https://www.cbssports.com CBS Interactive Inc. en-us The latest sports news from CBSSports.com CBS Sports Headlines Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:17:08 +0000 https://sports.cbsimg.net/fly/images/cbssports/logo-digital.png CBSSports.com https://www.cbssports.com Division Series Game 1 winners and losers: Teoscar Hernández strikes again, Munetaka Murakami gets his moment https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-mlb-playoffs-division-series-game-1-winners-losers/ The White Sox and Dodgers cruised to easy wins over the Guardians and Braves, respectively, in the early slate on Saturday Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:53:32 +0000 Mike Axisa c2a9c4c0-adea-464e-9b1f-08a229a26ba5 2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores as Division Series kick off https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-mlb-playoff-bracket-schedule-scores-results-how-to-watch/ Every LDS matchup opens on Saturday with a jam-packed four-game slate Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:52:53 +0000 Kate Feldman b577352e-5856-4d36-ad86-420e447714f2 Aaron Judge left off of Yankees' ALDS roster vs. Rays: Three-time MVP still recovering from calf injury https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-aaron-judge-injury-update-alds-rays-mlb-playoffs/ Judge has been on the injured list since Sept. 16 and missed New York's two-game Wild Card Series sweep over the Red Sox Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:17:32 +0000 Matt Snyder 63e02034-6e8b-494a-b14a-efdc81c6e574 Biggest question for every LDS matchup: Can Yankees defense handle Rays' offense? When will Chris Sale pitch? https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-mlb-playoffs-lds-biggest-question/ All four League Division Series get underway on Saturday and there are clear storylines that could determine the outcomes Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:30:38 +0000 Mike Axisa f5905119-65ed-4702-a2a1-4af6720a2720 Ranking all 16 potential 2026 World Series matchups: Dodgers vs. Rays David and Goliath series leads list https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-mlb-playoffs-ranking-world-series-matchups/ There's history, there are payroll narratives and there's the dream of a Junior Caminero vs. Jacob Misiorowski at-bat Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:45:14 +0000 Mike Axisa 5d0d5850-0091-4ccd-a4d7-2647cd672fd2 A plea to the Brewers this postseason: Act like the final boss, not 'The Little Engine That Could' https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/milwaukee-brewers-mlb-playoffs-world-series-nlds/ Milwaukee was the best team in baseball in the regular season, and now it's time to act like it in the playoffs Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:08:09 +0000 Matt Snyder cce0869e-8982-4091-ab5b-3034b8ab1e40 Three MLB teams that have never won a World Series are still alive: Who is most likely to break through? https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-playoffs-never-won-world-series-padres-rays-brewers/ Only eight teams remain in the MLB playoffs, and three are in pursuit of their first crown Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:54:52 +0000 Matt Snyder 3645944c-17ac-41b7-8d92-be72aeb523ac Should the Phillies trade Bryce Harper or Kyle Schwarber? Why blockbuster deal doesn't make sense https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-trade-rumors-bryce-harper-kyle-schwarber/ Moving on from the veteran sluggers wouldn't help Philadelphia in the short term and probably not the long term either Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:19:41 +0000 Matt Snyder 14e227fa-43db-4aa9-bf75-42c93a402dce Fernando Tatis Jr. is the engine driving the Padres, baseball's hottest team, into NLDS showdown vs. Brewers https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/fernando-tatis-jr-padres-brewers-mlb-playoffs/ After a brutal first half, Tatis and the Padres are riding a Pacific Ocean-sized wave of vibes into Milwaukee Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:34:11 +0000 Matt Snyder d8c227c8-a05f-4050-a60d-8d5b853915da 2026 MLB playoff predictions: Expert picks for Dodgers vs. Braves, Yankees vs. Rays and every LDS matchup https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-mlb-playoff-predictions-expert-picks-league-division-series/ The 2026 baseball postseason continues on Saturday with all four League Division Series Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:26:21 +0000 Mike Axisa eb1af81d-c4fb-4702-85bd-d6b50d5b7301 Browns fend off Aaron Rodgers and Steelers for third straight win; Braves advance in MLB playoffs https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/browns-aaron-rodgers-steelers-braves-phillies-mlb-playoffs/ Plus UFC 332, NFL and college football picks Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:54:02 +0000 Carter Bahns ab7483e8-e6de-4e05-b170-ec219584f91b Wild Card Series MVPs: Picking the most impactful player from each of MLB's first-round playoff matchups https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/wild-card-series-mvps-2026-most-impactful-player/ MLB doesn't officially hand out hardware for Wild Card Series (or LDS) MVPs, so we're taking matters into our own hands Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:43:43 +0000 Mike Axisa 0e5e09ae-6acb-4cb1-942e-6f95540ba759 Where do Phillies go from here? Aging core falls short again, leaving questions about lineup, manager, more https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/where-do-phillies-go-from-here-aging-core-falls-short-again/ The Phillies were eliminated from the playoffs on Thursday night, and their championship window keeps closing Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:50:14 +0000 Dayn Perry 6284dd20-9fff-4edc-9d5c-f7957293c47b Braves vs. Phillies Game 3: Where to watch, expert picks, predictions with NLDS spot on the line https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/braves-phillies-game-3-predictions-expert-picks/ The first two games of the best-of-three series have been hotly contested Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:03:02 +0000 Dayn Perry 65bfe57c-f541-4db6-93d4-919f0ec247ee Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Braves-Phillies Game 3, Steelers at Browns and more https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-braves-phillies-game-3-steelers-at-browns-and-more/ Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0000 Gene Menez f1bd63b7-df90-4795-a98b-e54add64fa6f How major heat wave with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees could affect Dodgers' NLDS this weekend https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-nlds-major-heat-wave-los-angeles-mlb-playoffs/ The Dodgers will face the winner of the Braves-Phillies series, beginning on Saturday in Los Angeles Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:18:38 +0000 Dayn Perry 2349960b-ac86-47d5-8d42-7c173098a374 Pete Crow-Armstrong takes accountability after Cubs' quick postseason exit: 'Pretty disappointed in myself' https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pete-crow-armstrong-accountability-cubs-padres-mlb-playoffs/ The likely NL MVP was 0 for 7 with a walk and four strikeouts in the Wild Card Series vs. the Padres Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:33:34 +0000 Matt Snyder ccf05b18-779f-4b17-8d16-5c4b9d17e138 Yankees on to ALDS after Red Sox sweep; Cowboys win trade with Steelers for Joey Porter Jr. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-on-to-alds-after-red-sox-sweep-cowboys-win-trade-with-steelers-for-joey-porter-jr/ Plus, our game-by-game Week 4 NFL picks are here Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:46:44 +0000 Austin Nivison b3ccd4fb-581e-46ed-95b9-5c829dc7bf8b Another unsuccessful Red Sox season ends with early exit, leaves players venting about Sonny Gray's early hook https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/unsuccessful-red-sox-season-ends-early-sonny-gray-hook/ Boston was eliminated by the Yankees in the first round of the playoffs again, and Gray was lifted after just 70 pitches on Wednesday Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:45:24 +0000 Julian McWilliams c20335a8-ec3e-433e-aa52-afed8de0e628 What's next for Cubs? Biggest offseason questions after Jed Hoyer's plans fall short again https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/whats-next-for-cubs-playoff-elimination-status-quo/ Even with superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong firmly entrenched in the lineup, the Cubs have not yet proven they have a deep run in them Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:12:57 +0000 Matt Snyder 0a392048-3637-452a-8ecf-08a4080d0aaa Wild Card Series Game 2 winners and losers: Yankees, Padres, White Sox advance; Alec Bohm saves the Phillies https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-mlb-playoffs-wild-card-series-game-2-winners-losers/ The only series not to end in a sweep, the Phillies staved off elimination and forced a do-or-die Game 3 against the Braves on Thursday Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:07:22 +0000 Dayn Perry d497ed1a-02bc-4970-8beb-bfe461846e20 What's next for the Red Sox? Boston's roller coaster season ends at hands of rival Yankees -- again https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/whats-next-for-red-sox-playoff-elimination-roller-coaster/ The Red Sox were eliminated from the playoffs on Wednesday after a two-game Wild Card Series sweep Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:50:23 +0000 Mike Axisa 148ee354-02e9-46da-b99f-93cf81ab23ca Bryce Harper saves Phillies' season with massive home run vs. Braves after ugly misplay earlier in game https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-bryce-harper-misplay-home-run-braves-wild-card-series/ The questionable Phillies defense was on full display in Wednesday's Game 2, but the sluggers came through to force a Game 3 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:13:11 +0000 Mike Axisa fd471fa4-f0cb-4240-9cd3-440317798990 The Red Sox need Roman Anthony vs. the Yankees, but a nagging hand injury has likely ended his season https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-roman-anthony-yankees-nagging-hand-injury/ Anthony, who exited Game 1 early on Tuesday night, was removed from Boston's roster on Wednesday Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:28:41 +0000 Julian McWilliams 83942617-684d-416c-a4b2-4a95db55fc24 How Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler, two Yankees stars with Boston roots, became Red Sox killers https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-ben-rice-cam-schlittler-boston-red-sox-playoffs/ Schlittler tossed 6 ⅓ shutout innings in Game 1 and Rice went 4 for 5 with two home runs in a blowout win Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:12:56 +0000 Mike Axisa 5a6d0ede-2d07-4c42-a2cd-e94b372318af Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Cubs vs. Padres, Red Sox vs. Yankees and more https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-cubs-vs-padres-red-sox-vs-yankees-and-more/ Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:30:55 +0000 Scott Erskine 5ab80dc1-6e8b-49aa-8439-50c44f865fda MLB playoffs: Which Game 1 loser has best chance to win Wild Card Series? Why there's hope for Cubs, Phillies https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-playoffs-2026-game-1-loser-best-chance-wild-card-series/ The Phillies, Astros, Red Sox and Cubs all need a win on Wednesday to keep their seasons alive in the best-of-three Wild Card Series Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:56:43 +0000 Dayn Perry 5505934c-d431-4090-9c76-154e2093fce0 'Pissed off' Astros players call out booing home fans after Game 1 loss vs. White Sox https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pissed-off-astros-players-call-out-booing-home-fans-game-1-white-sox/ The Astros have now lost eight straight home playoff games, and their season is on the line Wednesday Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:28:43 +0000 Dayn Perry ff7fe7f7-48ca-4396-a0e3-9f269387a284 Cam Schlittler, Austin Riley open MLB playoffs in style; Pete Prisco's NFL Power Rankings are out https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/cam-schlittler-austin-riley-open-mlb-playoffs-in-style-pete-priscos-nfl-power-rankings-are-out/ Plus our first 2027 WNBA mock draft after a historic night in the postseason Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:57:04 +0000 Carter Bahns 1e3665c7-d719-4ac4-940b-1ea93b56f0f9 Phillies vs. Braves NL Wild-Card Game 2 picks: Can Philadelphia rebound from gut-punch opening defeat? https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/phillies-vs-braves-nl-wild-card-game-2-picks-can-philadelphia-rebound-from-gut-punch-opening-defeat/ The Phillies turn to ace Cristopher Sanchez today in Game 2 in Atlanta to save their season Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:53:17 +0000 Matt Severance 3e71f114-b828-4a92-b503-128aae2cac8d Wild Card Series Game 1 winners, losers: Cam Schlittler shows ace stuff for Yankees; Cubs offense vanishes https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-mlb-playoffs-wild-card-series-game-1-winners-losers/ The Braves, White Sox, Yankees and Padres have all taken 1-0 series leads after Tuesday's kickoff slate Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:47:39 +0000 Matt Snyder 1cba2b84-36a1-4db6-b792-65eb9c2075a9 Red Sox vs. Yankees AL Wild-Card Game 1 picks: Aaron Judge not available, but Cam Schlittler should be enough https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/red-sox-vs-yankees-al-wild-card-game-1-picks-aaron-judge-not-available-but-cam-schlittler-should-be-enough/ Aaron Judge is not on the Yankees' Wild Card roster as ace Cam Schlitter starts Game 1 vs. the Red Sox Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:45:41 +0000 Matt Severance b0c20321-3dfd-4832-bf08-193a196d667d Inside Don Mattingly's Jhoan Duran decision that backfired in Phillies' Wild Card Series Game 1 loss https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-playoffs-phillies-braves-wild-card-series-jhoan-duran-save-don-mattingly/ The Phillies closer entered at the start of the seventh inning and allowed a game-winning three-run home run in the eighth Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:24:02 +0000 Matt Snyder 26745914-5aff-484c-80a9-6c46e5d2c8ed Aaron Judge left off Yankees Wild Card Series roster, but Giancarlo Stanton will be available vs. Red Sox https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-aaron-judge-injury-wild-card-series-roster-progress/ Judge has been on the injured list since Sept. 16 with a calf strain and will miss at least the first round of the playoffs Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:34:53 +0000 Dayn Perry 940ef972-c59f-4baa-9672-bb652489633a White Sox vs. Astros AL Wild-Card Game 1 picks: Surprising Chicago could have a problem in Houston on Tuesday https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/white-sox-vs-astros-al-wild-card-game-1-picks-surprising-chicago-could-have-a-problem-in-houston-on-tuesday/ It will be a pair of openers starting White Sox-Astros Game 1 on Tuesday Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:53:51 +0000 Matt Severance 1cb756ec-5c6f-4c9e-ae9b-f58599560e8c Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Red Sox vs. Yankees, Cubs vs. Padres and more https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-red-sox-vs-yankees-cubs-vs-padres-and-more/ Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:30:52 +0000 Scott Erskine 5e5f07df-aa94-49ba-8869-69bad547598b