Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - June 05, 2024

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Freddie Freeman gives the Dodgers the lead!

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David Bednar's free agency creates awkward dilemma for Pirates after Mason Montgomery breakoutThe Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to bring back one of their most beloved players this offseason. Unfortunately for David Bednar, they might have alrea

Dodgers Score on Brewers' Error 😮

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The @Dodgers take the lead in the 3rd inning!

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New details from Tarik Skubal trade talks reveal the line Braves wouldn't cross to beat DodgersOnce the Detroit Tigers officially opened up the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes this season, it became a free-for-all for any team vying for postseason contention to

Teo Sac Fly for Lead 💪

B/R Walk-Off

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The Dodgers take an early lead in Game 2 💪 (via @MLB)

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Teoscar Hernández moves up in the order for Game 2Will Smith’s continued struggles in the postseason move him down in the order, while Tommy Edman replaces Kiké Hernández in the ninth spot

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Dodgers at Brewers NLCS Game 2 chatDodgers take on the Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

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Failure to launchToday’s mission is simple: Give Yoshinobu Yamamoto run support and go back to Los Angeles tied at one game apiece.

All 4 Teams Chasing History 🏆

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Whoever comes out on top, baseball fans are in for a historic finish 👀

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Dodgers look to even NLCSYoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound to try to even the series with the Brewers

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Skubal Reacts to Turang HR 🤝Tarik gives props to Brewers 2B after clutch swing

Dodgers' Game 2 Lineup 📋

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Today's #NLCS Game 2 Dodgers lineup at Brewers:

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Tarik Skubal didn't quite give Dodgers the edge they paid for in Game 1 vs. BrewersIn Game 1 of the NLCS, Tarik Skubal wasn't the outlier for the Los Angeles Dodgers that he was expected to be.

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Positives to take amidst a lack of power in Game 1For a team that scored just one run, the Dodgers had more positives than you’d expect to take away from Game 1 of the NLCS against the Brewers

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Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢The top players potentially on the move that teams would target ➡️

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MLB Playoffs Winners and Losers ⚾Analyzing the success behind the Dodgers' stellar rotation 📲

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Dodgers’ Alex Vesia balk controversy added chip on Brewers’ shoulder ahead of Game 2A weird balk call and a maybe-too-perfect pick-off move from Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia could give the Brewers a chip on their shoulder ahead of Game 2.

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Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished businessThe Milwaukee Brewers are once again showing the Pittsburgh Pirates what a legitimate postseason contender looks like. And this time, the lesson has less to do

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Dodgers NLCS notes: Josue De Paula, Tarik Skubal, Brewers leftiesDodgers NLCS notes including Josue De Paula impressing as a pinch-hitter, Tarik Skubal ruing a leadoff walk, & how Brewers lefty pitchers might swing the series.

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Dodgers turning Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski fears into a trend provided a subtle victoryThe Los Angeles Dodgers made Jacob Misiorowski look mortal in Game 1. It wasn't enough, but it might be next time.

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Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend moreFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans have begged Bob Nutting to spend more money. Ironically, the very labor battle that could threaten the 2027 MLB season might

In a battle of little things, Brewers did the big thing to beat Dodgers in NLCS Game 1Jacob Misiorowski couldn’t finish 5 innings, Tarik Skubal was done after 5. Brice Turang hit the only home run of NLCS Game 1, helping Brewers beat Dodgers 2-1.

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Brewers Beat Dodgers in Game 1 🔥Miz and Milwaukee bullpen go to work. Highlights and updated bracket 📲

Turang Takes Skubal Yard 😯

Brewers tie it up with Dodgers in the 4th

Dodgers Strike First ⚡️

B/R Walk-Off

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Andy Pages delivers for the first run of the NLCS 👀 Dodgers up in the 2nd inning of Game 1 🍿 (via @MLB)

Dodgers at Brewers NLCS Game 1 chatDodgers take on the Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night in Milwaukee.

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White Sox just crushed a Dodgers Division Series record nobody wanted any part ofWhile the Los Angeles Dodgers have been awaiting the start of the NLCS matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, they've been able to get a glimpse of the competit

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Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuseHenry Davis is about to get a raise, but the Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't pretend it's the kind of financial burden that complicates their offseason plans. If a

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Umpires for NLCS and ALCS 📝Crews revealed for both championship series 📲

Brewers NLCS Game 1 Lineup

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Let's get after it 📺: FOX 📻: WTMJ #WinOurWay

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ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

Dodgers NLCS Game 1 Lineup 🔵

Tonight's #NLCS Game 1 Dodgers lineup at Brewers:

The greatest pitching matchup of the 2026 postseasonOne season ago, the Dodgers and Brewers played in an NLCS dominated by elite pitching; Game 1 this year has Tarik Skubal vs. Jacob Misiorowski in battle of aces.

Jamey Wright is only one who played for MLB’s final four, fittinglyJamey Wright is the only person to play for Dodgers, Brewers, Rays, Guardians, MLB’s 2026 final four. He was also prescient about manager Dave Roberts in 2016.

Dodgers NLCS roster: Justin Wrobleski added as 13th pitcherDodgers roster for the National League Championship Series includes 13 pitchers, with Justin Wrobleski added after the Division Series. Hyeseong Kim dropped.

Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS umpires led by Mark WegnerThe seven umpires who will work the Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS, including crew chief Mark Wegner and Edwin Moscoso, who will be behind the plate for Game 1

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Wild Dodgers Payroll Stat 😵LA spending more than every postseason team left combined 📲

Looking back at the Dodgers’ first NLCSLooking back at the first NLCS the Dodgers played in — 1974 against the Pittsburgh Pirates — plus notes on the television coverage on NBC nationally & KTTV in LA

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Pat Murphy seems chastened ahead of Dodgers-Brewers rematch after mortifying sweep in 2025Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is taking a softer approach to this year's NLCS matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

NLCS notes: Tarik Skubal, Shohei Ohtani, Max MuncyTarik Skubal faces Jacob Misiorowski in what could be one of the most historic postseason pitching matchups in baseball history.

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Murf Gray breakout could force Pirates to spend Brandon Lowe money elsewhereThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have found their most convenient excuse yet to let Brandon Lowe walk in free agency. Fortunately, this one might actually come with a

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MLB’s latest CBA shakeup would all but guarantee Dodgers' annual NLCS presenceIf MLB truly wants the Dodgers to be part of the National League Championship Series every year, their latest proposal is a surefire way to make that happen.

Rojas Expected on NLCS Roster

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Dave Roberts says he expects Miguel Rojas (back) to be on the #Dodgers NLCS roster.

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Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winningFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

Dodgers hopeful Miguel Rojas will be ready for NLCS rosterDodgers veteran infielder Miguel Rojas suffered back/hip injury in Game 3 of NLDS. His status for NLCS roster remains in question ahead of Game 1 on Sunday.

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Dodgers keeping Emmet Sheehan, Kyle Hurt on taxi warns of possible NLCS shakeupEmmet Sheehan and Kyle Hurt could be part of the Los Angeles Dodgers NLCS roster. But how would the rest of the roster shake out?

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Latest World Series Odds 🎲Fan and expert predictions ahead of Guardians-White Sox Game 5 📲

Déjà vu all over again in Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS rematchThe Dodgers and Brewers were the two best teams in baseball this season, and now they meet for a spot in the World Series for the second straight year

Arizona Fall League: Eduardo Quintero impresses, Charles Davalan at second baseDodgers in Arizona Fall League update: Eduardo Quintero impresses so far, Charles Davalan adds second base to tool box, plus pitching prospect roundup.

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3 Brewers X-factors Dodgers are definitely focused on scouting as series beginsLet's explore three Milwaukee Brewers strengths or weaknesses the Los Angeles Dodgers are definitely looking out for ahead of their NLCS rematch.

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Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

Dodgers notes: NLCS history with Brewers, playoff scoring down this yearMorning notes on Dodgers playoff history with Brewers in the last decade, how scoring is very difficult this postseason, plus lates MLB labor proposal to players

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Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flawWhile there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

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Tarik Skubal starts for Dodgers in NLCS Game 1, Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2Dodgers will start Tarik Skubal in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Brewers, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2.

Dodgers' NLCS Road Starters ⛽

Tarik Skubal for Game 1 of the NLCS.

Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offerAs the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realizeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

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Takeaways from Dodgers vs. Brewers regular season gamesBefore the Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS, let’s look back at their seven regular season matchups in 2026, of which Milwaukee won four.

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Waiting for GallantThe Dodgers exorcised any comparisons to 2022 and avenged their 2021 LCS defeat as they next head to Milwaukee.

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The 10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the Dodgers' most unexpected postseason triumph ➡️

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Dodgers vs Brewers NLCS: Full watch times, schedule for the best-of-seven rematchHow to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers versus the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS with start times and broadcast information.

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Pirates 2026 season in review: OutfieldersSolid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

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New FA Rumors and PredictionsLanding spots for buzzing players 📲

Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in yearsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

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Remembering Dodgers GM Fred Claire's brilliant moves that built 1988 World Series rosterFred Claire, the Los Angeles Dodgers GM who died at 91, turned a 73-89 club into the 1988 World Series champions.

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Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw the Dodgers needs to address in 2027 📲

Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his futureFor a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

MLB sets start times for National League Championship SeriesSchedule and start times for the 2026 National League Championship Series and American League Championship Series.

Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down yearFor much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

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Pirates 2026 season in review: BullpenIt was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

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Dave Roberts, Dodgers twist knife by letting Padres owner's quote fuel their NLDS celebrationLos Angeles Dodgers used San Diego Padres owner José E. Feliciano's dig as a rallying cry after moving on to the NLCS (and as the Friars were sent packing).

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

Dave Roberts in NLDS passes Tony La Russa for 2nd-most postseason manager winsDave Roberts clinched the NLDS with his 72nd postseason win as Dodgers manager, passing Tony La Russa for 2nd-most in MLB history, behind only Joe Torre.

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Tarik Skubal postgame celebration makes his Dodgers return feel more inevitable than everTarik Skubal's celebration after the Los Angeles Dodgers' secured their spot in the NLCS makes his return feel even more inevitable.

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decisionThinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

Dodgers NLDS celebration notes: Edwin Díaz, Andy PagesMore from the Dodgers closing out the NLDS in Game 4, with strong final two games by both center fielder Andy Pages and closer Edwin Díaz. Plus Dave Roberts talk

Bottom of the order contributions marked a series winTheir top hitters were kept quiet, but the Dodgers managed to generate enough offense to capitalize on great pitching, beating the Braves in four in the NLDS

World Series 2026 Picks from MLB ExpertsReviewing the most notable predictions for the remainder of the postseason

Payrolls for Remaining Playoff Teams 💰Dodgers almost as high as the other four teams combined. Tap for rankings 📲

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Teoscar Hernández dispels worries over scary collision during Dodgers' clinch celebrationTeoscar Hernández cleared up injury concerns during the Dodgers' NLDS clinch with an on-camera toast with David Ortiz.

Dodgers NLDS notes: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dave RobertsLeftover National League Division Series notes including extolling virtues of Yoshinobu Yamamoto in October, plus Dave Roberts involved in a hitters meeting.

Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever couldPaul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

Dodgers, Brewers meet again in second straight NLCSDodgers and Brewers will meet again in the National League Championship Series for the second year in a row, beginning Sunday, October 11 in Milwaukee.

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

Andy Pages single beats Braves, Dodgers win NLDS in 4 gamesAndy Pages delivered a 2-run single in 7th inning to win Game 4 for Dodgers, who eliminated Braves in four games in the National League Division Series.

Dodgers NLCS begins Sunday nightDodgers are back in the National League Championship Series, starting Sunday, October 11. LA will play either Milwaukee Brewers or San Diego Padres.

Andy Pages' drought-breaking swing clinched NLDS for Dodgers and rewrote his narrativeAndy Pages' clutch two-run single vs. the Braves singlehandedly locked up the NLDS for the Dodgers.

Dodgers Advance to 3rd-Straight NLCS 🔵

Pages' clutch RBI in 7th eliminates Braves

Dodgers Eliminate Braves 🔵LA advances to 8th NLCS in the last 10 years with 4-1 win over Atlanta

Mad Max Homer in 9th 💣

Table for one, Max Muncy Dodgers extend their lead in the 9th!

Pages Clutch Hit in Game 4 💪

ANDY PAGES DELIVERS Dodgers go ahead in the 7th!

Padres owners reveal they're not immune to little brother syndrome with dig at DodgersThe Padres have been the little brothers to the Los Angeles Dodgers for virtually the entire history of their franchise, and their new owner showed why.

Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for PiratesTwo years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

Dodgers Score off Dubon's Error 😦

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Oh my! Mauricio Dubón couldn't make the catch in this game is tied! 📺: FS1

Ohtani Steals Base 🏃

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Shohei Ohtani steals 2nd and is able to get to 3rd base on the wild throw 💨

Dodgers vs. Braves NLDS Game 4 chatDodgers take on the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

Dave Roberts' Shohei Ohtani assurances sound delusional after Dodgers' NLDS Game 3 showingDave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are still confident of a Shohei Ohtani turnaround, but the evidence suggests otherwise.

Braves Game 4 Lineup

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Game 4. #LetItFly

Dodgers Game 4 Lineup 🔵

Today’s #NLDS Game 4 Dodgers lineup at Braves:

Battle of Tylers decides Game 4 of the NLDSWhich starter named Tyler can get the upper hand as the Braves look to stave off elimination, while the Dodgers want to avoid a winner-take-all Game 5 at home

Yoshinobu Yamamoto playoff comps to Madison Bumgarner are underselling Dodgers aceLos Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto proved once again that he's the most dominant postseason pitcher in the game today. The right-hander dispatched o

11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthroughEleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

Yoshinobu Yamamoto joins select Dodgers postseason club with 10 strikeoutsYoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 Braves to win NLDS Game 3, just the 20th game in Dodgers postseason history with a pitcher striking out double digits.

Dodgers' offense came through in NLDS Game 3 but there's still reason to worryLet's slow our roll on praise for the Los Angeles Dodgers' offense until they can actually hit with runners in scoring position.

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Yamamoto Makes MLB History 👏Dodgers pitcher stands alone amid five-game postseason win streak

Playoffs will eventually demand more from the Dodgers offenseThrough three playoff games, the Dodgers’ offense has only scored via the home run. It needs more offensive production on the road to reach its ultimate goal

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Pirates will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

Miguel Rojas' abrupt exit from NLDS Game 3 and diagnosis puts a damper on Dodgers' victoryMiguel Rojas' exit from NLDS Game 3 might threaten an early end to his Dodgers career.

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The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

MLB postseason schedule: Final 4-game day of OctoberWednesday is the final day of the MLB postseason with four games on the docket, with four elimination games in Division Series play afoot, AL Games 3, NL Games 4

Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

Kiké No-Doubter for Lead 😤

Mr. October gets Dodgers going

Unreal Dubón Wall Robbery 😱

2x Gold Glove winner takes one back from Freddie Freeman

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Miguel Rojas leaves NLDS Game 3 with lower back painVeteran Dodgers infielder left Game 3 of the NLDS with lower back pain after a swing in the eighth inning against the Braves in Atlanta.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto strikes out 10, out-duels Chris Sale as Dodgers take NLDS Game 3Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10, postseason career high, in 7 strong innings. Kiké Hernández & Freddie Freeman homered in Dodgers win over Braves in NLDS Game 3

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Dodgers roll past Braves' greatest weapon on the back of electric Yoshinobu Yamamoto startThe Dodgers rode an electric Yoshinobu Yamamoto start and a Kiké Hernández awakening to an NLDS lead over the Braves.

Sale x Yamamoto Cap-Tip 🫡 (via @MLB/X)

Game recognizes game

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Dodgers Claim Game 3 ♨️Yamamoto outduels Sale on the mound as Braves face NLDS elimination 📲

Miguel Rojas Exits Game

Miguel Rojas left tonight’s game with low back pain.

Freddie Made Sure This Was Gone 💣

FREDDIE FREEMAN CONNECTS!

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Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate OctoberThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years explaining all the ways baseball's economic system makes their job harder. Then October arrives, and teams facing many o

Kiké's Clutch Homer 💥

POSTSEASON KIKÉ IS HERE! DODGERS LEAD!

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Dodgers at Braves NLDS Game 3 chatDodgers and Braves battle in Game 3 of the NLDS at Truist Park in Atlanta.

6 Ks For Sale Through 2 IP ⛽️

Three more strikeouts for Chris Sale! 6 Ks through 2 innings 🤯

Sale Ends 1st With Ohtnai K 🔥