Home > USA > MLB

Today’s MLB News Roundup (October 17)

Brewers reach World Series

On Oct. 16, 2026 the Milwaukee Brewers completed a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-4 victory in Game 4. Garrett Mitchell’s go-ahead solo homer in the sixth and David Hamilton’s ninth-inning insurance shot sealed Milwaukee’s first trip to the World Series since 1982.

Source: MLB.com

Ohtani homers in Dodgers’ finale

Shohei Ohtani launched a massive three-run homer in Game 4 on Oct. 16, but Los Angeles fell 6-4 and were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite Ohtani’s power display, the Dodgers could not overcome Milwaukee’s comeback offense and relievers who closed the series for the visitors.

Source: MLB.com

Rays keep Martinez after rainout

With ALCS Game 4 postponed by rain at Progressive Field, the Tampa Bay Rays announced they will keep Nick Martinez as their Game 4 starter when the contest is rescheduled. The extra day also gives Drew Rasmussen added rest, moving him into the Game 5 slot should the Rays need him later in the series.

Source: MLB.com

ALCS Game 4 moved by MLB

Major League Baseball announced on Oct. 16 that ALCS Game 4 at Progressive Field was postponed due to inclement weather. MLB moved the slate: Game 4 now scheduled for Saturday at 8:08 p.m. ET and Game 5 for Sunday at 5:08 p.m. ET; Games 6 and 7 at Tropicana Field remain on Monday and Tuesday if necessary.

Source: MLB.com