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.
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2021 Schedule
100-62, 1st in AL East
Rays' Hess to undergo chemo for tumor in chest
Rays minor league pitcher David Hess says he is starting chemotherapy to treat a cancerous tumor in his chest.
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.
Red Sox 'surprising everybody but ourselves'
The Red Sox advanced to the ALCS with the help of two players who entered the season wanting to prove their worth: Kiké Hernandez, who delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly, and reliever Garrett Whitlock, who earned the win with two scoreless innings.
Three questions for the Rays after being eliminated from the postseason
Tampa Bay's defense of its American League championship is over after a stunning -- and controversial -- loss to Boston. What's next?
'Heartbreaker' ground-rule 2B stings Rays in loss
A controversial ground-rule double by Tampa Bay's Kevin Kiermaier in the 13th inning of Sunday's pivotal ALDS Game 3 denied the Rays the go-ahead run and set the stage for Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez's walk-off homer in the bottom of the inning.
Inside the weird, wild and controversial 13th inning of Rays-Red Sox ALDS Game 3
From one of the strangest ground-rule doubles we've ever seen to a walk-off shot from an unlikely hero, Sunday's finish had it all.
Kiermaier can't believe rule that cost the Rays a run (1:25)
MLB on ESPN Radio: Johnny Damon on 2004, big playoff moments, and more
Johnny Damon joined Kevin Winter on the Rays/Red Sox Game 3 pregame show to talk about the game and what it's like to play in these pivotal games.
An Astros sweep? A Red Sox comeback? Breaking down what's still in store in the ALDS
With two games in each series in the books, we break down the keys to making the ALCS from here and the early moments we're still talking about (and not just Randy Arozarena's steal!).
Red Sox 'don't panic,' bail out Sale after 5-run 1st
Kike Hernandez's 4 extra-base hits and J.D. Martinez's tiebreaking, three-run homer in his return to the lineup powered Boston's comeback effort in beating the Rays 14-6 to even the ALDS at a game each.
Red Sox flex muscles, power past Rays 14-6 to even ALDS 1-1
— Boston slugger J.D. Martinez wasn't sure how well he'd run, but he thought his sprained left ankle would be OK in the batter's box Friday.
Arozarena's historic night steals show vs. Red Sox
Rays star Randy Arozarena made history Thursday by becoming the first player in postseason history to steal home and hit a home run in the same game during Tampa Bay's 5-0 victory over Boston in Game 1 of the ALDS.
Tropicana Field's catwalk can't stop Nelson Cruz from homering
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz launched a home run that collided with the catwalk at Tropicana Field.
Red Sox include Martinez (ankle) on ALDS roster
Boston slugger J.D. Martinez (sprained left ankle) is on the Red Sox roster for their AL Division Series against the Rays.
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.
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.
Dodgers-Giants NLDS is set: Everything you need to know about the 8 remaining MLB playoff teams
From best (and worst) case scenarios and odds for every round to bold predictions and big names to know, our baseball experts break down the postseason field.
McClanahan, Baz to kick off Rays' ALDS rotation
Left-hander Shane McClanahan and rookie Shane Baz will start the first two games of the ALDS for the Rays, who then will "highly likely" turn to Drew Rasmussen for Game 3.
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.
Judge delivers in 9th, Yanks clinch playoff spot in final AB
— Gio Urshela made like Derek Jeter, and Aaron Judge was his quintessential self.
Lowe hits 3 HRs, Rays roll 12-2 to prevent Yankees WC clinch
— After 161 games, the New York Yankees still need one more victory.
Rays' Lowe has 3 HRs, 7 RBIs in rout of Yanks
Brandon Lowe became the fifth Tampa Bay player to hit three home runs in a game during a 12-2 win over the Yankees.
Yanks' rally fizzles, AL wild-card race tightens as Rays win
— Gary Sánchez and Rougned Odor both struck out with two runners on to blunt a ninth-inning rally and the New York Yankees’ lead atop the AL wild-card race got even tighter with a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Correa, Astros clinch AL West, open playoffs vs White Sox
— Jose Altuve got straight to the point when asked what Carlos Correa means to the Houston Astros after his mighty swing launched them into the playoffs Thursday night.
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2021 AL East Standings
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.674th
Quality Starts0Tied-23rd
WHIP1.173rd
BAA.2327th
Runs8572nd
Batting Average.24214th
On Base Percentage.32111th
Slugging Percentage.4288th