MLB

Padres' Shildt retires, cites 'severe toll' of job

Mike Shildt is retiring as Padres manager with two years remaining on his contract, citing a "severe toll" the job has taken on him "mentally, physically and emotionally." ... Continue Reading

Brewers, Dodgers change up bullpens for NLDS

Brewers have added Nick Mears; Dodgers have included Ben Casparius in a move to change up bullpen rosters for the NLDS. ... Continue Reading

Tigers keep Hinch, aim for long-term Skubal deal

The Detroit Tigers said they extended manager A.J. Hinch's contract for an undisclosed amount of time and say they have the necessary resources to lock up ace Tarik Skubal on a long-term deal. ... Continue Reading

Miller sets tone for 'resilient' Mariners in G1 win

The Mariners returned to the ALCS for the first time in 24 years Sunday, toppling the Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 1 behind Bryce Miller's six-inning gem on short rest, Cal Raleigh's tying home run and more timely hitting from Jorge Polanco. ... Continue Reading

Springer passes Jeter with 21st postseason HR

Toronto's George Springer homered on the first pitch from Seattle's Bryce Miller in the ALCS opener Sunday, moving past Derek Jeter into sole possession of fifth place on the career list with his 21st postseason home run. ... Continue Reading

MLB announces umpires, crew chiefs for LCS

Alfonso Márquez is working his seventh League Championship Series, serving as a crew chief along with James Hoye. ... Continue Reading

⚾ What's next for Aaron Judge and the Yankees?

It was another October exit, and the Yankees captain turns 34 in April. Here's what we know -- and don't know -- about next year in the Bronx. ... Continue Reading

How the 2025 NLCS could decide if baseball is played in 2027

The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring. ... Continue Reading

Tracking MLB offseason manager changes: Mike Shildt retires as Padres manager

The offseason carousel has started. Here's who is in, who's out -- and who could be in line to replace them. ... Continue Reading

Who is going to the World Series? Expert predictions for ALCS, NLCS

The Dodgers, Brewers, Blue Jays and Mariners remain. Here's who we think will move on -- and how our playoff predictions have fared so far. ... Continue Reading

Brewers or Dodgers? Blue Jays or Mariners? How they can reach the Fall Classic

It's Los Angeles-Milwaukee in the NLCS and Seattle-Toronto in the ALCS. Here's how they stack up. ... Continue Reading

Why Dodgers-Brewers NLCS could define MLB's labor battle

The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring. ... Continue Reading

Passan: Why a Dodgers-Brewers NLCS could define MLB's labor battle

The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring. ... Continue Reading

Mariners shut down Jays' bats to steal Game 1

The Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 Sunday night as they returned to the AL Championship Series for the first time in 24 years. ... Continue Reading

L.A. to start Snell in Game 1, Ohtani later in NLCS

The Dodgers will start Blake Snell in Game 1 of the NLCS and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2, meaning Shohei Ohtani will only pitch one game. ... Continue Reading