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Dodgers Win World Series, Players Opt for Free Agency

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor November 4, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

MLB Free Agency Begins: Alonso, Diaz Among Stars Opting Out of Contracts

The Hot Stove season is ⁣officially underway‌ as several prominent MLB players have exercised opt-out⁤ clauses in their contracts, choosing ‌to test the free ⁢agent market. Among those are New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz, according to multiple reports.This marks the beginning of a perhaps transformative offseason⁤ for numerous teams seeking to ⁤bolster their rosters.

The move allows these players to seek longer-term contracts and potentially larger paydays then their current deals ‍provide. Teams now have until thursday to extend qualifying offers-worth just over $22 million for the 2026 season-to their impending free agents. ⁣Players then have one week to decide whether to accept the offer or become free agents.

Here are some of the players who have chosen to opt out of their contracts:

* Pete Alonso, 1B, New York Mets
* edwin⁢ diaz, ⁣RP, New⁤ York Mets

Here are some of‌ the players who have chosen to opt into their contracts:
(The original article does not list players‍ who opted *in to their contracts.)*

November 4, 2025 0 comments

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Locklear’s Surgeries Cloud Diamondbacks’ First Base Future

by Emma Walker – News Editor October 4, 2025

written by Emma Walker – News Editor

Diamondbacks‘ Tyler Locklear to Undergo Elbow and Shoulder Surgery

PHOENIX – Arizona Diamondbacks first‌ baseman Tyler Locklear will undergo surgery on both his left elbow and ⁤left shoulder this month, a⁣ source confirmed Wednesday, following a collision at first base in september.

The injuries occurred ⁢during the seventh inning of a⁢ game against the ⁢Boston Red ⁣Sox on Sept. 7, when Locklear ⁣reached for an errant throw from third baseman Jordan Lawlar and collided with Red ⁤Sox runner ⁤Connor ⁤Wong. Locklear ⁣sustained a torn ‍ligament in his left ⁣elbow ‍and requires a labrum repair in ⁤his‍ left shoulder. Both surgeries⁤ will⁢ be performed by dr. Keith Meister on Oct. 16.

Locklear is expected to return ⁤at some point next season, tho the Diamondbacks currently lack a definitive recovery timeline due to the unusual nature of simultaneously addressing elbow and⁤ shoulder⁣ injuries.

Acquired from the Seattle Mariners in July as part of the eugenio Suarez trade, Locklear appeared in 31 games for Arizona, hitting‌ .175/.267/.262 with three home runs and 43 strikeouts in 116 plate appearances. He was considered a ⁤potential first base option for the 2026 season,alongside⁤ Pavin ⁢Smith‍ and⁢ others,but his recovery⁢ timeline introduces uncertainty to those plans.

October 4, 2025 0 comments

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Guardians begin MLB Wild Card playoffs on ESPN, here’s what to know

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor September 30, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Guardians Begin MLB Wild Card Playoffs on ESPN, Here’s What to Know

CLEVELAND ⁢- The Cleveland Guardians will kick off their 2025 postseason journey⁣ against an‍ opponent⁢ yet to ⁢be determined in the MLB Wild Card Series, with the game broadcast nationally on ESPN. The⁢ series marks the⁤ Guardians’ third playoff appearance ⁣in the last four seasons, continuing a period of competitive baseball for ‌the young team.

This year’s ⁣Wild Card Series represents a crucial step for the Guardians ⁣as they aim for a⁤ deeper ⁣playoff run ‌and a potential World Series title. Securing a Wild Card spot demonstrates the team’s resilience and ability to compete in a challenging American League landscape. The outcome of this series will determine whether the Guardians advance to the NLCS, scheduled to begin October 13th, and ultimately, the World ⁤Series, slated to start October‍ 24th.

The Guardians finished the regular season with a record that earned them a Wild Card ‍berth. their⁣ opponent will be determined by the final standings‌ of the other Wild Card teams and division winners. The Wild Card Series is a best-of-three format, with all games played ‍at the higher seed’s home ballpark.

Here’s a look at the broader postseason schedule:

NLCS Schedule 2025
Best-of-seven series⁤ hosted⁤ by the better seed.

* Game 1, monday, Oct.‌ 13: NL low at NL high, TBS
* Game 2, Tuesday, Oct. 14: NL low at NL high, TBS
* Game 3, Thursday, Oct. 16: NL high at NL low, ⁢TBS
* Game 4, Friday, Oct.17: NL high at NL low, TBS
*⁢ Game 5, Saturday, Oct.‌ 18 NL high at NL low, TBS (If⁤ necessary)
* Game 6, Monday,⁣ Oct. 20: NL low at NL high, TBS (If necessary)
* Game 7, Tuesday, Oct. 21: NL ⁤low at NL⁣ high,TBS (If necessary)

World Series Schedule 2025
Best-of-seven series hosted by the team with the better record.

* Game 1, Friday, Oct.24: (Low at high),Fox
* Game 2,Saturday,Oct. 25: (Low at‍ high), Fox
* Game 3, Monday, Oct.27: (Low at high), Fox
* Game 4, Tuesday, Oct. 28: (Low at high), Fox
* Game 5, wednesday, Oct. 29: (Low at high),Fox (If necessary)
* Game 6,friday,Oct.31: (low at high), Fox (If necessary)
* Game 7, Saturday, Nov. 1: (Low at high),Fox (If necessary)

Contributing: Detroit Free Press,USA TODAY

September 30, 2025 0 comments

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MLB Season Finale: Final Standings and Playoff Picture

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor September 28, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

MLB Playoff Races Reach Fever Pitch on Final Day of 2025 Season

The 2025 Major League Baseball regular season culminates⁢ today, september 28, with a slate of games carrying immense playoff implications for several teams vying for postseason berths. Multiple division titles and Wild Card spots remain undecided as teams make one last ⁤push to secure their place in October baseball.

This⁢ final day of competition will determine the full field of 12 playoff teams -⁣ six⁣ division winners and six Wild Card selections – across both the american and National Leagues. The outcomes⁣ of today’s games will not only finalize the postseason ‍bracket but also⁣ set the stage for a highly anticipated playoff run, with potential matchups already ⁢beginning to take shape.

Here’s a look at today’s schedule:

* Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres, 3:10 p.m.
* ‍ Los Angeles Dodgers at Seattle Mariners,3:10 p.m.
* ⁢ Texas⁢ Rangers at Cleveland‌ Guardians,3:10 p.m.
* Cincinnati Reds at milwaukee Brewers, 3:10 p.m.
* Pittsburgh Pirates at Atlanta Braves, 3:15 p.m.
* St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs,3:20⁢ p.m.

Fans can⁤ stream today’s MLB action on Fubo.

September 28, 2025 0 comments

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Blame Ilitch and Harris: Tigers Clinch Postseason Spot

by David Harrison – Chief Editor September 28, 2025

written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

Detroit Tigers Clinch Postseason Berth, Prepare for Wild Card Series

BOSTON – The Detroit Tigers secured a postseason berth Saturday, celebrating a clinching victory in Boston despite a recent stretch of challenging play. The tigers’ playoff appearance marks a meaningful turnaround for the team under manager A.J. Hinch, who instilled a “play the whole schedule” mantra that proved crucial down the stretch.

The Tigers’ journey to the postseason wasn’t without turbulence.While celebrating their first playoff appearance sence 2014, the team has struggled recently, winning just three of their past 15 games – and nine of 30 – and posting a 28-40 record since July 9. Though, key moments and individual performances, like Javier Báez’s game-saving diving catch in shallow left field during Saturday’s contest, propelled them forward.

“All that matters is whenever we get to Game 1,” pitcher tarik Skubal said, referencing the best-of-three wild-card series. “Executing that game is all that matters.”

Báez emphasized the team’s focus on the remaining games, stating, “I told all the boys: This is the beginning of the end. This is when we got to get it locked in and play the rest of the games as a team and try to win as much as we can.”

The Tigers will play one final regular season game before beginning their wild card series.

September 28, 2025 0 comments

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AL & NL playoff race: Key storylines, standings, and MLB history

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor September 24, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

MLB‌ playoff Picture: Wild Card Races Heat⁤ Up as Postseason Brackets Take Shape

As ⁤of September 24, 2025, several⁤ MLB division titles have been secured, but the fight for the remaining postseason spots is intensifying. The Toronto Blue Jays (90-67)‍ have clinched a postseason berth ⁢in the American League, leading the New York yankees (89-68) by one game. ‌The Boston Red Sox ⁢(86-71) trail by four games. In the AL ‌Central, ‌the Cleveland Guardians⁣ (85-72)⁤ and Detroit Tigers (85-72) are tied, with ⁤Cleveland holding the ‌head-to-head tiebreaker. The Seattle Mariners (88-69) have clinched a postseason berth⁤ in ‍the AL West,leading the‌ Houston‌ Astros (84-73) by four games.

The stakes are ⁢high as teams‌ battle for the coveted Wild Card spots, which will determine who advances ⁣to the postseason bracket. The current AL Wild Card standings feature the Yankees and Mariners in favorable positions, but the Red sox, Guardians, and tigers ⁤are ⁢all‍ within striking distance.In the National League,the Philadelphia phillies (92-65) have clinched ⁤the NL East⁢ title,while the Milwaukee Brewers (95-63) have secured the NL Central‍ crown. The Los ⁤Angeles Dodgers⁣ (88-69) have clinched a‍ postseason berth in the NL west, with the San Diego Padres (87-71) one game behind.

Current MLB Playoff Bracket Projection (as of September 24, 2025):

American⁢ League

* Division Winners: Toronto Blue Jays, ⁤Cleveland Guardians (tiebreaker TBD), Seattle Mariners
* Wild Card: New York Yankees, Second Wild Card TBD (Red Sox, Tigers)

national League

* ‌ Division Winners: Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers
* Wild Card: San Diego Padres, Second Wild Card TBD (Chicago Cubs)

Looking Ahead:

The final weeks of the regular season will ⁣be ⁣crucial as teams jockey⁤ for position. The Yankees and Mariners appear well-positioned for the playoffs, but the competition for the remaining Wild card spots‍ in both leagues promises ‌to be fierce.Experts predict a‍ tight finish in the ⁤AL Central, with the Guardians and Tigers potentially needing to play a tiebreaker game to determine the division ⁢winner.‍ The cubs remain a threat for ⁤the final NL Wild Card spot. The MLB playoffs are scheduled ‌to ⁣begin October 8,2025.

September 24, 2025 0 comments

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