Dayn Perry

CBS Sports Writer /

Yankees' World Series pitching plans: Aaron Boone names Game 1 starter, hints at roster return for key lefty

Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 vs. the Dodgers, while Nestor Cortes has a 'good chance' of making the roster

Yankees-Dodgers World Series history: Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Reggie Jackson and more magical moments

The two teams have faced each other in the World Series a record 11 times before this year's games begin

Pete Alonso reflects on Mets career after last game before free agency: 'This has been really special'

Alonso was drafted by the Mets in 2016 out of the University of Florida

Tommy Edman named NLCS MVP: Dodgers infielder drove in 11 runs across series to secure World Series berth

Edman was traded to the Dodgers from the Cardinals at the deadline

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is already making his $700M free-agency pitch to keep Juan Soto on the Yankees

Soto is set to hit the market this winter

Juan Soto's ALCS heroics land him in Yankees playoff home run history alongside manager Aaron Boone

Soto's extra-innings home run Saturday helped send the Yankees to the World Series

Can Mets pull off another miraculous comeback? What New York must do to slow down Dodgers in NLCS

Teams down 3-1 in best-of-seven MLB postseason series go on to win those series just 15.1% of the time

Biggest questions for MLB playoffs on Friday: Dodgers on the cusp of NL pennant, Yankees and Guardians in ALCS

Does the Cleveland bullpen have enough in the tank? Can the Mets pitchers avoid disaster?

Giants president Buster Posey looking for 'public-facing' GM with scouting background, per report

Posey is reportedly not focused on a second-in-command with experience

Mets vs. Dodgers: Biggest questions for NLCS Game 3 with Walker Buehler, Luis Severino on the mound

The NLCS lead is on the line Wednesday night at Citi Field

Rays' Tropicana Field unlikely to be ready for MLB Opening Day 2025 after hurricane damage, per report

Hurricane Milton tore the roof off the Rays' stadium earlier this month

Clayton Kershaw intends to pitch again in 2025 despite injury-riddled season: 'See how it goes'

Kershaw threw just 30 innings this season

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admits he used Manny Machado drama as a 'diversion' for his club vs. Padres

Roberts accused Machado of throwing a ball into the Dodgers' dugout with 'intent' during Game 2

Where do Padres turn after elimination? San Diego retains strong core for 2025, but team needs outside help

Padres ownership has seemed reluctant to spend money since Peter Seidler's death

What's next for Royals after ALDS loss? Bobby Witt Jr. headlines K.C. team poised to build on turnaround

The Royals added 30 wins between 2023 and 2024 and should continue improving for 2025

Dayn Perry has been a baseball writer for CBS Sports since early 2012. Prior to that, he wrote for FOXSports.com and ESPN.com. He's the author of three books, the most recent being Reggie Jackson: The Life and Thunderous Career of Baseball's Mr. October. A native of Mississippi, he now lives in Chicago with wife, son, and dog.

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