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Follow live: Barger, Vladdy Jr. go deep to extend Blue Jays' lead

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Ex-MLB catcher Montero, 35, dies after accident

Jesus Montero, who played for the Yankees and Mariners during his five MLB seasons, has died following a traffic accident in Venezuela, officials said. He was 35. ... 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

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

Follow live: Blue Jays take initial lead on Barger's RBI single

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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

Keys to ALCS Game 6 (and maybe 7): Superstar dilemmas, secret heroes and numbers to watch

The series shifts to Toronto with Seattle a win from the World Series. Here's what the Blue Jays and Mariners must do from here. ... Continue Reading

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

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

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