Pujols’ storybook season was supposed to end with him and teammate Yadier Molina winning a World Series title together. Instead, it ended early.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Phillies sweep Cardinals behind Bryce Harper’s home run to advance to NLDS
Harper slugged his sixth career postseason home run en route to a Phillies 2-0 win over the Cardinals. Philadelphia will face the Braves in the NLDS.
Cardinals’ stunning meltdown sets up do-or-die Game 2 vs. Phillies: ‘Can’t even explain it’
St. Louis blew a ninth-inning lead in Game 1, giving up six runs in a loss that pushed them to the brink of elimination.
Will Albert Pujols go out on top? Cardinals legend says final MLB postseason is ‘why I came back’
Pujols, 42, is a future Hall of Famer and had a second half for the ages, joining the exclusive 700 home run club down the stretch.
Aaron Judge sets sights on MLB playoffs, quest for World Series after hitting home run No. 62
With the historic home run record set, Aaron Judge now has his sights on winning the franchise’s first World Series since 2009.
Aaron Judge comes through with homer No. 62 on an unforgettable night in Texas | Opinion
At long last, Aaron Judge hit his New York Yankees and American League-record 62nd home run, calling the anticipated moment “a big relief.”
Aaron Judge hits 62nd home run, breaking Roger Maris’ American League and Yankees record
Aaron Judge finally broke Roger Maris’ Yankees record Tuesday night against the Texas Rangers, putting an exclamation mark on his stellar 2022 season.
Nightengale’s notebook: Tony La Russa expected to announce retirement Monday as White Sox manager
Tony La Russa, who was hoping to lead the White Sox to the World Series, instead is expected to announce his retirement Monday.
Here we go again: Philadelphia Phillies’ September collapse puts playoff hopes in danger
The Phillies have a rich recent history of choking in a pennant race, but 2022 may be the worst of the bunch.
Japan’s affinity for Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani examined in ‘Searching for Ohtani’
Ben Verlander, brother of Justin Verlander, spent 10 days in Japan learning about the country’s admiration for Angels star Shohei Ohtani.