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11:50 AM ET, October 16, 2017

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Laura Dimon / New York Daily News:
Yankees ticket prices down 38% as Bombers return to the Bronx two games down in ALCS  —  Fans of the Bronx Bombers can still get a relative steal on tickets to Monday's first home game of the series versus the Houston Astros.  —  Ticket prices are down 38% after the Yankees lost the first two games …
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Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Will Alex Cora have his pick of managerial openings?  —  Alex Cora is a busy man this month, splitting time between his duties as bench coach of the Houston Astros and handling inquiries from teams looking to fill managerial openings.  —  Cora may be in such high demand that …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Charlie Morton hopes to continue Astros' pitching dominance over Yankees in Game 3  —  All Charlie Morton could do the first two games was watch in amazement.  First Dallas Keuchel dominated the hot Yankees bats in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Double jeopardy: Puerto Rican Astros feel impact of hurricanes Harvey and Maria  —  NEW YORK - On Aug. 31, the Houston Astros returned from a road trip to a city devastated by the impact of Hurricane Harvey, which forced tens of thousands of people out of their homes and caused biblical floods …
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Your guide to Monday's LCS game: Will Yankees' offense back CC Sabathia?  —  NEW YORK — It has been a familiar refrain over these past nine years.  Whenever the New York Yankees need a pick-me-up, they tap on the broad shoulders of CC Sabathia.  —  Here we go again.
Fox Sports:
LEADING OFF: Astros, Yanks try to get bats going in New York  —  A look at what's happening all around the majors today:  —  GOING BATTY  —  The two highest-scoring teams in the majors this season have combined for all of six runs in the first two games of the AL Championship Series.
Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
Red Sox manager search: Cora reportedly lands interview, Gardenhire draws interest  —  Alex Cora is said to be interviewing Sunday  —  • 1 min read UPDATE October 15, 2017  —  This past Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox fired manager John Farrell following the club's disappointing ALDS exit.
Fred Kerber / New York Post:   The Astros are trying to forget everything that's gone right
Fox Sports:   Yankees try to dig out of another 2-0 hole (Oct 16, 2017)
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
The two relievers who could be key to Yankees' fortunes
Christian Red / New York Daily News:   Joe Girardi says Yankees aren't in panic mode down 0-2 to Astros
John Harper / New York Daily News:   Yankees must find right answers to 5 crucial questions for ALCS comeback vs. Astros
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
ALCS: Carlos Correa has Houston Astros feeling good after win over New York Yankees
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
ESPN:
Meet Keith Hupp, the man who nabbed Justin Turner's walk-off homer  —  LOS ANGELES - Catching a home run ball at a baseball game is supposed to be a once in a lifetime experience — if you're lucky.  For Keith Hupp, a 54-year-old retired police officer and lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers fan, it has almost become routine.
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Tom Schad / USA Today:
Cubs World Series ring removed from auction site after team's complaint  —  An authentic 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series ring that was listed for sale on an online auction site has been removed at the request of the Cubs, as first reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Justin Turner walks off the Cubs and walks into new territory: Dodger legend  —  LOS ANGELES — Tommy Lasorda, the Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame manager, came into the Dodgers clubhouse late Sunday on his motorized cart, his eyes glistening, looking for the man of the hour.
Charlotte Knights / The Charlotte Observer:
David Haugh: Lack of dependable bullpen arms causing problems for Maddon, Cubs  —  LOS ANGELES  —  In the ninth inning of a tie playoff game that represented a must-win situation Sunday night, the ChicagoCubs turned to a 38-year-old career starting pitcher throwing for the second day in a row for the first time in his career.
Ted Berg / USA Today:   Justin Turner's walk-off three-run homer gives Dodgers 2-0 NLCS lead over the Cubs
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:   Cubs-Dodgers NLCS: Joe Maddon managed for a save and lost the win in Game 2
Jay Lf / Chicago Tribune:
NLCS Game 2 live updates: Jason Heyward returns to Cubs lineup at Dodgers
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Doug Miller / MLB.com:   Wily veterans Lester, Hill take center stage in NLCS Game 2
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
8 pivotal moments from Cubs' 5-2 loss to Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS
Steve Rosenbloom / Chicago Tribune:
Memo to Cubs offense and bullpen: Try not to suck
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
WPSD Local 6:
Former MLB pitcher, Heath HS graduate Daniel Webb dies in ATV accident  —  HUMPHREYS COUNTY, TN - Former Chicago White Sox MLB pitcher and Heath High School graduate, Daniel Webb died in an ATV accident overnight.  —  Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed his death over the phone.
 
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