Mets’ Sean Manaea exorcises playoff demons with solid start in Game 2 loss
MILWAUKEE — Sean Manaea wasn't dominant. But he was better. Manaea was better than his most recent start, also against the Brewers. He was much better in the postseason than he was in his first three career starts. He was better than opposing starting pitcher Frankie Montas, and that seemed to be enough until the […]
Mets look like team primed for MLB playoff run
MILWAUKEE — If the Mets made it to this postseason derby, most would have considered it a win. And so it was. But they're here and they're acting as if it's their place, and what's more, they're playing as if they might stay there for a while. The Mets' atmosphere and their moves give them […]
Orioles swept by Royals in wild-card series to extend playoff game losing streak to 10
The Baltimore Orioles have the fourth-longest losing streak in postseason games in MLB history. The Kansas Royals defeated Baltimore 2-1 in the AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday, ending a 10-game losing streak for Baltimore and ending the season without a postseason win for the 10th consecutive year. Baltimore's postseason losing streak dates back to […]
Anthony Volpe ready for his own Yankees playoff introduction
Anthony Volpe summed up his expectations for Saturday's American League Division Series opener in one word. While the team practiced at the stadium, the Yankees shortstop told the Post he was “emotional.” He would know. Anthony Volpe is preparing for the Yankees' first trip to the postseason. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Volpe attended several Yankees […]
MLB fans slam ’embarrassing’ sponsored playoff helmets
It's safe to say that baseball fans aren't too happy with MLB's new batting helmets, which come with ads. Last month, the league announced a deal with German workwear apparel company Strauss to include the company's logo on both sides of all helmets in additional on-field uniform advertising during the postseason. After fans got their […]
Tigers defeat Astros in opening game of AL wild-card series, earn first playoff win over decade
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal took the mound in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday. The Tigers were hoping Skubal's stellar performance in the regular season would carry over into the MLB postseason. He not only met expectations, he exceeded them. Skubal struck out six batters over six innings and […]
Diamondbacks owner reflects on ‘horrible’ signing after playoff elimination, rips Mets-Braves doubleheader
The Arizona Diamondbacks learned their postseason fate after the final game of the regular season, but they're not thrilled about what happened. Monday's doubleheader split between the Mets and Braves eliminated the reigning National League champions from postseason contention. All three teams finished with 89 wins and 73 losses, but the D-Backs were on the […]
Astros leave Justin Verlander off playoff roster vs. Tigers
Justin Verlander's nightmare season may end without him appearing in the postseason. The third-seeded Astros removed the struggling right-hander from their wild-card roster before playing the sixth-seeded Tigers at home on Tuesday. Verlander, a two-time World Series champion and ALCS MVP, posted a 5.48 ERA in an injury-shortened season in which he started 17 games. […]
Mets 2024 playoff roster vs. Brewers has a pitching surprise
MILWAUKEE — There was one surprise on the Mets' wild-card roster. Max Kranik, who hasn't pitched in the major leagues this year and was drafted by the Mets in May, could pitch for the club for the first time in October. The right-hander, who started the season as a starter at Triple-A Syracuse and pitched […]
MLB playoff bracket set as Braves beat Mets to secure final NL Wild Card spot
The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 3-0 in the second game of a doubleheader on Monday, clinching a spot in the MLB playoffs as they became the last team to earn a wild-card spot in the National League. The Mets had already clinched a wild-card spot in the National League after winning a […]