MLB Playoffs

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 12: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning in game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

In the end, three true outcomes doom Philadelphia Phillies

Heroes and goats: Key performances in the 2022 World Series

The case that Astros closer Ryan Pressly was real World Series MVP

With World Series power, Kyle Schwarber sets unique home run mark

Nov 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Fans waves towels as Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning in game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Are fluke teams like the Phillies good for baseball?

Nov 1, 2022; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A Philadelphia Phillies fan celebrates after their team’s 7-0 victory against the Houston Astros in game three of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

An improbable Philadelphia Phillies World Series win coming?

Nov 1, 2022; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) celebrates with left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) after hitting a two run home run off of Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) during the first inning in game three of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports

World Series: What took Dusty Baker so long to pull Lance McCullers?

Oct 23, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies fans celebrate their 4-3 win over he San Diego Padres to win the National League Pennant in game five of the NLCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports

World Series postponement puts Phillies fans in a pickle

Oct 1, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, US; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (43) in the dugout during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Can the Philadelphia Phillies grab World Series advantage in Game 3?

Oct 28, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (77) reacts after a home run by Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (not pictured) during the tenth inning in game one of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Game 1: The Houston Astros lose playing a game of bullpen roulette

Oct 7, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson (59) walks to the mound to make a pitching change during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in game one of the Wild Card series for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: A joyful lull, then on to the World Series

Oct 22, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) doubles in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during game three of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

The ALCS MVP: It shouldn’t have been Jeremy Peña of Houston Astros

Oct 11, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) is interviewed after hitting a walk-off three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning in game one of the ALDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Heroes and goats of the 2022 MLB Division rounds

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: San Diego Padres fans celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 in game four of the National League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 15, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

May the best team lose: In the MLB postseason, it happens

Oct 8, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets manager Buck Showalter (11) in the seventh inning during game two of the Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Wild Card wrap-up: Mets, Cardinals regular-season paper tigers

Oct 7, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona (77) relives starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during game one of the Wild Card series for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Decision points: The key moments from Friday’s MLB Wild Card games

Sep 13, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning at Chase Field.Mlb Dodgers At D Backs

MLB postseason predictions, from Wild Card to World Series

Aug 31, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Umpire Angel Hernandez (5) works at third base during a game between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Angel Hernandez will not taint first two rounds of MLB playoffs

Sep 29, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) slides safely to third base against Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes (17) in the eighth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

2022 MLB playoff bracket portrait of symmetry, top to bottom

Jul 10, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Carlos Santana (41) hits a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

How to watch the MLB Wild Card games: Dates, times, TV channels

Aug 15, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop (7) reacts after striking out in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

With Phillies and Mariners in, which team now has longest MLB postseason drought?

Jun 29, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) forces out Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) at second base then throws to first to complete a double play on a ball hit by Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Everything you need to know about the 2022 MLB playoffs

People line up for a photo with the 2021 Braves baseball World Series Championship Trophy at the Anderson University Softball Complex Wednesday July 27, 2022. The trophy is scheduled for 151 stops in the Southeast, commemorating 151 years of Braves baseball. The World Champions Trophy Tour Presented by Truist will travel throughout Braves Country, featuring locations in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina, according to Braves officials.Braves Championship Trophy Tour Stops In Anderson

2 extreme MLB postseason format ideas to shake up the league

Oct 24, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; The Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) and right fielder Brett Phillips (14) celebrate Phillips hitting the game winning two run walk off single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in game four of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The 25 most decisive plays in World Series history

New York Yankees starting pitcher Roger Clemens winds up for a pitch to the plate in the first inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix 04 November 2001. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo by Timothy A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

MLB’s rarest pitching matchup: 20-game winners facing off in Game 7

Nov 2, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler (12) hits a three-run home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning in game six of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

World Series Game 6 decision points

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros and Manager Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves embrace prior to Game One of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Decision points: World Series Game 1

Oct 23, 2021; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) hits a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2021 NLCS at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

The turning points of Game Six of the NLCS