Clayton Kershaw Coughs Up Lead

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was called upon in relief to bring the Dodgers a series win but failed as the Nationals rallied to win 7-3 in extra innings. Kershaw was brought in with two outs in the seventh inning and came up with an exhilarating strikeout to end the threat. But when he... Read More

Stephen Strasburg Strikes Out Seven In Game 5

Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg allowed three runs through six innings pitched as the Nationals rallied to beat the Dodgers 7-3 in extra innings to advance to the NLCS. It was a bumpy start for Strasburg, allowing a two-run home run to the Dodgers Max Muncy in the first inning and then was tagged for... Read More

Juan Soto Hits Game-Tying Home Run In Nationals Win

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 2-for-4, including a laser-beam home run in the eighth inning, as the Nationals came back to win 7-3 over the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLDS. Soto got the Nationals on the board in the sixth inning, singling home teammate Anthony Rendon to cut the deficit to 3-1... Read More

Anthony Rendon's Three Hits Key Thrilling Comeback

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon went 3-for-5 with one home run, two doubles and three runs scored in the Nationals 7-3 win over the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLDS. Rendon was a menace the entire game, slugging a home run to bring Washington to within one run in the eighth inning and... Read More

Howie Kendrick Sends Nats To NLCS

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick cracked a grand slam in the 10th inning of the Nationals thrilling 7-3 win over the Dodgers to advance to the NLCS. The Nationals trailed 3-0 for most of the game but battled back, winning their first playoff series since the franchise moved to Washington. The veteran Kendrick was 0-for-4... Read More

Yuli Gurriel Hitting Sixth Against Rays

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will start at first base and hit sixth in Game 4 against the Rays. Gurriel has hits in each of the first three games of the series, going 5-for-12 (.417) with one double and three runs batted in. The Astros offense is so deep and dynamic that it is... Read More

Yordan Alvarez Hitting .417 In ALDS

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will start and hit fifth in Game 4 against the Rays. Alvarez has taken a phenomenal rookie season into the playoffs, going 5-for-12 with one RBI and two doubles through the first three games. Alvarez just keeps hitting no matter the situation and posted a .985 OPS away from... Read More

Alex Bregman Hitting .315 In Road Games

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will look to finish off the Rays in Game 4 of the ALDS. Bregman has enjoyed a fantastic series thus far, going 4-for-9 (.444) with one double, one home run, one RBI, three walks and five runs scored. Bregman should be able to deliver on the road, where he... Read More

Jose Altuve Slugging .923 In ALDS

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will hit third in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Rays. Altuve has been fantastic all series, going 4-for-13 (.308) with two doubles, two home runs, two runs scored and three runs batted in through the first three games. Altuve has a history of bringing his power game... Read More

Michael Brantley To Hit Second In Game 4

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will start and hit second for the Astros in Game 4 against the Rays. Brantley is hitting only .167 in the series and his offensive production has been on a steep decline for over a month now. The veteran has been fantastic this season but hit only .179 in the... Read More

Patriots Defense Will Be Elite Week 6 Option

The New England Patriots Defense will have a strong matchup against rookie quarterback Daniel Jones and the Giants on TNF. The Giants have committed 11 turnovers this season and the Patriots already have eight interceptions this season. New England has not allowed an opponent to throw for more than 153 yards since Week 1 and... Read More

Rex Burkhead No Lock To Play Thursday

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (foot) was limited again during Monday's practice. Burkhead has been battling the injury for a few weeks now and the Patriots playing on a short-week certainly doesn't help matters. The chances of Burkhead playing on Thursday against the Giants should be considered dicey at best. If he does... Read More

James White Has Lukewarm Value For TNF

New England Patriots running back James White will go up against a Giants Defense on Thursday night that has allowed the 17th fewest points to opposing running backs this season. But the Giants have allowed 142 combined receiving yards to running backs in the past two games and White has 14 receptions during that span.... Read More

Sony Michel Will Try And Keep It Rolling

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel will try and build off a strong Week 5 performance when the team takes on the Giants this Thursday. Michel has followed up a strong game with a dud thus far but certainly is coming off his best game of the season. He will go up against a... Read More

Ryan Izzo's Role Could Increase

New England Patriots tight end Ryan Izzo caught a touchdown in Week 5 and could be looking at an expanded role in the offense moving forward. The team just announced they have released veteran tight end Benjamin Watson and Izzo has 80 receiving yards combined with one touchdown over his last two games. The rookie... Read More

Benjamin Watson Released By Patriots

New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson has been released by the team heading into Week 6. Watson recently finished serving a four-game suspension and was active last week but did not suit up. Now it seems like Watson will be denied making his Patriots debut altogether. Watson has tweeted that he intends to try... Read More

Josh Gordon Has Breakout Potential In Week 6

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (knee) was limited at practice on Monday but it does not appear it will prevent him from playing against the Giants this Thursday. It has been a solid, yet unspectacular, start for the talented receiver but will have a fantastic matchup in Week 6. The Giants Defense is... Read More

Phillip Dorsett Not Practicing

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (hamstring) did not participate in practice on Monday leading up to the teams battle against the Giants on Thursday. Dorsett left the Patriots Week 5 win and did not return, making his chances of him playing on a short-week seem slim at this point. Dorsett is off to... Read More

Julian Edelman Limited At Practice

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (chest) was limited at practice but is expected to play this Thursday against the Giants. Edelman has been dealing with a myriad of injuries since training camp but continues to suit up and play for the 5-0 Patriots. Edelman will have a prime matchup against a Giants Defense... Read More

Tom Brady Has Fantastic Matchup For TNF

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will have a dynamite matchup against a leaky Giants secondary this Thursday. Brady has passed for 10 touchdowns and 1,409 yards this season but, at times, has struggled to move the football at an elite level. But the Patriots Defense has been so fantastic that the Patriots offense simply... Read More

Tommy Pham Needs To Deliver In Game 4

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Tommy Pham will start and hit second against the Astros ace, Justin Verlander, in Game 4. Pham has a hit in each of the four playoff games the Rays have played, going 6-for-16 (.375) with one home run and two runs batted in. Pham posted a .822 OPS at home... Read More

Willy Adames Hopes To Stay Hot

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames will try to stay hot and stave off elimination against the Astros in Game 4. Adames went 3-for-3 with a double and a home run in Game 3 and is 4-for-7 in his last two games. Adames hit a solid .292 against right-handed pitching this season and will face... Read More

Avisail Garcia Slotted In Cleanup Spot Against Verlander

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia will start and hit cleanup as the team will try and extend the ALDS against the Astros. Garcia powered a home run against the A's in the Wild Card play-in game and singled and scored twice in the Rays Game 3 win. Garcia has played his best baseball at... Read More

Justin Verlander Has Series Win In His Sights

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander will take the mound with the intention of ending the Rays season in Game 4 of the ALDS. Verlander twirled seven shutout innings in Game 1 and, over the course of his career, has been a 'Grim Reaper' when it comes to elimination games. In series-clinching starts, Verlander is 3-1... Read More

Austin Meadows To Hit Leadoff In Game 4

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows will hit leadoff as the team will try and stave off elimination against the Astros ace Justin Verlander. Meadows went hitless in Game 1 against Verlander but has hits in each of the last three games, going 3-for-11 with two doubles, two runs scored and three runs batted in.... Read More

Nelson Cruz Strands Five Runners Game 3 Loss

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 0-for-4, stranding five base runners, in the Twins 5-1 loss to the Yankees in the Game 3. Cruz homered in Game 1 but was unable to generate offense in an elimination game for the Twins. Cruz came into the series with a fabulous playoff resume and a 1.053... Read More

Aroldis Chapman Finishes Off Twins

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman pitched 1 2/3 innings to sweep the Twins and catapult the Yankees into the ALCS. Chapman struck out three batters in his second appearance in the series. The Yankees offense has been impressive through one round but Chapman anchors a nasty bullpen. Chapman finished his regular season strong, striking... Read More

Didi Gregorius Comes Up Huge In Game 3

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius capped off a fantastic ALDS by going 2-for-4 with two RBI-singles in the team's 5-1 win over the Twins. The sweep has the Yankees bound for the ALCS and Gregorius played a huge role. Over his last two games, Gregorius is 4-for-7 with one home run and six runs... Read More

Eddie Rosario Shines In Series Loss

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 3-for-4 with a home run to provide the Twins their only run in their 5-1 loss to the Yankees. Rosario popped his first postseason home run of his career off Zack Britton in the eighth inning but it wasn't enough to avoid elimination. Rosario also picked up an RBI... Read More

Luis Severino Throws Four Scoreless Innings

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino pitched four spotless innings as the Yankees swept the Twins in the opening round of the playoffs. Severino allowed four hits while striking out four and was lifted after 83 pitches. The right-hander has missed a huge portion of the season due to injury. But his arrow will be... Read More