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New York Daily News:
Luis Severino feeling OK, on track to start potential Game 6 for Yankees — Luis Severino is on track to start Game 6, if necessary, after being pulled for precautionary reasons in Game 2. — Joe Girardi was worried about a possible shoulder injury for his 23-year-old ace, so he took him out after four innings.
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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.
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
ALCS: Three things the Yankees must to do get back into series against Astros — Facing a 2-0 deficit in the American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees return home trying to fight back against the Houston Astros. — The Yankees lost both games in Houston by a 2-1 scoreline …
ESPN:
Purged for Yankees' youth movement, Beltran and McCann are back as opponents — NEW YORK — Even before Gary Sanchez failed to handle Didi Gregorius' short-hop relay throw on the final play of Game 2 in the American League Championship Series, he was under some scrutiny for his shortcomings behind the plate.
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 …
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Your guide to Monday's LCS game: Will Yankees' offense back CC Sabathia?
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Double jeopardy: Puerto Rican Astros feel impact of hurricanes Harvey and Maria
Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
Red Sox manager search: Cora reportedly lands interview, Gardenhire draws interest
Red Sox manager search: Cora reportedly lands interview, Gardenhire draws interest
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Fox Sports:
Yankees try to dig out of another 2-0 hole (Oct 16, 2017)
Yankees try to dig out of another 2-0 hole (Oct 16, 2017)
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
The two relievers who could be key to Yankees' fortunes
The two relievers who could be key to Yankees' fortunes
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Pinstripe Alley, Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Trade Rumors
Fox Sports:
Cubs' Maddon stands by not using Davis, questions criticism — CHICAGO (AP) Cubs manager Joe Maddon is standing by his decision not to use All-Star closer Wade Davis in Chicago's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series and is questioning the criticism coming his way.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers unleash Kenley Jansen and a successful supporting cast of relievers — Tony La Russa gets the credit, or the blame, for the invention of the modern bullpen — the closer, the setup men, the matchups against left-handers and right-handers. — But, as a new generation …
Ted Berg / USA Today:
NLCS: 5 takeaways from Dodgers' walk-off Game 2 win — LOS ANGELES — Five takeaways after the Dodgers' 4-1 win over the Cubs in Game 2 of the NLCS on Sunday. — 1. The Cubs aren't hitting — It's not good. It certainly hasn't helped that they've faced Clayton Kershaw and Rich Hill in Games 1 and 2 …
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.
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.
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Cubs-Dodgers NLCS: Joe Maddon managed for a save and lost the win in Game 2
Charlotte Knights / The Charlotte Observer:
David Haugh: Lack of dependable bullpen arms causing problems for Maddon, Cubs
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Justin Turner walks off the Cubs and walks into new territory: Dodger legend
Ted Berg / USA Today:
Justin Turner's walk-off three-run homer gives Dodgers 2-0 NLCS lead over the Cubs
Justin Turner's walk-off three-run homer gives Dodgers 2-0 NLCS lead over the Cubs
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True Blue LA
Doug Miller / MLB.com:
Wily veterans Lester, Hill take center stage in NLCS Game 2
Wily veterans Lester, Hill take center stage in NLCS Game 2
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds Q&A with GM Dick Williams: A sweeping view of the Reds from the top — Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zack Buchanan recently sat down with Dick Williams, the Reds' president of baseball operations and general manager, to discuss the team's 2017 performance and look ahead to 2018.
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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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Bleacher Report, NBCSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors
John Perrotto / FanRag Sports:
Rumors and Rumblings | Yankees still embracing fun approach — Rarely have the New York Yankees ever been called a fun-loving team. — The franchise has the buttoned-down image that comes with winning a record 27 World Series titles — team rules do not allow facial hair and their roster …
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Bless You Boys, Over the Monster, CBS Detroit and NBCSports.com
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Former Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez reportedly the favorite for Tigers job
Former Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez reportedly the favorite for Tigers job
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Fish Stripes and Bless You Boys