The weekend is almost here, and here’s what to watch in the sports world.
1. Division Series Kick Off:
The MLB playoffs are heating up! The Wild Card round wrapped up yesterday. The Tigers edged out the Guardians, while the Cubs narrowly defeated the Padres in a thrilling final inning. Notably, Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler shone, leading New York to victory against the Red Sox with an impressive performance—12 strikeouts over eight scoreless innings.
Today is a quiet day with no games. However, the National League Division Series (NLDS) and American League Division Series (ALDS) will start tomorrow. The Cubs travel to Milwaukee to face ace Freddy Peralta. Chicago hasn’t named their Game 1 starter yet but could choose between Javier Assad or Colin Rea to kick things off.
Meanwhile, the Yankees head to Toronto for their ALDS matchup. They are still deciding on their Game 1 starter, likely Luis Gil or Will Warren, while the Blue Jays will start with Kevin Gausman.
The Dodgers will play the Phillies on Saturday, where Shohei Ohtani faces Cristopher Sanchez. Both pitchers have had standout seasons, making this matchup one to watch.
Wrapping up Saturday’s action, the Tigers face the Mariners in Seattle. Detroit may need to avoid short-resting ace Tarik Skubal, so they might start Keider Montero or Chris Paddack instead. The Mariners are hopeful Bryan Woo can return from injury, but if not, they’ll have a strong lineup of options to choose from.
2. Rangers Press Conference Today:
3. Quiet in Anaheim:
In Anaheim, things are a bit more concerning for the Angels. They missed the playoffs for the 11th year in a row. There hasn’t been any media availability, and GM Perry Minasian’s expected press conference seems to have been postponed. While there are questions about his job status, sources confirm that he remains in position—at least for now. Without clarity, fans are left in the dark about the team’s future plans for 2025 and beyond.
As the MLB playoffs roll on, all eyes will be on how each team performs and what decisions are made off the field. The excitement continues this weekend!
