How does the Dodgers' Kiké Hernández transform into a star every October?
Kiké Hernández is a utility player with a .238 career average in the regular season. In the postseason? He's one of the best in baseball his...OCTOBER 17
ROWAN KAVNER
MLB WRITER
MLB WRITER
Why the Mets now have the edge vs. the Dodgers in the NLCS, per John Smoltz
The Hall of Famer weighs in on the upcoming pitching matchups in the NLCS, moving Shohei Ohtani out of the leadoff spot, what makes certain...OCTOBER 16
How upstart Mark Vientos added 'personal' chapter to Mets' magical story
Beyond Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, a less-heralded October star has emerged for the Mets. On Monday, Mark Vientos tied the NLCS versus...OCTOBER 15
Why Jack Flaherty’s gem is more than just a Game 1 win for the Dodgers
The Dodgers haven't allowed a run in a record-tying 33 postseason innings. But Jack Flaherty on Sunday provided them something they hadn't g...OCTOBER 14
Dodgers or Mets? Yankees or Guardians? Ohtani and Judge breakouts? LCS predictions
The FOX Sports MLB staff weighs in on the two league championship series matchups, including pitching decision and who will advance.OCTOBER 13
How the Dodgers' maligned pitching staff, manager delivered a masterclass to win NLDS
The Dodgers were built to be the best team in baseball. Perhaps they are, after digging deep to eliminate MLB's hottest team in the Padres.OCTOBER 12
How Mookie Betts got 'out of his head' and back to hitting. Can it save the 2024 Dodgers?
Through hours of work in the cage and the encouragement of teammates, Mookie Betts is finding his way out of an extended playoff slump with...OCTOBER 10
Padres best Dodgers in Game 3 — and show why they might be best in baseball
Owners of MLB's best record in the second half, the Padres on Tuesday exhibited why they're built to win a World Series.OCTOBER 9
No angels in the outfield: How Fernando Tatís Jr. & Co. flipped NLDS vs. Dodgers
On a wild night at Dodger Stadium, the Padres outfield stole the show with a medley of clutch hits, nifty web gems and fiery interactions wi...OCTOBER 7
Can the Dodgers win with a tattered rotation? Shohei Ohtani & Co. offer proof of concept
Given the Dodgers' pitching injuries, they must outhit and outslug their opponents to win this October. It's a dangerous way to live, but Ga...OCTOBER 6
How Shohei Ohtani is fulfilling a 'childhood dream' this October
Shohei Ohtani has been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to play on baseball's biggest stage — not just since his 2018 MLB debut but since...OCTOBER 5
Yankees' path clear to World Series? Dodgers-Phillies NLCS? LDS predictions
The FOX Sports MLB staff weighs in on all four division series matchups, including who will advance and what threat each underdog poses.OCTOBER 4
Pete Alonso, OMG! What we learned in Mets' wild-card comeback
The wild-card round lived up to its namesake, as the Mets improbably rallied to beat the Brewers. Additionally, young talent across the leag...OCTOBER 4
Mets have a Jackson Chourio problem: What we learned in MLB wild-card Game 2s
The postseason continued Wednesday with four wild-card games, and our MLB writers offered their top takeaways from all the action.OCTOBER 3
How to pitch to Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and MLB's best: Smoltz's scouting report
In our latest weekly chat with MLB on FOX analyst John Smoltz, we asked the Hall of Fame pitcher how he'd go about attacking 11 of the best...OCTOBER 2
Tarik Skubal is the best pitcher in baseball: What we learned in MLB wild-card Game 1s
The postseason commenced Tuesday with four wild-card games, and our MLB writers are offering their top takeaways from all the action.OCTOBER 2
FOX Sports' ultimate MLB playoff rosters: National League edition
With October baseball underway, we asked our experts to draft superteams from each league's postseason rosters. It's Team Deesha versus Team...OCTOBER 1
FOX Sports' ultimate MLB playoff rosters: American League edition
With October baseball nearing, we asked our experts to draft superteams from each league's postseason rosters. It's Team Deesha versus Team...SEPTEMBER 30
Why your team will — and won't — win the 2024 World Series
October baseball is historically about who can get hot. Every team in the postseason is a legitimate threat, so our FOX Sports MLB experts m...SEPTEMBER 30
‘This is step one:’ After clinching again, do Dodgers have the pieces to do more?
The Dodgers won the NL West for the 11th time in 12 years despite a litany of injuries. The division clincher included another, as attention...SEPTEMBER 27
Sale or Skubal in a Game 7? Ohtani's 50/50 or Acuña's 40/70? Smoltz weighs in
The Hall of Famer opines on AL and NL Rookie of the Year, MLB's best postseason rotation, whether the 2024 White Sox are the worst team of a...SEPTEMBER 25
Shohei Ohtani pitching? Scariest wild-card teams? Yankees, Dodgers playoff rotations?
The FOX Sports MLB staff weighs in on the best AL wild-card hopeful, where the Padres rank among NL teams, and difficult decisions for the D...SEPTEMBER 20
How Shohei Ohtani, without half his powers, rewrote MLB history again and went 50/50
Unable to pitch this year, Shohei Ohtani set out to become an even more dynamic offensive force. He's since turned in another transcendent s...SEPTEMBER 20
With Astros' rotation stabilized, Justin Verlander's postseason role TBD
A difficult decision lingers as Justin Verlander searches for his form. But whatever choice the Astros make, their rotation has the pieces t...SEPTEMBER 18
Why the Dodgers shouldn't pitch Shohei Ohtani in the playoffs, per John Smoltz
The Hall of Famer weighs in on Gerrit Cole-Rafael Devers, the AL wild-card race, the Dodgers' title hopes, postseason underdogs and more.SEPTEMBER 17
