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Yankees rally around manager Joe Girardi in Game 5 win over Indians — New York third baseman Todd Frazier said the motivation for the Yankees' American League Division Series-clinching 5-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night was right there in the dugout.
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
MLB playoffs: Are big-game starting pitchers nearly extinct? — With the New York Yankees ahead 3-1 in Game 5 of their division series Wednesday night, CC Sabathia gave up a run-scoring single to Cleveland Indians third baseman Giovanny Urshela with his 69th pitch of the game with one out in the fourth inning.
Roger Rubin / UPI:
ALCS: Surging New York Yankees should give favored Houston Astros tough battle — The Houston Astros got some good news and some bad news on Wednesday night. — The good news was that they would have home-field advantage for the American League Championship Series, with Game 1 set for Friday at Minute Maid Park.
Nicholas Parco / New York Daily News:
Yankees make fun of Indians on social media after ALDS win — The Yankees are kicking the Indians while they're down. — After coming back from an 0-2 hole and winning Game 5 of the ALDS to end Cleveland's season, the Bombers took to social media to make the Indians' three straight losses hurt even more.
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Billy Witz / New York Times:
Didi Gregorius Leads Yankees Past Indians and Into A.L.C.S.
Didi Gregorius Leads Yankees Past Indians and Into A.L.C.S.
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
NLDS Game 4 turning point: Michael Taylor's grand slam — Nationals center fielder Michael A. Taylor discusses hitting a grand slam against the Cubs Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — The situation: With the Nationals clinging …
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William Lee / Chicago Tribune:
How high is mold in Chicago? NU doctor weighs in — Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg's health was in question before the start of Game 4 on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — On Tuesday, Nationals manager Dusty Baker …
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Jeff Arnold / UPI:
NLDS: History on line as Washington Nationals return home vs. Chicago Cubs — CHICAGO — The Nationals have yet to reach the National League Championship Series, as they were eliminated in the NL Division Series in each of their previous three postseason appearances since moving to Washington.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Stephen Strasburg strikes back: Nationals top Cubs to force winner-take-all Game 5
Steve Greenberg / Chicago Sun Times:
Jake Arrieta counting on team to win Game 5, extend his time with Cubs
Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago Sun Times:
LIVE BLOG: Jon Lester enters as Cubs trail 1-0 in 5th inning of Game 4
LIVE BLOG: Jon Lester enters as Cubs trail 1-0 in 5th inning of Game 4
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
As Stephen Strasburg takes mound for Game 4, plenty at stake for All-Star, Nationals
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Stephen Strasburg to start today's Cubs-Nationals NLDS Game 4
Stephen Strasburg to start today's Cubs-Nationals NLDS Game 4
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Aroldis Chapman gets redemption for 2016 World Series with save in final game of ALDS — CLEVELAND - Aroldis Chapman had a chance to close out the Indians in this same stadium barely one year ago. He could not do it in Game 7 of the World Series, even though his Cubs went on to end their century-long championship drought.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Baby Bombers were carried to ALCS on backs of Yankees veterans — CLEVELAND — On a team laden with young talent, it was the old guard who led the Yankees to the ALCS. — CC Sabathia, Brett Gardner and David Robertson - all members of the 2009 World Series championship team - each delivered in a big way on Wednesday night.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge did help Yankees in ALDS, but barely with his bat — CLEVELAND — The Yankees overcame a brutal series from Aaron Judge at the plate to advance to the ALCS. — Judge went 1-for-20 with 16 strikeouts - an MLB record for Ks in a single playoff series.
Eric Barrow / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge perplexed when asked how happy he is for Girardi after win: ‘For Joe?’ — It's been a rough week for Joe Girardi. — First fans called for his head after bungling Game 2 of the ALDS. Then closer Aroldis Chapman liked an Instagram post in which he was referred to as an …
Associated Press:
Jose Altuve staying humble as Astros marvel at 2B ahead of ALCS — HOUSTON — Jose Altuve hit .346 to win the American League batting title for the second straight year before batting .533 in the ALDS to help the Houston Astros eliminate the Boston Red Sox.
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Kevin Spain / USA Today:
Astros starting Dallas Keuchel in Game 1 and Justin Verlander in Game 2
Astros starting Dallas Keuchel in Game 1 and Justin Verlander in Game 2
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Who the Boston Red Sox should hire as their next manager
Who the Boston Red Sox should hire as their next manager
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Jake Becker / New York Daily News:
Red Sox fire manager John Farrell
Associated Press:
Mariners CEO optimistic in face of extended playoff drought — SEATTLE — John Stanton's first full season as the chairman and CEO of the Seattle Mariners ended the same as the previous 15 seasons when he was just a minority owner of the ballclub. — Out of the postseason …