The Los Angeles Dodgers topped the major leagues with 26 pitch clock violations this season. According to Major League Baseball, the Dodgers committed one more violation than the Mets. Cincinnati and Kansas City tied for the fewest infractions with three each. Overall, there were 465 violations this year, down from 602 last year and 1,048 in 2023 in the first year of the clock. … [Read more...] about Dodgers lead with 26 pitch clock violations. Baz tops pitchers with 6, Butler heads batters with 3
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Ohtani hits 2 homers for Dodgers in playoff opener against Reds
Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Ohtani's first homer was a leadoff shot in the first inning. His second, a two-run drive in the sixth, extended the lead to 8-0. Ohtani hit a career-high 55 homers during the regular season, breaking his own franchise record. Dodgers … [Read more...] about Ohtani hits 2 homers for Dodgers in playoff opener against Reds
Crochet pitches like an ace from bygone days and lifts Red Sox over Yankees 3-1 in playoff opener
Garrett Crochet led the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees in their AL Wild Card Series opener. He threw 117 pitches, the most in a postseason game in six years, striking out 11 batters and walking none over 7 2/3 innings. Crochet retired 17 consecutive batters after Anthony Volpe's homer in the second. Acquired from the Chicago White Sox in December, … [Read more...] about Crochet pitches like an ace from bygone days and lifts Red Sox over Yankees 3-1 in playoff opener
Dana Brown, expecting to remain GM, takes stock of ’25 season
Manager Espada under contract with club for next season … [Read more...] about Dana Brown, expecting to remain GM, takes stock of ’25 season
Astros Notes: Brown, Espada, Rotation, Caratini, Hader
The Astros’ streak of consecutive postseason appearances ended in 2025. A poor second half, highlighted by a late sweep at the hands of the eventual division-champion Mariners (in Houston, no less), left the ’Stros on the outside looking in for the first time since 2016. Despite a disappointing finish to the season, it doesn’t seem like major changes are coming to the … [Read more...] about Astros Notes: Brown, Espada, Rotation, Caratini, Hader