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+ No, not the Shot Heard ‘Round the World. The longest season in the history of the National League up to that point needed to be extended by three days to determine a pennant winner. In 1962, the NL expanded to 10 teams and adopted a 162-game schedule. Previously, its teams had played 154 games in a season. However, after 162 games, the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers were tied atop the NL with identical 101-61 records, necessitating a three-game playoff.

A look at how Tampa Bay found an edge in the ALDS Only one of the four division series ended in a sweep this year, and it happened to be the one that featured the top 2 teams in the American League.

+ 10 key dynasty takeaways from first base in 2026 First base continues to be one of the most interesting positions in fantasy baseball, with established stars still producing at an elite level while a new generation of young hitters begins to make its mark. The 2026 season gave dynasty managers plenty to take away from the position, from breakout seasons and emerging prospects to disappointing campaigns and veterans who showed they still have plenty left in the tank.

+ Keeping you updated on the latest in baseball's labor situation. Welcome to Pitcher List’s management vs. employee resolution center. As MLB approaches a near-certain lockout by the 30 owners of the players, we at Pitcher List want to make sure you have the latest and best news about what is happening in labor negotiations. I will provide the facts as presented and offer analysis that hopefully helps you navigate the issues that will be negotiated in the new collective-bargaining agreement.

+ Cleveland erupts for another nine runs to take ALDS to the limit. Stay updated on everything baseball with our morning MLB News & Moments articles. We’ve got you covered to keep you in the know. Is the clock about to strike midnight on MLB’s Cinderella? The Cleveland Guardians avoided elimination for the second day in a row, preventing a celebration by the Chicago White Sox and forcing a decisive Game 5 of the NL Division Series on Saturday.

+ Rays send Yankees packing, advance to ALCS; Guardians stay alive. Stay updated on everything baseball with our morning MLB News & Moments articles. We’ve got you covered to keep you in the know. And just like that, the field of eight is down to five teams.

Steve Gesuele is a fantasy baseball enthusiast who has been playing since 2012. He takes pride in participating in his competitive home league- The League of Champions. He was the sports editor at Loyola University Maryland where he covered their men's basketball team and NCAA-champion men's lacrosse team. He is a die-hard New Jersey Devils fan currently residing in Hoboken, NJ.

+ Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers dispatch Atlanta for 2-1 lead. Stay updated on everything baseball with our morning MLB News & Moments articles. We’ve got you covered to keep you in the know. Elimination was staved off by one team in the Division Series on Tuesday. Wednesday brings a chance for all four series to be closed out. Will the two AL series be extended like the two in the NL?

Rick and Jake break down the latest bullpen news and notes. In The Pen – Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) review their preseason predictions to determine where they went wrong and what they were right about.

+ Or: When youth prevailed over the game’s shining stars. “If confidence and the long ball will do it, bet on the Orioles. If pitching will do it, then bet on the Dodgers.” These were the opening sentences from United Press International sports editor Leo H. Petersen’s World Series preview. The surprising Baltimore Orioles won the American League with a 97-63 record, nine games ahead of the second-place Minnesota Twins.