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 hope Keuchel continues success vs. Yankees (Oct 13, 2017)  —  HOUSTON — It was difficult to determine whether Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel was entertained or exhausted by the number of times he was asked the same question on Thursday, a query seeking perspective on his career success against the New York Yankees.

The last Cubs-Dodgers NLCS: A 6-game masterpiece  — Baseball- Los Angeles Dodgers- Chicago Cubs- National League Championship Series- Clayton Kershaw- Kyle Hendricks- Anthony Rizzo  —  The Cubs third-straight trip to the National League Championship Series will feature the same matchup as last year: The Dodgers.

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.

Rangers' off-season has started.  Where's the beef?  Well ...  The 2017 season ended 11 days ago for the Texas Rangers, who must rebuild their starting rotation, add to the bullpen and determine where they will put Joey Gallo and Delino DeShields.  —  Yet, all that has come from the head offices …

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:

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?’ ”

The Reds will add this offseason, but they won't go bananas  —  In 2014, the Chicago Cubs made a marginal improvement after spending years in the cellar.  After averaging 96 losses a season over the previous three years, they'd gone 73-89.  They'd still finished last in the National League Central …