The American League Wild Card is the only postseason race that isn’t decided heading into the final days of the season. So, what could it look like? If the season ended right now, there’d be some very disappointed fans in Seattle and elsewhere. But thankfully, this weekend offers several intriguing series that could change everything.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw injured his forearm and could be out long-term. His post-game interview was tough to watch. Kershaw was visibly defeated after the game, and rightly so. The Dodgers have fought all season for the chance to win back-to-back World Series’. While they still have an excellent chance at doing so
Sep 30, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros players pose for a picture after after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays to clinch the American League West division at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports NFL Thursday Night Football crew 2021 by Mark Powell College Football fans and media troll Miami for losing
After the Atlanta Braves won the NL East, Ozzie Albies had a hilarious NSFW moment. As the American League descends into absolute chaos in the final days of the MLB season, with potential mega-tie in the Wild Card standings looming as well as teams missing the postseason in the 11th hour, things in the National
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 01: Manager Kevin Cash #16 of the Tampa Bay Rays walks on the field during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on September 01, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) Joel Embiid finally turns on Ben Simmons, torches him in
During the Houston Astros celebration after clinching the AL West crown, manager Dusty Baker chugged a beer out of a shoe. Going into last night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Houston Astros magic number to clinch the AL West was one. That one would secure their fifth straight playoff appearance, the longest streak
ST LOUIS – OCTOBER 29: St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon thanks the fans during the World Series Celebration at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri on October 29, 2006. (Photo by Scott Rovak/MLB Photos via Getty Images) DJ Chark carted off field after friendly fire injury from James Robinson by Scott Rogust St. Louis
HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 30: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros hits a three run home run in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park on September 30, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Did Draymond Green take a shot at the Warriors front office? by
San Diego Padres center fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.. (Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports) Bengals and Joe Burrow can thank Urban Meyer for escaping TNF with a win by Scott Rogust Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a home run out of Dodger Stadium. Just how far did it go, and is it too little, too late for his
Star quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks is amazed by the Mariners’ last effort push to make the MLB playoffs. Wednesday night, the Seattle Mariners won their 11th game in 13 outings. It’s been this extremely necessary streak of great play in the final stretch of the regular season that has them knocking on
The Seattle Mariners became huge fans of the Baltimore Orioles, who helped them rise up the AL Wild Card standings. The AL Wild Card race has lived up to the expectations of being unpredictable and straight-up chaotic. The Seattle Mariners have been one of the late risers in the postseason berth sweepstakes, but they needed some
The San Francisco Giants received some bad news regarding first baseman Brandon Belt’s thumb injury. The San Francisco Giants already had a postseason berth locked up entering the final week of the campaign, but the only thing left to determine is whether they would win the NL West title or play in the NL Wild
Sep 29, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) and first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrate their win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Who leads the NFL in passing touchdowns? by Mark Powell NFL Thursday Night Football crew 2021 by Mark Powell With
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 30: Fans watch as the San Diego Padres play the Colorado Rockies on July 30, 2021 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) Saquon Barkley limps off for Giants in must-win vs. Falcons by Jordanna Clark Listen: Gus Johnson lost his mind during
Jul 28, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler (32) looks on during the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Is Wild Card game Adam Wainwright’s last rodeo with the Cardinals? by Mark Powell San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler made a
Baseball has everything it needs to secure a fun, lucrative and growing future. It just needs to reach out and grab it. Baseball fans have all been there. They’ve all stood across from someone, who’s likely run into one too many ESPN broadcasts of Yankees vs. Red Sox, telling them that baseball is boring, archaic,
The Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers were one of several teams that tried to acquire Pittsburgh Pirates’ outfielder Bryan Reynolds at the trade deadline. The price for Reynolds was far too high at the time, and it’s easy to see why. The Pirates, for one, don’t want to trade him. Reynolds is under contract until
Red Sox OF Manny Ramirez. (Syndication: USATODAY) Worst MLB postseason losses of all-time by Alicia de Artola Klutch Sports adds Kendrick Nunn to their Lakers’ heavy roster by Aryanna Prasad The record for most home runs in MLB playoffs history belongs to Manny Ramirez, while the mark for most in a single playoffs is held
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams. (Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports) Russell Westbrook wanted nothing to do with the Clippers in trade talks by Jordanna Clark The Milwaukee Brewers will be without reliever Devin Williams for much of the MLB postseason after he broke his hand punching a wall. Rule No. 1: No matter how intoxicated
Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. revealed why he prefers to give his interviews in Spanish. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. played a huge role in the Toronto Blue Jays being in contention for a Wild Card berth in the American League entering the final week of the regular season. He is considered one of the
The New York Yankees got a pet turtle, and what has occurred since then is nothing short of what makes baseball incredible. The Yankees need a pet for the clubhouse — that’s what was holding them back, evidently. New York was out of a Wild Card spot just over a week ago, falling to third
WORCESTER – Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale makes a rehab start with the WooSox against Buffalo on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Spt Woosox Sale 2 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gives interviews in Spanish for a damn good reason by Scott Rogust The Boston Red Sox lost again on Tuesday night, this time to the Baltimore Orioles.
Former MLB pitcher Pedro Martinez cursed out the umpires in Tuesday’s San Francisco Giants-Arizona Diamondbacks game live on the air. The umpiring in MLB has caused the blood pressure of many fans to rise when watching a game. You even see players in said contests express their opinions on the jobs of the officials. When
New York Mets, Jacob deGrom Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Cardinals: Mike Shildt reveals plan for Jack Flaherty, Yadier Molina scratched by Mark Powell New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom is officially out for the remainder of the season. New York Mets manager Luis Rojas announced on Tuesday that pitcher Jacob deGrom is officially
YES Network play-by-play commentator Michael Kay botched his call of Giancarlo Stanton’s home run during Tuesday’s game between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. MLB has now reached the final week of the 2021 season, meaning that the mad dash for the final playoff spots are underway. The New York Yankees are looking
Sep 3, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) talks to Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) in the seventh inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Look: Dabo Swinney looked like death personified after Clemson avoids upset by Alicia de Artola Jose Valenzuela impresses
After missing a crucial call in what might’ve been his last game at Fenway Park, Joe West is expected to retire at the end of the MLB season. Well, Joe West, it’s been fun. Okay, maybe not always fun, but it’s been… entertaining. One day after West made a questionable call that might’ve botched the
Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz. (Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Mets second-half collapse caused them to miss out on the postseason. Here are three players that the team can’t move on from, even though it would benefit them. The New York Mets fanbase had hope ahead of the 2021 season. The Wilpon Family no
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras took in Wrigley Field for the final time of the season in Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Chicago Cubs‘ 2021 season is nearing its end. After a strong start to the campaign, the Cubs underwent a lengthy losing streak, causing team president Jed Hoyer to sell every
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 24: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees bats during the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 24, 2021 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) Willson Contreras taking in Wrigley Field one last time is heartbreaking by