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Divisional Series on deck as MLB playoffs roll on

Divisional Series on deck as MLB playoffs roll on

Divisional Series on deck as MLB playoffs roll on

Three Wild Card (WC) sweeps and one three-game rivalry WC showdown later, the best-of-five Divisional Series are officially set. Here’s what to expect with four Game 1s on deck tomorrow.

October 02, 2026

MLB playoffs begin with four thrilling Wild Card games

MLB playoffs begin with four thrilling Wild Card games

MLB playoffs begin with four thrilling Wild Card games

Playoff baseball has arrived, with yesterday’s best-of-three Wild Card Game 1s in the books and elimination on the line in today’s Game 2s. Under this format, only one squad has ever come back to win the series after losing Game 1.

September 30, 2026

A 2026 MLB postseason preview

A 2026 MLB postseason preview

A 2026 MLB postseason preview

It’s the perfect day for some extra caffeine because the MLB playoffs begin today at 2 p.m. ET with four high-stakes Wild Card games on deck. The teams to know, the deets you need to fill out your MLB Postseason Bracket, and why this could be the last pro baseball we see for a while.

September 29, 2026

San Francisco Firebells, LA Queens to meet in decisive WPBL championship Game 5

San Francisco Firebells, LA Queens to meet in decisive WPBL championship Game 5

San Francisco Firebells, LA Queens to meet in decisive WPBL championship Game 5

The inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) championship will come down to a winner-take-all Game 5 after the No. 1 seed San Francisco Firebells roared back with two weekend wins over the LA Queens. Another chance to see the game’s best in action? Say less.

September 21, 2026

12-year-old girl Kinley Rasmus makes history at Little League World Series

12-year-old girl Kinley Rasmus makes history at Little League World Series

12-year-old girl Kinley Rasmus makes history at Little League World Series

Twelve days of stellar play and perfect chyrons later, the Little League World Series (LLWS) comes to a close with Sunday’s championship game. But first, we have to look back at Southeast star Kinley Rasmus’ incredible run and what lies ahead for the history-making 12 year old. Nothing better than throwing like a girl.

August 28, 2026

Getting creative with four-time MLB All-Star Ozzie Albies

Getting creative with four-time MLB All-Star Ozzie Albies

Getting creative with four-time MLB All-Star Ozzie Albies

Ozzie Albies is more than a four-time MLB All-Star, and Players’ Weekend is his chance to show it. See how he’s using Adobe Express to put his love of dogs front and center, while turning his custom gear into a win for the Ozzie Albies Foundation.

August 20, 2026

Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

Tonight’s 6 p.m. ET MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, but the biggest blockbuster is already in the books: Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal is heading to the LA Dodgers, a move that will have an immediate impact on the playoff race…and perhaps lasting consequences on the future of the league.

August 03, 2026

Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

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Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

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August 03, 2026

Tonight’s 6 p.m. ET MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, but the biggest blockbuster is already in the books: Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal is heading to the LA Dodgers, a move that will have an immediate impact on the playoff race…and perhaps lasting consequences on the future of the league.

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A women’s college hoops star is being detained by ICE

September 24, 2026

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A women’s college hoops star is being detained by ICE

A women’s college hoops star is being detained by ICE

Kentucky State University women’s basketball star Amina Seck was detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, aka ICE, a month-and-a-half ago and remains in custody at the Grayson County Detention Center. Seck is from Senegal and was arrested while traveling with her team in August, reportedly over an expired student visa. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss this important story, as Seck remains in custody.

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Women’s Pro Baseball League begins inaugural season

Women’s Pro Baseball League begins inaugural season

Women’s Pro Baseball League begins inaugural season

The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) makes its long-awaited debut in front of a sold out crowd tomorrow at 6 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN Select in the U.S. and on YouTube for those outside the States. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the historic first pitch.

MLB’s revamped Home Run Derby was a major success

MLB’s revamped Home Run Derby was a major success

MLB’s revamped Home Run Derby was a major success

From Patti LaBelle’s high notes to star-studded swings, MLB All-Star Week played all the hits in Philadelphia. Here’s the latest from the extra sparkly diamond before regular-season action resumes tomorrow.

MLB All-Star Week takes to Philadelphia with revamped Home Run Derby format

MLB All-Star Week takes to Philadelphia with revamped Home Run Derby format

MLB All-Star Week takes to Philadelphia with revamped Home Run Derby format

Somebody call Smash Mouth because MLB All-Star Week has arrived, with baseball’s best descending on Philadelphia for 48 more hours of glimmering festivities. From tonight’s Home Run Derby to tomorrow’s All-Star Game (ASG), here’s everything you need to know about MLB’s mid-summer classic.

The Realest teams up with the WPBL for a series dedicated to women’s baseball

The Realest teams up with the WPBL for a series dedicated to women’s baseball

The Realest teams up with the WPBL for a series dedicated to women’s baseball

There’s nothing more American than baseball (cards), right? That’s the idea behind sports authentication platform The Realest’s new partnership with the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL). Together, they will launch and develop the first officially licensed trading card program for an active pro women’s baseball league in the U.S..

BASEBALL AND BRANDS | Baseball Is Playing a Different Game Off the Field

BASEBALL AND BRANDS | Baseball Is Playing a Different Game Off the Field

BASEBALL AND BRANDS | Baseball Is Playing a Different Game Off the Field

From Play Ball Weekend to The GIST to a music-meets-MiLB capsule collection, MLB is executing one of the most cohesive brand expansion strategies in professional sports. Here’s what it actually means.

THE DRUM | MLB already had female fans, it just took a while to market to them

THE DRUM | MLB already had female fans, it just took a while to market to them

THE DRUM | MLB already had female fans, it just took a while to market to them

The league’s new partnership with The Gist is about recognizing an audience that was already there.

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