Cubs head back home on the brink of elimination after losing 2 straight in Milwaukee  —  MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs' hitters aren't putting enough balls in play, and their pitchers aren't keeping balls in play.  —  That combination has the Cubs heading back home on the brink of elimination.

Tigers at Mariners ALDS Game 3 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats  —  The scene shifts to Motown Tuesday for Game 3 of the American League Division series between the Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers.  With the series tied at one game apiece …

Blake Snell shines on mound and Dodgers hold off Phillies 4-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDS  —  Blake Snell allowed one hit in six shutout innings, striking out nine, and the Los Angeles Dodgers barely turned back Philadelphia's late rally Monday night for a 4-3 victory over the Phillies in Game 2 of their NL Division Series.

Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2026  —  Matt Swartz has created a model to project salaries for arbitration eligible players, which we've been publishing at MLB Trade Rumors for 15 years.  —  In the baseball industry, teams and agents determine arbitration salaries by identifying comparable players.

Julio Rodríguez lifts Mariners over Tigers 3-2, Seattle takes Game 2 of ALDS to even series  —  Julio Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series on Sunday to even the series.

NBA Champion Jayson Tatum Named Chief Basketball Officer for Duke Men's Basketball … NBA Champion and former Blue Devil standout Jayson Tatum has been named to this first-of-its-kind responsibility.  —  As Chief Basketball Officer, Tatum will volunteer his time as a special advisor …

He sat in the nosebleeds for the Cubs' historic World Series.  Now Quinn Priester can end their year  —  MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester has experienced postseason baseball at Wrigley Field before, only from a much different perspective than the one he's about to have.

Hat trick: The Blue Jays think their 1992 World Series-style caps are a lucky charm  —  NEW YORK — Wanting to cap Toronto's season with a title, Jeff Hoffman suggested changing hats.  —  Six losses in seven games had dropped the Blue Jays into a tie with the New York Yankees for the AL East lead.

New Rays owners vow Tropicana repairs, search for new park in region  —  TAMPA, Fla. — The new owners of the Tampa Bay Rays are promising to get hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field repaired in time for next season and beginning a search for a new ballpark to open in 2029.

What we're hearing on the Marlins' offseason plans and where help will be sought  —  What we're hearing on the Marlins' position players and their offseason plans with their lineup:  —  ▪ The Marlins plan to be active in free agency and will try to add a high-leverage reliever and an established hitter.

Way-Too-Early 2026 Fantasy Baseball Top 300 Rankings  —  Here's an initial stab at a 2006 fantasy baseball top 300 for 5x5 leagues.  I'm just now getting started on my projections, so by the time December rolls around, this list will look much, much different.  —  Free agents are listed without teams.