- Home →
- Sonny Gray
MLB playoffs 2023: Where every division series matchup stands
More Teams. More Games. Jose Abreu hits 2 home runs 440-plus feet to the upper deck as the Astros beat the Twins in Game 3. (0:43) The six remaining division series teams take the field on Wednesday, so it’s a perfect time to take stock of what we’ve seen so far — and where the […]
Continue readingCristian Javier subdues Twins to put Astros on cusp of ALCS
In his first postseason start since a combined World Series no-hitter last year, Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier was introduced to the cruel fates of regression. He gave up one hit. Javier continued his historic postseason stinginess Tuesday, going five sterling innings as the Astros subdued the Minnesota Twins in a 9-1 victory in the […]
Continue readingTwins sweep Jays, advance in playoffs for first time since 2002
More Teams. More Games. Jhoan Duran strikes out Daulton Varsho to secure the first playoff series win for the Twins since 2002. (0:28) MINNEAPOLIS — Caleb Thielbar was 22, freshly drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers but still a devoted follower of his hometown Minnesota Twins, when the most painful memory of his baseball fandom took […]
Continue readingMLB Wild Card Series Day 2: Live updates, playoff analysis
The Texas Rangers kicked off the day by eliminating the Tampa Bay Rays with a dominant 7-1 win, and the Minnesota Twins won their first playoff series since 2002 by sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers are attempting to stave off elimination against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Philadelphia Phillies will hope […]
Continue readingMichael Lorenzen left off Phillies’ roster despite no-hitter
The Minnesota Twins included Carlos Correa and rookie Royce Lewis along with right-hander Chris Paddack, who made a pair relief appearances last week in his return from Tommy John surgery. Correa hasn’t played since Sept. 18 because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot, and Lewis has been sidelined since straining his left hamstring Sept. […]
Continue readingBetting the MLB Playoffs: Wild Card, World Series and MVP picks
Are chalk plays the right move this October? The past three World Series champions, the Atlanta Braves (+275, 2021 winner), Los Angeles Dodgers (+475, 2020 winner) and Houston Astros (+500, 2022 winner), are the top three in terms of title odds this October. They’re closely followed by the American League’s winningest team, the Baltimore Orioles […]
Continue reading2023 MLB playoffs: World Series odds, postseason preview
More Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and Xavier Scruggs assess the Houston Astros’ chances for another World Series appearance in 2023. (1:56) Let the 2023 MLB playoffs begin! Starting with this week’s wild-card series (beginning Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET on ABC), it’s sure to be another thrilling October of postseason baseball. We’ve got you […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 26: Who’s No. 1 entering the playoffs?
More Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and Dave Schoenfield expect the Twins and Brewers to make some noise in the postseason. (2:40) We’re down to the final days of the 2023 regular season. Most teams are looking ahead to 2024, while others are focused on October — and the fates of a few squads still […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday’s MLB games
For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and how to best use the information, check out our handy primer here. 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 […]
Continue readingMLB September predictions: Playoff races, awards, more surprises
Which of the current contenders will be headed to the playoffs come October? Which teams will have narrowly missed the cut? How will the division races shape up? Who will reach the Fall Classic? Who are the favorites to win the MVP and Cy Young awards? At the end of his historic season for the […]
Continue reading