2025 MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild cards to the World Series
Which will be the last team standing in October? Our experts predict which teams will win each series of the postseason. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} 2025 MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild cards to the World Series
Walk-offs, curses and brawls: The best moments of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry
From Bucky Dent to Aaron Boone and everything between, here are the hottest moments from MLB’s most storied rivalry. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Walk-offs, curses and brawls: The best moments of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry
Blue Jays SS Bichette hoping to return in ALDS
Shortstop Bo Bichette, sidelined since Sept. 7 with a sprained left knee, is hopeful he can return when the Toronto Blue Jays open their American League Division Series next week at Rogers Centre, telling reporters that “every day, I’m feeling better.” Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Blue Jays SS Bichette hoping to return in ALDS
Ohtani likely to pitch G3 if series goes that far
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Monday that if a Game 3 is needed in the wild-card series against the Cincinnati Reds, Shohei Ohtani, who made his final regular-season start last Tuesday, would “probably” start the decisive tilt. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Ohtani likely to pitch G3 if series goes that far
Bochy, winningest active manager, out in Texas
Bruce Bochy, who guided the Rangers to their only World Series championship, will not return as manager in 2026, the team announced Monday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Bochy, winningest active manager, out in Texas
Auction of Willie Mays' collection nets over $6.5M
Items from Willie Mays’ personal collection netted over $6.5 million across a two-day auction that benefited the late Hall of Famer’s foundation. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Auction of Willie Mays' collection nets over .5M
Mets to retain Mendoza; no guarantees for staff
After failing to clinch a playoff spot amid very high expectations, Carlos Mendoza will return as manager of the Mets for the 2026 season, the team said. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets to retain Mendoza; no guarantees for staff
Twins fire Baldelli after roster purge, 70-92 mark
The Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli, ending his seven-year tenure that included three American League Central titles after a second straight disappointing season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Twins fire Baldelli after roster purge, 70-92 mark
Red Sox won't have Giolito (elbow) vs. Yankees
Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito will not be on the active roster for the AL Wild Card Series against the Yankees because of an elbow issue, Alex Cora said. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Red Sox won't have Giolito (elbow) vs. Yankees
Cardinals', Brewers' booth guys make Frick ballot
John Rooney of the St. Louis Cardinals and Brian Anderson of the Milwaukee Brewers are newcomers to the ballot for the Hall of Fame’s 2026 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cardinals', Brewers' booth guys make Frick ballot