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Threat of bad weather pushes back starting time of Nats-Cubs Game 4 in Chicago — CHICAGO — The start of Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals has been delayed due to the threat of inclement weather.
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USA Today:
Cubs-Nationals NLDS Game 4 start delayed by impending rain — Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field was delayed by rain, and team and Major League Baseball officials will convene at 5:30 ET to determine if the game will start on Tuesday or be postponed a day.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Rain in forecast but Game 4 of NLDS still on — A worker walks to a power box on the roof before Game 4 of the NLDS at Wrigley Field Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. — Chicago Tribune — Rain is in the forecast for Game 4 of the National League Division Series, but so far the game is still on.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs could face Stephen Strasburg if Game 4 gets postponed — Photos from Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Cubs and Nationals at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. — Chicago Tribune — Cubs manager Joe Maddon insisted that Jake Arrieta would start Game 4 …
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CBS Chicago:
Chicago Cubs-Washington Nationals Weather Outlook: Rain Possible — CHICAGO — Will the weather cooperate for Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Cubs and Nationals on Monday? — CBS 2 meteorologist Megan Glaros says showers are likely around 5 p.m. …
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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.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ben Zobrist's persistence pays off for Cubs in Game 3 win
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Robert McCoppin / Chicago Tribune:
Nationals star Werth has deep baseball roots — and organic farm — in downstate Illinois
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
NLDS Game 4 starter Jake Arrieta to savor what could be his final games as a Cub
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Schwarber on NLDS Game 3 fielding gaffe: 'I'm angry at myself'
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs overcome flaws for 2-1 victory over Nationals and 2-1 NLDS lead
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Dan Gunderman / New York Daily News:
Indians' pitcher Trevor Bauer reportedly blocked Twitter trolls during ALDS Game 4 loss — The clubhouse block. — Trevor Bauer was yanked from Game 4 of the ALDS after just an inning and a third, surrendering four unearned runs on four hits in the Yankees' 7-3 victory Monday night.
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Neil Greenberg / Washington Post:
The Astros should root for the Indians over the Yankees in the ALDS
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Jimmy Golen / Associated Press:
Astros beat Red Sox 5-4 in Game 4, advance to ALCS
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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
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Slumping Aaron Judge still comes up big for Yankees when it matters the most
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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Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks clean out lockers after 2017 season — Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray (right) hugs bullpen catcher Mark Reed while cleaning out his locker at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. October 10, 2017. The Diamondbacks lost 3-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in game 3 of the NLDS, ending their season.
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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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 …
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David Lang / WPLG-TV:
Marlins hire Gary Denbo as VP Scouting, Player Development — MIAMI - Derek Jeter has made his first big hire as the owner of the Miami Marlins, and it's a familiar face. — The team announced Tuesday they have named Gary Denbo as VP of Scouting and Player Development,
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Derek Jeter begins shaping Marlins front office, hires former mentor Gary Denbo — MIAMI — Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter has begun restructuring his front office by hiring a former mentor, Gary Denbo, as vice president of scouting and player development. — Denbo will oversee player development and amateur scouting.
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 …
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Maury Brown / Forbes:
Here Are The 2017 MLB Prime Time Television Ratings For Each Team — Major League Baseball continues to ranked #1 on television in the local markets where teams play , according to prime time ratings and viewership totals. — With the 2017 regular season complete, Nielsen Media data …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Free Agent Stock Watch: Jonathan Lucroy — Generally, of course, Jonathan Lucroy's stock is down on the heels of a disappointing season. He entered the year with a chance at earning Russell Martin-type money — $82MM over five years — but now won't scrape that stratosphere.
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