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Yamamoto pitches Dodgers to Game 3 win, 2-1 NLDS lead vs. Braves

Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated the much-anticipated matchup with Atlanta ace Chris Sale, and Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer as the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the NLDS.

Dodgers take Game 3 in Atlanta

Dodgers take Game 3 in Atlanta

· Alden Gonzalez

Padres place Mason Miller on paternity list; out for Game 3

The Padres will be without star closer Mason Miller for Tuesday night's elimination game after he was placed on the paternity list shortly before the start of Game 3.

· ESPN

2026 MLB playoffs: Schedule, postseason bracket, standings

We have your one-stop shop for everything you need to keep up with all the action this October.

· Bradford Doolittle

Guardians, White Sox to start openers in ALDS Game 3

The White Sox and Guardians will both start openers in Game 3 of the ALDS, with Chicago looking to complete the sweep while Cleveland aims to extend its season.

· Jeff Passan

Dodgers move struggling Shohei Ohtani to No. 5 in lineup

Manager Dave Roberts juggled the Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Braves, moving DH Shohei Ohtani to the No. 5 spot.

Sam McDowell, inspiration for 'Cheers' character, dies at 84

Sam McDowell, who led the AL in strikeouts four times before becoming a counselor for athletes suffering from addiction and depression, has died at 84.

Fred Claire, ex-Dodgers GM who oversaw 1988 WS team, dies at 91

Fred Claire, who parlayed early jobs as a sportswriter and editor into a 30-year career with the Dodgers in public relations and as a World Series-winning GM, has died. He was 91.

Giants end Dodgers' 3-year run with most injured list days

San Francisco led the major leagues with 2,379 days on the injured list and 44 IL placements, ending the Dodgers streak of 3 consecutive seasons with the most, according to Major League Baseball.

· Doug Greenberg

Every team's odds to win the World Series: Brewers closing in on favorite Dodgers

Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series as the playoffs continue.

'This is disgraceful!' Stephen A. calls out Boone, Yankees

'This is disgraceful!' Stephen A. calls out Boone, Yankees

Yankees' 4 errors in Game 2 put them on the brink of elimination

The Yankees commit 4 errors in Game 2 as they go down 2-0 in the series against the Rays.

· ESPN

2026 MLB playoff predictions: Hottest hot takes after one week

What can we learn from a week of postseason baseball? Enough to make our experts go all-in on their boldest predictions.

· Alden Gonzalez

2026 MLB playoffs: How Fernando Tatis Jr. got his groove back

If they're going to mount an NLDS comeback, the Pads will need to mirror the perseverance of their biggest star.

· ESPN

MLB divisional round odds: The favorites for every series

The divisional round schedule, lines and odds to win.

Brewers aim to clinch NLDS in Game 3 against Padres

Milwaukee Brewers (103-59, first in the NL Central during the regular season) vs. San Diego Padres (91-71, second in the NL West during the regular season)

Braves and Dodgers tied 1-1 heading into NLDS Game 3

Los Angeles Dodgers (100-62, first in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Atlanta Braves (94-68, first in the NL East during the regular season)

· Jorge Castillo

Yankees facing elimination after error-filled Game 2 loss

The Yankees committed four errors, including three in the first inning, among other miscues in a shocking display of postseason baseball, as New York lost 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.

Rays top Yankees to take 2-0 series lead

Rays top Yankees to take 2-0 series lead

Rays take advantage of error-prone Yankees to win ALDS Game 2

The Rays took advantage of four errors by the Yankees to win Game 2 on Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their ALDS.

Small-ball Rays beat the sloppy Yankees 5-2 for a 2-0 lead in AL Division Series

— The pesky Rays put all the pressure on the big, bad New York Yankees.

Richie Palacios rips a 2-run single to make it 5-1 Rays

Richie Palacios rips a 2-run single to make it 5-1 Rays

Yankees rookie Spencer Jones flies out off catwalk in Game 2

New York Yankees rookie outfielder Spencer Jones hit a towering flyball off of a catwalk at quirky Tropicana Field that was caught by Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Victor Mesa Jr. for an out in the second inning of Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday night.

White Sox beat Guardians in Game 2, move within 1 win of ALCS

The White Sox beat the Guardians 4-3 on Monday to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series.

Breslow, Tracy: Red Sox not overly reliant on analytics

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and manager Chad Tracy were adamant there is no franchise-wide directive regarding how analytics are used on or off the field.

White Sox surge past Guardians 4-3 to take 2-0 lead in ALDS and move within 1 win of ALCS

— The White Sox are returning to Chicago one win from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time in 21 years.

White Sox hold on to take 2-0 series lead

White Sox hold on to take 2-0 series lead

· Anthony Gharib

Rays' 'Clubhouse Tomahawk' leads new MLB postseason foods

The games are heating up for the MLB postseason, and the foods are following suit. Here are the top dishes across the league for the playoffs.

· Alden Gonzalez

Padres deny Miller was pitch-tipping, might limit him to 1 inning

Padres manager Craig Sammen dismissed the notion that Mason Miller struggled in the ninth inning of Sunday's loss due to pitch-tipping, but did note he might not let him pitch multiple innings again this postseason.

· Buster Olney

MLB 2026 playoffs: Ranking home-field advantage for every team

From atmosphere to unique structures, some places are harder to play than others. Here are the clubs who benefit the most.