MLB Baseball 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 4, 2026, 10:13 PM ET

MLB Postseason

The Brewers edged past the Padres 4-3 in a tense NLCS Game, capitalizing on a late San Diego error to force a decisive Game. In the ALDS, the White Sox shut out the Guardians 3-0 in Game, with their pitching staff combining for a dominant performance to take an early series lead. Meanwhile, the Rays dominated the Yankees in ALDS Game, as Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker delivered a near-perfect one-hit effort to secure a 1-0 series advantage.

Pitching Adjustments

The Braves adjusted their NLDS Game 2 plans, opting to start Ray Kerr instead of Chris Sale, who has been pushed to Game 3 to maximize rest and matchup potential against the Dodgers. Conversely, the Dodgers took control of their NLDS matchup with a 1-0 lead after Game, as Tarik Skubal delivered a stellar outing—allowing just one run over six innings while retiring 15 consecutive batters to set the tone early in the series.

Offseason Focus

the Cubs have made pitching overhaul their top priority this winter, with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer emphasizing the need to acquire and develop high-quality arms to address persistent rotation concerns that hindered the team’s performance during the regular season.