Cubs come back to stun Nationals, 9-8, in NLDS Game 5 thriller  —  The Chicago Cubs win whenever they need to, with whatever it takes, even a seven-out save by Wade Davis to preserve a shrinking lead and a “Did that really happen?” four-run inning against Washington's Max Scherzer in a thriller of a Game 5.

Astros betting on Dallas Keuchel to repeat history  —  HOUSTON — Dallas Keuchel had already established himself as the real deal in baseball circles when he embraced the moment and pitched the Houston Astros over the New York Yankees in the 2015 American League wild-card game.

Max Scherzer's unbelievable, impossible, unprecedented loss  —  Max Scherzer didn't deserve the loss.  This is often true of pitchers who get the loss, but this one goes in the Didn't Deserve The Loss Hall of Fame.  I mean, mathematically speaking, he really didn't deserve the loss.  —  Just look at this:

Can the Dodgers fulfill Magic's vision?  —  LOS ANGELES — There is no way to pin down Magic Johnson at any moment.  He's up long before dawn and in the gym for a morning workout.  After that, he's everywhere and anywhere.  The Lakers' new offices, practice courts, Dodger Stadium, a business meeting, a political rally.

How ‘Siamese twin’ helped transform Gregorius into fearsome hitter … HOUSTON — During Didi Gregorius' first spring training with the Yankees in 2015, general manager Brian Cashman had a question for hitting coach Jeff Pentland.  —  “He asked me, ‘When is he going to hit?’ ”

Report: Rockies' Greg Holland won't exercise player option, will become free agent  —  Greg Holland, an All-Star closer for the Rockies this season, will not exercise a $15 million player option in his contract and instead will become a free agent this offseason, FanRag Sports reported Thursday.