World Series 2021: Schedules, analysis and updates from the Braves-Astros Fall Classic
All the latest information about the teams, storylines and highlights of the 2021 World Series between the Braves and Astros.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
95-67, 1st in NL Cent
Sedar retires after 30 years as Brewers coach
Longtime Milwaukee Brewers coach Ed Sedar has retired after a 30-year career with the organization.
Brewers hitting coach Haines out after NLDS loss
Andy Haines is out as the Milwaukee Brewers' hitting coach after they scored a total of six runs in their four-game National League Division Series loss to the Atlanta Braves.
Brewers stumped over Yelich's woes at plate
Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns says nobody has been able to figure out the cause of Christian Yelich's hitting struggles over the past couple of seasons.
Freeman's 'perfect ending' lifts Braves into NLCS
Freddie Freeman homered to deliver the Braves a 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Brewers on Tuesday and a second straight berth in the National League Championship Series.
Best of the MLB playoffs: Braves, Astros advance to LCS as Dodgers pull even with Giants
How about a Tuesday with three potential clinchers in the 2021 MLB playoffs? Here's the best stuff from Tuesday's games.
Three questions for the Brewers after being eliminated from the postseason
What's next for the Brewers following their postseason exit?
Braves to start Morton on short rest vs. Brewers
Atlanta's Charlie Morton, who threw 85 pitches Friday while working into the seventh inning of a 2-1 loss in Game 1, will start Game 4 on Tuesday. Milwaukee will counter with left-hander Eric Lauer.
2021 MLB playoffs: Red Sox advance to ALCS in style
There's nothing quite like October baseball. The Red Sox secured their spot in the ALCS on Monday, and there's plenty more drama to come as the Astros look to follow suit on Tuesday. Here's what we learned in a busy day of MLB playoff games.
Fried sharp, Braves blank Brewers 3-0 to tie NLDS at 1-all
— Max Fried says his strategy in pressure situations is to avoid making too much of the moment.
2021 MLB playoffs: Giants shut out Dodgers, Red Sox dominate Rays, Astros five-run inning and all the best postseason moments
Friday is packed with division series playoff games. The Astros added to their series lead and the Red Sox earned their first win of the series in style, while the Giants shutout win over the Dodgers capped the night.
Tellez's 'moment': Clutch HR lifts Brewers to win
Rowdy Tellez was clutch with the bat and with his arm, hitting a two-run home run and throwing out a runner at the plate in the Brewers' 2-1 win in Game 1 of the NLDS.
Tellez HR, throw spark Brewers over Braves 2-1 in Game 1
— Rowdy Tellez fouled off Charlie Morton's pitch in a scoreless game, then headed toward the dugout for a deep breath and a new bat.
A bullpen revolution? Why more and more starters are pitching in relief
Want to win in the postseason? Having starters who can become weapons out of the bullpen is the blueprint for success. Here are the teams best equipped to follow the model in 2021.
Brewers LHP Suter (oblique strain) to miss NLDS
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brent Suter will miss the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves with a right oblique strain.
October ace tiers: Ranking the top 10 starting pitchers in this year's MLB playoffs
Who could carry their teams through the postseason on the mound? Kiley McDaniel ranks the best of the best.
The MLB playoffs in 2021 are more exciting than ever -- you just need to know when and what to watch
No, it's not your grandmother's, your father's or even your older sister's October. But different definitely doesn't mean worse.
2021 MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild-card games through the World Series
Will the Dodgers beat the Giants? Can the Rays win it all? Here's what our experts say will happen this October.
Jeff Passan answers 20 burning questions about the MLB playoffs
What's in store this postseason? Who has locked up awards voting? And which non-playoff team is best set up for 2022? Jeff Passan answers 20 burning questions for October and beyond.
Dodgers-Giants NLDS is set: Everything you need to know about the 8 remaining MLB playoff teams
From best (and worst) case scenarios and odds for every round to bold predictions and big names to know, our baseball experts break down the postseason field.
Brewers' Burnes to start NLDS opener vs. Braves
The Brewers announced on Tuesday that right-hander Corbin Burnes (11-5, 2.43 ERA) will start the opening game of the NLDS Friday against the Braves, and that fellow right-hander Brandon Woodruff (9-10, 2.56) will start Game 2 on Saturday.
Trea Turner wins NL batting title, Dodgers beat Brewers 10-3
— Trea Turner ended the regular season with a bang, hitting his second grand slam in less than 48 hours to easily wrap up the NL batting title.
Urías wins 20th, LA beats Brewers 8-3 to stay alive in West
— One last game, one last chance for the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers to grab a share of their ninth consecutive NL West title.
Trea Turner slam, solo HR; Kershaw hurt, Dodgers beat Brews
— The Dodgers still have something to play for, although they may be doing it without Clayton Kershaw.
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand in the final week
Who is rising and falling with the end of the season mere days away?
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2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 95 | 67 | .586 | - | L4 |
| St. Louis | 90 | 72 | .556 | 5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 83 | 79 | .512 | 12 | W1 |
| Chicago | 71 | 91 | .438 | 24 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 61 | 101 | .377 | 34 | L1 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.503rd
Quality Starts703rd
WHIP1.184th
BAA.2182nd
Runs73812th
Batting Average.23327th
On Base Percentage.31714th
Slugging Percentage.39623rd