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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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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Stephen Strasburg declines Game 4 start after rainout, leaving Nationals running for cover — CHICAGO — This was going to be Stephen Strasburg's moment of glory. — The time he took the ball, thanks to Tuesday night's rainout in Game 4 at Wrigley Field, and saved the Washington Nationals' season.
Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
TBS did not nix 1 p.m. Cubs-Nationals start time, despite reports — The grounds crew pulls the tarp onto the field as the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals wait out a rain delay Tuesday. — Chicago Tribune — TBS did not nix a request to move up the start time of Tuesday's scheduled …
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.
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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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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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
12 pivotal moments in Cubs' tense 2-1 victory over Nationals
12 pivotal moments in Cubs' tense 2-1 victory over Nationals
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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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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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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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Associated Press:
Diamondbacks had great year despite postseason loss — PHOENIX (AP) — When the pain of the way it ended finally fades, the Arizona Diamondbacks will realize just how successful their season was. — They literally flipped their record, from 69-93 in 2016 to 93-69 this year, third-best in the National League.
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
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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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
Rangers Outright Gosselin, Espino, Middlebrooks, Hoying
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Associated Press:
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.
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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.
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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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Agent vowed not to deal with Braves while Coppolella was GM — When the big news broke last week of Braves general manager John Coppolella's forced resignation amid a Major League Baseball investigation into alleged free-agent and draft rules infractions, longtime players agent Jim Munsey was not surprised.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers manager search: Lloyd McClendon won't be fresh start team wants — Given the benefit of hindsight, McClendon should have been the Tigers' choice to succeed Leyland — There are the favorites in the Detroit Tigers' managerial search, led by Fredi Gonzalez and Ron Gardenhire …
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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