Major League Baseball

Riley shakes off down year with clutch HR to lift Braves in Game 1

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning, and the Braves rallied past the Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday in the opener their National League Wild Card Series.

Mattingly's early move to Duran, 'our best guy,' backfires in loss

Don Mattingly wanted the Phillies' best reliever on the mound as early as possible in the opener of a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series against the Braves, but the move backfired when All-Star closer Jhoan Duran allowed a three-run homer in a Game 1 loss.

Judge won't play ALWCS vs. Red Sox, but Stanton makes Yankees' roster

Aaron Judge will not play for the Yankees in the AL Wild Card series, but Giancarlo Stanton -- who hasn't played in over five months -- was included on the roster.

Divine intervention? Pope Leo blesses White Sox ahead of playoffs

The White Sox got a letter of support from Pope Leo XIV, a longtime fan and Chicago native, prior to Tuesday's playoff opener vs. the Astros.

Brewers remain cautious with Ortiz as they prepare for NLDS

Joey Ortiz believes he's healthy enough to play in Milwaukee's NLDS opener but the Brewers are remaining careful with the 28-year-old infielder who underwent an MRI on his right knee last weekend.

Posey wants Giants to learn from Pride Night cap controversy

Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said the team must learn from its handling of the club's annual Pride Night, when several players added Bible verses to their caps.

In surprise move, Padres add RHP Musgrove to NLWCS roster vs. Cubs

RHP Joe Musgrove last played in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery, but the Padres added him to their wild-card roster Tuesday.

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