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Christian Red / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia needs to be stopper once again for 0-2 Yankees — CC Sabathia didn't make much of the statistic Sunday, but during the past season, the big lefty had a 9-0 record with a 1.71 ERA in 10 starts that followed a Yankee loss. He takes the mound Monday to try and get the Bombers back into the ALCS …
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Yankees try to dig out of another 2-0 hole (Oct 16, 2017) — NEW YORK — For the second straight week, the New York Yankees are returning home facing a 2-0 deficit against an opponent who won at least 100 games in the regular season. — After rallying against the 102-win Cleveland Indians …
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi says Yankees aren't in panic mode down 0-2 to Astros — Yankees manager Joe Girardi took a soundbite out of the Sandy Alderson playbook Sunday, when he said his club isn't in “panic” mode against the Astros, despite the 0-2 deficit the Bombers will shoulder when the AL Championship Series resumes Monday at the Stadium.
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
The two relievers who could be key to Yankees' fortunes — MORE FROM: … The margin is both thin and wide. Oh so close and so far to go. — The Yankees are perhaps a couple of relay plays away from leading the ALCS or being tied. Instead, they lost a pair of 2-1 games — a hit there, a pitch there.
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
ALCS: Carlos Correa has Houston Astros feeling good after win over New York Yankees — HOUSTON — Carlos Correa delivered a walk-off double against Aroldis Chapman, salvaging an incredible effort from Justin Verlander and giving the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees in Game 2 …
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees must find right answers to 5 crucial questions for ALCS comeback vs. Astros — Faced with another daunting 0-2 deficit, the Yankees can take heart in how easily it could all be different: — That is, if Greg Bird had been safe at the plate in Game 1 and Jose Altuve out in Game 2, this ALCS might be 0-2 Astros instead.
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Judge and Sanchez need to bust out, or the Yankees are done — MORE FROM: … HOUSTON — Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez, ahead of schedule, helped make the future now for the Yankees. The problem is that the future is now. Lights, cameras, October. — “You have two guys who are really still rookies,” Reggie Jackson said.
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Pinstripe Alley
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Breaking down the final play of Game 2, which may haunt Yankees for a while
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez drops ball on play at plate in bottom of ninth as Yankees lose to Astros on walkoff
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Astros winning the game of inches as they back Yankees against ALCS wall
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Catcher blames self for final play at the plate, sets sights on Game 3
Catcher blames self for final play at the plate, sets sights on Game 3
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
As the Yankees' best hitters fail them, Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve are carrying the Astros
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
SEE IT: Young Astros fan Carson Riley almost becomes Jeffrey Maier II during Game 2 of ALCS
SEE IT: Young Astros fan Carson Riley almost becomes Jeffrey Maier II during Game 2 of ALCS
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Jon Lester / ESPN:
Your guide to Game 2 of the NLCS — Cubs look to Lester to even series — You don't want to overreact to four playoff games, but the Dodgers look like they've brought their A-plus-game to the postseason, resembling the team that went 56-11 at one stretch. They're good enough …
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Dodgers' Hill eager for another crack at Cubs (Oct 15, 2017) — LOS ANGELES — That missed opportunity for Rich Hill to start Game 7 in last year's National League Championship Series will be somewhat revisited Sunday at Dodger Stadium. — Hill was ready and waiting to start a winner …
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
8 pivotal moments from Cubs' 5-2 loss to Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS — Photos from Game 1 of the National League Championship Series between the Cubs and Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. — Chicago Tribune — 1. After Willson Contreras singled sharply to center field …
Steve Rosenbloom / Chicago Tribune:
Memo to Cubs offense and bullpen: Try not to suck — Photos from Game 1 of the National League Championship Series between the Cubs and Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. — The RosenBlog — Snarktober continues: — Albert Almora Jr. showed up in the fifth spot …
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
NLCS Game 1 turning point: Chris Taylor's home run off Hector Rondon
NLCS Game 1 turning point: Chris Taylor's home run off Hector Rondon
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Charlie Culberson learns of grandmother's death, then delivers in big way to Dodgers' win
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Dodgers leave Corey Seager off NLCS roster due to back injury
Dodgers leave Corey Seager off NLCS roster due to back injury
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USA Today:
Dodgers' Yasiel Puig to Keith Olbermann: ‘Come watch the show. Need a ticket?’ — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Yasiel Puig flipped his bat twice, performed a curtain call and pounded his chest as he powered his club to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the NLCS on Saturday night.
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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
After Dodgers fall behind in NLCS Game 1 vs. Cubs, Yasiel Puig plays role of hero
After Dodgers fall behind in NLCS Game 1 vs. Cubs, Yasiel Puig plays role of hero
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dodgers' postseason Yasiel Puig Party steamrolls Cubs in NLCS Game 1
Dodgers' postseason Yasiel Puig Party steamrolls Cubs in NLCS Game 1
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True Blue LA
Houston Mitchell / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers take 5-2 lead after umpires' review reverses out call at home
Dodgers take 5-2 lead after umpires' review reverses out call at home
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
The five biggest questions facing the Nationals this offseason — The dust has had a day to settle, though the Nationals will have to wait 12 months to brush it aside, since what happened to their franchise Thursday night will linger over them with the rest of the October memories until they can somehow toss them into the wind.
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