Major League Baseball

Ohtani, Betts lead way as L.A. puts Mets on brink

Shohei Ohtani pummeled a leadoff home run, Mookie Betts went 4-for-6 with a homer and four RBIs, and the Dodgers moved one win away from the World Series on Thursday night.

Mets turn to Peterson, Dodgers to Flaherty in G5

Attempting to avoid elimination against the Dodgers in the NLCS on Friday, the New York Mets will turn to left-hander David Peterson for Game 5. Los Angeles will counter with Jack Flaherty.

Muncy's streak of reaching base sets record

Dodgers infielder Max Muncy set an MLB single postseason record Thursday when he reached base for the 12th consecutive time.

'All the emotions': Guardians top Yanks in wild G3

The Guardians picked up the closer who has carried them to wins all season and rode the final swing of momentum in Thursday's Game 3 of the ALCS to a victory over the Yankees that saved their season from the brink.

Guardians to start righty Williams in Game 4

The Guardians will start right-hander Gavin Williams in Game 4 of the ALCS on Friday.

NLDS G5 set MLB viewership record in Japan

Friday's decisive fifth game of the National League Division Series between the Dodgers and Padres was the most-watched Major League Baseball postseason game on record in Japan.

Players with the most jaw-dropping skills

From Giancarlo Stanton's elite power to Francisco Lindor's slick glove, here are the most amazing tools still on display in October.