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Charlotte Knights / The Charlotte Observer:
Judge's offense and defense help lift Yankees over Astros in Game 3 — NEW YORK — Three pitches into Monday's fourth inning, Aaron Judge galloped onto Yankee Stadium's warning track and hurtled into its right-field wall to retrieve a deep drive. As ball met glove, Judge's oversized torso smashed …
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Yankee Stadium porch party: ‘Freak’ home runs stun Astros, get New York back in ALCS — NEW YORK - Todd Frazier called it an “unorthodox swing.” A.J. Hinch described it as an “awkward swing.” — More precisely, it was a Yankee Stadium swing. — Only two major league ballparks yielded …
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Bronx Bombers: Aaron Judge, Todd Frazier power Yankees in Game 3 rout over Astros — NEW YORK — Breaking down Game 3 of the AL Championship Series between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium: — Yankees 8, Astros 1: Astros lead the series, 2-1.
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 …
Laura Dimon / New York Daily News:
Yankees ticket prices down 38% as Bombers return to the Bronx two games down in ALCS
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Charlie Morton hopes to continue Astros' pitching dominance over Yankees in Game 3
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Your guide to Monday's LCS game: Will Yankees' offense back CC Sabathia?
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Fox Sports:
LEADING OFF: Astros, Yanks try to get bats going in New York
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Fred Kerber / New York Post:
The Astros are trying to forget everything that's gone right
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Associated Press:
A.J. Hinch, like Joe Maddon, says managers should ignore Twitter — NEW YORK — Houston's A.J. Hinch says managers should ignore the heat and not tweet. — Chicago's Joe Maddon was criticized on social media for not using closer Wade Davis as the Cubs fell behind the Los Angeles Dodgers 2 …
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Jeff Arnold / UPI:
NLCS Game 3 preview: Chicago Cubs turn to Kyle Hendricks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers — CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs return home in a two-games-to-none hole in the National League Championship Series and with plenty of questions left unanswered after back-to-back losses to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
ESPN:
When it comes to closers, when will managers learn? — There's a moment, as a manager is doing something that you can't fathom, when you doubt yourself. — EDITOR'S PICKS — When Scherzer entered the game before the top of the fifth inning, there was 71.5 percent chance the Nationals would advance to the NLCS.
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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.
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers unleash Kenley Jansen and a successful supporting cast of relievers
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Cubs-Dodgers NLCS: Joe Maddon managed for a save and lost the win in Game 2
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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
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Vin Scully talks about Justin Turner's home run, and watching rather than working the playoffs — Justin Turner watches the ball sail over the fence for a game-winning, three-run home run to beat the Cubs 4-1 in Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Ausmus out as Mets manager search continues — The New York Mets' managerial search continues this week with new sense of clarity as some names have dropped out of the derby while others have already been interviewed or are scheduled to do so. — Former Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus …
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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.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Offseason Outlook: Milwaukee Brewers — In what most expected to be another transitional season, the Brewers spent much of the year in contention for the NL Central title and finished just shy of an NL Wild Card berth. With an 86-76 record under their belts and a promising core of controllable players …
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