MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 5, 2026, 2:18 PM ET
NLDS Scoreboard
The Milwaukee Brewers moved within one win of their first National League Championship Series since 2011, as rookie sensation Jackson Chourio delivered espn.com a walk-off two-run single off Padres closer Mason Miller with two outs in the ninth inning to win Game. The comeback punctuated a regular season in which the Brewers dominated espn.com the National League Central, though questions remain about whether their lineup’s lack of power can hold up against elite arms like Miller and the Dodgers' staff.
The Atlanta Braves evened espn.com their NLDS with a 3–2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting a go-ahead run on Michael Harris II’s triple and a wild pitch from Dodgers reliever Kris Bubic. The Braves chose to start Ray Kerr in Game, bumping Chris Sale to Game, and manager Walt Weiss said he has "zero regrets espn.com" about using Sale out of the bullpen in Game.
ALDS Roundup
The Chicago White Sox shut out espn.com the Cleveland Guardians 3–0 in Game 1 of their AL Division Series, backed by a stellar pitching performance. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays got a near-perfect Game 1 outing from Drew Rasmussen espn.com and Bryan Baker, who combined on a one-hitter to blank the New York Yankees.
Tarik Skubal was "as advertised espn.com" in the Dodgers' NLDS opener against the Braves, allowing one run over six innings and retiring 15 straight batters to stake Los Angeles to an early 1–0 series lead.
Strategy & Offseason
The Tampa Bay Rays have developed a secret weapon espn.com in the playoffs: a disciplined bunting approach that contrasts with the sport’s current home-run-or-bust ethos. As one Ray put it, "If we bunt, we win."
to the winter, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that finding pitching quality espn.com is his top priority, signaling a major overhaul of the staff after a disappointing season.
Home-Field Edge Rankings
ESPN ranked espn.com the home-field advantage for all eight remaining playoff teams, with Petco Park, Yankee Stadium, and Tropicana Field receiving varying scores for atmosphere and unique structural quirks.
Live Updates
In the tense Game 2 thriller at Petco Park, the Brewers got one back espn.com on a Padres error as the game went down to the wire. Meanwhile, a wild pitch helped the Braves tack on espn.com a run in their narrow win.