MLB Baseball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 13, 2026, 5:30 AM ET
Postseason Pressure
The Brewers proved their way can topple anyone, including the Dodgers, as Milwaukee entered its NLCS rematch with a clear sense that this series would unfold differently. Meanwhile, Los Angeles faces a lineup question, with the team weighing whether Shohei Ohtani's lingering injuries allow him to play in Game.
American League Championship Series
The Guardians stole Game 1 on the road against the Rays, with DeLauter and Ramírez igniting the offense while the pitching staff held Tampa Bay to a single run over the final eight innings. Both clubs made roster adjustments for the series, as the Rays added rookie right-hander Brody Hopkins and dropped Garrett Cleavinger. Cleveland will send Parker Messick to the mound for Game, a Tampa Bay area native who will take the start in his home region.
Replay Review
Hitters have been finding success with the automated ball-strike challenge system this postseason, winning more of their robot umpire challenges than in previous playoff rounds.
Final Four Profiles
Looking at how the four remaining clubs were assembled, a mix of superstar signings and under-the-radar acquisitions has shaped each roster.