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Jo Adell delivered the decisive hit for Cleveland in ALDS Game 3, driving a bases-loaded, two-out, three-run triple down the first-base line in the third inning of a 9-3 win over the White Sox. Adell finished 2-for-4 with a walk and three RBI, helping the Guardians avoid elimination. After striking out four times in Game 1, Adell has responded by going 3-for-7 with two triples and four RBI over his last two postseason contests.
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. launched a solo home run off Milwaukee Brewers starter Robert Gasser in Game 4 of the NLDS at Petco Park, tying the game 1-1 in the early going. The blast marked the eighth career postseason home run in 22 playoff games for Tatis. The clutch homer provided an immediate answer to Milwaukee's initial run as San Diego fought to stay alive in the best-of-five series following viral social media attention earlier in the week.
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser made his first career postseason start in Game 4 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Pitching on 11 days of rest, Gasser surrendered a solo home run to Fernando Tatis Jr. after Milwaukee took an early lead. Gasser earned the starting assignment after delivering a dominant stretch to end the regular season, posting a 1.67 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 32.1 innings in his final six appearances.
Walker Buehler takes the mound for the San Diego Padres in a must-win Game 4 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. Recently reinstated from the paternity list to replace Randy Vásquez on the active roster, the veteran right-hander made 32 regular-season starts, going 9-6 with a 4.63 ERA and 131 strikeouts over 153.2 innings. Buehler will pitch on a short leash, backed by bullpen options Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon.
Atlanta Braves utilityman Mauricio Dubón committed a major defensive error during the second inning of NLDS Game 4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Moving out to shallow left field for a routine pop-up from Max Muncy, Dubón misjudged and dropped the ball, allowing Shohei Ohtani to score from third base to tie the game 1-1. The costly blunder came just one night after Dubón made a sensational leaping catch to rob Freddie Freeman of a home run in Game 3 of the series.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani moved up to the cleanup spot for Game 4 against Atlanta as the Dodgers clinched the NLDS. Ohtani worked a leadoff walk in the second inning, stole second, took third on an errant throw, and scored on a fielding gaffe by Mauricio Dubón to tie the game 1-1. Playing through right arm and left knee injuries, manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence that the slumping four-time MVP will soon come to life in the upcoming NLCS matchup.
Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II ignited the offense by leading off Game 4, lacing the first pitch for a single, stealing second, and scoring the game's first run on a wild pitch. As the primary offensive spark for Atlanta during the postseason, Harris continued his relentless effort by adding a two-out double in the seventh inning. Despite his stellar individual contributions and all-out play, the Braves ultimately fell 4-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers, eliminating them from the NLDS.
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller has been officially activated from the paternity list and rejoined the bullpen for NLDS Game 4 against the Milwaukee Brewers. Miller missed Game 3 following the birth of his son, Jordan, on Tuesday night. The All-Star reliever, who converted 38 of 41 save opportunities with a 1.67 ERA and 129 strikeouts over 70 regular-season innings, returns to provide high-leverage relief as the Padres fight to extend their postseason run after a 40-pitch outing in Game 2.
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies ignited a sixth-inning scoring opportunity in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers by pulling a fastball from Alex Vesia deep to left field for a leadoff double. The line drive resulted in Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández crashing hard into the outfield wall during his attempt to make the catch. Albies was ultimately stranded at second base as the game remained tied 1-1 heading into the seventh inning.
José Ramírez sparked the Cleveland Guardians' offense with a pair of key plays, going 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base, and a two-run triple in a 9-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox in ALDS Game 3. Ramírez manufactured a run in the fifth with a double, stole third, and scored on a slide before delivering a bases-clearing triple in the eighth. His effort helped Cleveland record two triples in a playoff game for the first time in franchise history.
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Griffin Jax helped preserve a lead in Game 3 of the ALDS against the New York Yankees. Entering in the sixth inning, Jax gave up a deep fly ball to Anthony Volpe that was ruled an RBI double following a fan interference review. Jax quickly regrouped to strike out Spencer Jones with two runners on base, keeping Tampa Bay ahead en route to completing a three-game series sweep.
Nick Martinez takes the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays against the New York Yankees in ALDS Game 3, seeking to complete a sweep. Martinez enjoyed a breakout All-Star season going 15-6 with a 3.10 ERA, relying on soft contact and stellar road numbers. Returning to Yankee Stadium where he once attended college at Fordham, the right-hander aims to shut down New York and advance his team. His last postseason appearance was with Cincinnati in 2025, giving up four runs to the Dodgers.
Cleveland Guardians rookie pitcher Daniel Espino is set to start against the Chicago White Sox as Cleveland seeks to avoid being swept in the ALDS. Espino faces a high-pressure matchup in Chicago against White Sox left-hander Sean Newcomb. The Guardians' lineup will attempt to extend their postseason run in Wednesday's contest, which will be broadcast nationally on TBS and HBO Max.
Journeyman left-handed reliever Sean Newcomb will take the mound for the Chicago White Sox as they look to complete an ALDS sweep against the Cleveland Guardians. Newcomb gets the nod in an bullpen-heavy effort broadcast on TBS and HBO Max. The White Sox aim to finalize their series victory at home in Chicago, facing off against Guardians rookie starter Daniel Espino.
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas will sit out NLDS Game 4 against the Atlanta Braves due to lower back tightness and hip discomfort. Rojas sustained the injury fielding a grounder and swinging in Game 3 before exiting in the eighth inning. Manager Dave Roberts stated Rojas feels sore and won't be replaced on the roster, as doing so would make him ineligible for a potential NLCS. Los Angeles hopes the veteran infielder can recover in the coming days.
Seaver King bounced back from a disappointing 2025 campaign to deliver an elite 2026 minor league season for the Nationals. Selected 10th overall in 2024, the 23-year-old shortstop slashed .303 with 21 home runs and an .898 OPS across AA and AAA. By improving his swing decisions and reducing ground balls from over 52% down to 45%, King boosted his slugging percentage to .516. He established himself as a consensus top-100 prospect knocking on the door of the big leagues.
Chandler Simpson is out of the Tampa Bay Rays' starting lineup for Wednesday's ALDS Game 3 against the New York Yankees. The left-handed-hitting outfielder begins on the bench as the Yankees turn to southpaw Max Fried on the mound. Simpson opened the series going 1-for-8 at the plate through the first two games, prompting the Rays to give Ryan Vilade a starting nod in the outfield for this pivotal postseason matchup.
Sam Antonacci is penciled in as the designated hitter and leadoff batter for the Chicago White Sox in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday. The White Sox enter the contest with a 2-0 series lead over the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Antonacci sets the table at the top of a lineup that features Miguel Vargas and Munetaka Murakami as Chicago seeks a pivotal win at Rate Field.
Miguel Vargas is in the starting lineup at third base for the Chicago White Sox for Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Holding a 2-0 series advantage, the White Sox deploy Vargas in the infield alongside Sam Antonacci and Munetaka Murakami as they aim to take a commanding three-game lead on their home turf at Rate Field.
Steven Kwan anchors the top of the order as the starting center fielder for the Cleveland Guardians in Wednesday's ALDS Game 3 against the Chicago White Sox. With the Guardians trailing 2-0 in the series, Kwan leads off the lineup ahead of Jose Ramirez and Chase DeLauter. He looks to spark an offensive turnaround at Rate Field as Cleveland tries to avoid falling into a 3-0 deficit against their division rivals.
