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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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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Elisabeth Moss headlines Cubs' Game 4 celebrity guest list — The next wave of famous Cubs followers includes Roy Wood Jr. and Elisabeth Moss. — Chicago Tribune — Looks like Elisabeth Moss will make it to Wrigley Field for a playoff game after all. — Last week, “The Handmaid's Tale” …
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UPI:
NLDS Game 4: Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs game postponed by rain — CHICAGO — If the Chicago Cubs hope to close out the Washington Nationals in the National League Division Series, they will have to wait a day. — Tuesday's scheduled fourth game of the best-of-five series was postponed by rain.
Associated Press:
NLDS Game 4 being delayed by threat of inclement weather — CHICAGO (AP) — The start of Game 4 of the NL Division Series between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs is being delayed by a band of showers near Wrigley Field. — The Cubs and Nationals took batting practice …
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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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
Rain in forecast but Game 4 of NLDS still on
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs could face Stephen Strasburg if Game 4 gets postponed
Cubs could face Stephen Strasburg if Game 4 gets postponed
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Robert McCoppin / Chicago Tribune:
Nationals star Werth has deep baseball roots — and organic farm — in downstate Illinois
Nationals star Werth has deep baseball roots — and organic farm — in downstate Illinois
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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
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi yet to decide who will DH for Yankees in Game 5 of ALDS — CLEVELAND - Zero. — That's how many hits the Yankees have gotten out of their DH spot during the ALDS. — Chase Headley is 0-for-10 with a walk and five strikeouts, while Jacoby Ellsbury is 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts.
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Neil Greenberg / Washington Post:
The Astros should root for the Indians over the Yankees in the ALDS
The Astros should root for the Indians over the Yankees in the ALDS
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Dan Gunderman / New York Daily News:
Indians' pitcher Trevor Bauer reportedly blocked Twitter trolls during ALDS Game 4 loss
Indians' pitcher Trevor Bauer reportedly blocked Twitter trolls during ALDS Game 4 loss
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Larry Fleisher / UPI:
ALDS: New York Yankees drub Cleveland Indians, force deciding Game 5
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
Jimmy Golen / Associated Press:
Astros beat Red Sox 5-4 in Game 4, advance to ALCS
Astros beat Red Sox 5-4 in Game 4, advance to ALCS
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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
Roberts makes all the right moves as Dodgers sweep Diamondbacks to reach NLCS
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Dodgers firing on all cylinders heading into NLCS
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
What do minor moves mean for rest of Rangers' off-season? — The Texas Rangers started shaping their roster for the 2018 season Tuesday when they announced that four players had cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple A Round Rock. — The moves created four openings on the 40-man roster …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Outright Gosselin, Espino, Middlebrooks, Hoying — The Rangers announced on Tuesday that infielders Phil Gosselin and Will Middlebrooks, right-hander Paolo Espino and outfielder Jared Hoying have cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Round Rock.
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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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Fox Sports:
Molitor happy to put uncertainty behind him, stay with Twins — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) A bleary-eyed Paul Molitor walked into a season-ending meeting with executives Derek Falvey and Thad Levine less than 10 hours after the Minnesota Twins fell to the New York Yankees in the AL wild-card game.
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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JasonFoster / Sporting News:
MLB playoffs: Nationals again find themselves on brink of October disappointment
MLB playoffs: Nationals again find themselves on brink of October disappointment
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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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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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