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Keuchel strikes out 10, Astros beat Yanks 2-1 in ALCS opener (Oct 13, 2017) — HOUSTON (AP) Dallas Keuchel faced the New York Yankees in the postseason for the second time and the Houston Astros ace shut them down again. — Keuchel struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings to help Houston …
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Gonzalez saves a run with big play, welcomes son soon after — HOUSTON (AP) Marwin Gonzalez capped his big game in Houston's win over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the AL Championship Series with an even bigger moment. — Soon after wrapping up a game where he made a run-saving outfield assist …
Fox Sports:
LEADING OFF: Altuve's October, Dodgers get weary Cubs — A look at what's happening all around the majors today: — ALTUVE'S OCTOBER — Jose Altuve was a candidate for AL MVP during the regular season and he's been among the best players in the postseason so far, too.
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Astros' Marwin Gonzalez goes from Game 1 to wife's side for birth of third child — HOUSTON — Marwin Gonzalez delivered the biggest play Friday night in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. — And then, his wife was ready to deliver a baby boy. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Dodgers stick with division series rotation as they prep to face Cubs in NLCS — LOS ANGELES — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced his rotation for L.A.'s National League Championship Series matchup against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. — Roberts said that after Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw starts …
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ESPN:
Astros aces take first swing in one-two punch plan — HOUSTON — Dallas Keuchel throws his fastball an average of 89 mph from the left side, then stares in for the catcher's next sign behind a Tom Hanks-in-Cast-Away beard that adds to his aura of anonymity.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Marwin Gonzalez's versatility was big part of Astros' Game 1 win — As soon as Marwin Gonzalez tumbled to the ground, Brian McCann knew the Astros had him. Gonzalez, a utility player who is more of an infielder, had fired off a throw that was hard, fast and true to the plate.
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Dallas Keuchel quiets Yankees' bats yet again as Bombers fall to Astros, 2-1, in Game 1 — HOUSTON - They have a problem. — The Yankees were no match once again for the Houston star named after that other Texas town, as puzzling lefty Dallas Keuchel continued his career-long domination …
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The Crawfish Boxes
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
ALCS: Dallas Keuchel pitches Astros to Game 1 win over Yankees — HOUSTON — Having done what he seemingly always does against a franchise he reverentially lauds as storied, Houston Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel was again left lacking for an explanation for his brilliance against the team …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
New Astro Justin Verlander will face the Baby Bombers for the first time in Game 2 of ALCS — HOUSTON — Justin Verlander is not easily impressed. The Astros' new ace has won a Cy Young, pitched in two World Series and is engaged to a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model.
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Yankees-Astros ALCS: Despite being thrown out at home, Yankees right to send Bird
Yankees-Astros ALCS: Despite being thrown out at home, Yankees right to send Bird
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Baseball Prospectus
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees' missed opportunities let Dallas Keuchel off the hook in ALDS Game 1
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Super utilityman Marwin Gonzalez quiet hero in Astros' ALCS Game 1 win over Yankees
Super utilityman Marwin Gonzalez quiet hero in Astros' ALCS Game 1 win over Yankees
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CBSSports.com
ESPN:
Yankees manager Joe Girardi has no plans to drop Aaron Judge in order during ALCS
Yankees manager Joe Girardi has no plans to drop Aaron Judge in order during ALCS
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Pinstripe Alley and baseballmusings.com
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' fans forced to choose lesser of two evils in postseason
Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
ALCS stacks up teams with MVP candidates
ALCS stacks up teams with MVP candidates
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Pinstripe Alley and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Jose Altuve: Aaron Judge's power, humbleness makes him MVP favorite
Jose Altuve: Aaron Judge's power, humbleness makes him MVP favorite
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs name Jose Quintana Game 1 starter, add Hector Rondon to NLCS roster — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses the team's travel delays heading to Los Angeles and weighs his options for the NLCS Game 1 starter on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Why the Dodgers will win the National League Championship Series — Breaking down the National League Championship Series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers: — For starters — Game 1, Saturday - Jose Quintana (11-11, 4.15 ERA during the season) or John Lackey (12-12 …
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
NLCS: Cubs Game 1 starting pitcher still unnamed, but there are two possibilities
NLCS: Cubs Game 1 starting pitcher still unnamed, but there are two possibilities
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Beyond the Box Score
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager's status in jeopardy for Game 1 as back soreness lingers
Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager's status in jeopardy for Game 1 as back soreness lingers
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and FanRag Sports
Dylan Sinn / USA Today:
Alex Rodriguez says PEDs cost him $40 million, Hall of Fame and more — Alex Rodriguez said he spent many restless nights thinking about his decision to use performance-enhancing drugs. — In an interview with Joe Buck on the Audience Network show Undeniable to air on Oct. 18, Rodriguez said …
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Alex Rodriguez on PED suspension: ‘How stupid can you be?’ — Alex Rodriguez said his admitted use of steriods during his 23-year MLB career cost him millions of dollars and potential spot in Cooperstown. But the desire to put up big numbers and chronic pain in his hip pressured Rodriguez to take performance-enhancing drugs.
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Bleacher Report and FanRag Sports
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
‘Jackass’ Alex Rodriguez makes lame excuse for using performance-enhancing drugs
‘Jackass’ Alex Rodriguez makes lame excuse for using performance-enhancing drugs
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Pinstripe Alley and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Bob Raissman / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi's sudden emotional side makes skipper the face of the Yankees playoff run — Throughout its history as the network of Major League Baseball, Fox Sports' coverage has been highlighted by tight camera shots of players' faces. The camera often finds the marquee mug of a particular team …
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi never doubted Luis Severino's ability to bounce back from wild-card game clunker — HOUSTON — While much of the Yankee universe wondered how Luis Severino would react in the AL division series after recording just a single out in his postseason debut in the wild-card game, Joe Girardi had a positive feeling about it.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Astros don't want to lose Alex Cora, but hype bench coach as great fit for Mets — HOUSTON - Alex Cora is a wanted man. — The Astros' bench coach is the name that is on the list of every team looking for a manager. Saturday afternoon, he was the most sought-after man on the field …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers send prospect to complete Justin Verlander trade with Astros — The Justin Verlander trade is officially complete. — On Friday night, the Tigers announced the inclusion of outfielder Juan Ramirez as the previously mentioned Player To Be Named Later in the deal.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers-centric observations from 2017 MLB postseason
Detroit Tigers-centric observations from 2017 MLB postseason
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