The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the NLCS with a 2-1 walk-off win after Philadelphia Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering threw the ball awa…
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MLB Postseason Format Explained: How Many Games Are Played in Each Round?
⸻ Baseball fans know that October means playoff baseball, but the structure of the MLB postseason can sometimes be confusing. Since Major League Baseball expanded its playoff format in 2022, more teams than ever have a shot at the World Series. Here’s a clear breakdown of how many games are played in each round of…
Why Are Baseball Games Played During the Day and on Weekdays?
Baseball is one of the few major sports where fans regularly see games scheduled on weekday afternoons. If you’ve ever wondered why Major League Baseball (MLB) doesn’t just stick to nights and weekends, the reasons lie in history, tradition, travel, and scheduling demands. ⸻ In the 1800s and early 1900s, stadiums did not have lights….
What Does Hitting for the Cycle Mean in Baseball?
Baseball is filled with rare feats, but few are as exciting as when a player hits for the cycle. This achievement combines power, speed, and opportunity—all in a single game—and instantly puts a player in the history books. But what exactly does it mean, and why is it so special? Definition: What Is Hitting for…
Blue Jays eliminate Yankees, advance to first ALCS since 2016
The Toronto Blue Jays are off to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nine years.
Toronto eliminated the New Yor…
Phillies rout Dodgers 8-1 in Game 3 to extend season
Kyle Schwarber homered twice, his first towering shot clearing the right-field pavilion in a three-run fourth inning, and the Philadelphia P…
Yankees stave off elimination, beat Blue Jays in Game 3 of ALDS
Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the New York Yankees staved off eliminati…
Mariners beat Tigers in Game 3 to move within one win of ALCS
The Seattle Mariners are one win away from reaching the ALCS for the first time since 2001 after defeating the Detroit Tigers 8-4 in Tuesday…
Dodgers put Phillies on brink of elimination with Game 2 win in NLDS
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from advancing to the National League Championship Series after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies…
Brewers blast three homers in Game 2 to put Cubs on brink
Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio each hit a three-run homer, William Contreras added a solo shot and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago…