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:

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 …

Larry Bowa to remain with Phillies, with focus on young infielders  —  Larry Bowa might not wear a Phillies uniform again, but he will remain in the organization with a new front-office job — one that will send him to minor-league and amateur fields.  —  The Phillies on Friday named Bowa a senior advisor to the general manager.

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?’ ”