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 […]
Mets celebrate playoff berth as champagne flows in clubhouse
The celebration was held at the Mets' clubhouse. The Amazons defeated the Braves 8-7 in a thrilling come-from-behind victory in Game 1, clinching their second postseason berth in three seasons and finally enjoying the fruits of their labor over plenty of champagne, beer, and cigars. I was able to enjoy it. Doubleheader at Trust Park […]
Aces’ Kelsey Plum Gets Into It With Spike Lee In Middle Of Playoff Loss To Liberty
Spike Lee is at it again! And he's after my daughter Kelsey! The women of the Big Apple won Sunday's first game of the WNBA semifinal series between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty. 87-77 victory to gain a 1-0 advantage. It was progress that led the way to liberty. brianna stewartracked […]
Mets need to figure it out with playoff destiny still in their hands
MILWAUKEE — The Mets are ticketed to play two to four more regular-season games heading into Saturday night's matchup here in what should be one of the most unusual and perhaps unfortunate season finishes ever. is. On paper it looks like they have a good chance of making the playoffs (more on that later), but […]
Mets blanked by Brewers as MLB playoff path gets trickier
MILWAUKEE — So much for standing up and making a strong case for a National League wild-card spot. The Mets still have a chance to play baseball in October, but a statement weekend turned what should have been a relatively easy path to the playoffs into a stressful struggle. On Saturday night, the Mets meekly […]