St. Louis blew a ninth-inning lead in Game 1, giving up six runs in a loss that pushed them to the brink of elimination.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Will Albert Pujols go out on top? Cardinals legend says final MLB postseason is ‘why I came back’
Pujols, 42, is a future Hall of Famer and had a second half for the ages, joining the exclusive 700 home run club down the stretch.
Aaron Judge sets sights on MLB playoffs, quest for World Series after hitting home run No. 62
With the historic home run record set, Aaron Judge now has his sights on winning the franchise’s first World Series since 2009.
How much is Aaron Judge worth in free agency? New AL Home Run King may get less than you’d think
Now that Judge broke the AL home run record, he could be break another one when he becomes a free agent.
Aaron Judge comes through with homer No. 62 on an unforgettable night in Texas | Opinion
At long last, Aaron Judge hit his New York Yankees and American League-record 62nd home run, calling the anticipated moment “a big relief.”
Aaron Judge hits 62nd home run, breaking Roger Maris’ American League and Yankees record
Aaron Judge finally broke Roger Maris’ Yankees record Tuesday night against the Texas Rangers, putting an exclamation mark on his stellar 2022 season.
Nightengale’s notebook: Tony La Russa expected to announce retirement Monday as White Sox manager
Tony La Russa, who was hoping to lead the White Sox to the World Series, instead is expected to announce his retirement Monday.
Japan’s affinity for Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani examined in ‘Searching for Ohtani’
Ben Verlander, brother of Justin Verlander, spent 10 days in Japan learning about the country’s admiration for Angels star Shohei Ohtani.
Nightengale’s Notebook: MLB trade deadline’s disappointments can make it all right in October
Some of the summer’s biggest acquisitions haven’t lived up to the billing … yet.
‘It’s World Series or nothing:’ Anything short of another Dodgers title will be viewed as a failure
The Dodgers clinched the NL West title for the ninth time in last 10 seasons, earning a postseason berth quicker than any team in Los Angeles history.