MLB - Portland Press Herald

The long ball a key part of the postseason

by RONALD BLUM Associated Press October 9, 2016October 9, 2016

Home runs were hit at a near-record pace in the regular season and the trend has continued in the playoffs.

by JIM LITKE Associated Press October 9, 2016October 9, 2016

Aroldis Chapman isn’t talking about his past, he’s just blowing away hitters.

by Associated Press October 9, 2016October 9, 2016

Jose Lobaton hits a three-run homer to lift Washington in Game 2.

by Ian Harrison The Associated Press October 4, 2016October 5, 2016

Edwin Encarnacion cranks a three-run home run in the 11th inning and Toronto will face Texas in the next round.

by Associated Press October 4, 2016October 4, 2016

The Mets want Tim Tebow to get more seasoning and will send him to play against top prospects.

by TOM WITHERS The Associated Press October 4, 2016October 4, 2016

Cleveland has been given little chance in the playoffs, but overcame many obstacles this season.

by Mike Fitzpatrick Associated Press October 4, 2016October 4, 2016

Playoff matchups don’t get much better than the Giants’ Madison Bumgarner vs. the Mets’ Noah Syndergaard.

by Associated Press October 4, 2016October 4, 2016

Rick Porcello, David Price, Clay Buchholz and Eduardo Rodriguez have yet to win a playoff game that they started.

by Associated Press September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

He had a 0.38 ERA since a July 26 trade with Seattle.

by RONALD BLUM Associated Press September 6, 2016September 7, 2016

While some are suing over the low pay, others are just happy to have a roster spot as they hope to grind their way to the major leagues.