MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 16, 2026, 10:40 PM ET

Postseason Results

The Dodgers' bid for a third straight title ended in a sweep, and the club is now weighing what comes next in a painful offseason review. Milwaukee, meanwhile, is celebrating its first World Series berth since 1982 after knocking off Los Angeles in the NLCS.

In the American League, Cleveland took a 2-1 series lead over Tampa Bay after a 3-2 Game 3 win, with Petey Halpin's go-ahead, two-run homer providing the decisive blow. The Guardians' bat flip after that homer drew plenty of attention around the league.

Rays Struggles

Tampa Bay's offense was held in check, with 13 strikeouts in the loss, four of them from Junior Caminero. The Rays insist they will adjust before Game.

Star Performances

Jose Ramirez has been a driving force for Cleveland, and his confidence is fueling the Guardians' run through October. Shohei Ohtani ended a 25-game homer drought with a three-run shot in the second inning of the Dodgers' NLCS game, breaking his slump at the plate.

Lineups and Pitching

Cleveland will open with Shawn Armstrong as its opener, while Tampa Bay counters with Nick Martinez in Game 4 of the ALCS. Across the postseason, bullpen battles and breakout performers have defined the early rounds, and the broader picture shows how quickly the landscape has shifted.

Front Office and Transactions

In Philadelphia, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski put Trea Turner on notice, telling the shortstop he must improve or find a new position. Newly installed manager Rob Mattingly, meanwhile, says he is ready to leave his mark on the club. Cincinnati added depth as Oswaldo Cabrera agreed to a $1 million, one-year deal.

Coming Up

The ALCS continues with Cleveland holding a 2-1 lead, and Game 4 features Armstrong for the Guardians against Martinez for the Rays.