A playoff pedigree that most pitchers would dream of, yet 2x World Series winner Walker Buehler will unexpectedly watch the San Diego Padres’ NLDS opener from the sidelines. The Padres choosing Robbie Ray over Buehler for Game 1 already hinted that something had changed behind the scenes.

Padres placed RHP Walker Buehler on the postseason paternity list. The paternity list works the same as in the regular season; Buehler can be away from the team for up to three days as he awaits the birth of his second child.

In fact, Buehler was untouchable in his final three outings of that postseason, pitching 10 scoreless innings in the NLCS (four) and World Series (si). However, a six-run outing against the Padres in the NLDS was his one blip.

The Padres unearthed a bargain in free agency, thanks in part to the background work of a longtime Los Angeles Dodger. The Boston Red Sox need to make a change on offense if they want any chance to advance to Game 3. The Boston Red Sox were swept out of ...

Walker Buehler allowed four runs — three earned — in 3 2/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Walker Buehler was an ace not so long ago. And now? Far from one. But the Philadelphia Phillies didn’t sign Buehler to be Zack Wheeler’s replacement. They signed the veteran right-hander to give them competitive outings when they expand to a six-man ...