Jake Mintz

Veterans of the Rays' front office and coaching tree are following the team's postseason run with a combination of joy, pride and competitive envy.

Max Fried, Cody Bellinger and Co. got it done in the wild-card round, leaving little doubt about which is the better team.

Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman reacts to the Atlanta Braves Game 1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLWC. Hear the full conversation on the "Baseball Bar-B-Cast" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

Schlittler tossed 6 1/3 scoreless. Rice went 4-for-5 with two homers. Together, they put the Yankees one win away from the ALDS and the Red Sox one loss from going home.

The best time of the baseball year is finally here. Here's what you need to know for the wild-card round.

Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman react to Philadelphia Phillies 2B Luis Arráez's injury. Hear the full conversation on the "Baseball Bar-B-Cast" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

These two familiar rivals will meet against next weekend in Atlanta.

Bryce Harper is elite again, and everyone is walking, but something isn't right with Zack Wheeler.

The Rays, Padres, Pirates and Cubs also earned high marks for their dealing ahead of this deadline.

Baltimore might end up winning this deal. But trading a heralded cornerstone, particularly in-division, is a gut punch for the fan base.