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.
Discussion:
Detroit News and Over the Monster
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
Gethin Coolbaugh / UPI:
ALDS: Houston Astros close out Boston Red Sox in four games, advance to ALCS
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
At season's end, Red Sox mull manager John Farrell's fate
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Justin Verlander gives up 2-run HR to first batter in first career relief appearance
Justin Verlander gives up 2-run HR to first batter in first career relief appearance
Discussion:
Over the Monster, 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
ESPN:
Dusty Baker's future with Nationals shouldn't depend on postseason results — WASHINGTON — After Game 1 of the National League Division Series, when the Cubs beat Washington in a tightrope duel that underscored just how thin the margin is between winning and losing, the local postgame radio …
Robert McCoppin / Chicago Tribune:
Nationals star Werth has deep baseball roots — and organic farm — in downstate Illinois — Washington Nationals batter Ryan Zimmerman (11) celebrates his 3-run homer with teammate Jayson Werth (28) in the 8th inning of Game 2 of the NLDS against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. on Oct. 7, 2017.
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Schwarber on NLDS Game 3 fielding gaffe: 'I'm angry at myself' — 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 — Kyle Schwarber stood in left field, placed his glove over his mouth …
Discussion:
Baseball Prospectus and Chicago Tribune
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:
Federal Baseball, CBSSports.com, SI.com and Washington Post
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
NLDS Game 4 starter Jake Arrieta to savor what could be his final games as a Cub — Cubs starter Jake Arrieta discusses his hamstring injury, the Nationals' Trea Turner and his future with the team on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
Discussion:
Federal Baseball and Chicago Tribune
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ben Zobrist's persistence pays off for Cubs in Game 3 win
Ben Zobrist's persistence pays off for Cubs in Game 3 win
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune
Associated Press:
The Dodgers Dispatch D-Backs and Return to N.L.C.S. — Led by a big Japanese right-hander and a rookie from just down the road, the Los Angeles Dodgers are headed back to the NL Championship Series. — Cody Bellinger homered, drove in two runs and flipped over a dugout railing to steal …
Discussion:
Baseball Prospectus and The Charlotte Observer
RELATED:
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Dodgers firing on all cylinders heading into NLCS — PHOENIX - The floor of the visiting clubhouse at Chase Field was covered with a plastic tarp for the Los Angeles Dodgers' celebration, which included so much champagne and beer spraying that the liquid started pooling.
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
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:
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, Amazin' Avenue, CBS New York and Bless You Boys
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
Angels acquire reliever Felix Peña from Cubs
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
George A. King III / New York Post:
Derek Jeter swoops in and poaches longtime Yankees exec … Yankees VP of Player Development Gary Denbo is leaving the organization to work with Derek Jeter and the Marlins, according to a person close to the situation. — Denbo, who managed Jeter in the low minors and was the Yankees' hitting coach …
Discussion:
Fish Stripes, River Avenue Blues, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, FanRag Sports and CBS Miami
RELATED:
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ownership in Derek Jeter's long-range vision, says Cubs coach Mike Borzello
Ownership in Derek Jeter's long-range vision, says Cubs coach Mike Borzello
Discussion:
Fish Stripes