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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Breaking down the final play of Game 2, which may haunt Yankees for a while — HOUSTON - On the final play, one that could wind up being the difference in this ALCS, Gary Sanchez had plenty of time to size up Didi Gregorius' throw and make a decision to take a step up and catch it on the fly or try to short-hop it.
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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 …
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Astros winning the game of inches as they back Yankees against ALCS wall — HOUSTON - For a game that's not ruled by a clock, baseball can sure be impacted by mere fractions of seconds. — If Aaron Judge had reached the right field fence a split second earlier in the fourth inning Saturday …
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:
As the Yankees' best hitters fail them, Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve are carrying the Astros — HOUSTON — Carlos Correa was not going back the first time. The second time, the Astros' shortstop was thrilled to be standing on second base for a second. The 23-year old hit a home run …
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 …
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Source: Red Sox to interview Astros bench coach Alex Cora for managerial job — HOUSTON — Alex Cora will be in New York on Sunday, as the American League Championship Series switches cities. — And the Boston Red Sox will be there meet him. — Cora, the Houston Astros' bench coach …
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Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
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.
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Dan Shaughnessy / The Boston Globe:
Dave Dombrowski is expected to interview Alex Cora on Sunday for Red Sox' managerial opening — Listen to recent episodes of the Boston Globe's Season Ticket podcast. — Picked-up pieces along the baseball trail . . . Red Sox baseball boss Dave Dombrowski is expected to be in New York Sunday …
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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 …
USA Today:
Astros-Yankees: What they're saying after Game 2 of ALCS — A collection of post-game quotes after the Houston Astros' walk-off 2-1 win over the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the AL Championship Series at Minute Maid Park: — On Justin Verlander's nine-inning, 124-pitch performance:
Tresa Baldas / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hit with paternity suit by Fla. woman — Miguel Cabrera is being sued by Belkis Rodriguez in an Orange County court. The suit was filed in August. — CONNECT — Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has been hit with a paternity suit during perhaps the most challenging point of his career.
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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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers may face stiff competition for manager Ron Gardenhire
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
‘A few steps from the top of the world’: Riding the iconic train at Minute Maid Park
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Andy Pettitte on Baby Bombers chasing titles, CC Sabathia delivering in the clutch
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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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
New Astro Justin Verlander will face the Baby Bombers for the first time in Game 2 of ALCS
New Astro Justin Verlander will face the Baby Bombers for the first time in Game 2 of ALCS
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
ALCS: Dallas Keuchel pitches Astros to Game 1 win over Yankees
Bob Raissman / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi's sudden emotional side makes skipper the face of the Yankees playoff run
Fox Sports:
Keuchel strikes out 10, Astros beat Yanks 2-1 in ALCS opener (Oct 13, 2017)
Keuchel strikes out 10, Astros beat Yanks 2-1 in ALCS opener (Oct 13, 2017)
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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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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
NLCS Game 1 turning point: Chris Taylor's home run off Hector Rondon — 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 — The situation: With the game tied 2-2 entering the bottom …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs name Kyle Hendricks, Jake Arrieta as NLCS Games 3-4 starters — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs have opted to start Kyle Hendricks for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. — Hendricks started Game 5 of the NL Division Series on Thursday and remains on his normal five-day schedule.
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David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' flight diversion Friday due to health issue involving Michel Quintana, wife of Jose
Chicago Tribune:
Get ready for some late nights: MLB announces start times for rest of NLCS
Get ready for some late nights: MLB announces start times for rest of NLCS
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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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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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs name Jose Quintana Game 1 starter, add Hector Rondon to NLCS roster
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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Houston Mitchell / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers take 5-2 lead after umpires' review reverses out call at home — Yasiel Puig led off the bottom of the seventh with a solo homer, giving the Dodgers a 4-2 lead. He is having an amazing postseason. — Charlie Culberson doubled to left. Brandon Morrow laid down a bunt …
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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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