Hot Cole, Astros face Scherzer, Nats in World Series opener

Gerrit Cole rattles off the names of the pitching greats with ease, featuring the same command he shows with his vaunted four-seam fastball.

LeMahieu, Hicks lift Yanks over Astros, close to 3-2 in ALCS

DJ LeMahieu drove Justin Verlander's second pitch over the wall, then Aaron Hicks sent the fans at Yankee Stadium into a frenzy with a three-run homer off the foul pole later in the first inning.

Astros power past Yanks for 3-1 ALCS lead

George Springer and Carlos Correa each hit three-run homers and the Houston Astros got another wild ace off the hook to beat the sloppy New York Yankees 8-3 Thursday night and reach the cusp of a second World Series visit in three years.

Nationals sweep Cardinals; DC in World Series for 1st time since '33

As the Washington Nationals moved a party 86 years in the making from their ballpark's infield to a booze-filled clubhouse, manager Dave Martinez paused near the dugout and thrust the silver NL Championship Series trophy overhead, to the delight of loud, delirious fans still in the stands.

Strasburg Ks 12, Nats top Cards 8-1; 1 win from World Series

Stephen Strasburg took his turn silencing the Cardinals' struggling bats, Nationals postseason star Howie Kendrick doubled three times and drove in three more runs, and Washington moved one win from the city's first World Series appearance in 86 years by beating St.

Yankees, Astros plan all relievers in ALCS Game 4 vs. Astros

The Yankees and Astros plan all-bullpen games from the start in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series in a sign of the times.

Sanchez shines as Nationals beat Cards 2-0 in NLCS opener

Anibal Sanchez carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Howie Kendrick had two more big swings and the Washington Nationals beat the St.

Rays can't beat 3 aces, finally fold in ALDS vs Astros

The Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 in Game 5 on Thursday, to advance to American League Championship Series against New York Yankees.

Rays chase Verlander early, beat Astros 4-1 to even ALDS

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Houston Astros 4-1 Tuesday. The series shifts back to Houston for a deciding Game 5 on Thursday night.

Scherzer, Zimmerman lead Nats past LA 6-1 to force Game 5

When Dave Roberts took the ball out of Rich Hill's hands, he turned it over to a bullpen full of question marks.

Rays pummel Greinke, Morton clutch vs Astros to win Game 3

Kevin Kiermaier hit a go-ahead, three-run homer as Tampa Bay teed off on Zack Greinke, and the Rays backed another clutch playoff pitching performance by Charlie Morton to beat the Houston Astros 10-3 Monday and cut their AL Division Series deficit to 2-1. 

Braves take Game 2 of NLDS; tie series against St. Louis

Adding another chapter to his remarkable turnaround season, Mike Foltynewicz threw seven crisp innings before pinch-hitter Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer that carried the Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, evening the NL Division Series at one game apiece.

Buehler, Muncy lead Dodgers past Nats 6-0 in NLDS opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers win Game 1 of the National League Division Series, defeating the Washington Nationals 6-0 on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium.