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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.
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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.
Ted Berg / USA Today:   ALDS: Five takeaways from the Yankees' Game 4 win over the Indians
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Slumping Aaron Judge still comes up big for Yankees when it matters the most
Christian Red / New York Daily News:   Luis Severino rebounds nicely, bats come alive as Yankees beat Indians, 7-3, to force Game 5
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Yankees will turn to CC Sabathia in do-or-die Game 5 matchup vs. Corey Kluber
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
Associated Press:   Edwin Encarnacion out of Indians' Game 4 lineup with ankle injury
Gethin Coolbaugh / UPI:   ALDS: Houston Astros close out Boston Red Sox in four games, advance to ALCS
USA Today:   Astros win intense-laden game over Red Sox, advance to first AL Championship Series
USA Today:   Promising season ends with bitter taste for Boston Red Sox
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:   At season's end, Red Sox mull manager John Farrell's fate
UPI:   ALDS: Cleveland Indians DH Edwin Encarnacion out of lineup vs. New York Yankees
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Justin Verlander gives up 2-run HR to first batter in first career relief appearance
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
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
12 pivotal moments in Cubs' tense 2-1 victory over Nationals  —  Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana.  —  1. Cubs starter Jose Quintana threw to first, only nobody was home.  Michael A. Taylor, who led off the Nationals' third with a single, moved to second base when Jose Quintana …
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
A brief history of the Nationals' postseason bullpen blunders  —  With a come-from-behind 2-1 win in Game 3 of the National League Division Series, the Chicago Cubs pushed the Washington Nationals to the brink of elimination.  If the Nationals fail to advance, it will be the fourth consecutive time that the team has fallen in the NLDS.
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'
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
NLDS Game 4 starter Jake Arrieta to savor what could be his final games as a Cub
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:   Respect me! Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo wants ‘to make guys pay’
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Ben Zobrist's persistence pays off for Cubs in Game 3 win
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 …
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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.
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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.
Arizona Republic:   Next Slide  —  Diamondbacks rookie Christian Walker might …
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 …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets closing in on deal to buy Syracuse Chiefs, ditch Las Vegas as Triple-A affiliate: sources  —  After next season, the long redeye flights from Las Vegas will no longer be a burden or an excuse for Mets prospects.  The five-hour flight will not be necessary because the Mets' ownership group …
Mark Weiner / Syracuse Post-Standard:
New York Mets will buy Syracuse Chiefs, bring its Triple-A team to Syracuse
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 …
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Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Matt Holliday once again left out of Yankees' starting lineup, says he'll ‘be ready’ if needed
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
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 …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ownership in Derek Jeter's long-range vision, says Cubs coach Mike Borzello
Discussion: Fish Stripes
 
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