Four Division Series are in full swing, and none have ended in sweeps. All eight teams are alive and kicking and set to play on Wednesday. All eight could still be alive into Thursday.
Brennaman fires strike for first pitch of Game 4
Marty Brennaman threw the ceremonial first pitch for Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday.
With chance to advance, Giants turn to Cain
The Giants attempt to do the unthinkable Thursday — polish off the Reds for the third time in as many days to advance to the NLCS. They’ll send Matt Cain, who lost Game 1 of the NLDS, to the mound.
A-Rod to drop in order? Girardi playing to win
No matter what, Alex Rodriguez probably won’t be in the eight-hole. But Yankees manager Joe Girardi seemed more open to the possibility on Tuesday that A-Rod could be dropped in the batting order.
Cueto has oblique strain; next start in jeopardy
The Reds revealed on Tuesday that Johnny Cueto has been diagnosed with a mild right oblique strain. His availability for the National League Division Series, or for the remainder of the playoffs, remains unknown.
Cardinals replace Garcia with Miller on roster
Jaime Garcia has been removed from the Cardinals’ National League Division Series after a magnetic resonance imaging exam revealed a rotator cuff strain and inflammation in his left shoulder.
Ten finalists named for Hall of Fame’s Frick Award
Tom Cheek, Ken Coleman, Jacques Doucet, John Gordon, Bill King, Graham McNamee, Eric Nadel, Eduardo Ortega, Mike Shannon and Dewayne Staats are the 10 finalists for the 2013 Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence.
Future stars ignite AFL’s 20th anniversary season
This time of year, while the baseball world turns its attention to crowning a new champion, the future is being built in the desert.
Detroit hosts debut postseason ‘Bucks on the Pond’
Michael Landskroener and Samantha Stone, both from Westland, Mich., were contestants in the first postseason episode of the hit MLB.com game show “Bucks on the Pond.”
Guillen takes responsibility for struggles, awaits fate
Spending on high-priced free agents last offseason generated plenty of excitement, but it didn’t translate into additional wins for the Miami Marlins.
MLB Notebook: Chen joins O’s first-time playoff victors
With Baltimore’s 3-2 win over the Yankees on Tuesday in Game 2 of the ALDS, lefty Wei-Yin Chen became the eighth pitcher in Browns/Orioles franchise history to start and win his postseason debut.
O’s win takes Hardy off hook for miscue on bases
It was hard to overlook Orioles third-base coach DeMarlo Hale waving home J.J. Hardy in the third Monday night. But Hardy did miss Hale’s windmilling, a mistake that likely cost the Orioles a run in their 3-2 victory.
Johnson gives O’s owner Angelos special souvenir
Orioles principal owner Peter Angelos was presented with a special gift from closer Jim Johnson after the team’s 3-2 win over the Yankees on Monday night.
Matusz adapts to deliver key outs in playoff relief
A scuffling starter demoted to the Minors only a few months ago, lefty Brian Matusz has carved out an integral role in a Baltimore bullpen that has helped drive the club’s success.
Cuban stars hoping to reconnect on field
It was August in Chicago and Oakland outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and Cincinnati reliever Aroldis Chapman were feeling at home in the lobby of a swanky hotel.
Voting under way for 2012 Hank Aaron Award
Voting is under way through Tuesday to help decide which player from each league will be presented with the Hank Aaron Award during the World Series.
ALDS even as Yanks’ quick strike eclipsed
The American League Division Series is rolling up the East Coast to New York even, as the Orioles edged the Yankees with a 3-2 victory in Game 2 of the playoff battle between the division rivals on Monday at Camden Yards.