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MLB Playoffs Daily: Cubs-Marlins, Padres-Cardinals take center stage
We're down to just two playoff games Friday, but both pack plenty of intrigue and drama.
Sports cards are back in a big way -- pandemic, recession and all
A LeBron rookie card for $1.8 million? How about a Mike Trout one-of-one for $3.9 million? As records continue to fall, the nostalgic industry is swarming with mega-rich investors and high-volume traders.
Postseason baseball, this is Fernando Tatis Jr.
It wasn't just the homers or the flip. It was the glare that told the world -- and the Padres -- that baseball's next big thing is here.
Wild Card Thursday Takeaways: Tatis, Padres come alive; Kershaw dominates
Fernando Tatis Jr. led a five-homer attack for San Diego, Clayton Kershaw was on top of his game, and the Braves and A's moved on to the next round.
Tatis, Myers hit 2 HRs each to join Ruth, Gehrig
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Wil Myers kept the Padres alive Thursday night and joined Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig as the only teammates in postseason history to hit multiple homers in the same game.
Wild Card Thursday Takeaways: Tatis, Padres come alive to force Game 3; Braves, A's advance
Fernando Tatis Jr. led a five-homer attack as San Diego rallied to beat St. Louis, while Atlanta shut down Cincinnati and Oakland eliminated Chicago.
A's oust White Sox to end 14-year playoff funk
The A's snapped a nine-game losing streak in winner-take-all postseason games, beating the White Sox 6-4 in Thursday's decisive third game to advance to the ALDS.
Injured Braun out of Brewers' lineup vs. Dodgers
Ryan Braun suffered a rib cage/oblique injury in Game 1 and was left out of Milwaukee's lineup ahead of Game 2 vs. the Dodgers.
Wild Card Thursday Takeaways: Braves sweep into NLDS; A's advance to ALDS
Atlanta's pitching again proved too much for Cincinnati's bats to handle, plus Oakland triumphed in a winner-take-all showdown against Chicago.
Looking for some playoff spice? Heated Astros-A's ALDS is the series for you
There might not be a team in baseball with more animosity toward the Astros than the A's. Here's what you need to know as the AL West foes meet at Dodger Stadium.
Braves take 'selfies' to mark end of playoff woes
Ian Anderson dazzled in another Braves shutout performance against the Reds in Game 2, giving Atlanta its first postseason series victory since 2001.
Stanton says Yanks 'have not done anything yet'
Giancarlo Stanton embodied the Yankees' mentality heading into the ALDS, saying that the team hasn't accomplished anything yet.
Astros ace Verlander has Tommy John surgery
Houston Astros general manager James Click said Thursday that Justin Verlander underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and that the estimated recovery time is about 12-14 months.
White Sox's Jimenez exits Game 3 after double
The White Sox's Eloy Jimenez left Game 3 against the Athletics because of right foot discomfort.following a double in his second at-bat.
Hall of Famer Bench to auction memorabilia
Johnny Bench will auction career memorabilia next month at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory in Kentucky. A public preview will be held at the museum on Nov. 12-13.
MLB Playoffs Daily: Five teams' seasons are on the line on Elimination Thursday
The Reds, Padres and Brewers all could be swept, while the A's and White Sox play a winner-take-all Game 3. Here's what you need to know.
Marte available for Marlins; Game 2 postponed
Marlins manager Don Mattingly said center fielder Starling Marte is unlikely to bat but will be available for Game 2 vs. the Cubs, which has been moved to Friday after Thursday's game was postponed.
Wild Card Thursday Takeaways: Braves sweep into NLDS with second straight shutout of Reds
Atlanta's pitching again proved too much for Cincinnati's bats to handle, plus a winner-take-all showdown in Oakland.
Marte available for Marlins, but not likely to bat
Starling Marte likely will not bat, but he is available for the Marlins in Game 2 vs. the Cubs, manager Don Mattingly told SiriusXM Radio. Magneuris Sierra will start in center field.
MLB Playoffs Daily: Six teams' seasons are on the line on Elimination Thursday
The Cubs, Reds, Padres and Brewers all could be swept, while the A's and White Sox play a winner-take-all Game 3. Here's what you need to know.