Liberty dismiss worries about injured players ahead of playoffs

Liberty’s Playoff Concerns MINNEAPOLIS — The Liberty are approaching the playoffs with some notable concerns regarding two key players. Breanna Stewart is anticipated to participate in Game 1 of the first-round series against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. She had to sit out the Liberty’s last regular-season game due to some soreness in her left […]
Luis García Jr. is starting to heat up at just the right moment for the Yankees before the playoffs.

With their playoff position secured on Tuesday, the Yankees have already played four games—soon to be five—where the outcomes don’t really impact their standings. Beyond just fulfilling obligations, the key focus during this time for the team is making sure that both hitters and pitchers feel good as they head toward more important matches. In […]
Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott appear to be the key bullpen supports for the Dodgers in the playoffs.

SAN FRANCISCO – What unfolded on Friday night was quite impressive, especially when looking at the lineup on paper. Roki Sasaki took the mound in the eighth inning, followed by Tanner Scott finishing things up in the ninth. Manager Dave Roberts pointed out that their usage in this order may not be set in stone […]
Tarik Skubal boosts Dodgers’ chances for the playoffs with victory over Giants

Skubal Shines in Final Regular Season Start SAN FRANCISCO –– In what was his last performance before the playoffs, Tarik Skubal showcased his dominant abilities on the mound. Having had a few strong but inconsistent outings since joining the Dodgers, the team’s big acquisition at the trade deadline returned to his impressive Cy Young-winning form […]
Dodgers’ winning streak ends against Padres, sparking fresh worries ahead of playoffs

The Dodgers entered this week looking strong for the postseason. They had won 14 out of their last 17 games, secured the National League West division title, and positioned themselves for a top-two seed in the NL playoffs. Their roster, which had experienced ups and downs earlier in the season, seemed to have finally come […]
Dodgers face issues — but so do all other teams in the playoffs

A notable player is currently on the injured list, and while there’s optimism regarding his postseason participation, this isn’t a story about Shohei Ohtani; it’s centered on Aaron Judge. This year, the Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the playoffs with more uncertainty than usual. Ohtani is dealing with issues affecting his right arm and left […]
Aaron Judge is optimistic about returning to the playoffs for the Yankees.

PHOENIX — Aaron Judge is hoping to be back in action for the playoffs, despite the uncertainty surrounding his calf strain. “I’d like to be back by the postseason; that’s definitely the plan,” Judge mentioned on Saturday. “We’ll do everything possible to return as soon as we can.” This statement feels a bit less certain […]
Yankees confront decision on Aaron Judge as playoffs approach

Update on Aaron Judge’s Injuries PHOENIX — Aaron Judge was already racing against time to fine-tune his performance ahead of the playoffs. Now, a tightness in his lower right leg adds more uncertainty, which might possibly affect his availability for upcoming games. The Yankees are holding out hope that the off day on Thursday, during […]
Ryan Weathers of the Yankees makes important progress in his recovery, aiming to be prepared for the playoffs.

Weathers Takes First Step Toward Recovery MINNEAPOLIS — Ryan Weathers is aware that time is of the essence, but he made a significant step on Tuesday in his recovery journey. The Yankees pitcher, who had been sidelined with a left forearm flexor strain, threw his first bullpen session at Target Field. He sent down 15 […]
Aaron Boone has brought the injured Yankees back to the playoffs

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes History with Playoff Berth MINNEAPOLIS — The Yankees secured their postseason spot on Monday night, and in doing so, Aaron Boone entered a notable group. He became just the second manager in MLB history to reach the playoffs in at least eight of his first nine seasons. The only other manager […]