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2022 Dodgers become latest regular-season powerhouse to fall short in MLB playoffs
CBS Sports These Dodgers aren't the first team to win at least 110 games and come up empty in October The Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League…
The Dodgers Can Fire Dave Roberts, But Shocking NLDS Loss Felt Inevitable
Bleacher Report Any loss as brutal and baffling as the one the Los Angeles Dodgers just endured is invariably a "heads must roll" situation, and…
Bolstered by ‘electric’ crowd, Padres push Dodgers to edge
MLB.com SAN DIEGO — The Padres are one win away from slaying that dragon up the freeway — and they might not even need to…
Ranking the Top 25 MLB Rookies of the 2022 Season
Bleacher Report Every year brings at least a handful of exciting new stars in the big leagues, but the 2022 MLB rookie class is as…
Alex Rodriguez rips Yankees for batting Aaron Judge leadoff: ‘This is gimmicky’
The Score Former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez shared his opinion on the new American League home run champ batting leadoff in the postseason. "As far…
MLB Qualifying offer increasing to $19.65M
The Score Qualifying offers will jump from $18.4 million in 2021 to $19.65 million this offseason, according to the New York Post's Joel Sherman. The 2020…
Aaron Judge ‘More Likely Than Not’ to Remain with Yankees in Free Agency
MLB.com While Aaron Judge has his sights set on bringing a World Series title to the Yankees in 2022, many are looking ahead and wondering…
Early Predictions for the 2022 MLB Offseason
Bleacher Report Major League Baseball's 2022 postseason isn't even finished yet, so by definition, it's still too early to be talking about the offseason. But…
Ranking the Top 10 Landing Spots for Carlos Correa
Bleacher Report Everyone can stop wondering whether Carlos Correa will opt out of his deal with the Minnesota Twins. He's going to, which means it's…
Joe Maddon to interview for 2 MLB manager jobs
Larry Brown Sports Joe Maddon may not even need to take a gap year after being fired by the Los Angeles Angels a few months…
Upcoming MLB Free Agents with the Most to Win or Lose in 2022 Playoffs
Bleacher Report For some upcoming free agents, the MLB postseason is a golden opportunity to boost their stock on a national stage. Regular-season standouts like…
Best and Worst Landing Spots for MLB’s Top 10 Free Agents
Bleacher Report When the 2022 Major League Baseball postseason ends in a few weeks, some of the game's best players will be on the open…
Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright explains late-season struggles in insightful Twitter thread
CBS Sports St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright took to his Twitter account on Wednesday to provide fans with an unusually detailed explanation for his late-season struggles. Wainwright authored…
Back-to-back? Why the Braves are built to contend for the next decade
ESPN In late May, the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves were scuffling. They were under .500 and already well behind the New York Mets in the National League…
Ex-Angels employee gets 22 years in death of Tyler Skaggs
ESPN A former Los Angeles Angels employee was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison Tuesday for providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to…
How do you pitch to Aaron Judge? Answering eight questions about playoffs’ top slugger
CBS Sports The Cleveland Guardians swept the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend in their best-of-three American League Wild Card Series, thereby advancing to the next round of the…
Is extra rest an advantage in the MLB playoffs? It’s … complicated
The Score One of the changes in the first year of Major League Baseball's new, expanded playoff format is that the best regular-season teams have…
Rob Manfred: MLB Record Book Can’t Be Changed amid Aaron Judge, Barry Bonds HR Debate
Bleacher Report MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said Barry Bonds will remain the single-season home run leader despite calls for Aaron Judge to take the crown:…
Braves sign Spencer Strider to 6-year, $75M contract
The Score The Atlanta Braves and rookie Spencer Strider agreed to a six-year, $75-million contract that keeps the right-hander with the franchise through at least the 2028 season. The…
Phillies Sign Manager Rob Thomson To Two-Year Extension
MLB Trade Rumors Rob Thomson is “interim” Phillies manager no more. The Phillies announced today that Thomson has been signed to a two-year extension covering…
Cashman: Yanks want Judge back, slugger’s season ‘remarkable’
MLB.com NEW YORK — It was the gamble of a lifetime for Aaron Judge, turning down a substantial Opening Day contract extension, then posting a…
Jacob deGrom thought about potential Mets departure during playoff start
Fansided New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom had an incredible start in Saturday’s Wild Card series game, and he had a great source of motivation…
Aroldis Chapman Left off Yankees’ Playoff Roster After Missing Workout, Says Boone
Bleacher Report New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone omitted Aroldis Chapman from his American League Division Series roster. Boone told reporters the veteran reliever missed a workout…
MLB 2022 playoffs: Seven underappreciated players who could play postseason hero
CBS Sports Major League Baseball's postseason has arrived, and that means it's time to ask the big questions about the tournament. Who will win the…
Perry Minasian wants to keep Shohei Ohtani with Angels ‘for a long time’
Orange County Register Although the Angels took care of a significant piece of offseason business when they agreed to a $30 million, one-year deal with Shohei…
Albert Pujols almost retired amid June slump
The Score Albert Pujols' magical finish to his storied career almost never happened. Mired in a serious slump that saw him go without a home…
Red Sox already had multiple meetings with Xander Bogaerts
The Score It appears the Boston Red Sox aren't wasting any time attempting to retain Xander Bogaerts. Red Sox executives, including owner John W. Henry and chairman Tom…