Aaron Judge left off Yankees' AL Wild Card roster vs. Red Sox with calf injury
New York opens the postseason without the two-time reigning AL MVP, with Giancarlo Stanton activated from the 60-day IL to take his roster spot.
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Riley's three-run homer in eighth lifts Braves past Phillies in Wild Card Game 1
Austin Riley's late blast off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran gave Atlanta a 5-3 win and a 1-0 lead in the NL Wild Card Series.
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Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof sues Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and stadium authority over Comerica Park fence injury
The suit, which cites loss of future earnings, adds a legal front to the A's season after Gelof missed roughly a month with the injury.
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Padres add RHP Joe Musgrove to wild-card roster in surprise move
Musgrove returns to a big league roster for the first time since 2024 Tommy John surgery, with Rodolfo Duran moved to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot.
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Garrett Crochet reinstated from 60-day IL, included on Red Sox wild-card roster
Boston adds its ace for the AL Wild Card Series against the Yankees and shifts Justin Slaten to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.
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Luis Arraez left off Phillies' wild-card roster with ankle injury
Philadelphia opens the NL Wild Card Series without its leadoff-hitting infielder, who remains hampered by an ankle issue.
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Dodgers, Red Sox, Yankees headline 2026 MLB playoff field as postseason opens
Los Angeles opens its bid for a three-peat while the Red Sox and Yankees meet in the AL Wild Card Series, and Houston enters the playoffs with a .500 record.
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Dan Wilson not returning to Mariners as manager carousel opens
Seattle is the first club with a managerial opening this offseason, and replacement candidates are being tracked.
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Mickey Gasper to undergo biceps surgery after torn tendon
The Red Sox catcher and first baseman is scheduled for Friday surgery, ending his season after tearing his biceps off a tendon.
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Buster Posey says Giants must learn from Pride Night cap controversy
San Francisco's president of baseball operations addressed the club's handling of the annual Pride Night, when several players added Bible verses to their caps.
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Report: Marlins do not plan to trade Sandy Alcantara this offseason
Miami can retain the right-hander for 2027 via a $21MM club option, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.
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MLB playoff previews: World Series odds, MVPs and best matchups for all 12 teams
A wave of preview coverage sizes up favorites, vulnerable contenders (including the Dodgers) and star players who could define October.
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Pope Leo XIV sends blessings to White Sox ahead of playoff opener
The Chicago-born pontiff, a longtime White Sox fan, sent a letter of support before the club's AL Wild Card Game 1 against the Astros.
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Marlins part ways with hitting coach Pedro Guerrero
President of baseball operations Peter Bendix confirmed Guerrero will not return next season as part of Miami's staff turnover.
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Mets enter offseason with rotation and second base questions, Senga status in flux
New York's rotation ranked near the bottom of MLB in ERA, innings and walk rate, with only four pitchers reaching 100 innings.
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Corbin Burnes not expected to need shoulder surgery
The update spares the right-hander a procedure and shapes his offseason outlook.
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Wild Card Series rosters take shape as clubs set playoff lineups
Boston, Houston, Atlanta and others have finalized rosters and non-roster call-ups ahead of the opening games.
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Yankees designate Alexander Cornielle for assignment to open 40-man spot for Stanton
New York cleared roster space by activating Giancarlo Stanton from the 60-day IL and designating the right-hander for assignment.
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