firing manager Clint Hurdle.
Mets GM: Syndergaard, Diaz will be back in 2020
The Mets intend to keep some core members of their pitching staff around, as general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said that Noah Syndergaard and Edwin Diaz will be returning to the club next year.
Twins to start Berrios in opener vs. Yankees
Jose Berrios will start the AL Division Series opener for the Minnesota Twins against the New York Yankees.
Mets fire Callaway after 2-year manager stint
The Mets have cut ties with second-year manager Mickey Callaway despite an 86-76 season highlighted by a midsummer surge that put them back in the postseason hunt.
Retiring Sabathia not on Yankees' ALDS roster
The Yankees have left retiring left-hander CC Sabathia off their ALDS roster, meaning he will miss at least the first round of the playoffs.
How the Rays are thriving with the smallest payroll in baseball
In a world of $200 million superteams, Tampa Bay is living the $60 million dream. Here's what their beer-soaked wild-card celebration revealed about how the Rays are getting it done.
MLB Playoffs Daily: Braves-Cards, Nats-Dodgers move into spotlight
With the wild-card games complete, it's time to settle in for the two NL Division Series that kick off the best-of-five round Thursday.
'Best ever'? It sounds absurd, but Ronald Acuna Jr. isn't far off
Yes, we know Mike Trout exists. But ask any of the teammates who watch Acuna on a daily basis and you'll find it's only getting easier to apply superlatives to the young star's game.
Will Dodgers' core trio finally get elusive taste of World Series victory?
Surrounded by young talent, the Dodgers' old guard of Justin Turner, Kenley Jansen and Clayton Kershaw might have its last best chance to accomplish its ultimate goal.
Diaz shrugs off pressure as 2-HR night fuels Rays
Neither the atmosphere nor the stakes of Wednesday night's American League wild-card game got to Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz, whose pair of solo home runs powered Tampa Bay into the division series.
Rays power past A's into matchup with mighty Astros
In the year of the long ball, Tampa Bay hit four home runs -- two by Yandy Diaz -- for a wild-card win and a date with Houston in the American League Division Series.
Diaz, Rays power past A's into matchup with mighty Astros
In the year of the long ball, Tampa Bay hit four home runs -- two by Yandy Diaz -- for a wild-card win and a date with Houston in the American League Division Series.
Nats' Strasburg candidate to start NLDS Game 2
The Washington Nationals are getting their money's worth out of Stephen Strasburg this year.
Brewers' Grisham joins dubious list of postseason blunders
October can be a cold, cruel month. Just ask Milwaukee's rookie right fielder and the others who have slipped up at the worst times.
Astros set ALDS rotation; Correa set to return
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, who missed the last week of the regular season because of a sore back, is expected to return for Game 1 of the ALDS.
Dodgers to start Buehler in Game 1 over Kershaw
Buehler was at times shaky, but often dominant, registering two complete games with 15 or more strikeouts. He had a 2.92 ERA in two starts against the Nationals this season.