If you’ve been dismayed in recent years about the advent of the “opener” and the focus on pitch counts, this October has provided a breath of fresh air.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani belted a historic leadoff home run following an impressive first inning on

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage asked for fans to stop the online abuse directed at his family members after they were "attacked" for his on-field performance.

Max Scherzer turned back the clock with a vintage pitching performance and Andrés Giménez homered and drove in four runs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-2 to even the American League Championship Series at two games apiece.

USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale breaks down the Dodgers dominant rotation that has help stake the team to a 2-0 lead over the Brewers in the NLCS.