As Shohei Ohtani struggles, Dodgers will discuss benching superstar in Game 3  —  MILWAUKEE — Down 0-2 in the National League Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are going to consider the unfathomable ahead of their most important game of the season: benching superstar Shohei Ohtani.

Brewers take Game 1 in NLCS rematch against defending champs  —  MILWAUKEE — The Brewers insisted this year would be different.  —  And sure enough — one game into this National League Championship Series rematch — it already is.  —  With their ace on the mound and a raucous American Family Field …

After a season of loss and uncertainty, Nathaniel Lowe found his October moment  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — At some point this winter, Nathaniel Lowe will meet a peaceful moment.  He'll return home, to Keller, Texas.  Maybe his 1-year-old son will be napping.

5 biggest questions surrounding the Braves' offseason  —  This story was excerpted from Mark Bowman's Braves Beat newsletter.  To read the full newsletter, click here.  And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.  —  ATLANTA — It's been just five years since the Braves won the World Series.

Where could Bohm land in free agency?  —  With the 2026 season behind us and the Hot Stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency.  —  Name: Alec Bohm  —  Position: First baseman/third baseman  —  Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Snapshots from the Guardians' October ride: Robots, beer showers and one happy baseball sicko  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One week ago, the Cleveland Guardians were staring at a swift playoff exit while their manager was sitting at a table in an interview room with a smile on his face, like a true baseball sicko.

Marlins hire former Yankees hitting coach for same role.  And one staffer dropped  —  The Marlins moved quickly to fill their open hitting coach job on Tuesday, hiring former Yankees hitting coach Dillon Lawson to replace Pedro Guerrero, who was dismissed late last month.

Rangers catcher analysis: What went right, wrong, an overall grade and what's next?  —  Addition of Elías Díaz a bright spot in an injury-marred 2026 season for Kyle Higashioka, Danny Jansen.  —  We can't say for certain when, exactly, the Rangers will play baseball again.

Royals plan to be aggressive in free agency this offseason.  Here's what's ahead  —  Key Takeaways  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — The Royals plan aggressive free-agent and trade moves to address pitching.  — Kansas City likely declines Carlos Estévez's option and frees $11 million.

Ranking the Top 25 MLB Trade Chips For 2026-27 Offseason  —  The MLB postseason field has been trimmed to four teams still vying for a World Series title in 2026, while the league's other 26 clubs have already shifted their attention to next year.  —  The upcoming free-agent market …