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ESPN:
Playoff baseball games lasting longer than ever before — NEW YORK — Major League Baseball's postseason has featured some compelling storylines and classic endings — from Justin Turner's walk-off homer against the Chicago Cubs to Carlos Correa's game-winning double to beat the Yankees.
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge sparked Yankees' rally, now Yankees need him to continue recent surge to win ALCS — Maybe Aaron Judge wasn't kidding the other night in Houston when he said the Yankees had the Astros right where they wanted them after losing the first two games.
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
ALCS: New Yankees rally late to even series — NEW YORK — Gary Sanchez hit a tiebreaking, two-run double with one out in the eighth inning as the New York Yankees stormed back to even the American League Championship Series at two games apiece with a 6-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
Associated Press:
Catcher Austin Romine to start for Yankees in Game 4 of ALCS — NEW YORK — Austin Romine will catch right-hander Sonny Gray for the New York Yankees against Houston in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series, with regular backstop Gary Sanchez moving to designated hitter. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Astros will start Lance McCullers Jr. in Game 4 of ALCS — NEW YORK — In an attempt to throw the New York Yankees a curve Tuesday in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, the Houston Astros will give the ball to curveball artist Lance McCullers Jr. — But it's also a roll of the dice.
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Exactly 12 years ago, Albert Pujols took Brad Lidge deep — One of the most dramatic moments in baseball history occurred exactly 12 years ago Tuesday, when Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hit a monstrous three-run homer off Astros closer Brad Lidge in Game 5 of the 2005 National League Championship Series
Matt Stypulkoski / New Jersey Online:
ALCS TV Schedule: What time, channel is Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees Game 4?
ALCS TV Schedule: What time, channel is Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees Game 4?
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Bleacher Report, SBNation.com and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge shines with home run, two great plays in ALCS Game 3 win
Aaron Judge shines with home run, two great plays in ALCS Game 3 win
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Howie Kussoy / New York Post:
Astros outfielder tries to explain inexplicable fly ball miss
Astros outfielder tries to explain inexplicable fly ball miss
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FanGraphs Baseball
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia stays hot as Yankees blow out Astros 8-1
ESPN:
Back in Judge's chambers, Yankees cut Astros' ALCS lead in half
Back in Judge's chambers, Yankees cut Astros' ALCS lead in half
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Newsweek and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Charlotte Knights / The Charlotte Observer:
Judge's offense and defense help lift Yankees over Astros in Game 3
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Yankee Stadium porch party: ‘Freak’ home runs stun Astros, get New York back in ALCS
Yankee Stadium porch party: ‘Freak’ home runs stun Astros, get New York back in ALCS
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Pinstripe Alley
Associated Press:
Kyle Schwarber batting second as Cubs look to cut NLCS deficit against Dodgers — CHICAGO — The Cubs have altered their lineup for Game 3 of the NL Championship Series, putting Kyle Schwarber in the No. 2 spot and benching struggling second baseman Javier Baez. — 2017 MLB Postseason
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Dusty Baker's future in Washington seemed secure — until it didn't
Dusty Baker's future in Washington seemed secure — until it didn't
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MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Red Sox's Ramirez, Rodriguez have shoulder, knee surgeries — BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox say designated hitter Hanley Ramirez and pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez are recovering from offseason surgical procedures. — The team said Tuesday that Ramirez underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left shoulder …
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Joe Maddon sounds off on second-guessers: 'Twitter doesn't count' — The day after his team's 4-1 walk-off loss against the Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, Cubs manager Joe Maddon still faced questions about his decision to go with John Lackey in the decisive ninth inning.
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Jeff Arnold / UPI:
NLCS Game 3 preview: Chicago Cubs turn to Kyle Hendricks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
NLCS Game 3 preview: Chicago Cubs turn to Kyle Hendricks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
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Bleed Cubbie Blue, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, True Blue LA and McCovey Chronicles
ESPN:
When it comes to closers, when will managers learn?
When it comes to closers, when will managers learn?
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Halos Heaven, NBCSports.com and Forbes
Wall Street Journal:
Baseball's Hidden Key to Success: Throwing Slower — Pitchers are throwing fastballs harder than ever, but baseball's best teams specialize in the curveball — Baseball in 2017 revolves around power. Batters this year hit the most home runs in the sport's history, shattering the previous record by more than 400.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees turn the tables on Red Sox after Dave Roberts tweet — The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry remains alive ... on Twitter. — On Tuesday, the Red Sox tweeted video from Dave Roberts' famous steal in Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS that sparked the greatest comeback in playoff history accompanied by “Today's basically a holiday ...”
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Free agent Lucroy, Rockies make good fit — DENVER — Catcher Jonathan Lucroy didn't hesitate to express his appreciation for the Rockies when they acquired him in a trade with the Rangers just before the non-waiver Trade Deadline. The Rockies expressed exactly the same about him.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Kevin Long the early favorite for Mets' manager job? — Kevin Long appears to have made a favorable first impression in the New York Mets' managerial search. — Long, the Mets' hitting coach the last three seasons, is the favorite as the front office begins the interview process …