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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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The Crawfish Boxes
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
SEE IT: Young Astros fan Carson Riley almost becomes Jeffrey Maier II during Game 2 of ALCS — HOUSTON - Carson Riley liked the ball Aaron Judge gave him, but he loved the one that he grabbed for himself. — The Yankees' right fielder had tossed Riley a ball after he'd warmed in the middle …
Fox Sports:
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 …
Associated Press:
Young Astros fan reaches for Correa HR, no interference — HOUSTON (AP) — A young fan reaching for a home run didn't help the New York Yankees in this AL Championship Series. — More than two decades after 12-year-old Jeffrey Maier reached over the wall during the 1996 ALCS at Yankee Stadium …
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.
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baseballmusings.com
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 …
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
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.
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
‘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.
Grant Brisbee / SBNation.com:
Yankees vs. Astros 2017 live results: Score updates and highlights from ALCS Game 2
Yankees vs. Astros 2017 live results: Score updates and highlights from ALCS Game 2
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Pinstripe Alley, baseballmusings.com, The Crawfish Boxes and Minor League Ball
Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
Verlander, Astros eye 2-0 ALCS lead vs. Yanks
Verlander, Astros eye 2-0 ALCS lead vs. Yanks
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Bleed Cubbie Blue and South Side Sox
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Astros' Marwin Gonzalez goes from Game 1 to wife's side for birth of third child
Astros' Marwin Gonzalez goes from Game 1 to wife's side for birth of third child
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Bleacher Report, FanRag Sports and The Crawfish Boxes
Bob Raissman / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi's sudden emotional side makes skipper the face of the Yankees playoff run
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Marwin Gonzalez's versatility was big part of Astros' Game 1 win
Marwin Gonzalez's versatility was big part of Astros' Game 1 win
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baseballmusings.com
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
ALCS: Houston Astros' Verlander, New York Yankees' Severino square off
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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USA Today, The Big Lead, The Ringer - All and Baseball Prospectus
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.
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David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' flight diversion Friday due to health issue involving Michel Quintana, wife of Jose — 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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Chicago Tribune
Dylan Sinn / USA Today:
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.
ESPN:
Cubs opt to start Jose Quintana over John Lackey in Game 1
Cubs opt to start Jose Quintana over John Lackey in Game 1
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Minor League Ball and True Blue LA
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
NLCS Game 1 starters: Jose Quintana vs. Clayton Kershaw
NLCS Game 1 starters: Jose Quintana vs. Clayton Kershaw
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Chicago Tribune
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Why the Dodgers will win the National League Championship Series
Why the Dodgers will win the National League Championship Series
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Indianapolis Star
ESPN:
Dodgers face tough choices up the middle with Corey Seager out
Dodgers face tough choices up the middle with Corey Seager out
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baseballmusings.com
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs name Jose Quintana Game 1 starter, add Hector Rondon to NLCS roster
Cubs name Jose Quintana Game 1 starter, add Hector Rondon to NLCS roster
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Chicago Tribune
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, AZ Snake Pit and FanRag Sports
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Dodgers stick with division series rotation as they prep to face Cubs in NLCS
Dodgers stick with division series rotation as they prep to face Cubs in NLCS
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and True Blue LA
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
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees pull Luis Severino after just four innings vs. Astros in ALCS Game 2 — HOUSTON - Luis Severino threw just four innings in Game 2 of the ALCS, and was replaced by Tommy Kahnle at the start of the fifth. — Severino had a rough fourth in which he appeared to favor his right arm during an at-bat against Marwin Gonzalez.
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Yankees' Severino pulled from ALCS Game 2 after 4 IP — HOUSTON — New York Yankees Game 2 starter Luis Severino was removed by manager Joe Girardi after four innings and just 62 pitches, making it likely he has suffered an injury. — The Yankees did not make an immediate announcement as to what was wrong with Severino.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers may face stiff competition for manager Ron Gardenhire — Baseball's mid-October managerial marketplace is robust. — As the postseason rolls along with each league's Championship Series, there are a number of candidates for four openings: The Tigers, Red Sox, Mets and Phillies.
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Dan Shaughnessy / The Boston Globe:
Dave Dombrowski is expected to interview Alex Cora on Sunday for Red Sox' managerial opening
Dave Dombrowski is expected to interview Alex Cora on Sunday for Red Sox' managerial opening
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MLB Trade Rumors
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Astros don't want to lose Alex Cora, but hype bench coach as great fit for Mets
Astros don't want to lose Alex Cora, but hype bench coach as great fit for Mets
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
ESPN:
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
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