Bizarre moments, unexpected heroes and bullpen meltdowns: What we've learned so far this MLB postseason
From the names who have owned October to the themes that could rule the rest of the month, here's what stood out in the first week of games.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
2-2, 1st in NL West
Hour 2: Justin Fields Doing What He Needs To Do
Justin Fields has been impressive as the Bears starting QB. The league speaks out on Gruden emails. Jessica Mendoza joins to preview the ALCS & Game 5 between the Dodgers & Giants. Jay Will's 5 includes a big win for Jimbo and Keyshawn willing our radio team to a big W this week.
Hour 1: Darlington Pours Water on MVP Debate
The Dodgers force a Game 5 with the Giants...and Keyshawn wants to know how Evan got his wife's phone number. With Kyrie's vaccination status unknown and the Nets taking a stand that he won't be able to participate in team activities part-time, would anyone want to trade for him? And are the Nets still the favorites to win the NBA title? Plus, Jeff Darlington joins to play Hot News or Not News.
Buehler, on short rest, helps L.A. force Game 5
Walker Buehler came through for the Dodgers in his first career start on short rest and added to his reputation as a big-game pitcher as Los Angeles beat the Giants on Tuesday night to survive in the NLDS.
Dodgers go yard to pull even with Giants
Key takeaways from Game 4 of the NLDS after the Dodgers' bats came alive at the right time.
Mookie Betts skies towering home run as Dodgers force Game 5 (0:48)
Best of the MLB playoffs: Braves, Astros advance to LCS as Dodgers pull even with Giants
How about a Tuesday with three potential clinchers in the 2021 MLB playoffs? Here's the best stuff from Tuesday's games.
Dodgers' Buehler starts Game 4 on short rest
Walker Buehler started on short rest Tuesday in Game 4 of the NLDS with the Dodgers' season on the line.
Giants win as fierce wind denies Dodgers tying HR
Evan Longoria's fifth-inning homer off Max Scherzer stood as the only run Monday night as 15 mph wind gusts knocked down what Gavin Lux thought was a tying home run in the ninth and helped put the Dodgers on the brink of postseason elimination.
2021 MLB playoffs: Red Sox advance to ALCS in style
There's nothing quite like October baseball. The Red Sox secured their spot in the ALCS on Monday, and there's plenty more drama to come as the Astros look to follow suit on Tuesday. Here's what we learned in a busy day of MLB playoff games.
Crawford makes incredible leaping grab to save a run (0:22)
2021 MLB playoffs: Schedules, postseason bracket, analysis and updates
All the latest information about the teams, storylines and highlights of the 2021 MLB postseason, from the start of October through the World Series.
UrÃas hits, pitches Dodgers past Giants to even NLDS series
— With some mighty swings, solid pitching and defensive gems that have defined the Dodgers' success the past decade, the defending World Series champions are headed home in prime playoff position having grabbed momentum away from the division-winning...
2021 MLB playoffs: Giants shut out Dodgers, Red Sox dominate Rays, Astros five-run inning and all the best postseason moments
Friday is packed with division series playoff games. The Astros added to their series lead and the Red Sox earned their first win of the series in style, while the Giants shutout win over the Dodgers capped the night.
Webb silences Dodgers in brilliant playoff debut
San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb was masterful in his first postseason start, shutting down the Dodgers over 7 2/3 innings in a 4-0 victory in Game 1 of the NLDS.
UrÃas hits, pitches Dodgers past Giants to even NLDS series
— Julio UrÃas shut down San Francisco and contributed an RBI single for his cause, Cody Bellinger and AJ Pollock delivered two-run doubles to blow it open in the sixth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the Giants 9-2 on Saturday night to even their...
Righty Cueto left off NLDS roster for Giants
Johnny Cueto is not on the San Francisco Giants' roster for the NL Division Series as manager Gabe Kapler went with his established bullpen after the right-hander missed time through the season with elbow troubles.
Giant loss? Sportsbooks 'crushed' if S.F. wins title
After stunning bookmakers by winning the NL West title, the Giants, who entered the season as 100-1 long shots to win the World Series, are again underdogs entering the NLDS vs. the Dodgers.
Hour 1: Loss After an Injury
Alan Hahn is back as a guest host and the guys discuss the Seahawk’s loss to the Rams after West Russell Wilson had to leave the game due to a finger injury. Then, Buster Olney joins to talk about Arozarena’s home run last night allowing the Rays to solidify their win against the Red Sox and lead their series 1 - 0 and previews the Dodgers vs Giants NLDS Game 1 happening tonight.
October ace tiers: Ranking the top 10 starting pitchers in this year's MLB playoffs
Who could carry their teams through the postseason on the mound? Kiley McDaniel ranks the best of the best.
The MLB playoffs in 2021 are more exciting than ever -- you just need to know when and what to watch
No, it's not your grandmother's, your father's or even your older sister's October. But different definitely doesn't mean worse.
2021 MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild-card games through the World Series
Will the Dodgers beat the Giants? Can the Rays win it all? Here's what our experts say will happen this October.
Most epic NLDS matchup ever? Answering the big questions about Giants-Dodgers
Which team is better: San Francisco or Los Angeles? Everyone has an opinion. Now we're about to find out.
Giants slate Webb, Gausman for NLDS starts
Logan Webb will start for the Giants in Game 1 of their National League Division Series, with Kevin Gausman taking the mound for Game 2.
Jeff Passan answers 20 burning questions about the MLB playoffs
What's in store this postseason? Who has locked up awards voting? And which non-playoff team is best set up for 2022? Jeff Passan answers 20 burning questions for October and beyond.
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2021 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 107 | 55 | .660 | - | W1 |
| LA Dodgers | 106 | 56 | .654 | 1 | W7 |
| San Diego | 79 | 83 | .488 | 28 | L1 |
| Colorado | 74 | 87 | .460 | 32.5 | L2 |
| Arizona | 52 | 110 | .321 | 55 | W2 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs8046th
Batting Average.2497th
On Base Percentage.3296th
Slugging Percentage.4404th
Earned Run Average3.242nd
Quality Starts0Tied-23rd
WHIP1.152nd
BAA.2305th