Signups are underway for the MLB.TV Postseason Package and Postseason.TV now that the postseason field is finally set. Anywhere from 20 to 33 games (there were 25 last year) are about to be played on the way to a trophy presentation at the 111th World Series.
Bryant’s jersey the most popular of 2015 season
Taking over a spot that used to be ruled by legend Derek Jeter, Cubs All-Star Kris Bryant became the first rookie to top the list on Monday when MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced their ranking of the most popular jerseys for 2015, based on Majestic Athletic jersey sales at MLB.com/shop.
KC enters postseason atop Power Rankings
This week’s Power Rankings are based on not only the overall performance of the individual teams, but also, roster makeup and how difficult their path to a World Series title may be.
Remembering Grampa Yogi
I’ve been asked a lot recently about my grandfather’s legacy. I used to say Grampa, Jesus and Shakespeare were the three most quoted men in history, but now I’m convinced those other two are losing ground.
The better end: 8 clubs’ fates in 3 ET frenzy
Sunday is the final day of the regular season — that is, unless a tiebreaker game is needed on Monday. Things are so bunched up that we still don’t know one division winner and one Wild Card team, plus some home-field advantages. Here’s a look at all the games with the most potential impact.
Fans get chance to say farewell to Yogi today
A final farewell to Yogi Berra and another celebration of his remarkable life will come today at the museum that bears his name on the campus of Montclair State University.
Breakdown: Everything at stake today
Since one playoff opening is still hanging in the balance and home-field advantage is still to be determined in certain circumstances, sorting it all out might be a bit confusing heading into Games 162.
Statcast all over Springer’s defensive gem
With his Astros pushing hard for a postseason berth, George Springer came through with what was one of the biggest plays of the day on Saturday, and Statcast™ has it covered with all the impressive details.
Commissioner Manfred to stop by High Heat
Commissioner Rob Manfred will help preview the final day of the regular season on Sunday during a special 1 p.m. ET edition of MLB Network’s High Heat with host Chris Russo.
Scherzer fired up in MLB’s top GIF of the Day
Here are the Top 5 GIFs of the day, courtesy of @MLBGIFs.
Yelich’s 8 hits in twin bill is 1 shy of MLB mark
Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich nearly had a doubleheader for the ages. The 23-year-old finished Saturday one hit shy of matching a Major League record for most hits in the same day — nine, shared by nine players, the last being Lee Thomas of the Los Angeles Angels in 1961.
O’s top Yankees, delay WC home-field clinch
If the Yankees are going to clinch home-field advantage in Tuesday’s American League Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser, it may have to wait until the final day of the regular season on Sunday. The O’s won Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader at Camden Yards, 4-3.
Greinke pitches LA to NLDS home-field edge
Zack Greinke earned the National League ERA title and the Dodgers clinched home-field advantage in the NL Division Series by beating the Padres, 2-1, on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, in Greinke’s career-best 19th win.
Dodgers activate Puig from disabled list
The Dodgers reinstated outfielder Yasiel Puig on Saturday from the disabled list. Puig had been hampered by a right hamstring strain.
3-team tiebreaker still in play for Astros, Rangers, Yanks
With one day left in the regular season, there’s still a possibility of a three-team tie among the Yankees, Astros and Rangers. And if that happens, a tiebreaker game on Monday would determine all of their fates.
Did you know: Scherzer’s historic no-hitter
Max Scherzer had what may go down as one of the greatest pitching performances of all-time on Saturday, pitching his second no-hitter this season in a 2-0 win over the Mets.
Scherzer joins elite club with 2nd no-hitter of 2015
After pitching his second no-hitter of the season in a 2-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday night, Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer was speechless when he found out what he had accomplished.