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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers rout Cubs 11-1 to advance to first World Series since 1988 — Enrique Hernandez has three homers and sets an NLCS record for most RBIs in a game with seven as L.A. cruises to victory in Game 5 of NLCS. The World Series starts Tuesday at Dodger Stadium against the Yankees or Astros.
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Jeff Arnold / UPI:
NLCS: Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez breaks out in big way vs. Los Angeles Dodgers — CHICAGO — For 20 consecutive postseason at-bats, Javier Baez failed to collect a hit, forcing Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon to weigh the value of Baez's value as a defender against his inability to make things happen at the plate.
Nancy Armour / USA Today:
For Cubs, it's wait 'til next year again as hopes of dynasty are deferred — CHICAGO — Dynasties just don't last like they used to. — The 2016 World Series title that ended a century-long drought was supposed to be the first of many for the Chicago Cubs.
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez is the utility man of the hour — Enrique Hernandez, center, celebrates with Dodgers teammates after hitting a grand slam in the third inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. (Jamie Squire / Getty Images) — The champagne was primed to pop. The beer was ready to spill.
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Whitney McIntosh / SBNation.com:
Kiké Hernandez hits first postseason homer and a grand slam in first 3 innings of Game 5 — He's crushing the Cubs' dreams all on his own. — PIN — Kiké Hernandez had never hit a postseason home run before NLCS Game 5 against the Cubs. He had hit 28 in his career but never one in the playoffs.
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Joe Knowles / Chicago Tribune:
How Cubs can beat Dodgers in Game 5 of NLCS
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Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers could get Corey Seager back in the lineup if they advance to the World Series
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Yahoo! Finance and The Ringer
ESPN:
Your guide to NLCS Game 5: Cubs look to extend series vs. Kershaw
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ESPN:
Joe Maddon ejected for second time in NLCS, umpire admits call was wrong
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Free-agent-to be Jake Arrieta: ‘I did my best and I left out it all out there’
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Fox Sports:
Astros now trailing Yankees in ALCS, need 9th Verlander win — HOUSTON (AP) Justin Verlander agreed to that last-second trade to the Houston Astros with hopes of another World Series, and has since won all eight games he has pitched. — Eight is not enough.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Justin Verlander: Examining his 4 must-win games with Detroit Tigers — This is why the Houston Astros traded for Justin Verlander. — After dropping three consecutive games to the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series, the former Detroit Tigers' ace is slated to start …
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Associated Press:
Yankees manager Joe Girardi hopes day off doesn't stop momentum — HOUSTON — Joe Girardi says the New York Yankees would have preferred not having a day off Thursday after winning three straight home games to take a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series.
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The Athletic:
Ron Gardenhire to be next Tigers manager, pending completion of contract — The Detroit Tigers have identified Ron Gardenhire as the manager they wish to hire, pending the completion of a contract, Major League sources told The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. — The 59-year-old Gardenhire …
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Evan Drellich / NBCSports.com:
Are Red Sox playing a waiting game before naming their new manager? — BOSTON — As soon as the American League Championship Series ends, the Red Sox could make a move for their manager. — Industry sources continue to expect Astros bench coach Alex Cora will be the Sox' pick.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers to hire Ron Gardenhire as new manager — Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press Wochit — The Detroit Tigers are expected to make the safe play. — Faced with a number of painful rebuilding years on the horizon, the Tigers are expected to hire veteran Ron Gardenhire …
Whitney McIntosh / SBNation.com:
Dodgers bullpen sets record for consecutive scoreless innings in a postseason — They've gone 23 straight innings without giving up a run. — PIN — With another shutout outing in NLCS Game 5 to wrap up the final game in the series, the Dodgers bullpen officially broke the record …
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