Top News:
Jimmy Golen / Associated Press:
Astros beat Red Sox 5-4 in Game 4, advance to ALCS — The Astros' Yuli Gurriel hugs Alex Bregman, right, as teammates swarm closing pitcher Ken Giles, left, while celebrating their 5-4 win over the Red Sox in Game 4 of the American League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Boston.
RELATED:
Associated Press:
ALDS: Yankees force winner-take-all against the Indians — Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle reacts after closing out the top of the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game 4 of the American League divisional series on Oct. 9. (Abbie Parr / Getty Images)
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
ALDS: New York Yankees drub Cleveland Indians, force deciding Game 5 — NEW YORK — Early Saturday morning, the New York Yankees took the short flight from Cleveland, feeling angered and disappointed, knowing they let a big opportunity slip away by blowing a five-run lead.
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Ability to hit Corey Kluber last time out should give Yankees confidence with CC Sabathia on the mound in Game 5 — Too many maddening and crushing instances involving Joe Girardi occurred during and after Game 2 of this wholly unpredictable AL division series that some of the earlier details …
Associated Press:
Edwin Encarnacion out of Indians' Game 4 lineup with ankle injury — NEW YORK — Edwin Encarnacion remained out of the Cleveland Indians' lineup Monday night in Game 4 of their American League Division Series against the New York Yankees. — The slugger has been sidelined since leaving Game 2 on Friday with a sprained right ankle.
Gethin Coolbaugh / UPI:
ALDS: Houston Astros close out Boston Red Sox in four games, advance to ALCS — BOSTON — The Houston Astros clinched their first trip to the American League Championship Series with a 5-4 victory against the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of their AL Division Series on a rainy Monday afternoon at Fenway Park.
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Justin Verlander gives up 2-run HR to first batter in first career relief appearance
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports and baseballmusings.com
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs overcome flaws for 2-1 victory over Nationals and 2-1 NLDS lead — Photos from Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Cubs and Nationals at Wrigley Field on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. — Chicago Tribune — A calmness persisted in the Cubs' dugout Monday despite four errors …
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune
RELATED:
Associated Press:
Dusty Baker plays 2 late-inning hunches vs. Cubs; both fail — CHICAGO — A town that already held bad playoff memories for Dusty Baker found a way to torment him again. — The Washington Nationals manager sat down in the interview room to explain two late-inning pitching changes that went south.
Discussion:
ESPN
JasonFoster / Sporting News:
MLB playoffs: Nationals again find themselves on brink of October disappointment — Here they go again. — Forget momentum, forget psychological advantage, and forget proclamations that this year feels different. This story is well on its way to the usual perplexing conclusion.
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, SI.com, Washington Post and Federal Baseball
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Schwarber on NLDS Game 3 fielding gaffe: 'I'm angry at myself'
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
NLDS Game 4 starter Jake Arrieta to savor what could be his final games as a Cub
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ben Zobrist's persistence pays off for Cubs in Game 3 win
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Slumping Aaron Judge still comes up big for Yankees when it matters the most — Aaron Judge always seems to make it happen — no matter what. — Even when he's not hitting, he still manages to make a game-saving catch — just like he did in Game 3, when he robbed Francisco Lindor of a two-run homer.
RELATED:
Associated Press:
New York Mets buying Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs — SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York Mets are buying the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs as they work toward centering more of their minor league baseball operations in their home state. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed the deal Monday, calling it …
RELATED:
Mark Weiner / Syracuse Post-Standard:
New York Mets will buy Syracuse Chiefs, bring its Triple-A team to Syracuse — The New York Mets have reached an agreement to buy the Syracuse Chiefs and make the International League baseball team its top minor league affiliate, according to two sources briefed about the deal.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Baseball America, Ballpark Digest, Amazin' Avenue and FanRag Sports
Andy McCullough / Orlando Sentinel:
Roberts makes all the right moves as Dodgers sweep Diamondbacks to reach NLCS — Los Angeles Times reporters Andy McCullough and Dylan Hernandez talk sweep and what is next for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. — Dave Roberts wore a smile on his face and held a can of Coors Light in his hand.
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
RELATED:
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ownership in Derek Jeter's long-range vision, says Cubs coach Mike Borzello — Marlins CEO Derek Jeter speaks during a news conference Oct. 3, 2017, in Miami. — The seeds for Deter Jeter to run a major league baseball team started as early as at least 1996, according to Cubs coach Mike Borzello.
Discussion:
Fish Stripes
RELATED:
George A. King III / New York Post:
Derek Jeter swoops in and poaches longtime Yankees exec
Discussion:
River Avenue Blues, FanRag Sports, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and CBS Miami
Mike Puma / New York Post:
The Mets are open to pouncing on Joe Girardi … The Mets are keeping surveillance across town in their search for a new manager. — With Joe Girardi unsigned beyond this season, and questions looming about his future, the Yankee manager's name has surfaced in recent discussions by Mets officials …
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish, Pinstripe Alley, FanRag Sports, Amazin' Avenue and CBS New York
RELATED:
Associated Press:
Angels acquire hard-throwing reliever Felix Pena from Cubs — ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels have acquired right-handed reliever Felix Pena from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash or a player to be named later. — The Angels announced the deal Monday for Diaz, who was designated for assignment by Chicago last week.
RELATED:
Jeff Fletcher / Daily News:
Angels acquire reliever Felix Peña from Cubs
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
