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Brewers Sweep Dodgers to Reach First World Series Since 1982
Milwaukee erased a four-run deficit to beat Los Angeles 6–4, complete an NLCS sweep and reach the World Series for the first time in 44 years.
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Atlanta won five of six meetings with Los Angeles, but its Wild Card clincher changes the pitching plan. Here are the NLDS matchups, times and broadcasts.
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One win separated Cleveland and Chicago. Their ALDS now tests White Sox power against Guardians pitching, with a full schedule, TV guide and starter plans.
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Tampa Bay’s contact and speed meet New York’s pitching after a Wild Card sweep. The full ALDS guide includes game times, broadcasts and starter decisions.
Bryce Harper Declines to Say Whether He Wants Mattingly Back
Asked after the Phillies’ 6–2 loss whether he wanted Don Mattingly back, Harper declined to answer. Kyle Schwarber praised the manager’s approach.
Player who claimed Babe Ruth was fake hits .000 in postseason
Pete Crow-Armstrong followed an MVP-calibre regular season with a hitless Wild Card Series and a failed first-inning challenge as the Cubs were swept.
Afternoon Wild Card games leave empty seats in Atlanta and Houston
Crowds increased on the second day, but neither city filled its ballpark for the opening two games.
Braves eliminate Phillies 6–2 as three homers decide Game 3
Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson supplied all six Atlanta runs, and Chris Sale finished the Wild Card clincher. The Braves face the Dodgers next.
White Sox sweep Astros for first postseason series win since 2005
Chase Meidroth’s three-run homer and five scoreless bullpen innings sealed a 7–3 win in Houston.
Red Sox Veterans Take Aim at Management After Playoff Exit
Sonny Gray questioned his early removal, while Willson Contreras criticized Boston’s reliance on data after the Yankees ended the Red Sox’s season.
Realmuto’s ABS challenge seals Phillies’ season-saving win
A called ball became the final strike after Philadelphia challenged the last pitch of its 4–3, 10-inning victory over Atlanta.
Bellinger follows father’s first pitch with a three-run homer
Clay Bellinger handled the ceremony. Cody supplied a sixth-inning home run as the Yankees finished their Wild Card sweep.