Thanks to one of baseball's best second-half performances, Rangers lefty Derek Holland finds himself starting Game 2 of the AL Division Series on Saturday.
D-backs' fury meets relentless Brewers 'pen
When the D-backs' propensity to come back and the Brewers' dominant bullpen meet in the National League Division Series, something has to give.
Blanton in bullpen as NLDS roster finalized
The Phillies finalized their roster for the National League Division Series on Friday, choosing Joe Blanton over David Herndon for the final spot in the bullpen.
Rays put four rookie hurlers on ALDS roster
The Rays announced their roster for the American League Division Series on Friday, and Jeff Niemann and Dan Johnson were the most notable faces not making the cut.
Accident victim's son throws out ALDS first pitch
For the first time since a tragic ballpark accident took his father's life on July 7, Cooper Stone, 6, returned to Rangers Ballpark on Friday with a special distinction: to throw out the first pitch of for Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Rays.
Melvin's bold moves have paid off for Crew
General manager Doug Melvin's bold moves this past offseason to bolster the pitching led directly to the best regular season in franchise history, and the Brewers are talking seriously about advancing deep into October.
Odds seemingly stacked against Phillies
If the Phillies fail to win the World Series this year, it's a given William Penn will tumble from his perch. Philly cheese steaks will lose their flavor. The only parade down Broad Street will be thousands of mourners marching to the wake.
D-backs coach Baylor hospitalized after fainting
D-backs hitting coach Don Baylor fainted in the team's clubhouse at Miller Park before its National League Division Series workout Friday and was transported by ambulance to a hospital for tests.
Credit Selig for game's existence in Milwaukee
More than any single individual off the field of play, Commissioner Bud Selig is responsible for the existence of Major League Baseball in Milwaukee.
Live BP, 10 camera angles with Postseason.TV
Fans can watch their favorite team from numerous angles thanks to Postseason.TV, which will show companion coverage of every Division Series game and pregame batting practice.
Gordon picks up Rookie of the Month honors
In just his second full month of receiving regular playing time, Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon was rewarded with the Gillette presents National League Rookie of the Month Award for September.
Belcher steps down as Indians pitching coach
The Indians' coaching staff continued to undergo changes one day after the end of the regular season. On Thursday, Cleveland announced that Tim Belcher has decided to step down as pitching coach, following a season in which the Tribe's arms served as a strength for much of the year.
Doc gets first crack at surging Redbirds in NLDS
Roy Halladay takes the ball for the Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. Redbirds skipper Tony La Russa has yet to name his starter.
Braves bringing back Fredi, entire staff in '12
In the wake of Wednesday's extra-innings loss which dashed the club's playoff hopes, general manager Frank Wren Wren confirmed Thursday afternoon that Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez and the members of his staff will return for the 2012 season.
Keeping staff intact is Giants' priority, challenge
As the Giants enter a truly pivotal offseason in which vast personnel turnover is possible, general manager Brian Sabean emphasized Thursday that maintaining the pitching staff tops the club's agenda.
Indians pick up Acta's option for 2013
The Indians on Thursday picked up manager Manny Acta's option for 2013 after he guided the Tribe to an 80-82 record that was an 11-game improvement over the previous season.
Beltre claims AL Player of Month honors
When it came to home runs, RBIs and slugging percentage, there was nobody better in baseball this month than Adrian Beltre. For that effort, he was named the American League Player of the Month.