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Bring on the World Series! Why we’re so excited for the final round

After almost a week without baseball, the World Series starts today! With all its storylines — the Houston Astros’ attempt to win a clean title, the Philadelphia Phillies’ hot streak continuing — it promises to be memorable. And if it isn’t? If we get a dud of a series or a sweep? It won’t matter […]

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Jeremy Pena hits 18th-inning homer as Astros sweep Mariners

SEATTLE — Jeremy Pena homered in the 18th inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Saturday to advance to the American League Championship Series for the sixth straight year. Pena, who had been 0-for-7 in the game, drove a slider from Penn Murfee deep to left-center for the rookie shortstop’s first […]

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Astros relievers Will Smith, Phil Maton left off ALDS roster

Maton, who had a 3.84 ERA in 67 games this season, on Tuesday told reporters that he had surgery Monday after suffering a fractured fifth metacarpal in his right pinkie when he punched his locker out of anger last Wednesday. “It was a short-sighted move and, ultimately, it was selfish,” Maton told reporters about the […]

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Mariners into ALDS after improbable comeback completes sweep of Blue Jays

TORONTO — Fueled by an improbable comeback, the Seattle Mariners are in the American League Division Series with a 10-9 win on Saturday to complete a sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays in their AL Wild Card Series. The Mariners were down 8-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning before scoring four runs in […]

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Everything you need for the 2022 MLB playoffs: Odds, strengths (and weaknesses) and how far all 12 teams will go

The 2022 MLB playoffs are here — and for the first time there are 12 teams battling for World Series glory. With an extra round to begin the postseason and the possibility that this year’s Fall Classic extends to a Game 7 on Nov. 5, it will be a very short October stay for some […]

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Seattle Mariners’ Sam Haggerty to have MRI after injuring left groin while sliding into second base

Sam Haggerty singled with two outs in the ninth inning and hurt his left groin while sliding into second base on a successful steal. He needed assistance to leave the field, an arm draped over manager Scott Servais and an athletic trainer. Haggerty is scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday. “Getting to the end of […]

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Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday’s MLB games

Note: This file has been updated with overnight pitching changes and weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Todd Zola • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin Monday […]

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Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Wednesday’s MLB games

Note: This file will be updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Todd Zola • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin […]

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Seattle Mariners, Luis Castillo agree to five-year, $108 million extension

Right-hander Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners are in agreement on a five-year contract extension that will keep the prized trade-deadline acquisition part of the ascendant team’s core for the foreseeable future, the team announced on Saturday. The deal is worth $108 million over the duration of the deal, sources told ESPN. The contract, which […]

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Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Thursday’s MLB games

Note: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Mike Sheets • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin […]

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