Giants 8, Mets 5 (10 innings) – Series tied 2–2Moises Alou put the San Francisco Giants on his back and slugged them right back into the Division Series. Facing elimination energy in hostile Shea Stadium, Alou crushed two home runs—including a 3-run bomb in the 10th—to lead the Giants past the Mets, 8–5. Alou finished the night with 7 RBIs, a new UL playoff extra-inning record, driving in runs with a sac fly, a 3-run blast in the 6th,...

MONTREAL — Three games into the Division Series, the Montreal Expos find themselves in an all-too-familiar position: staring down the weight of expectation, legacy, and collapse. The numbers on the scoreboard don’t lie.Senators 2, Expos 1.Washington—chaotic, unpolished, borderline self-sabotaging—holds the series lead. Montreal—110 wins strong, sabermetrically beautiful, built for this moment—is trailing. If Game 1 was a gut punch,...

In a postseason already defined by contradictions, the Washington Senators have added another layer of confusion to their October narrative. Just hours after taking a 2-1 series lead over the Montreal Expos—on the road, no less—the organization’s leadership doubled down on its puzzling mid-series trade drama. When questioned about the public posting of veteran catcher Mike Stanley on the trade block during an active playoff run, the...

Pirates 10, Royals 1 — Gwynn Erupts, Hammond Shuts Door in Series-Saving Rout The bats came alive, the crowd never sat down, and for one night at least, Pittsburgh looked like the team that was supposed to push Kansas City to the brink. Tony Gwynn led the charge in a 10–1 blowout that kept the Pirates’ season alive. The veteran outfielder was electric at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a two-run homer, a double, and three RBI, fueling an...

In the middle of their high-stakes playoff clash with the Montreal Expos, the Washington Senators have gone public with a surprising move: they’ve openly placed veteran catcher Mike Stanley on the trade market. The offer—posted for all teams to see—signals a clear intent to offload salary in preparation for a tight offseason. The ask? Stanley and a non–first-round draft pick in exchange for a fourth-round selection. On paper, it’s a...

If you thought Game 1 delivered the drama, Game 2 brought the swings—both literal and figurative. Two series are tied heading into the travel day, and two clubs now find themselves in a 2–0 hole. Here's how it all played out. Expos 3, Senators 0 — Clemens Slams the Door as Montreal Evens Series Roger Clemens didn’t just pitch the Expos to a win—he pitched them back into control. After Pedro Martinez’s 17-strikeout masterpiece went...

MONTREAL — You could forgive fans at Olympic Stadium for being caught off guard Tuesday night. The Montreal Expos came into the postseason not just hot—but historically dominant. Winners of 110 games, a league-best .679 winning percentage, and an 18–4 closing sprint through September. They were second in the United League in runs, average, and hits. First in OBP. First in bullpen ERA. First in strikeouts. First in swagger. And now? Down...

Senators 5, Expos 0 — Burkett Outduels Martinez in a Stunner Forget the hype. Forget the records. On a night when Pedro Martinez struck out 17 and made history in front of nearly 60,000 fans at Olympic Stadium, it was John Burkett who walked off with the win. Burkett was masterful, tossing a complete-game shutout and scattering six hits over nine innings to silence a Montreal lineup that never found its footing. The Senators' bats were quiet...

“It’s all blue skies and red caps in St. Louis.” That was the sentiment across the Gateway City back in May. The Cardinals were 39–22, tied for the second-best record in the Federal League. Fans filled Busch Stadium with a kind of confident energy you only feel when the baseball gods are smiling down. They weren’t just winning—they were flying. Speed on the bases, timely hitting, and a bullpen that was among the league’s most...