The MLB Playoffs are here, which means there's plenty of baseball to watch and teams to root for. Inevitably (whether you hate it or love it), there might be a time when a game heads to extra innings.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A six-hour, 18-inning World Series marathon game has reignited one of baseball’s most contentious debates: Should MLB bring its controversial “ghost runner” rule to the postseason?
The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. With a 4-1 Dodgers win over the Cubs in Tokyo, the 2025 baseball season is ...