Technically, every team has an ace. But not all aces are created equal. We've gone through the 12 teams that will be in the postseason, and ranked their No. 1 starters, while recognizing that the No.

Playoff baseball gets underway on Tuesday, and while a strong pitching staff remains one of the biggest keys to hoisting the World Series trophy, a lack of offensive fire power can also bring a team's ...

There are problems the Orioles need to fix to get back to the playoffs. They’re still in much better shape than most of the teams looking for a manager this offseason. Bob Melvin is out in San ...

Gavin Williams’ breakout this summer was one of the most important developments for the Guardians on their path to reaching the postseason. Now, the 26-year-old will lead Cleveland as it opens its ...

After an exhilarating finish to the regular season, the 2025 MLB playoffs kick off Tuesday afternoon with 12 teams vying to hoist this year's World Series trophy. The Dodgers look to further cement ...

Following a recent shift to the bullpen, Roki Sasaki is expected to make the Dodgers' roster for the best-of-three NL Wild Card Series, manager Dave Roberts said Monday.

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It started with Babe Ruth. Or maybe with Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. It increased in ferocity with Thurman Munson and Carlton Fisk and reached its apex with Derek Jeter and David Ortiz. The New ...

Free Press sports writer Evan Petzold breaks down the Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians in the 2025 AL wild-card series — and makes his pick.

There are those who say that one or other of the McLaren drivers should have the 2025 Formula 1 world championship in the bag by now. Within that group it has been claimed that Oscar Piastri's ...

When we look back now at the 2024 season, the clear pivotal moment where the Eagles began to find themselves as a team was the Week 5 bye. The Eagles sputtered through the first month of the season, ...