Paul Goldschmidt Sitting in Game 3 Against a Lefty

In a winner-take-all Game 3 of the wild-card series on Thursday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will take a seat despite a left-hander being on the mound. Ben Rice is starting at first base and will bat fifth against Red Sox rookie left-hander Connelly Early. The Yankees […]

Jacob Misiorowski Likely to Work Out of Bullpen in NLDS

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy has said that it's unlikely right-handed pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski will make a start in the National League Division Series against either the division-rival Chicago Cubs or San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Since the start of August, Misiorowski had an ERA over 6.00 in his first MLB […]

Parker Meadows Batting Ninth in Game 3 Against Guardians

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows has been dropped to ninth in the batting order on Thursday for the deciding Game 3 of the wild-card series against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians. Meadows will patrol center field and will face Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi. The 25-year-old will drop all the way from leadoff to the nine-hole after […]

Spencer Torkelson in the Game 3 Lineup

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (foot) is starting at first base and will hit cleanup for Thursday's deciding Game 3 of the wild-card series against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Slade Cecconi. X-rays came back negative on Torkelson after he fouled a ball off his foot in the Game 2 loss at Progressive […]

Shane McClanahan Expected to be "Fully Ready" for Spring Training

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) is expected to be "fully ready" for the start of spring training in mid-February of 2026, according to president of baseball operations Erik Neander. McClanahan was expected to be a full-go going into spring training this year, too, after having Tommy John surgery on his left elbow in […]

Bo Bichette Unlikely to be Ready for ALDS

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) seems unlikely to be ready to play for the start of the American League Division Series against either the Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees on Saturday, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. Bichette has been limited in his baseball activities, and he has yet […]

Bo Bichette Has Not Started Running Yet

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) has not been able to resume running yet, according to manager John Schneider, who added, "Hopefully soon." Bichette has been hitting on the field and throwing, but he may still not be ready for the ALDS, which starts this Saturday against either the Yankees or the Red Sox […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (10/2/2025)

We have three games this Thursday in MLB to close out our Wild Card round. What better day for a playoff home run article than "Elimination Day?" With the playoffs advancing, home runs are going to become rarer. I am going to give you my favorite home run from each playoff game today. I would […]

Spencer Torkelson Expected to Play in Game 3

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (foot) was sent for a precautionary X-rays on his right foot after fouling a ball off it in the fourth inning of Game 2 against the Guardians. The X-rays returned negative for any fractures, and manager A.J. Hinch said that he thinks Spencer Torkelson will be good to go […]

Sal Stewart Finishes Season with Two Hits and Three RBI in Reds' Loss

Cincinnati Reds first baseman/third baseman Sal Stewart went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base in his team's 8-4 loss to the Dodgers. While the loss ended the Reds' season, fans have to be excited about what they saw from Stewart, who made a great first impression in the majors after his September call-up. […]

Mookie Betts Collects Four Hits to Help Dodgers Advance

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts went 4-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and a run scored to help carry his team to an 8-4 victory over the Reds on Wednesday night. The win completed a Wild Card series sweep for the Boys in Blue and moved them on to a great National League Division […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Start Game 1 Against the Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for Game 1 of his team's NLDS series against the Phillies on Saturday. Ohtani would have been the starter for Game 3 of the wild-card series against the Reds, but the Dodgers made that game unnecessary by winning Game 2 by the score […]

Connelly Early to Start Deciding Game 3 Against Yankees

Boston Red Sox rookie left-hander Connelly Early is being put in a big situation early in his career, as he has been confirmed as the team's starter for Game 3 of the wild-card series on Thursday in the Bronx against the division-rival New York Yankees, according to Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. He'll be […]

Cam Schlittler Will Start Game 3 Against Red Sox

New York Yankees rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler will start Game 3 of the team's AL wild-card round series against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. He'll oppose Red Sox rookie lefty Connelly Early with the season on the line for the two storied franchises and archrivals. The winner of Thursday's contest will take on the […]

Bryan Woo to Throw Bullpen Session on Thursday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (pectoral) will throw a bullpen session on Thursday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. It'll be Woo's first time throwing off the mound since he left a win over the Houston Astros on Sept. 19 with pectoral tightness. Fortunately for Woo and the Mariners, the team earned a first-round bye in […]

Yu Darvish Starting Game 3 Against Cubs

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will start the win-or-go-home Game 3 of the NL wild-card series against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. Darvish was a Cub from 2018-20, but his run with them ended when they traded him to the Padres a few months before the 2021 season began. […]

Jameson Taillon to Start Game 3 Against Padres

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon will start in Game 3 of the NL wild-card series against the San Diego Padres on Thursday. After failing to put away the Padres in a 3-0 loss on Wednesday, the Cubs will turn to Tailon in a do-or-die showdown. Taillon ended the regular season in ace-like form over his […]

Bryce Eldridge to Undergo Wrist Surgery

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge (wrist) will undergo surgery to remove a bone spur from his left wrist on Thursday. The 6-foot-7, 240-pound slugger will need about eight weeks to recover, meaning the procedure shouldn't affect his availability for the start of the 2026 season. A first-round pick in 2023 and now […]

Brian Snitker Will Not Return as Braves Manager

The Atlanta Braves announced that Brian Snitker will not return as their manager next season, but he will remain with the organization in an advisory role. The franchise will induct Snitker into its Hall of Fame sometime next season. Set to turn 70 on Oct. 17, Snitker is a Braves lifer who has spent 49 […]

Chase DeLauter Making MLB Debut in Game 2 of Wild-Card Series

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter will make his major-league debut on Wednesday in Game 2 of the wild-card series against the division-rival Detroit Tigers and right-hander Casey Mize at Progressive Field. DeLauter is starting in center field and will hit seventh in the batting order. It's a bold move by Cleveland after falling down […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (10/1/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! What a thrilling first day of the MLB playoffs! We are officially into October Baseball, and it's time we continue with some more banger home run props! The Dodgers game was filled with homers, and I expect that to happen once again. Let's dive into another day of postseason ball! I will […]

Connelly Early Likely to Start Potential Game 3

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Connelly Early is the most likely candidate to start a potential Game 3 of the Wild Card round against the New York Yankees. The Red Sox don't have a ton of viable options right now after Lucas Giolito (elbow) went down. Garrett Crochet is starting Tuesday's game and Brayan Bello […]

Andrew Kittredge Named Game 2 Opener

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge has been named the opener for Game 2 of the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Clearly, the Cubs don't have much faith in their starting rotation right now. Shota Imanaga was expected to start, but now might come in to piggyback off Kittredge. It's worth […]

Austin Hays Returning for Game 1

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (back) is returning to the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's Game 1 of the Wild Card round against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Before this, Hays was held out of the final seven games of the regular season due to back spasms. It doesn't appear the issue was ever serious enough […]

Enrique Hernandez Playing in Game 1 of Wild-Card Series

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Game 1 of the Wild Card round. It looks like Hernandez is going to get plenty of chances in this series. The Dodgers have decided not to include Michael Conforto on the roster for this series. That being said, Hernandez and Andy […]

Max Muncy Playing in Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (lower body) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Game 1 of the Wild Card round against the Cincinnati Reds. As expected, Muncy is ready to go for the postseason after missing the final four games of the regular season. It doesn't sound like he was dealing with […]

Luis Gil Left Off Yankees Wild-Card Roster After Shortened Season

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil was left off the Wild Card roster despite a strong showing in limited action this year. The 27-year-old posted a 3.32 ERA, a 1.40 WHIP, and 41 strikeouts across 11 starts. Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, was edged out by Carlos Rodon and Cam Schlittler for […]

Gavin Williams Shines in Postseason Start Despite Guardians' Loss

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams was one of the lone bright spots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the 2025 Wild Card Series. Making his second career postseason start, the 26-year-old struck out eight and allowed only two unearned runs on five hits and one walk. Williams showed poise […]

Tarik Skubal Shines in Postseason Debut, Tigers Take Game 1 Over Guardians

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal delivered a masterful performance to open the 2025 postseason, leading his team to a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. The 28-year-old went 7 ⅔ innings, striking out 14 while giving up just one run on three hits and three walks. Detroit's offense provided just enough support to secure the […]

Chris Bassitt Nearing Return, Could Factor Into Blue Jays ALDS Rotation

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt (back) has begun throwing off a mound and is on track to return in time for a potential American League Division Series appearance. The official roster has not been announced as the team finalizes its rotation, but the 36-year-old is expected to be available in some capacity. Bassitt has […]