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How to watch the MLB Wild Card Series: How to stream, who's playing and more

The Detroit Tigers have secured a Wild Card spot in the MLB postseason and will face the Houston Astros on October 1 when the Wild Card Series begins (Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images) The Major League Baseball postseason is upon us! As has been recent tradition, six teams from the American League and six teams from the […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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NL Wild Card Race: Atlanta Braves need 1 win against New York Mets to advance to MLB playoffs

That's what matters. The Atlanta Braves host their National League East rival, the New York Mets, in a doubleheader on Monday to determine the final NL Wild Card spots. For the Braves, the playoff scenario is simple: win and you're in. Get defeated and stay home. “I don’t think anyone has ever experienced this whole […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Monday's doubleheader between the Mets and Braves will determine the field

Relive the moment an MLB superstar showed up to play wiffleball in the backyard Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez stops to join a group of children at a backyard game in Kansas City, Kansas. USA today (This story has been updated to add new information.) The matches for the Major League Baseball playoffs are […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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How the planned Mets-Braves doubleheader could negatively impact the entire NL wild card field

The collateral damage of the Great Rainout debacle could extend to the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres, two teams that hardly deserve to be disadvantaged. If the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves have to play a doubleheader on Monday to determine one or two of the final postseason spots in the National League, […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Updated MLB playoff scenarios for Braves, Mets, Diamondbacks and other NL, AL teams

The Braves and Mets can clinch a playoff spot on Sunday — and avoid a bye in Atlanta on Monday. The Diamondbacks can be eliminated on Sunday — or force the Mets to fly to Georgia. Or it's possible that none of this will happen on Sunday – because of course it won't. In any […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Mets and Braves need weekend sweeps to avoid playing on Monday: Latest NL playoff scenarios

It was still possible Saturday morning that the Mets habit I have to get on a plane Sunday night and fly back to Atlanta on Monday for a makeup doubleheader. But for that to happen, both teams have to win their games on Saturday and Sunday – and then they would still need help. Before […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Hernández: Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani proves that no moment is too big for him

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hugs teammate Walker Buehler as they celebrate winning a division title on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) Shohei Ohtani is not like any other baseball player. This isn't about him being a two-way player when healthy, or about his combination of power and speed that produced the […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Dodgers and Yankees win the last two division titles, but there are still four MLB playoff spots left

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate winning the National League West Division title after defeating the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Sept. 27 (UPI) — The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, winners of the National League and American League respectively, have secured the […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Plaschke: No doubt! The Dodgers' division title is another triumph for Dave Roberts

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts celebrates with his players and coaches after winning the NL West Division title on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. (Ashley Landis/Associated Press) The celebration on the field was subdued, no dog poop, no dancing, just experienced champions acting like champions. The Dodgers clinched their 11th National League West title in 12 years […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Clayton Kershaw is unwilling to face hitters as the chance of a postseason return fades

Clayton Kershaw leaves the field with coach Thomas Albert on August 30th. He hasn't pitched since. (Ross D Franklin/Associated Press) The chances that three-time National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will bolster the Dodgers' injury-plagued rotation for at least the first round of the playoffs appear to be dwindling by the day. Kershaw, […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024