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Ohtani's Game 4 reminds us of the improbability of his greatness

A 469-foot blast, a series-clinching gem on the same night? We got the full Ohtani October experience. ... Continue Reading

Who is this year's Mr. October? Tracking the playoff leaders (post-NLCS edition)

Which players are doing the best job at helping their teams win? We go inside the numbers. ... Continue Reading

M's Gilbert gets nod for potential Game 6 clincher

Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert, who played a key role in the playoffs, is set to start the AL Championship Series Game 6. on Sunday. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Vols' Vitello favorite to land Giants job

The Giants have zeroed in on University of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello for their managerial opening, sources confirmed to ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Jays optimistic Springer to be available for Game 6

Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he's optimistic George Springer will be available against the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series in Toronto on Sunday night. ... Continue Reading

Ohtani's 2-way show for the ages sends L.A. to WS

Shohei Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings, struck out 10 batters and clobbered three home runs in a performance many of his Dodgers teammates described as the greatest in baseball history. ... Continue Reading

Source: Astros sign RHP Pearson to 1-year deal

Right-hander Nate Pearson, who spent most of last season in the Cubs organization, is signing a one-year deal with the Astros, a source confirmed to ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Judge avoids surgery; Rodón expected to miss time

Yankees star Aaron Judge won't need surgery on his elbow, but left-hander Carlos Rodon underwent an operation this week and could miss Opening Day. ... Continue Reading

➡️ 2025 NLCS could decide if there's a '27 season

The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring. ... Continue Reading

Suárez's clutch slam leaves M's one win from WS

Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead grand slam after Cal Raleigh's tying drive in a five-run eighth inning, giving the Seattle Mariners a 6-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a 3-2 American League Championship Series lead. ... Continue Reading

Which MLB playoff teams could end longest runs without titles?

Some contenders that haven't won it all in decades -- or ever -- have reason to believe this is finally their year. ... Continue Reading

Offseason questions for eliminated teams: What's next for Brewers after NLCS defeat

Here's how the winter looks in Milwaukee -- and in the other towns whose teams lost their final postseason game. ... Continue Reading

Tracking MLB offseason manager changes: Mike Shildt retires as Padres manager

The offseason carousel has started. Here's who is in, who's out -- and who could be in line to replace them. ... Continue Reading

Springer hurt on HBP; Schneider calls out fan boos

Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Game 5 of the ALCS after getting hit by a pitch on his right kneecap in the seventh inning. X-rays were negative, according to manager John Schneider. ... Continue Reading

Championship Series Odds: Ohtani sends Dodgers to World Series; Mariners a win away

Schedule and odds for the ALCS as the Mariners and Blue Jays try to advance to face the Dodgers in the World Series. ... Continue Reading