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LEADING OFF: Dodgers seek sweep; Yanks try to solve Keuchel — A look at what's happening all around the majors today: — BRING OUT THE BROOMS — One win from their first World Series appearance in 29 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers go for a four-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs …
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Charlotte Knights / The Charlotte Observer:
Dylan Hernandez: Ethier doesn't waste chance — CHICAGO - Andre Ethier waited six months for this, seven months, really, if you count the end of spring training. — The monotonous therapy sessions, the periods of despondence and frustration, Ethier endured in the unlikely chance he could live …
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Keuchel breathes deep before his task: Take back the Astros' ALCS advantage in Game 5 — NEW YORK — Before every start he makes for the Houston Astros, in those precious seconds prior to throwing his first pitch, Dallas Keuchel steps off the mound, gazes around the ballpark, takes a deep breath and slowly exhales.
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Yu Darvish's domination has Dodgers on brink of taking 3-0 lead on Cubs — Yu Darvish pitched a gem and has the Los Angeles Dodgers on the brink of their first World Series since 1988. — Darvish held the Chicago Cubs to one run — a solo homer by Kyle Schwarber in the first inning …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and True Blue LA
Charlotte Knights / The Charlotte Observer:
Dodgers one win away from first World Series since 1988 — CHICAGO - Yu Darvish stepped outside the batter's box as his eyes registered the location of the last pitch. It was a fastball from Cubs reliever Carl Edwards Jr., like the three pitches before it, and it was not a strike, like the three before it.
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Beyond the Box Score
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dodgers' depth puts them on brink of first World Series since 1988 — CHICAGO - Can you imagine what the Los Angeles Dodgers would look like if they bothered to bring their best player to Wrigley Field? — The Dodgers can tell All-Star shortstop Corey Seager to hit the beach, work on his tan …
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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ESPN and baseballmusings.com
Ted Berg / USA Today:
Dodgers beat Cubs 6-1, move one win from first World Series since 1988 — CHICAGO — Breaking down Game 3 of the NL Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field: — Dodgers 6, Cubs 1: Dodgers lead the series, 3-0.
Ted Berg / USA Today:
NLCS: 5 takeaways from Dodgers' Game 3 win over Cubs — CHICAGO — Five takeaways from the Dodgers' 6-1 win over the Cubs in Game 3 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. — 1. The Cubs are (probably) done — Only one team in baseball history has lost the first three games …
Associated Press:
Judge HR sparks NY, Yanks beat Astros 6-4 to even ALCS at 2 — NEW YORK (AP) — With a soaring shot headed for Monument Park, Aaron Judge got New York back on course for another memorable October. — Yankee Stadium sounds like it's ready, too. — “That ballpark is alive,” Judge said after this latest rousing rally.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees' confidence soaring after latest comeback as Stadium rocks like '90s glory days — When it was over and Team Comeback had pulled off its most death-defying feat yet in this thrill-ride of a postseason, you walked away thinking not so much about the clutch hits from Aaron Judge or Gary Sanchez …
ESPN:
Larger than life, Aaron Judge officially arrives as an October hero — NEW YORK — Now we know where our grandfathers were coming from when they told their stories about Babe Ruth, and how he could fill a ballpark with his overpowering presence at the plate.
Matt Young / Houston Chronicle:
Heartbreaking reason kid who got Carlos Correa's HR ball was sitting in that seat — When Amanda Riley arrived at Minute Maid Park for Game 1 of the Astros-Yankees American League Championship Series, she couldn't contain her tears. — “We walk in, and all I'm seeing are families and dads holding their sons up,” Riley said.
Pedro Moura / Baltimore Sun:
Yankees come back late to beat the Astros and even ALCS — New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, second from left, celebrates after scoring on a Gary Sanchez double against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the ALCS on Tuesday. (Abbie Parr / Getty Images) — The men in the New York Yankees' bullpen owned …
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Yankees rally late to stun Astros, even ALCS 2-2 — NEW YORK — Breaking down Game 4 of the AL Championship Series between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium: — Yankees 6, Astros 4: Series tied, 2-2. — The game: In a series packed with outstanding starting pitching …
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge sparked Yankees' rally, now Yankees need him to continue recent surge to win ALCS
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
ALCS: New Yankees rally late to even series
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Astros will start Lance McCullers Jr. in Game 4 of ALCS
Astros will start Lance McCullers Jr. in Game 4 of ALCS
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and FanGraphs Baseball
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
Lance McCullers Jr / ESPN:
Your guide to Tuesday's LCS games: Can Yankees, Cubs overcome LCS holes?
Washington Times:
A looming question for Nationals infield is Daniel Murphy's contract — Here's what to know about changes in the Washington Nationals starting infield next season: There will likely be none. — Bouncing around the diamond is a rather simple equation. At first base, Ryan Zimmerman had the best season of his career.
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Will the Nationals have to overhaul their bench?
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
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Robin Ventura doesn't want to manage Mets — or anywhere … CHICAGO — It was nothing personal against the Mets. — Robin Ventura's name had been linked to the Mets' managerial opening in recent weeks, but after the former All-Star third baseman showed no interest in the job, he was removed from consideration, according to sources.
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Newsday and Amazin' Avenue
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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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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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Associated Press
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs-Dodgers series splits some celebrity duos — Chicago Tribune — The Dodgers and Cubs may boast some of the most high-profile fans in Hollywood (with the Yankees and Red Sox mixed in there too). But some of the celebrity boosters spend time on the same sets.
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Chicago Tribune