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- 1Justin Verlander walks off the mound for the final timeβJustin Verlander leaves the mound for the final time in his LEGENDARY career π | MLB Highlights
Justin Verlander has made his final appearance on a major league mound, closing out a storied pitching career that included multiple World Series titles, Cy Young Awards and a place among baseball's all-time greats. MLB's highlight package of his farewell exit from the game is drawing massive attention, with fans flooding comments to salute the veteran right-hander and reflect on two decades of dominance.
- 2MLB 2026 playoff bracket: can the Dodgers be dethroned?βMLB playoff bracket 2026: Can juggernaut LA Dodgers be dethroned?
Attention is turning to the 2026 MLB playoff picture, with the Los Angeles Dodgers framed as the team to beat after another dominant season. Pundits and fans are debating whether any contender can knock them off, as the postseason bracket takes shape and matchups, seeding and World Series hopes come into focus across the league.
- 3Yankees name Cam Schlittler Game 1 starter against Red SoxβMLB: NY Yankees give Cam Schlittler Game 1 start against Red Sox β¦ https://www. espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/500440 91/yankee
The New York Yankees have given rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler the starting job for Game 1 of their Wild Card playoff series against the Boston Red Sox. The decision hands the high-stakes postseason opener to a young arm rather than a veteran, and baseball fans are debating whether manager Aaron Boone is making a bold or risky call in a heated rivalry matchup.
- 4MLB Postseason Bracket and Wild Card Schedule ReleasedβMLB Postseason Bracket, Schedule For Wild Card Round And World Series
The MLB postseason is set, with the full playoff bracket now confirmed through the Wild Card round to the World Series. FOX Sports has published the complete schedule, laying out when each series begins and how the postseason will progress toward the championship. Baseball fans are checking the dates and matchups as the playoff race reaches its decisive stage.
- 5Moreno wins NL batting title despite sitting out finaleβMoreno claims NL batting title despite scratch in D-backs' finale
Gabriel Moreno of the Arizona Diamondbacks has claimed the National League batting title, securing the crown even though he was scratched from the team's final game of the season. The finish caps a breakout year at the plate for the catcher and gives Arizona an individual offensive honor despite the club not reaching the postseason conversation.
- 6MLB and Trump administration weigh baseball game at national parkβMLB, Trump administration mulling baseball game in National Park: Report
A new report says Major League Baseball and the Trump administration are discussing holding a professional baseball game in a national park. Details such as which park, teams or date are not yet known, and neither MLB nor the White House has confirmed the plan. The idea would follow earlier efforts to stage sporting events at iconic federal sites.
- 7Phillies clinch playoff berth after turbulent weekβPhillies put tumultuous week behind them to punch playoff ticket
The Philadelphia Phillies have secured a place in the MLB postseason, clinching their playoff berth despite a week marked by turmoil around the club. The team put the distractions behind them to get the job done on the field, giving fans something to celebrate and keeping their championship hopes alive heading into October.
- 82026 MLB playoffs: Schedule, bracket and standingsβ2026 MLB playoffs: Schedule, postseason bracket, standings
ESPN has published its guide to the 2026 MLB playoffs, laying out the postseason schedule, the playoff bracket and the current standings. Coverage of this kind typically tracks which teams are positioned for October, the dates of the wild card rounds, division series, championship series and World Series, and how the race for playoff seeding is shaping up across both leagues as the season progresses.
- 92026 MLB playoffs: World Series odds and postseason previewβ2026 MLB playoffs: World Series odds, postseason preview
The 2026 MLB postseason is underway, with previews and World Series odds drawing attention across baseball coverage. ESPN has published a full postseason preview examining championship odds, likely contenders, and key matchups as the playoffs begin. Fans are weighing which teams have the best path to the Fall Classic.
- 10Rangers eliminated from playoff race on final day of seasonβ'Incredibly disappointing': Rangers come up short of playoffs on final day
The Texas Rangers fell short of a playoff berth on the last day of the MLB regular season, a setback their own camp described as 'incredibly disappointing'. The club came up short in the final stretch despite a late push, leaving fans and players frustrated that the season ended without a postseason spot.
- 11Francisco Lindor becomes second switch-hitter with 300 home runs and 200 stealsβLindor just 2nd switch-hitter with 300 HRs, 200 SBs after milestone blast
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor hit a milestone home run, making him just the second switch-hitter in MLB history to reach 300 home runs and 200 stolen bases. The achievement places him alongside a rare group of switch-hitting stars and is being celebrated as another highlight in his career with New York.
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The Major League Baseball lockout is reportedly being shaped in part by private equity interests, adding a financial dimension to the dispute between team owners and players. Commentators are highlighting how investment money behind franchises may be influencing the league's negotiating stance, drawing fresh scrutiny to ownership motives during the work stoppage.
- 13Diamondbacks' postseason push ends with Game 162βD-backs push postseason fight to Game 162, but battle ends there
The Arizona Diamondbacks took their playoff race to the final day of the regular season, but their fight came to an end in Game 162. Arizona pushed its postseason bid to the last game before falling short, closing out a season that came down to the wire.
- 14MLB postseason power rankings: who enters playoffs on top?βPower Rankings: Who starts playoffs on top? https://www. mlb.com/news/mlb-postseason-po wer-rankings-for-2026-wild-card-
MLB.com has released its postseason power rankings ahead of the 2026 playoffs, with all 12 postseason teams now set. The final two spots were clinched on the last day of the regular season, a tough ending for clubs like the Phillies and Astros. The rankings size up which teams enter the Wild Card Series with the most momentum.
- 15MLB wild-card round previews and predictionsβMLB wild-card preview: Series predictions, X-factors and more for Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Padres, Phillies-Braves and White Sox-Astros
The MLB postseason is set, with the wild-card round featuring four matchups: Red Sox vs Yankees, Cubs vs Padres, Phillies vs Braves and White Sox vs Astros. Coverage is focused on series predictions, key X-factors and which stars could decide each matchup. The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry rematch and the Cubs-Padres showdown are drawing particular attention as fans and analysts weigh who advances.
- 16Tony Vitello ejected from season finale, leads MLB with sevenβVitello tossed from Game 162, ending year with MLB-high 7 ejections
Manager Tony Vitello was thrown out of the final game of the regular season, giving him seven ejections for the year, the most of any manager or player in Major League Baseball. The dismissal in Game 162 capped a season in which the first-year big league manager repeatedly clashed with umpires.
- 17MLB's Plan for Baseball Park in Grand Teton Draws Local OppositionβMLB's Pitch To Build Baseball Park In Grand Teton National Park Will Backfire, Locals Say Major League Baseballβs idea o
Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration about building a baseball park in Grand Teton National Park. Local residents say the plan will backfire, criticizing the idea of commercial development in protected federal parkland. Opponents argue a stadium would damage the park's environment and character, and backlash over the proposal is growing among communities near the Wyoming park.
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MLB has announced the game times for the upcoming Wild Card Series, giving fans the full schedule for the opening round of the postseason. Baseball followers are checking start times to plan viewing, and the release marks a key step in the buildup to the playoffs, with matchups, venues and broadcast slots now set for fans of the teams involved.
- 19White Sox Host Astros in AL Wild Card Game 1 TuesdayβWhite Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ (Tues., 5 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)
The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros open the American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday, with first pitch scheduled for 5 p.m. ET and coverage available on Peacock and NBCSN. MLB.com has published a FAQ answering common fan questions about the matchup, broadcast details and playoff format as the postseason begins.