Verlander, Astros eye 2-0 ALCS lead vs. Yanks  —  With all of the hype surrounding the powerful offenses of both the Yankees and Astros, Game 1 of the American League Championship Series presented by Camping World ended up being compelling for a different reason — it was a pitchers' duel.

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.

Andy Pettitte on Baby Bombers chasing titles, CC Sabathia delivering in the clutch  —  HOUSTON - The Astros trotted out several of the best players from their history before Game 1 of the ALCS, from Nolan Ryan and Jose Cruz to Craig Biggio and Lance Berkman.

‘A few steps from the top of the world’: Riding the iconic train at Minute Maid Park  —  Bobby Vasquez has the best view of the best offense in baseball.  —  Vasquez, who answers to the name “Bobby Dynamite,” is the conductor of the train that runs 90 feet above the ground beyond the left-field wall at Minute Maid Park.

10 unlikely heroes from MLB's league championship series  —  As Major League Baseball's league championship series get underway, here is a look at some of the most unlikely heroes of the past.  —  The Chicago Cubs catcher had had a lackluster season at the plate, hitting .216 with eight home runs.

Yankees vs. Astros 2017 live results: Score updates and highlights from ALCS Game 2  —  The Yankees look to even the series, but Justin Verlander and the Astros have different ideas.  —  PIN  —  Dallas Keuchel and the Houston Astros kept the New York Yankees' bats silent in Game 1 of the 2017 ALCS …

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 …

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.

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

Dodgers face tough choices up the middle with Corey Seager out  —  LOS ANGELES — Without even playing, chalk up one big loss for the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into the first game of their NLCS showdown against the Chicago Cubs as All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was left off the 25-man roster.