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Karl Rasmussen

Reporter · US

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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Karl Rasmussen

    Three Takeaways From the White Sox’ Sweep of the Astros (opens the original)

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    The White Sox are ALDS bound. Chicago secured the final wild-card spot in the American League to sneak into the postseason, and they managed to beat the Astros at Daikin Park in back-to-back games Tuesday and Wednesday to cement their spot in the division series. It’s the first time since the White Sox won the World Series in 2005 that they’ve won a postseason series, having been one-and-done in their three previous trips to the playoffs. The boos weren’t as prevalent from the home crowd in Hous

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Karl Rasmussen

    Four Takeaways From the Phillies’ Dramatic Game 2 Comeback Over Atlanta (opens the original)

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    Game 2 of the National League wild-card series between the Phillies and Braves kept fans on the edge of their seats. After multiple lead changes and some big late-game moments, Philadelphia clawed back from down 3–1 and forced extra innings. A go-ahead home run from Alec Bohm was the deciding blow in this one, and that opposite-field blast will send this series to a winner-takes-all Game 3. Here a few takeaways from Wednesday’s game, with the rubber match of the wild-card series set for Thursday

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Karl Rasmussen

    Astros Fans Have Reached the End of Their Decade-Long Party (opens the original)

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    The Astros got a tough taste of reality on Tuesday when they dropped Game 1 of the AL wild-card series against the White Sox. Despite having home-field advantage in the series, fans in Houston didn’t rally behind the team after it fell into an early deficit. Quite the opposite, in fact. Fans at Daikin Park made abundantly clear that they weren’t pleased with the performance on the field, as boos rung out across the stadium as early as the first inning. For a franchise that’s enjoyed a phenomenal

  4. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Karl Rasmussen

    Takeaways: Austin Riley’s Go-Ahead Homer Punishes Phillies’ Bullpen Risk in Game 1 (opens the original)

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    The Braves came back to win Game 1 of the NL wild-card series at home on Thursday against the Phillies thanks to a three-run home run by Austin Riley in the eighth inning. Chris Sale pitched well for Atlanta, tying a postseason career-high with nine strikeouts across 6 1/3 innings. Facing him, Jesus Luzardo delivered about as good an outing as Phillies fans could’ve asked for. Anticipated to be just an opener for the game, Luzardo ended up throwing 77 pitches and surrendered just one run across

  5. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Karl Rasmussen

    MLB Postseason Power Rankings: Strength and Weaknesses for Every Playoff Team (opens the original)

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    The postseason field is finally set. After Sunday’s results on the final day of the regular season, we officially know what 12 teams will be in contention for the 2026 World Series. The Diamondbacks, despite their late push, fell short of the playoffs, thanks to a Phillies win on Sunday against the Rays. Meanwhile, the final domino to fall in the American League went in favor of the Astros, who secured the AL West title with a victory over the Athletics on Sunday. Houston becomes the worst team

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