All that noise and revenue, signifying nothing, is behind us. It feels like Major League Baseball’s playoffs are ready to truly commence.
Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY
Marlins’ magical season continues with sweep of Cubs, trip to NLDS
Miami advances to the NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, beginning Tuesday at Houston’s Minute Maid Park.
Astros advance to ALDS, extend Twins’ postseason misery with series sweep
Minnesota lost its 18th consecutive postseason game and exited in the opening round of the playoffs for the eighth time since 2003.
‘I bought in’: How Miguel Rojas became Marlins’ glue guy through teardown, rebuild, playoff run
To reach the playoffs for the first time since 2003, the Miami Marlins needed extraordinary forces on their side. They got it from Miguel Rojas.
Haters gonna wait: Astros are back and getting ‘loud’ after beating Twins in Game 1
With the help of an error and a stellar bullpen performance, the Astros are one win away from advancing to the AL Division Series.
‘Let’s not take this for granted’: Why Tim Anderson, Trea Turner’s career years need no 60-game asterisk
Two 27-year-old star shortstops — one in the AL and one in the NL — are enjoying career years. Sixty games or 162, these years won’t be discounted.
Yankees, Rays disciplined: Aroldis Chapman suspended three games, Aaron Boone and Kevin Cash one each
Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near the head of Michael Brosseau, prompting the benches to empty after New York ended a six-game losing streak against the Rays.
Mets-Yankees weekend Subway Series postponed after Mets’ COVID-19 positives
10 MLB teams – a third of the league – have suffered postponements due to COVID-19 outbreaks or related precautionary measures.
Opinion: Don’t get sucked into the Fernando Tatis Jr. outrage cycle – his grand slam was totally fine
The San Diego Padres phenom set off a debate after hitting a grand slam on a 3-0 pitch against the Rangers on Monday night.
Max Scherzer exits after one inning with hamstring injury as going stays rough for pitchers
Nationals ace Max Scherzer exited his third start of the 2020 season Wednesday night after a laborious first inning against the Mets.