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Yesterday

Yankees Not Expected to Issue Qualifying Offer to Jazz Chisholm Jr.

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The New York Yankees are reportedly not expected to extend a qualifying offer to pending free agent Jazz Chisholm Jr., choosing instead to let him walk. Chisholm regressed both at the plate and defensively during the season while also experiencing several high-profile lapses in concentration. The 2027 qualifying offer is valued at $23.15 million, and while the Yankees are expected to issue it to David Bednar, Chisholm is projected to test the open market.

Thursday

Shohei Ohtani Snaps HR Drought But Dodgers Swept in NLCS

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Shohei Ohtani hit a 3-run homer in NLCS Game 4 to snap a 115 plate-appearance drought, but the Dodgers fell 6-4 to the Brewers, suffering a sweep. Playing through knee and biceps injuries after attempting to pitch and hit full-time, Ohtani batted .192 in the postseason. Despite the elimination, he plans to pitch in 2027, though his offseason surgery status remains uncertain as Los Angeles faces a roster reckoning.

David Hamilton Seals Brewers' NLCS Sweep with Insurance Homer

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David Hamilton hit a crucial two-out solo home run off Edwin Díaz in the ninth inning of NLCS Game 4, securing the Milwaukee Brewers' 6-4 victory and a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hamilton also contributed an RBI single earlier in the game. This rare homer, his first since August, helped send the Brewers to their first World Series since 1982.

Tyler Glasnow Falters in Crucial NLCS Game 4

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Tyler Glasnow did not factor in the decision in NLCS Game 4, allowing four runs on three hits with six strikeouts and two walks over 4.1 innings. After a strong start, Milwaukee's offense rallied, with walks fueling key innings. Glasnow, limited to 13 starts in the regular season due to a back issue, surrendered five runs across two playoff appearances.

Miguel Rojas Retires After NLCS Sweep, Transitioning to Dodgers Front Office

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Los Angeles Dodgers veteran infielder Miguel Rojas announced his retirement following an NLCS sweep by the Brewers, ending a 13-year MLB career. The 37-year-old won two World Series rings and three Roy Campanella Awards, highlighted by a Game 7 tying homer in 2025. Rojas finishes with 61 home runs and 386 RBIs. He will immediately transition into a player development and front office role within the Dodgers organization to continue wearing the team's uniform in a new capacity.

Aaron Ashby Earns Save and Completes Series Sweep for Brewers

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Aaron Ashby earned the save in Game 4 of the NLCS, tossing three scoreless innings with three strikeouts and two hits allowed to complete a series sweep of the Dodgers. The left-hander generated seven whiffs on 39 pitches, escaping jams in the seventh and eighth frames. Ashby has thrown 6.2 scoreless frames in the series and remains unscored upon through six postseason appearances for Milwaukee.

Jake Bauers Wins NLCS MVP as Brewers Sweep Dodgers to Reach World Series

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Jake Bauers earned NLCS MVP honors, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a sweep of the Dodgers and their first World Series berth since 1982. In a 6-4 Game 4 victory, he drove in three runs with a ground-rule double and a bases-loaded walk. Across the four-game sweep, Bauers went 4-for-14 with three walks, a double, a home run, and six RBIs. The 31-year-old starred after setting career highs with 26 home runs, 86 RBIs, and an .889 regular-season OPS.

Will Smith's World Series Streak Ends After Dodgers 2026 Run

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Los Angeles catcher Will Smith previously won three consecutive World Series titles from 2020 to 2024, mirroring a unique historical quirk where a player named Will Smith won six straight rings across MLB. Following the Dodgers' postseason exit, the remarkable multi-year championship streak held by catchers and relievers named Will Smith has officially concluded.

Tarik Skubal Highlights Top Free Agent Targets For Offseason

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As the 2026-27 MLB offseason approaches, two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is hitting the open market as a premier free agent target. Following the Los Angeles Dodgers' postseason elimination, the elite left-hander faces significant interest from clubs like the New York Mets, who are prioritizing rotation reinforcements this winter amid looming CBA negotiations and front office evaluations.

Freddie Freeman Rejects Narrative That 'Old' Dodgers Can't Compete

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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman pushed back against narratives that the team is too old to compete after falling into an 0-3 deficit against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. Speaking before Game 4 at Dodger Stadium, Freeman acknowledged LA has an older roster but rejected age as the primary reason for their struggles, stating the team simply is not playing well. The defending champions were ultimately swept in four games as their World Series three-peat dream ended.

Edwin Díaz Relieves in Game 4 as Dodgers Sweep Out of NLCS

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Dodgers reliever Edwin Díaz took the mound in relief during Game 4 of the NLCS, pitching eight straight scoreless batters to keep Los Angeles within striking distance during their elimination game against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, Díaz surrendered a two-out solo home run to No. 9 hitter David Hamilton in the ninth inning, providing crucial insurance for Milwaukee. The Dodgers ultimately lost 6-4, completing a four-year sweep and ending their postseason run.

Garrett Mitchell Hits Go-Ahead NLCS Home Run as Brewers Eye Pennant

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Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell followed a breakout 145-game regular season with high-impact playoff moments. Building on elite postseason defense and prior NLCS production, Mitchell hit a dramatic, go-ahead home run off Tanner Scott in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the NLCS. The late blast capped a Milwaukee rally against the Los Angeles Dodgers, putting the Brewers within three innings of clinching their first pennant since 1982.

David Bednar to Receive $23.15M Qualifying Offer From Yankees

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The New York Yankees are expected to extend a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to David Bednar ahead of free agency. Wrapping up his first full season in pinstripes, the 22.15 million shutdown closer recorded 35 saves with a stellar 2.47 ERA, a 1.038 WHIP, and 76 strikeouts across 69.1 innings pitched.

Jazz Chisholm Expected to Be Excluded From Yankees Qualifying Offer

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Jazz Chisholm is reportedly not expected to receive a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer from the New York Yankees this winter. The 28-year-old infielder experienced an up-and-down 2026 season, stealing 41 bases and playing strong defense at second base, but his offensive production dipped to a .231/.312/.399 slash line with 19 home runs following a 31-homer, Silver Slugger campaign in 2025.

Junior Caminero Vows Adjustments After Four-Strikeout Game 3 Loss

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Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero struck out four times during the team's Game 3 postseason loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Caminero accounted for nearly a third of Tampa Bay's 13 total strikeouts in the defeat. Following his difficult performance at the plate, Caminero publicly vowed to bounce back, telling reporters that he and the team would 'make adjustments for the next game, plain and simple' as they prepare for their upcoming elimination match.

Cade Smith Dominates to Secure Four-Out Save in ALCS Game 3

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Cade Smith struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings to record the save in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rays, retiring all four batters faced on 18 pitches. Tasked with recording the final four outs with a 3-2 lead, Smith bounced back after not pitching in Game 2. He has been dominant despite a heavy workload this postseason, surrendering just one run on two hits and one walk while striking out 13 batters across 8.2 total frames to anchor the Guardians' bullpen.

Griffin Jax Charged With Tough Loss in First Postseason Start

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Griffin Jax was charged with the loss in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Guardians, allowing three runs on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks over four-plus innings. Jax entered the fifth frame with a 2-1 lead before surrendering an infield single and a two-run homer to begin the inning. Making his first postseason start, the right-hander previously made one relief appearance in the ALDS and will likely be in the mix to start a possible Game 7 for Tampa Bay.

Petey Halpin Lifts Cleveland With Go-Ahead Home Run in ALCS Game 3

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Petey Halpin lifted the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the ALCS with a decisive go-ahead two-run home run in the fifth inning, accompanied by an epic bat flip. Starting in center field for all three games versus Tampa Bay, the 24-year-old went 1-for-3 on the day. Across four playoff starts, Halpin is 4-for-11 with two doubles, a home run, and four strikeouts, helping Cleveland take a 2-1 lead in the series.

Gavin Williams Strikes Out Nine in Dominant ALCS Game 3 Victory

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Gavin Williams earned the win in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rays, giving up two runs on two hits and one walk with nine strikeouts over five innings. Williams ran into trouble in the fourth when Tampa Bay scored twice on a walk, double, and triple, but he was perfect in his other four frames. He has been Cleveland's best starter in the playoffs with a 2.30 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, and 23:5 K:BB across 15.2 innings, tentatively lining up to start a potential Game 7.

Blake Snell Stumbles in Seventh Inning of NLCS Game 3 Defeat

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Blake Snell struck out nine and carried six strong scoreless innings before unraveling in the seventh inning of Game 3 against Milwaukee. Snell walked Andrew Vaughn before surrendering back-to-back home runs to lefties Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell, marking the first time in his career he gave up consecutive homers to left-handed hitters. Manager Dave Roberts defended keeping Snell in at 101 pitches, though the 6-2 loss put Los Angeles down 3-0 in the NLCS.