The streaking San Diego Padres are poised to send the Dodgers home from the NLDS, making it back-to-back seasons that an NL West team has helped the Dodgers to choke.
LDS News
Padres Lifted by Machado, Tatis, Rules
Controversy was not in short supply when the Padres pulled off a 6-5 upset of the Dodgers, putting them up two games to one, with the opportunity to close out the series tonight.
Did Profar Rob Betts a Second Time?
It sure looked like it at first. Then, it also looked like fan interference. But, upon further review, it was indeed a home run.
Sean Manaea Takes out Grief on Phillies
Only hours after the passing of his beloved aunt, Sean Manaea carved up the Philadelphia Phillies, putting the Mets on the brink of upsetting the Phillies in the NLDS.
Yanks, Royals Face Off in Hitter Haven
Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium may be in for some fireworks with the LDS moving in tonight.
Other Baseball News
Luis Tiant Passes Away
The three-time all-star right-hander passed away at the age of 83. He remains one of the best players to not be in the Hall of Fame.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Luis Tiant. In a Major League career that spanned 19 seasons, “El Tiante” made three All-Star teams and won 20 or more games four times. Tiant won two ERA titles in the American League – one in 1968 for Cleveland, and another in… pic.twitter.com/wVNQj9f1pc
— MLB (@MLB) October 8, 2024
Mark Melancon Joins San Diego State Coaching Staff
Old “friend” alert. If only he had figured out to make this career move a few years sooner.