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Image credit: Marvel Television The new logo for Marvel Studios’ next TV show, Wonder Man, was recently unveiled in an Instagram post by actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The mini-series will be part of the MCU and is co-created by Destin Daniel Cretton, who is currently also working on Spider-Man: Brand New Day with Tom Holland. The expected release date window for Wonder Man is December 2025. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II shares Wonder Man’s potential logo Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II recently delighted Marvel fans by posting an image showing what appears to be the brand-new logo for the upcoming TV show Wonder Man. The image features a blue-colored cap with what seems to be a logo for the mini-series on it, alongside the Marvel logo. Additionally, fans believe the image might hint at an expected trailer release that could take place at the 2025 New York Comic-Con. Previously, a glimpse at Wonder Man was released, featuring Abdul-Mateen II as the superhero protagonist Simon Williams. The mini-series will also witness the return of actor Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery. It will have a total of eight episodes. While speaking about the show with Collider in February 2025, Marvel’s Head of TV and Streaming, Brad Winderbaum, described the show as “a very new flavor for Marvel” and said it’s “one of my favorite things ever.” Winderbaum noted that “it’s the best show no one’s ever seen” and conveyed that he is very excited to see how the audience will receive it. He described the show as a “love letter” to all the franchise’s filmmakers and the work they do. Winderbaum added that Wonder Man is a “sincere, beautiful show.” He also noted that the episode lengths will vary throughout the show, stating, “There’s a little bit of some streaming leeway in the episode runtimes, so I think our shortest episode is 20-something, and our longest is, like, 40-something.” Originally reported by Ishita Verma on SuperHeroHype. The post Next MCU TV Show Logo Shared by Lead Star appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Hilaria Baldwin recently put divorce rumors to rest after she posted a new reel clarifying that things are going well with her husband, Alec Baldwin. In recent weeks, rumors had circulated about the couple splitting up due to an observation that the Dancing With the Stars alum addressed in the new reel. Hilaria Baldwin debunks divorce with Alec Baldwin The divorce rumors began after fans noticed something peculiar about Hilaria Baldwin. Many spotted her without a wedding ring during her Dancing With the Stars rehearsals. Fans saw her again in the next rehearsal without the ring. This quickly sparked speculation of tension and a possible future split. However, it seems that the ring was missing for an entirely different reason. Hilaria Baldwin explained the situation on her social media profile, where she posted a reel featuring herself with a plush toy of Alec’s Beetlejuice character. She also showcased her ring prominently in the video. In the caption, she wrote, “Don’t worry Cammy, got my Alec stand in here while he is gone working ?. And ring is right here (tho I don’t wear to practice because it hurts with the crazy stuff we are doing ?).” It appears that Hilaria chooses not to wear her ring during rehearsals simply for convenience. The large ring causes discomfort during choreography, which is why she skipped wearing it during the past two sessions. There seems to be no trouble between Hilaria and Alec Baldwin. Alec is away for work at the moment, but he still managed to support his wife in the dance studio. According to reports, Alec visited one of her early rehearsals. Moreover, some sources suggested he was a bit too involved (via Rob Shuter). Fans can rest assured that Hilaria and Alec Baldwin’s marriage of 12 years remains intact. Alec Baldwin will reportedly appear in Hollywood Heist and Kid Santa soon. The post Hilaria Baldwin Clears the Air on Alec Baldwin Divorce Rumors appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: HBO Max A photo of John Cena posing with Earth X Peacemaker‘s decapitated head was shared on social media. This photo comes ahead of the second season finale, dropping this Thursday. The stakes for Chris Smith and his lovable crew have gotten higher with each passing episode. Now, with the finale approaching, fans can expect an explosive conclusion to storylines established in the premiere. John Cena holds Earth X Peacemaker’s decapitated head in new photo James Gunn shared a photo of John Cena holding Earth X Peacemaker’s decapitated head on both X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. In the picture, the wrestler-actor put up a facial expression mimicking the decapitated head’s. The picture, evidenced by the background, was taken at the Quantum Unfolding Chamber, a key location in Peacemaker Season 2 used by individuals from across the multiverse. The picture was accompanied by a caption encouraging fans to tune into the finale, which will air on Thursday, October 9, 2025. “Wink if you’re an 11the Street Kid,” the caption reads. #Peacemaker Finale this Thursday on @StreamOnMax.” The Peacemaker Season 2 finale, titled “Full Nelson,” will drop on HBO Max at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. The upcoming episode will pick up from where the previous one left off. At the end of the previous episode, Chris Smith managed to escape from the dystopian Nazi universe. He then turned himself in to the authorities for possessing a device serving as a doorway for the aforementioned Quantum Unfolding Chamber. As of writing, much is unknown about the upcoming episode. However, a brief teaser was released, offering a glimpse of what viewers can expect. The official synopsis mentioned on the description of the teaser’s YouTube video reads: “Rick Flag Sr. tasks his team with searching the Quantum Unfolding Chamber for another dimension where he can carry out his plan.” James Gunn created Peacemaker Season 2 and wrote all episodes. He also directed three episodes of the second season. Season 2’s other directors are Greg Mottola, Peter Sollett, and Alethea Jones. The main cast includes John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Robert Patrick, and Dee Bradley Baker. The post John Cena Poses With Peacemaker’s Decapitated Head in New Photo appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Katherine LaNasa, known for her role as Dana Evans in The Pitt, recently talked about her experience being a judge at the Best in Drag pageant. She described the experience as “just fun as hell,” while also explaining what it means to be a drag queen. Katherine LaNasa says being a Best in Drag show judge was ‘fun as hell’ During an interview with Variety on the Best in Drag pageant’s pink carpet, the Emmy-winning actress shared her thoughts on judging the pageant. “Best in Drag is just fun as hell, and it’s about accepting everybody where they are, celebrating people as they are,” LaNasa shared. “I hope that this event teaches people that drag queens don’t kill, and there’s nothing to be afraid of here.” LaNasa and her husband, Grant Show, joined a star-studded panel of judges. The panel included Cheri Oteri, Judy Greer, Dan Bucatinsky, Kathy Kinney, Camryn Manheim, and Variety’s Marc Malkin. Best in Drag celebrated 30 years of supporting and raising money for APLA Health’s Alliance for Housing and Healing. The organization provides housing and emergency financial assistance to individuals with HIV/AIDS who are homeless in Los Angeles. This year, casting director Patrick Rush hosted the event and successfully raised $250,000 for the cause. By the end, the judges named the circus-inspired bearded Miss Wisconsin, Bailey Barnum, as the winner. Back in 2024, the Best in Drag pageant was also the focus of a documentary titled The Little Pageant That Could. It showed the event’s creation and growth over three decades. Cheri Oteri, another panel member, stated that the documentary inspired her to support the pageant. “I really was taken by the documentary, which made me want to come [to support],” Oteri shared. “I’d say to let your freak flag fly, because it’s so fun to watch and to be an audience member. It’s wonderful for every gay young person to learn that there are all different types of ways to be gay.” The post The Pitt’s Katherine LaNasa on What It Is To Be a Drag Queen Pageant Judge appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: @TaylorSwift / YouTube It seems like The Summer I Turned Pretty fever has gotten to Taylor Swift. The romantic drama series, adored worldwide for its emotional storytelling and love triangle, has captivated not only fans but also celebrities—including the global pop icon herself. Recently, Swift was asked to pick a side between Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah, sparking excitement among fans of the hit series. Taylor Swift discloses if she is on Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah on The Summer I Turned Pretty During her October 7 appearance on On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Taylor Swift gracefully avoided taking sides in the heated The Summer I Turned Pretty debate. When asked whether she supports Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, the singer humorously responded that she’s “Team Summer I Turned Pretty.” Swift, however, beautifully backed her unexpected neutral stance. The singer explained how the show has utilised her music in the most thoughtful ways to highlight the significant moments in Belly’s life. Swift said, “I’m just, I’m here for whatever is next. I support your choices, girl.” Showing her emotional attachment to the female lead, the singer expressed that she feels her music comes from Belly’s mind. Swift added that she will forever be Team Belly no matter who she ends up with. Following Swift’s heartfelt comments, series creator Jenny Han reposted her clip on Instagram Stories. During her appearance on Jenna Bush Hager’s podcast, Open Book, Han highlighted the importance of Swift’s songs in the series, especially “The Way I Loved You”. Han had written a handwritten note to Swift explaining that it would mean the world to her to be using her songs for the series. She believed it would be the greatest gift to her and the fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty. “She really — I felt like she is someone who bets on women. And I felt like she bet on me”, the author added. Be it “Lover,” “Cruel Summer to this Love,” or “Cardigan,” Swift’s songs have beautifully elevated the emotional scenes of The Summer I Turned Pretty. The feature of “Dress” and “Out of the Woods” (Swift’s Version) in the series finale further cemented the connection of her music with Belly. The post Taylor Swift Reveals Which Summer I Turned Pretty Team She Supports appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: ABC Robert Irwin is an Australian actor, television presenter, conservationist, wildlife photographer, and zookeeper, and the son of Steve Irwin. He recently joined the cast of Dancing With The Stars Season 34 with dance partner Witney Carson. In a recent interview after DWTS’ Disney night, he opened up about declining an interesting offer from the Chippendales dance troupe. Here are all the details about Robert Irwin declining an offer from Chippendales. Robert Irwin speaks on turning down offer from Chippendales In a recent interview after his DWTS Disney night performance, ET‘s confronted Robert Irwin about his offer from Chippendales to host a show. Directo brought up the topic by praising the duo’s hip movement during their recent DWTS performances. When asked if they “feel like Shakira tonight,” Irwin responded, “The hips don’t lie, oh yeah,” as he burst out into a sudden showcase of his newly learned fluid hip movement. Following that, he was asked if it was true that he was approached by Chippendales to host a show and if it was something he was considering. He responded, “That is true,” and went on to reveal, “I also… The Aussie boys as well, Thunder Down Under also reached out.” Responding to the latter half of the question, he then stated, “All power to them… just not for me. Not right now… you know… I’ll take the shirt off every now and again… but I’m gonna draw the line there.” “I’m all about… you know… anything to push the conservation message,” he continued. “Yeah… Chippendales, sorry… not quite, not quite,” Irwin said, once again politely declining the offer. Indian American entrepreneur Somen Banerjee originally founded Chippendales, now a popular touring male striptease dance troupe. Authorities later arrested Banerjee for multiple felonies, including murder for hire and attempted arson. The troupe is currently on its European tour. The troupe is currently on its European tour. The post DWTS Star Robert Irwin on Why He Declined Chippendales Offer appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox Nicholas Hoult has confirmed that he won’t be joining his former X-Men co-stars at the upcoming NYCC reunion panel. Expressing his regret to fans, the actor revealed that he is recovering from a recent surgery. Though disappointed, Hoult expressed that he hopes to make it to a future event once he has fully recovered. Nicholas Hoult will miss X-Men reunion at NYCC 2025 due to knee surgery Nicholas Hoult will be absent from this year’s New York Comic Con. He was slated to appear at an X-Men reunion panel alongside James McAvoy and Elliot Page. The actor revealed that he is recovering from knee surgery and has been advised not to travel while he recovers. In a heartfelt video message shared on NYCC’s Instagram account, Hoult said, “I’m so sorry to tell you that I won’t be able to join you this time.” He explained, “Unfortunately, I had knee surgery a couple of weeks ago and I can’t walk or fly yet, so I’m not going to be able to make it.” The actor went on to express his disappointment and apologized for the situation. He added, “I hope you have a wonderful weekend and hopefully I’ll be joining you in the near future and get to see you all soon.” NYCC also extended their well-wishes to the actor in the caption. They wrote, “We’re wishing a speedy recovery to Nicholas Hoult, who can no longer make it to NYCC. Rest up Nicholas, we hope to see you next time.” They also added that refunds would be issued for pre-purchased autographs and photo ops. Best known to fans as Hank McCoy/Beast, Hoult made his first appearance in 2011’s X-Men: First Class. Since then, he has continued the role throughout the series. Most recently, he has also drawn significant attention for his role as Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s Superman. The post Nicholas Hoult on Why He Won’t Appear at NYCC X-Men Reunion appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: ABC Elizabeth Webber seems to have turned into a character that General Hospital fans are more than annoyed with at this moment. The granddaughter of the show’s original lead has often left fans unimpressed with her self-righteousness. Fans also find her habit of meddling in affairs she has no part in distasteful. Multiple threads on fan pages complained about this character in recent weeks. General Hospital fans think Elizabeth is annoying General Hospital Fans-Official, a Facebook page dedicated to discussing the famed soap opera, has seen more than one complaint about Elizabeth’s character. With other fans agreeing with the posts, it seems quite clear where the character stands at the moment. One such post on the page read, “Do y’all think Elizabeth is annoying sometimes?” There were many responses to this. “Absolutely, she needs a storyline of her own, so maybe she won’t have time to judge others,” one fan replied, while another said, “All the time. I actually haven’t cared for her since her teen years.” While there were many comments justifying the character, it seems the majority are talking about how annoying she can be. Another post on the same page read, “Elizabeth needs to get a life and stay out of everyone’s business?” Fans also had a strong reaction to this post. “Oh yes,” one fan responded. Another fan added, “She has been getting on my nerves lately.” Yet another user commented, “I so agree Liz is sticking her nose in everyone’s business.” So, General Hospital fans remain divided about the iconic character who has been a part of the show for a long time. As most know, Elizabeth’s actions are usually well-intentioned, but she has often been a victim of poor writing. This has been an issue for years now, developing a certain disdain for her among the fanbase. Either way, there could be developments that finally give Elizabeth more to do with her own arc. Perhaps that will leave fewer fans annoyed. The post General Hospital Fans Are Really Annoyed With Elizabeth appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Revolution Films Apple’s upcoming psychological thriller reunites Idris Elba with a new ensemble for one of its most anticipated original films. The project adds several fresh faces to its cast, including Charlie Cox, in a story that explores shifting power, perception, and identity within a tense modern setting. Charlie Cox cast in This is How it Goes with Idris Elba Apple Original Films’ adaptation of Neil LaBute’s psychological thriller This Is How It Goes has expanded its cast, according to Blexmedia on October 7, 2025. The update confirms that Wunmi Mosaku, Charlie Cox, and Elliott Heffernan have joined Idris Elba in the upcoming project. Elba will both direct and star in the feature, produced by 22Summers and Gaumont. Nathaniel Price, known for Mr. Loverman and The Outlaws, wrote the screenplay. Production is expected to begin this month across the U.K. and Accra, Ghana, making it the first Apple Original Films project to film in Ghana. The milestone supports Elba’s ongoing work to expand international film partnerships and invest in Africa’s creative sector. Adapted from LaBute’s 2005 play, This Is How It Goes, follows an interracial love triangle in small-town America. The story explores identity, along with manipulation, when a couple decides to help an old acquaintance. Their reunion sparks a series of tense confrontations and moral dilemmas that challenge each of their beliefs. Elba previously played Cody in the West End production with Ben Chaplin and Megan Dodds, though his film role remains unconfirmed. Gina Carter and Alison Jackson produce the film for 22Summers and Gaumont, respectively. T D Afrique oversees production in Ghana, with Sidonie Dumas serving as the Gaumont executive producer. The project extends Elba’s partnership with Apple after Hijack. He is also working on Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite for Netflix and Above the Below for Lionsgate, which he both co-directs and stars in. Originally reported by Vritti Johar on SuperHeroHype. The post Charlie Cox Joins Idris Elba in Apple’s New Thriller Movie Cast appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images New The Devil Wears Prada 2 set photos have surfaced online, which showcase Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt sharing a lighthearted moment. The two leading ladies are reprising their roles as Andy Sachs and Emily Charlton, respectively. Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt laugh together in new Devil Wears Prada set photos The Devil Wears Prada 2 is currently being filmed in Milan. Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt were spotted sharing a laugh in their movie outfits (via ET). In the photos, Blunt is wearing a green corset under a bomber jacket, while Hathaway is donning a glittering black jumper with a red leather trench coat. These are just a few of the many photos taken from the sets over the past few months. In one particular instance, Hathaway was spotted in a different look while filming a scene with Meryl Streep, who is reprising her role as Miranda Priestly. Additionally, the photo featured Simone Ashley alongside the two actresses. There is speculation that Ashley may be playing Miranda’s new assistant. Later, Streep made an appearance at the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show in her iconic Miranda Priestly look. She was accompanied by Stanley Tucci, another actor reprising his role. The Devil Wears Prada 2 serves as the sequel to the 2006 classic The Devil Wears Prada. In addition to the original stars, director David Franke is also returning for the second one. New cast members include Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, and Kenneth Branagh. The movie is expected to loosely adapt the second book in Lauren Weisberger’s series, Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns. Although based on a book, the first film made some significant changes, giving it its own identity. If the second movie follows the same pattern, the writers will make adjustments to fit the narrative, taking only key plot points from the book. The follow-up movie debuts in theaters on May 1, 2026, 20 years after the original. The post New Devil Wears Prada 2 Set Photos Catch Anne Hathaway & Emily Blunt in Fun Moment appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Suns Connected to Knicks Trade Talks The Phoenix Suns have once again found themselves in the middle of trade rumors. According to Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz, the Suns could be involved in a potential blockbuster deal that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to Phoenix. Towns, who shares a long friendship with Devin Booker from their days at […] The post Could Karl-Anthony Towns Join the Phoenix Suns? Trade Rumors Heat Up appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

LeBron’s “Second Decision” Leaves Fans Guessing LeBron James’ long-awaited “second decision” on Tuesday turned out to be more of a marketing move than a basketball announcement. After days of speculation about whether the NBA’s all-time leading scorer might retire or reveal his next move, James instead announced a new partnership with Hennessey VSOP. While the […] The post Lakers Trade Idea Swaps LeBron James for $50 Million NBA Champion appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

Photo Credit: Marvel Studios An Ant-Man and The Suicide Squad star recently shared thoughts on the kind of Marvel role he’d like to take on next. Known for portraying eccentric and complex characters, he discussed his fascination with darker, horror-driven roles. Speaking at a recent convention, he revealed his dream of playing Morbius in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. David Dastmalchian wants to be Morbius in the MCU While talking with The Direct, David Dastmalchian revealed that he has “always wanted to take a crack at Morbius, the living vampire,” expressing his enthusiasm for the darker, horror-inspired side of Marvel storytelling. The actor, who previously played Kurt in Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp as well as Veb in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, said, “I would love the opportunity to play Dr. Michael Morbius. Oh, my God. There’s so many great characters in the MCU, and I’ve always been a fan of the horror and the weirder characters.” He added that his fascination extends to Marvel’s supernatural roster, saying, “I love the idea of the Marvel version of Dracula, which I always loved. I thought that any of the monster stuff, the Midnight Suns, the stuff that was part of the old Defenders, would be cool.” Dastmalchian’s interest aligns with Marvel Studios’ growing focus on horror-inspired storytelling. The studio has explored this through Werewolf by Night, Moon Knight, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Sony released Morbius in 2022 with Jared Leto in the lead role. The character remains outside the MCU continuity, leaving room for potential reinterpretations in future projects. Beyond Marvel, Dastmalchian has appeared in The Suicide Squad, Dune: Part One, Oppenheimer, Teacher, The Boogeyman, and Boston Strangler. His comments highlight his enthusiasm for returning to the superhero genre from a darker, more monstrous perspective. They also reflect the actor’s long-standing passion for supernatural and unconventional characters in comic adaptations. Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype. The post Ant-Man’s David Dastmalchian Wants To Play a New Marvel Antihero appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

http://blogs.fangraphs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/USATSI_27269558.jpgRick Osentoski-Imagn Images Water falling from the skies over Comerica Park delayed the start of a pivotal ALDS Game 3 between the Tigers and the Mariners by close to three hours. Once things dried out, Seattle’s batters rained on Detroit’s parade. Eugenio Suárez, J.P. Crawford, and Cal Raleigh all homered, and that was more than enough to support the pitching of Logan Gilbert and four Mariners relievers. When all was said and done, Seattle had an 8-4 win and a 2-1 edge in the best-of-five series. The game started with a successful challenge. Randy Arozarena was initially ruled safe after Gleyber Torres threw to first to field a comebacker that glanced off of Jack Flaherty’s glove, but replay review reversed the call. Seattle’s leadoff hitter was out by an eyelash. A few swings later, Detroit’s starter had retired the side on just eight pitches. It was to be his only easy inning. The Mariners made the right-hander work in the second. Josh Naylor had an 11-pitch at-bat, finally grounding out on Flaherty’s first changeup of the evening. Three other batters saw six pitches apiece. Suárez walked, Jorge Polanco and Dominic Canzone fanned, and Flaherty walked off the mound having thrown 29 in the frame, and 37 overall. It was apparent early that the Tigers bullpen would be well-worked by game’s end. A Dillon Dingler single gave Detroit a runner in the bottom half, but as had happened in the first, Gilbert ended the mini-threat with a strikeout, leaving a Tiger stranded. Never really in trouble over the course of his outing, the tall right-hander nonetheless squelched every semblance of a Detroit rally. Victor Robles gave the visitors a more serious threat to start the third. Seattle’s eight-hole hitter doubled down the left field line, with the contest’s second video replay challenge quickly following. Crawford lofted a single to left, with Robles stopping at third… only to have the throw to the infield get away from Dingler, allowing him to scoot home. This time, the eyelash went Seattle’s way. Riley Greene was charged with the error, and the Mariners had a 1-0 lead. Two pitches later it was 2-0. Arozarena swatted a slider for a single that scored Crawford, bringing up Raleigh, who walked. With Julio Rodríguez settling into the batter’s box, Seattle was seemingly on the verge of forging a formidable lead. Flaherty was on the ropes. Somehow he survived. Rodríguez swung through a 3-1 heater, then did the home side a favor by chasing a breaking ball well off the plate. One out. Polanco — he of the two home runs off of Tarik Skubal in Game 2 — proceeded to fan on a curveball. Two out. Naylor then launched a ball 394 feet, but fortunately for Flaherty, it was to a pitcher-friendly part of the park. Parker Meadows corralled the long fly, keeping Detroit’s deficit to a mere two runs. But not for long. After the Tigers stranded a baserunner for the third straight frame, Suárez led off the fourth by hammering a heater deep into the Detroit night. When it landed, 422 feet from home plate, Seattle led 3-0. Two walks and a Raleigh RBI single later — Flaherty had been lifted for Tommy Kahnle by the time Big Dumper stepped into the box — it was 4-0. If not for a sliding catch by Greene on a ball hit by Rodríguez, it would have been even worse for the Tabbies. Given their offensive doldrums over the past three-plus weeks, it was already a steep hill to climb. They did their best to do so in the fifth inning, although they ultimately crossed the plate just once. Dingler was hit by a pitch, and after Meadows bunted for a hit only to be thrown out on a nice play by Suárez, Javier Báez dumped a single into right to put runners on the corners. A Mariners’ miscue then resulted in a Tigers tally. Gilbert induced what would have been a double-play ball, but Kerry Carpenter was safe at first when Naylor couldn’t scoop a poor throw from Crawford. An inning-ending ground out followed, with the Tigers settling for just the one run. The Mariners offense wasn’t done. Turning a three-run edge back into four, Crawford took Brant Hurter yard to make it 5-1 in the sixth. It was the shortstop’s second hit of the game, and his third time on base in as many plate appearances. He would later hit a sacrifice fly. Gilbert’s effort was impressive. Lifted after six innings, Seattle’s starter allowed just four hits and one run, with no walks and seven strikeouts. He was slider-heavy throughout, throwing his best breaker 37 times out of 85 pitches. Augmenting the offering were 24 four-seamers, 20 splitters, and six curveballs. Making his second career postseason start –his first was in the 2022 ALDS against Houston — he was stellar from his first pitch to his last. With a strong bullpen and a four-run lead, the Mariners were nine outs away from a 2-1 lead in the series when Matt Brash strolled in from the ‘pen to work the seventh. He got each of Zach McKinstry, Dingler and Meadows to ground out. Eighth-inning ineptitude helped put things further out of reach for the Tigers. Luke Raley reached on a one-out hit by pitch, then went to third when Carpenter had a Robles fly ball pop out of his glove for an error. Greene proceeded to corral a fly ball from Crawford, but it was deep enough to score Seattle’s sixth run. An inning later, the Mariners had eight. Raleigh went deep in the top of the ninth, giving Seattle a lead that was seemingly quite safe. At 8-1, there was little left to do but close out Detroit in what had trended toward a ho-hum ninth. That didn’t happen. Putting a scare into the Mariners, the Tigers began their last gasp with a Jake Rogers single. Then came a walk, followed by a two-run double by Spencer Torkelson and a run-scoring single by Andy Ibáñez. Five batters in, the score was suddenly 8-4 and Seattle manager Dan Wilson was forced to lift Caleb Ferguson and go his closer. Andrés Muñoz was able to shut the door, but only with a bit of good fortune at the end. After Dingler flew out, Meadows roped a .560 xBA line drive directly into the glove of Naylor, who proceeded to step on first to double up Ibáñez to end the game. The two teams will meet again tomorrow at a time yet to be determined — good weather is forecast — with the Tigers needing a win to extend the series. If the Mariners prevail, they will advance to the ALCS for the first time since 2001. Detroit’s last ALCS appearance came in 2013. Source View the full article

The Red Sox are in offseason mode after being bounced by the Yankees last week. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow met with reporters on Monday to discuss the upcoming winter (links via Tim Healey of The Boston Globe and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic). Like many baseball operations leaders, Breslow spoke mostly in generalities but provided a few hints to the front office’s plans. Starting pitching should be a focus for a second straight offseason. The Sox pulled off the most impactful rotation move of last winter, trading four prospects for Garrett Crochet and signing him to a six-year extension just after Opening Day. Crochet was everything the team could have hoped for and should land a top two finish in Cy Young balloting. “Every team gets better if you can bring in a starter or develop a starting pitcher who can pitch at Garrett Crochet’s level,” Breslow said. “We will be as aggressive as we can when trying to chase that down while also ensuring we are doing everything we can to develop our players internally.” Crochet can go toe to toe with any other pitcher in MLB during Game 1 of a playoff series, but the Sox are arguably lacking a true #2 starter. Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito were their second and third best starters this past season. Bello turned in a career-best 3.35 ERA across 166 2/3 innings. He has a ground-ball heavy approach and posted personal lows in both strikeout rate (17.7%) and swinging strike percentage (8.6%). Bello overcame that to post a sub-3.00 ERA each month between June and August. The lack of whiffs seemed to catch up to him at the end of the season, as he allowed a 5.40 ERA with a 16:12 strikeout-to-walk ratio over his five starts in September. Bello surrendered two runs on four hits without escaping the third inning in his lone playoff start. Giolito didn’t factor into the playoffs at all and might not be back in 2026. The veteran righty went down with a season-ending elbow injury during the waning days of the regular season. That came shortly after he’d reached the 140-inning vesting threshold to convert what had been a $14MM club option into a $19MM mutual provision. Giolito was trending towards a three- or four-year deal had he finished the season healthy. The elbow issue clouds his future, but he recently told Chris Cotillo of MassLive there’s nothing structurally amiss with his UCL. He’ll probably decline his end of the mutual option and look for a multi-year deal, and if the elbow injury were more serious than initially expected, the Sox would have passed on their side of the option either way. A few of remaining in-house options are injured or coming back from significant issues. Patrick Sandoval should be in the mix after spending this season rehabbing last summer’s UCL surgery. Kutter Crawford missed the whole year due to knee and wrist injuries, undergoing season-ending surgery for the latter in June. Tanner Houck underwent Tommy John surgery in August; the Sox could non-tender him in lieu of a projected $3.95MM arbitration salary. Hunter Dobbins tore his ACL around the All-Star Break. He’s unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. Dustin May will be a free agent and didn’t pitch well after being acquired as part of a bizarrely quiet trade deadline. Richard Fitts had an even 5.00 ERA over 11 appearances. Internally, that’d place a lot of pressure on the Sox’s younger arms. Connelly Early and Payton Tolle each had breakout minor league seasons and were pressed into late-season MLB action. Early was very impressive over his first few starts; Tolle had a rockier first impression. Both have plus stuff from the left side and can compete for rotation spots in Spring Training, but they have a combined eight MLB starts (postseason included) between them. Kyle Harrison will be in the mix as well, yet the Sox kept him in Triple-A until they’d essentially run out of other healthy starting pitchers. Framber Valdez, NPB righty Tatsuya Imai and Dylan Cease are among the top free agent starters available. Trade candidates include MacKenzie Gore, Joe Ryan, Pablo López and Sandy Alcantara. The Red Sox were linked to Ryan more frequently than any other team at the trade deadline. It’d be a surprise if they didn’t reengage with the Twins (though Minnesota will of course hear from plenty of teams about the talented right-hander). Breslow also alluded to a couple goals on the position player side: adding power and improving the defense. The Sox ranked 15th in MLB with 186 home runs. Breslow noted that the longball can take on greater importance in the postseason, where it becomes more challenging to string together hits against higher-level pitching. He didn’t say the Sox were going to sell out for power bats, of course, but called the tougher October scoring environment a “consideration” when building the roster. Free agency features a few sluggers. Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso and Eugenio Suárez are all hitting the market and have at least 40-homer potential (quite a bit more in Schwarber’s case). Japanese corner infielder Munetaka Murakami will be available via the posting system. He’s strikeout prone and not a great defender, but he has a 56-homer season in NPB under his belt. He drilled 22 homers and hit .273/.379/.663 over 56 games despite battling an oblique injury this year. None of those players would provide any kind of defensive value. Boston led the majors with 116 errors. An outfield featuring Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Roman Anthony and Wilyer Abreu should be strong defensively. The infield wasn’t nearly as good. Trevor Story’s range has declined sharply at shortstop. It doesn’t seem out of the question that the Sox could look to move him to second base in deference to Marcelo Mayer at some point (assuming Story doesn’t opt out of the remaining two years and $55MM on his deal). Kristian Campbell struggled on both sides of the ball as a rookie and doesn’t have a clear season-opening role despite signing an eight-year extension last spring. Suárez and Murakami could play third base, but they’d be defensive downgrades compared to Alex Bregman — who’ll almost certainly opt out in search of a six or seven-year deal. Schwarber and Alonso have even less positional flexibility. The Sox already have their glut of outfielders that’ll lead to more trade rumors involving Duran and Abreu. Masataka Yoshida is a bat-only player in left field or at DH. First baseman Triston Casas is coming off a major knee injury. Breslow dodged a question about the roles for any of those players, especially Casas. “I don’t think it makes a ton of sense on October 6 to say someone is or isn’t our first baseman. We’ll see how things play out,” he said (via Healey). View the full article

Photo Credit: Marvel Studios Marvel’s multiverse saga has once again sparked speculation about potential character returns. Recent convention remarks from a familiar Ant-Man star have reignited curiosity about how certain supporting heroes could fit into Avengers: Doomsday and beyond, though no official confirmation has been made by the studio. David Dastmalchian on how he can return as Veb and Kurt in the MCU David Dastmalchian discussed how his Marvel characters, Veb and Kurt, could return in future MCU projects during a recent interview with The Direct. The actor said it “makes no sense” for Avengers: Doomsday to exclude his linguistic alien, Veb, given the film’s rumored multiversal storyline. He suggested Veb could help bridge communication across universes, similar to his role in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. “I tell you what, I think that it makes no sense that the Fantastic Four are going to be traipsing around all the different universes within the galaxies and all these different realities and all these different beings and creatures from other places. They need a Veb to help interpret all the language barriers,” Dastmalchian said, calling on Marvel to make Veb part of the “Fantastic Five.” Dastmalchian also proposed that his other MCU role, Kurt—the hacker from the first two Ant-Man films and What If…?—could return to “fix all the computers at Avengers HQ.” He remarked, “So, I’m putting out the call right now. Marvel, if you’re listening, I think Veb needs to come and be part of the ‘Fantastic Five.’ And Kurt could fix all the computers at Avengers HQ. So, that needs to happen.” Both characters, while comedic side figures, have become fan favorites in the Ant-Man trilogy. Dastmalchian’s comments come as Marvel expands its multiverse saga with Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. His remarks highlight how supporting characters like Veb and Kurt could fit into larger ensemble projects. These could explore different universes, technologies, and cosmic languages within the MCU. Originally reported by Vritti Johar on SuperHeroHype. The post Ant-Man Actor on Why His Character Should Join Fantastic Four in Avengers: Doomsday appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: @bravo | YouTube Following the highly anticipated 15th season of The Real Housewives of New York City, series star Jessel Taank provided an intriguing update about the upcoming season 16. This comes shortly after Andy Cohen shared that the show was between seasons. Here’s what Jessel Taank revealed about The Real Housewives of New York City Season 16. Jessel Taank says Real Housewives of New York City Season 16 is ‘definitely in the works’ Almost five months after Andy Cohen confirmed that the series was simply between seasons, effectively confirming its return, Jessel Taank has delivered some interesting updates about the series. “It’s definitely in the works,” Taank told E! news in an interview at the Diwali at Maxwell Social celebration on October 3, 2025. “There will be several announcements coming soon,” she added. The New York-based fashion publicist and brand consultant also revealed that Bravo was making several changes to the show. Therefore, there will be new elements in season 16. “They’ve never done anything like this before. Sometimes they’re going to get it right on the first try. Sometimes they won’t,” she said. Taank did acknowledge that a lot does come down to the cast despite changes. “It’s really a balance of personalities. You can never predict how that’s going to unfold,” she said. Few can forget the massive fallout between Ubah Hassan and Brynn Whitfield in the 15th season, which became the talking point of the series. But for Taank, the 16th season would be another opportunity to prove what it really means to dip into the lavish New York City lifestyle. ” I really want to show the true DNA of New York, fashion, a little bit of drama woven in there, but a window into six women’s lives that are doing it all,” she added. Brynn will not return for the upcoming season, and neither will Rebecca. In this interview, Taank also spoke about the love she had for Brynn. So, as per the recent comments, The Real Housewives of New York City Season 16 is definitely on its way, and with a lot of exciting changes. The post Real Housewives of New York City Season 16 Gets Exciting Update From Jessel Taank appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Christine Bartolucci | Disney via Getty Images General Hospital’s October 7 episode revealed Portia’s pregnancy, but that also comes with a twist. After all, either her estranged husband, Curtis, or her colleague, Dr. Isaiah, could be the father. So how will Portia deal with this? Actor Brook Kerr shares insight. Brook Kerr on Portia’s reaction to her pregnancy on General Hospital The latest pregnancy twist came as a surprise to both Portia and the actress who plays her. Brook Kerr revealed to Soap Opera Digest that she learned about the pregnancy storyline directly from General Hospital’s executive producer, Frank Valentini. “He goes, ‘Don’t tell anybody, but Portia’s gonna have a baby,’” Kerr recalled. “I was just kind of in shock. It’s such a weighty thing; it’s so beautiful to have a child on a show. It’s all these new things to play… flooding through my mind.” The pregnancy couldn’t have come at a more complicated time for Portia. She’s still recovering from her fractured marriage with Curtis. Meanwhile, her connection with colleague Isaiah offers a fresh start but also uncertainty. “Kind of a scary feeling… figuring things out on her own,” Kerr explained. “She’s a little trepidatious, but… empowered to go for the next step — and the next step seems to be this baby.” Portia’s initial reaction to the positive test was disbelief. “Her first thought: ‘I just couldn’t handle this!’” Kerr said. “It’s one of those happy problems — a shock at the beginning, especially because Portia has always been so responsible. It’s like, ‘All of this crazy stuff has become a part of my life, and now pregnancy?! I’m already overwhelmed!’” Adding to it is the question of paternity. Portia doesn’t know whether Curtis or Isaiah is the father. “She’s… disappointed in herself,” Kerr admitted. “Like, ‘How could I get myself in this kind of situation?!’” For now, Portia plans to keep the pregnancy private as she processes what it means for her family and career. “She knows this is going to affect a lot of lives,” Kerr said. “She’s just trying to take it one step at a time.” The post General Hospital’s Brook Kerr on How Portia Will Deal With Pregnancy Twist appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Netflix Netflix has released the official trailer for Season 4 of The Witcher, confirming Liam Hemsworth’s debut as Geralt of Rivia following Henry Cavill’s exit in 2022. The trailer immediately sparked fan reactions across X (formerly Twitter), with viewers comparing the two actors’ portrayals through memes and side-by-side edits. The fantasy series returns on October 30, 2025, with Hemsworth leading the show through its penultimate season and into its planned finale in Season 5. Fans compare Henry Cavill and Liam Hemsworth after The Witcher Season 4 trailer The trailer opens with Hemsworth’s Geralt assembling a new band of adventurers to locate his former apprentice, Ciri (Freya Allan). Alongside Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), Jaskier (Joey Batey), and newcomer Regis (Laurence Fishburne), Geralt faces Vilgefortz’s (Mahesh Jadu) dark forces across the Continent. The footage shows sword fights with soldiers, a towering ogre-like monster, and a wraith. A voice-over states, “The Witcher is in a state of flux. You are becoming something new,” followed by another asking, “How will you be reborn?” Viewers on X (formerly Twitter) highlighted these lines as a symbolic nod to the actor change from Cavill to Hemsworth. Multiple posts compared their portrayals using memes and screenshots. One user captioned an image “Geralt of Rivia / Geralt of IKEA,” while another used a Drake posting meme contrasting Hemsworth’s and Cavill’s versions. Others shared GIFs such as “look how they massacred my boy” and “when you aim for Geralt and hit Nicepool.” The Season 4 logline reads, “After the Continent-altering events of Season 3, Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri find themselves separated by a raging war and countless enemies. As their paths diverge, and their goals sharpen, they stumble on unexpected allies eager to join their journeys.” Season 4’s cast includes Eamon Farren, Mimî M. Khayisa, Anna Shaffer, Meng’er Zhang, and Cassie Clare. The lineup also features Graham McTavish and several returning and new supporting characters across the Continent. Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype. The post Henry Cavill Fans Wish for His Return After The Witcher’s New Trailer appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

The Rangers are signing free agent reliever Declan Cronin to a two-year minor league contract, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Cronin underwent Tommy John surgery last month and will miss next season, so this is about adding bullpen depth for 2027. Cronin reunites with former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker, who’ll take over the Texas dugout next season. He led Miami relief pitchers with 70 1/3 innings in 2024, Schumaker’s final season in South Florida. Cronin turned in a 4.35 ERA with solid strikeout and walk rates while getting ground-balls at a 58% clip and looked like a nice find after the Fish grabbed him off waivers the preceding offseason. The righty began this season on the 15-day injured list after suffering a Spring Training hip strain. Miami optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville when he returned from that injury. Cronin was pitching with diminished velocity, averaging 91.8 MPH on his sinker in the minors after sitting at 93.4 during his MLB work last year. Six weeks later, Cronin went on the minor league injured list. He briefly returned in August before getting shut back down with the elbow injury that required surgery. Miami released him to open a spot on the 40-man roster. They could have placed him on the MLB injured list, but they would’ve needed to carry him on the 40-man throughout the offseason. They decided not to do that and cut him loose instead. The 28-year-old Cronin has just over a year of MLB service time. He’ll presumably get a look in Spring Training two years from now, where he’ll try to earn a middle relief spot. Cronin still has a pair of options remaining. View the full article

Photo Credit: Netflix Charlie Hunnam, the actor who played Ed Gein in Monster: The Ed Gein Story, revealed that his girlfriend, Morgana McNelis, has a rule set for him. The couple has been together since 2005. However, Charlie revealed that he showed up as “a bit of a shell after doing a role.” This does not sit right with his girlfriend, and thus, they have a whole routine to cope with it. Charlie Hunnam admits his girlfriend was supportive of him playing Ed Gein in Monster Season 3 Monster Season 3, starring Charlie Hunnam, recently premiered on Netflix, showcasing Ed Gein’s story. Gein was convicted of murdering two women. Given how intense this role was, Hunnam admitted that his girlfriend was supportive of him, but he had to follow one rule. He revealed: “So, she said to me, probably about 10 years ago, ‘Here’s the rules of engagement: Go do your work. Be as selfish as you need to be, but then take some time, because when you get back, you better be ready to see me.’ Which is completely fair and really lovely” (via E! Online). Hunnam said that he followed the rule once again after shooting Monster Season 3 and playing the role of a criminal. In order to decompress, he drove up to Ed Gein’s grave and spent some time there. It was convenient because he was in Chicago at the time, and Gein was buried in Wisconsin. As for Morgana, she was on board with the entire process and encouraged Hunnam to go through with it. He said: “My partner had incredible conviction that this was an important thing to do. She’s a great fan of the psychoanalysts, so she understands shadow work and the value of staring into the abyss and confronting the darkness much more than I do. So she was an amazing support to me, saying, ‘You just got to go do this thing, you got to enter the cave and face the dragon.’” Hunnam further added that he tried to understand the “why” aspect behind Ed Gein’s murders to fully embody the role he was given. Fans can watch Monster: The Ed Gein Story now on Netflix. The post Monster’s Charlie Hunnam Reveals His Girlfriend Let Him Play Ed Gein on 1 Condition appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: CBS Betrayal and heartbreak are ahead for Electra — at least that’s what the latest Bold & Beautiful spoilers suggest. After spending weeks parading Will as the perfect boyfriend, she’s in for a devastating blow. A revelation that could shake the foundation of Will and Electra’s relationship is on the horizon. Can Will and Electra be over for good after Luna’s revelation on The Bold and the Beautiful? According to spoilers, once Electra learns what happened between Will and Luna on the night of his promotion party, all hell breaks loose. The fact that Luna deliberately got Will drunk and assaulted him while he was inebriated does little to calm Electra’s fury. Further adding cracks to their relationship, Luna claims she is pregnant with his child. This leaves Will distraught and Electra in tears. Pleased with her manipulation, Luna lounges on the couch at Will’s estate, smiling to herself as she rubs her belly. While Will demands an abortion, his mother, Katie, insists on a DNA test to determine if the baby is truly his. To prevent any tampering, Katie brings in her niece, Bridget, who collects the samples in front of everyone. However, Luna and the baby she’s carrying may not be the real long-term threat to Will and Electra’s relationship. The person Electra should truly be worried about is Lainey — the stunning Forrester Creations employee who has her eye on Will. What could bring Will and Lainey closer? It’s clear that Will remains deeply in love with Electra, but her cold and insensitive reaction to his revelation might be the final nail in the coffin. Though Will understands the pain he has caused her, he himself was the victim of sexual assault. Electra’s continued disregard for his trauma and emotional struggle could become the deal-breaker that finally clears the path for Lainey. The post Bold & Beautiful: What’s the Latest on Will & Electra’s Relationship? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

The Cardinals officially have a new head of baseball operations for the first time in nearly two decades. As announced at the beginning of last offseason, longtime president of baseball ops John Mozeliak has stepped aside and passed the torch to former Rays and Red Sox executive Chaim Bloom, who'd previously been a senior advisor with the Cardinals. Bloom's end-of-season press conference spelled out what had already become abundantly clear over the past 12 months: this will be an offseason unlike any the Cardinals have experienced in recent memory -- the onset of what's likely to be a yearslong rebuild. Guaranteed Contracts Nolan Arenado, 3B: $42MM through 2027 (Rockies paying $5MM) Willson Contreras, 1B: $41MM through 2027 (includes buyout of 2028 club option) Sonny Gray, RHP: $40MM through 2026 (includes buyout of 2027 club option) 2026 guarantees: $75MM Total long-term guarantees: $117.5MM through 2027 Option Decisions None Arbitration-Eligible Players (service time in parentheses; salary projections via MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz) Jorge Alcala (5.165): $2.1MM JoJo Romero (5.045): $4.4MM John King (4.148): $2.1MM Lars Nootbaar (4.076): $5.7MM Brendan Donovan (4.000): $5.4MM Andre Pallante (3.145): $3.4MM Nolan Gorman (3.114): $2.9MM Alec Burleson (3.029): $3.5MM Matthew Liberatore (2.144): $2.8MM Non-tender candidates: Alcala, King Free Agents Miles Mikolas For the early portion of last offseason, it seemed quite possible that the Cardinals would embark on the very type of rebuild that now seems far likelier. Instead, no-trade clauses in the contracts of veterans Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras threw a wrench into those plans. Gray and Contreras seemed unfazed by the idea of a youth movement and quickly let the team know they were content to remain in St. Louis. Arenado was open to trade scenarios but to a limited number of clubs. He wound up vetoing a trade to the Astros and remaining in St. Louis. This time around, it seems overwhelmingly likely that at least one of those veterans will change hands. Gray candidly said after his final start that he has to consider trade scenarios this winter after talking to Bloom about the direction of the team. Contreras has said his preference is still to remain in St. Louis but he'll consider waiving his no-trade protection in the right scenario. Arenado has voiced his intent to be more open to a wider array of teams this time around. That said, there are prominent hurdles when it comes to trading everyone from the group, and there's ample reason to wonder just how much -- if anything at all -- the Cardinals can get back in return for any of those pricey veterans. They're reportedly open to paying down some of the remaining salary (which will be a necessity), but if they really want to extract meaningful prospect value, there are more notable trade avenues to explore. Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access weekly subscriber-only articles by Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams, and Anthony Franco. Join exclusive weekly live chats with Anthony. Remove ads and support our writers. Access GM-caliber tools like our MLB Contract Tracker View the full article

Roki Sasaki will operate as the Dodgers’ “primary option” in save situations, manager Dave Roberts told reporters this evening (relayed by Jack Harris of The Los Angeles Times). Roberts hedged on calling the rookie righty his full-time closer, noting that they can’t ask Sasaki to pitch in every game. The Dodgers tried to avoid using Sasaki last night in Philadelphia. L.A. took a 4-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning with a chance to take a 2-0 series advantage. Roberts called upon Blake Treinen to handle the ninth. Treinen promptly surrendered hits to Alec Bohm, J.T. Realmuto and Nick Castellanos to put the tying run on second without recording an out. Roberts then turned to southpaw Alex Vesia with left-handed hitting Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh and Max Kepler due up. Vesia recorded two outs, including a force play on Castellanos at third when the Phils called for Stott to sacrifice. Roberts finally turned to Sasaki to face Trea Turner with runners on the corners and two away in a 4-3 game. He got a grounder to second to earn the save. It was the first time in his MLB career that he was called upon in the middle of an inning. Sasaki has now finished three of the Dodgers’ four postseason games. He wrapped up the Wild Card Series by tossing a scoreless ninth inning to complete a 8-4 win over the Reds. That wasn’t a save situation but was essentially treated as such with a chance to lock down the series and get two off days before the start of the Philly series. Sasaki got his first save in Game 1 of the NLDS, tossing a scoreless ninth to close a 5-3 victory. The bullpen is the biggest question as the Dodgers try to repeat as World Series winners. Vesia is their only traditional reliever who has been a lockdown presence this year. Treinen allowed 10 earned runs across 9 1/3 innings in September and certainly looked beatable in Game 2. Tanner Scott, the primary closer for most of the year, allowed a 4.74 ERA over 61 regular season appearances. The Dodgers haven’t used him in the playoffs yet. Converted starters Sasaki and Emmet Sheehan have gotten high-leverage work. Roberts also called on Tyler Glasnow for an inning and two thirds out of the bullpen in Game 1 of the NLDS. Glasnow would start Game 4 if the Phils can stave off elimination tomorrow night. View the full article

The Orioles saw their 2025 season more or less end before it started due to a brutal 15-32 record in their first 47 games. That start to the season saw manager Brandon Hyde get fired in mid May, while third base coach Tony Mansolino took over as the club’s interim manager. The Pirates decided to stick with Don Kelly long-term after he took over for Derek Shelton earlier this year. The Angels opted against keeping Ray Montgomery in the manager’s chair after he took up the mantle due to Ron Washington’s illness. Mansolino has neither been extended nor dismissed, and Mike Elias remains in place as the club’s president of baseball operations, leaving no uncertainty in the front office to delay the club’s decision. Instead, Mansolino remains in limbo. Mansolino is set to be a candidate for the manager job in Baltimore, but he’s far from guaranteed to remain in the role and a wide-ranging search is expected. That makes some sense. With a young core that was in the playoffs in both 2023 and ’24, the Orioles are still in the middle of their contention window even despite this year’s disastrous 87-loss campaign. A quick turnaround is not only possible, but perhaps even expected given their collection of young hitting talent. That could attract plenty of interesting candidates to the role, and the allure of hiring a big-name manager is obvious. After all, the Reds’ decision to hire Terry Francona last offseason got them to the playoffs in a 162-game season for the first time since 2013. The Rangers’ decision to hire Bruce Bochy a few years ago got the franchise its first ever World Series championship that same year. Joe Maddon’s second year as manager in Chicago ended the club’s infamous World Series drought. For a franchise like Baltimore that last won the World Series in 1983 and is still in the early years since emerging from a lengthy rebuilding period, it would be understandable if those success stories held some appeal. Mansolino managed Baltimore to a 60-59 record after taking over for Hyde in spite of one of the weakest rotations in baseball, an offense that suffered from injuries and under-performance, and a sell-off at the trade deadline that shipped out valuable pieces like Ramon Laureano and Ryan O’Hearn. The Orioles had a 35-30 record under Mansolino through the day of the trade deadline, a 94-win pace that would actually represent an improvement not only over this season, but also the club’s 2024 record if maintained over a full season. Of course, evaluating managerial performance is difficult to do from the outside of an organization. In a sample of just 65 games, it’s easy for one hot streak to change the perception of the stretch. Even Mansolino’s 119 games on the job can be looked at with something of an asterisk. After all, most teams would look a great deal better if you simply ignored their worst 43-game stretch of the year. How do MLBTR readers think the Elias and the Orioles should approach their managerial vacancy? Did Mansolino do enough in his time managing the team this year to earn a longer opportunity, or should the team pivot to a fresh voice? Have your say in the poll below: Take Our Poll View the full article