Boy, how quickly does a series change. The Houston Astros are only one win away from capturing the American League pennant for the third-straight year and for the fifth time over the last seven seasons. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers are seeing their chances of returning to the World Series for the first time since their back-to-back appearances and subsequent losses in 2010 and 2011,...
Good morning, Mets fans! A postseason that hasn’t had many exciting moments received its fair share of excitement on Friday night, as both the Astros and the Diamondbacks won their League Championship Series matchups in comeback fashion. In the ALCS, the Rangers took a 4-2 lead into the ninth inning but José Altuve provided yet another iconic postseason moment as he launched a three-run...
Playoff baseball is back after a two-day hiatus with only four teams remaining. In the National League, the Philadelphia Phillies look poised to return to the World Series for the second-straight season with only the Arizona Diamondbacks standing in their way. In the American League, the Houston Astros look to continue their campaign for a second-straight World Series title, but first must make...
In 2022, Major League Baseball introduced a new playoff format. This with a Wildcard Series as opposed to a one-game wildcard elimination setup. The fans have responded positively, as television ratings for both the Wildcard Series and the subsequent Division Series have trended upward. Looking first at the Wildcard Series, the only other time MLB used this multiple-game, round one format was in...
Two Championship Series games took place on Wednesday with the home team winning both games. The San Diego Padres came back from an early 4-0 deficit to the Phillies to win 8-5 behind home runs from Brandon Drury, Josh Bell, and Manny Machado. The Astros won 4-2 behind a gem from 39-year-old Justin Verlander. Yankees vs Astros (Lead 1-0), 7:37 p.m. ET, TBS – Game 2 Astros’ starter Justin...
The MLB playoffs continues Tuesday night after a one-day break thanks to weather. The deciding Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians was postponed Monday night due to weather, and they’ll make the game up Tuesday at 4:07 p.m. The Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres will follow the game with an 8:03 p.m. start time for the regularly...
Good morning, Mets fans! After a rain delay that lasted over two hours, the fifth game of the ALDS between the Guardians and Yankees was postponed. The winner-take-all game will be played this afternoon at 4:07. Nestor Cortes will take the hill for the Yankees, while the Guardians have yet to announce a starter. The winner will face the Astros in the ALCS starting Wednesday. Latest Mets News...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Yankees staved off elimination in Game 4 of the ALDS, defeating the Guardians 4-2. Harrison Bader smacked a two-run homer off Cal Quantrill, and Gerrit Cole allowed just two runs and six hits while striking out eight in seven innings. The two teams will head back to The Bronx for a winner-take-all game, with Aaron Civale and Jameson Taillon penciled in as the...
Houston Astros (2-2) at Boston Red Sox (2-2) LHP Framber Valdez (0-0, 7.71) vs. LHP Chris Sale (0-0, 14.73) Game 5 – 5:08 p.m. ET – Fenway Park – FS1 Can the Astros retake a lead in the series before they ship back to Houston? The Astros tied the series at two games apiece last night despite dealing with horrendous starting pitching the first four games. Game 1 starter Framber Valdez takes the...
