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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs prepared to pull out all the stops against Nationals ace Max Scherzer — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses Nationals ace Max Scherzer and Cubs starter Jose Quintana's first playoff start on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
NLDS Game 3 starters: Jose Quintana vs. Max Scherzer — Cubs starter Jose Quintana discusses getting to pitch for the first time in the postseason. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Cubs' Jose Quintana — Jose Quintana will become acquainted with a bunch …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Max Scherzer 'can't wait' to start Game 3 against Cubs at Wrigley Field — Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer looks ahead to Monday's NLDS Game 3 start against the Cubs on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Nationals ace Max Scherzer …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Kyle Schwarber revived his season; can he lead the Cubs to more October glory? — CHICAGO - A year ago, he was a World Series hero. — Today, he's merely hoping for a chance to save the Chicago Cubs' season. — Kyle Schwarber, expected to make his first postseason start at Wrigley Field …
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
World Series Game 7 hero Mike Montgomery not done making memories for Cubs
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
What, Cubs worry? Hours after ‘getting hit in the jaw,’ they enjoy brunch at Wrigley
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Is this the year Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez gets manager job?
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Associated Press:
Injured Indians slugger Edwin Encarnacion (ankle) out of ALDS Game 3 lineup — NEW YORK — Injured slugger Edwin Encarnacion was out of the Cleveland Indians' starting lineup Sunday night for Game 3 of their AL Division Series against the New York Yankees. — Michael Brantley replaced Encarnacion …
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WKYC-TV:
WATCH: New York Yankees OF Aaron Judge robs Cleveland Indians SS Francisco Lindor of home run — New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge robbed Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor of a two-run home run in the top of the sixth inning in Game 3 of the 2017 American League Division Series.
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USA Today:
Indians carry momentum of thrilling Game 2 victory to Yankee Stadium — The Cleveland Indians and Houston Astros are closing in on a heavyweight showdown. — The Indians hold 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees and the Astros are up 2-0 on the Boston Red Sox in the best-of-five American League Division Series.
Associated Press:
Joe Girardi clears air with Aroldis Chapman, booed before Game 3 — NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Girardi says he and closer Aroldis Chapman straightened everything out. New York Yankees fans haven't been so forgiving. — Under heavy criticism for a couple of key decisions against Cleveland …
Grant Brisbee / SBNation.com:
Yankees stay alive, win tense pitcher's duel against Indians
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Pedro Moura / Los Angeles Times:
Zack Greinke eyes third elimination-game start against Dodgers — Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Greinke looks on from the dugout while taking on the Dodgers during Game 1 of the National League Division Series. (Harry How / Getty Images) — Arizona right-hander Zack Greinke …
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Dodgers' 6-7-8 hitters lead star-studded postseason roster — PHOENIX - The Los Angeles Dodgers' Game 2 victory included some curious trivia: Austin Barnes had a postseason RBI for the first time in his career. So did Logan Forsythe. So did Chris Taylor.
Karen Crouse / New York Times:
Battered by the Dodgers, Diamondbacks Turn to Plan Z — Zack Greinke
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Andy McCullough / The Charlotte Observer:
It's a hit sequel for Dodgers, who take 2-0 series lead over Diamondbacks
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Associated Press:
Red Sox, city of Boston increase security at Fenway Park for playoff game vs. Astros — BOSTON — The Red Sox and the city of Boston have increased security at Fenway Park for Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Houston Astros. — A Red Sox spokesman confirmed that the police presence …
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USA Today:
ALDS: Five takeaways from the Red Sox's Game 3 win over the Astros — BOSTON - Five takeaways from the Boston Red Sox' 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park on Sunday: — David Price's demise is greatly exaggerated
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Staring at another quick elimination, Boston should expect sweeping changes
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Greg Bird's postseason performance a reminder of his superstar potential — With one mighty swing, Greg Bird kept the Yankees' season alive — while reminding everyone of the superstar potential he possesses when healthy. — In a stunning development, Bird turned on a 95-mph inside fastball …
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees need to add another quality starting pitcher, but at what cost? — If this post-season has convinced the Yankees' brass of anything so far — let's leave Joe Girardi out of this, for the time being — it is that they almost surely need another top-notch starting pitcher to win a championship.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino eager to redeem himself in Game 4 of ALDS after wild-card disaster — The Yankees' season is still on the brink, and it's up to Luis Severino to keep it going in Game 4 on Monday. — The 23-year-old ace hasn't pitched since Tuesday's AL wild-card game, when he imploded in the first inning and recorded just one out.
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Sandy Alomar Jr., Joe McEwing both say they haven't been contacted by Mets to be team's next manager — Two baseball names that have surfaced recently as possible candidates to replace Terry Collins as the Mets' new manager said Sunday that they have not yet been contacted by the Flushing baseball club.
