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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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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.
ESPN:
What we've learned this postseason and what to expect next — Verlander on performance: 'Best I have felt all year'Justin Verlander explains why his pitching was so dominant against the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALCS and what his reaction was to Carlos Correa's walk-off RBI double.
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.
Fox Sports:
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 …
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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MLB Trade Rumors and Pinstripe Alley
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
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Judge and Sanchez need to bust out, or the Yankees are done
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Pinstripe Alley
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
ALCS: Carlos Correa has Houston Astros feeling good after win over New York Yankees
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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.
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Ted Berg / USA Today:
Justin Turner's walk-off three-run homer gives Dodgers 2-0 NLCS lead over the Cubs — LOS ANGELES — Breaking down Game 2 of the NL Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium: — Dodgers 4, Cubs 1: Dodgers lead the series, 2-0.
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.
Jay Lf / Chicago Tribune:
NLCS Game 2 live updates: Jason Heyward returns to Cubs lineup at Dodgers
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
8 pivotal moments from Cubs' 5-2 loss to Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS
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Steve Rosenbloom / Chicago Tribune:
Memo to Cubs offense and bullpen: Try not to suck
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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
After Dodgers fall behind in NLCS Game 1 vs. Cubs, Yasiel Puig plays role of hero
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NESN.com and The Big Lead
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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CBSSports.com, Over the Monster, NBCSports.com and Bless You Boys
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 …
Washington Times:
Dusty Baker's status tops key decisions for Nationals as offseason begins — Return sought, but deal parameters shift — When the now out-of-the-playoffs Nationals take a post-haze assessment of their roster and situation, they will see continuity in most places. The rotation and bullpen are clear.
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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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