Robinson Chirinos Slugging .528 At Minute Maid Park

Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos will play in his first postseason games since 2016 when the team begins their playoff run on Friday. Chirinos has been a solid addition to a powerful Astros lineup this season and has thrived offensively playing at Minute Maid Park. The veteran backstop posted only a .673 OPS on the […]

Yandy Diaz Leading Off Against A's

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (foot) is starting at first base and hitting leadoff against A's lefty Sean Manaea in the American League wild-card game on Wednesday. Diaz only played in 12 games in the second half because of a fractured foot, and he hit a weak .213/.275/.447 in 47 second-half at-bats with three […]

Yuli Gurriel Takes Career Year Into Postseason

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel has enjoyed the best season of his career and will look to keep it going when the team begins their playoff push this Friday. Gurriel posted a career-high 73 extra-base hits and drove in 104 runs. He raised his OPS from .751 last season to .884 this season thanks […]

Kolten Wong Says He's Ready

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (hamstring) said he's "game-ready" for the National League Division Series against the Braves, which starts on Thursday. Wong missed the last 10 days of the regular season with a hamstring strain, but it looks like he'll be in the lineup in Game 1 against Braves lefty Dallas Keuchel. […]

Alex Bregman Ready To Lead Playoff Push

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman will be at the forefront of a powerful Astros lineup when the team begins their playoff push on Friday. Bregman last season slashed .292/.553/.625 with two doubles, two home runs, five runs batted in, eight runs scored and 11 walks through eight postseason games. Bregman also is heading into the […]

Braves Set NLDS Rotation, Julio Teheran Left Off Roster

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel will go in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Cardinals on Thursday, followed by Mike Foltynewicz in Game 2 and Mike Soroka in Game 3. Atlanta will leave starter Julio Teheran off the roster and go with a six-man bench and 11-man pitching staff. Josh […]

Jose Altuve Sports Impressive Postseason Resume

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is healthy, hitting and back in the postseason, a place that he has thrived over the past few seasons. Altuve was unstoppable in the 2017 playoffs and is hitting .295 with four doubles, eight home runs, 18 runs batted in and 22 runs scored over his last two playoff […]

Freddie Freeman Feeling Good Heading Into NLDS

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) said he felt good after taking part in a simulated game on Tuesday. "I didn’t feel my elbow at all. I’m really looking forward to tomorrow because I think I’m gonna be 100 percent," Freeman said. The All-Star first baseman missed time down the stretch due to bone […]

Ronald Acuna Expects To Be 100 Percent For NLDS

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (groin) took part in a simulated game on Tuesday and ran the bases without any issues with his groin. Manager Brian Snitker expects that Acuna will be 100 percent for the start of the National League Division Series against the Cardinals on Thursday. The superstar outfielder was limited down the […]

Carlos Correa Not A Slam Dunk To Make ALDS Roster

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) will have to successfully make it through his workouts over the next few days in order to make the Astros ALDS roster. Correa missed the final six games of the season with the back ailment, an issue that has plagued him the past few seasons. Correa and the team […]

Eric Sogard Left Off Wild-Card Roster, Yandy Diaz Available

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Eric Sogard (foot) is not on the roster for the American League wild-card game on Wednesday against the A's. Third baseman Yandy Diaz has been included. Sogard has been out since Sept. 15 and was just not able to get healthy enough to be included for the win-or-go-home game. The […]

Edwin Encarnacion, Giovanny Urshela Improving

New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) has swung at full force the last two days, according to manager Aaron Boone, and the first base/DH situation will hinge on how Encarnacion gets through workouts on Wednesday. Infielder Giovanny Urshela (ankle) went through a full workout on Tuesday and is good to go for the […]

Indians To Pick Up Corey Kluber's Option, Decline Jason Kipnis'

Cleveland Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said that the team plans to pick up starting pitcher Corey Kluber's (arm) 2020 option, but they will decline the options on second baseman Jason Kipnis and relief pitcher Dan Otero. Kluber fractured his arm in May of 2019 and didn't pitch the rest of the way, finishing with […]

Patrick Corbin To Start Game 1 Of NLDS

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday against the Dodgers, according to manager Dave Martinez. Ace Max Scherzer started the wild-card win over the Brewers on Tuesday and Stephen Strasburg pitched three innings of scoreless relief for the win, so the southpaw Corbin will […]

Justin Turner Expected To Be Good For NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that third baseman Justin Turner (back) is expected to be ready to go for the National League Division Series against the Nationals, which starts on Thursday. "I feel very confident that he'll be able to perform at his level come Thursday," Roberts said. Turner had another great year […]

Ehire Adrianza Feels 100 Percent

Minnesota Twins infielder Ehire Adrianza (oblique) said he's feeling 100 percent and was able to hit in the cages on Tuesday. If Adrianza is cleared, he's expected to be on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Yankees as a reserve. The 30-year-old Venezuelan hist .272 on the season with only five […]

Franklin Barreto Will Make Wild-Card Roster

Oakland Athletics second baseman Franklin Barreto will make the wild-card roster for Wednesday's game against the Rays, according to a source. Barreto will be an option off the bench as a pinch-runner like he was in last year's wild-card game. The 23-year-old Venezuelan had just 57 at-bats with the A's this year and hit .138/.263/.401 with […]

Christian Yelich Not Ruling Out Postseason Return

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (knee) said he won't rule out a potential return if the Brewers reach the World Series. "It would be cutting it close, but you can’t rule anything out," Yelich said. Milwaukee first has to win the National League wild-card game against the Nationals on Tuesday night. It's a long shot […]

Miles Mikolas Gets Nod In Series Opener Versus Braves

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas will get the start in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Braves on Thursday. The righty boasts a 2.61 ERA against the Braves, and Atlanta is hitting .244 against him. Mikolas is expected to be followed in the rotation by Jack Flaherty, Adam Wainwright […]

Dallas Keuchel Starting Game 1 Of NLDS

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Cardinals on Thursday. The southpaw finished 8-8 with a 3.75 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 91 K's in 112 2/3 innings in his 19 starts for the Braves after getting a late start to the year. Keuchel didn't […]

Lorenzo Cain In Lineup Tuesday Against Nationals

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) is starting in center field and batting seventh on Tuesday against Nationals ace Max Scherzer in the National League wild-card game. Cain sprained his ankle over the weekend but is good enough to start the one-game playoff. The 33-year-old was a disappointment this year, hitting .260/.325/.372 with 11 home […]

Stephen Piscotty Left Off Roster For Wild-Card Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty didn't make the roster for the American League wild-card game on Wednesday against the Rays. Piscotty had just returned from the disabled list over late last week and the A's don't feel comfortable trotting him out there with everything on the line in a one-game playoff. The 28-year-old was a […]

Kurt Suzuki Playing Against Brewers Tuesday

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (elbow) is behind the plate and batting seventh against Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff in the National League wild-card game on Tuesday. Suzuki missed some games over the weekend to end the regular season, but he's OK to play in this win-or-go-home game. He's hitting .263 (5-for-19) with two home […]

Mike Fiers is On the Playoff Roster

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers will be on the playoff roster for the Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Fiers is not getting the start, but could come out of the bullpen in this one. Sean Manaea will get the start after posting a 1.21 ERA in September. Right-hander Homer […]

Sean Manaea Named Starter for Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea has been named the starting pitcher for Wednesday's Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Manaea posted a 1.21 ERA through September, so it's not surprising that he's getting the start here. He missed the first five months of the season due to a torn labrum. The A's […]

Lorenzo Cain is Included on Playoff Roster

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) will be included on the playoff roster for the Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Cain is dealing with a sprained ankle that he suffered during a collision at home plate on Saturday. This doesn't guarantee that Cain will start, but at least he's on the […]

Gio Gonzalez, Zach Davies Won't Pitch Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitchers Gio Gonzalez and Zach Davies won't pitch in Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Davies drew the start on Friday and Gonzalez threw 72 pitches on Saturday. It's a one-game playoff game, so neither will pitch in that contest. It appears the rest of the Brewers staff will be […]

Blue Jays Committed To Keeping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. At 3B

The Toronto Blue Jays are committed to keeping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at third base, according to general manager Ross Atkins. "He knows he has to come in in overall better condition," Atkins said. Guerrero finished his rookie season hitting .272/.339/.433 with 15 home runs, 52 runs scored and 69 RBI in 464 at-bats. The 20-year-old […]

Nationals Offer Anthony Rendon $210 Million Extension

The Washington Nationals offered third baseman Anthony Rendon a seven-year deal worth between $210 million and $215 million in early September, according to The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga. The offer shouldn't keep Rendon from exploring the free-agent market after the postseason, especially since he'll be the top available position player. The superstar third baseman is […]

Gio Gonzalez Unlikely to Be Available on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (rest) is unlikely going to be available for Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Gonzalez threw 72 pitches on Saturday, so he's unlikely to pitch on Tuesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Right-hander Brandon Woodruff will draw the start, but is expected to only pitch a few […]