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Cubs must overcome Kershaw to stay alive (Oct 19, 2017)  —  CHICAGO — For the first time in almost three weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers will try to bounce back from a loss.  —  The stakes could not be much higher this time around.  Los Angeles holds a decisive 3-1 lead over the Chicago Cubs …
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ESPN:
Joe Maddon ejected for second time in NLCS, umpire admits call was wrong  —  CHICAGO — The plate umpire in Game 4 of the NLCS said he was “dead wrong” in overturning a call that saw Cubs manager Joe Maddon ejected for the second time in the series.  —  With the Cubs leading 3-2 in the top …
Joe Knowles / Chicago Tribune:
How Cubs can beat Dodgers in Game 5 of NLCS  —  Pivotal moments from the Cubs' 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, Oct. 18, 2017.  (Chicago Tribune)  —  Here are five things the Cubs need to do to beat the Dodgers Thursday night in Game 5 …
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
ESPN:
Your guide to NLCS Game 5: Cubs look to extend series vs. Kershaw  —  We're back at Wrigley Field for at least one more baseball game of the 2017 season, and that's a good thing.  It's been a wild ride for the Cubs, from a sub-.500 first half to a big second-half surge …
Ted Berg / USA Today:
Cubs avoid elimination: Javier Baez's two homers force Game 5 against Dodgers  —  CHICAGO — Breaking down Game 4 of the NL Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field:  —  Cubs 3, Dodgers 2: Dodgers lead the series, 3-1.
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Free-agent-to be Jake Arrieta: ‘I did my best and I left out it all out there’  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon and infielder Javier Baez discusses Baez's two-home run night in Game 4 of the NLCS.  (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  As he walked off the mound at Wrigley Field …
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Wading In  —  Wade Davis comes in to pitch to the Dodgers in the eighth with the Cubs leading 3-1.  Davis is in for the two-inning save.  —  Update: Justin Turner greets Davis with a solo home run to deep left-center.  The Cubs lead the Dodgers 3-2.  —  Update: Davis walks Yasiel Puig to put the tying run on base with no one out.
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:   If only for a night, Cubs' swagger is back as Chicago avoids NLCS sweep
Chicago Tribune:   How bad has Cubs' hitting been? Actually, the worst in 40 years
Amara Grautski / New York Daily News:
Red Sox will reportedly name Alex Cora manager as Mets have one less candidate  —  The Mets have one less managerial candidate: Alex Cora will reportedly be Boston's next skipper.  —  The retired infielder and current Astros bench coach, who interviewed with the Mets on Tuesday …
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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.
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox interview third candidate Ron Gardenhire for manager job
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
‘Baby Bombers’ rocked at raucous Yankee Stadium - but will their act play in Houston?  —  NEW YORK - The New York Yankees can't say enough about the rabid support they get at home, the frenzied atmosphere that energizes them as fans explode in cheers for every one of their good deeds.
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ESPN:   Nemesis no more: Yankees finally conquer Dallas Keuchel
Steve Gardner / USA Today:   ALCS: 5 takeaways from Yankees' Game 5 win over Astros
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Astros bullpen looking to adjust in Game 5 after collapse vs. Yankees
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino looking forward to opportunity to pitch Yankees into Fall Classic  —  HOUSTON — Luis Severino does not plan to shake his arm again anywhere near the pitching mound on Friday, for risk of Joe Girardi pulling him once again as a precaution with a phantom injury.
Associated Press:
Michael Brantley undergoes surgery to stabilize ankle ligaments  —  CLEVELAND — Indians All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley has had surgery to repair a right ankle injury that limited him in the playoffs.  —  Brantley had ligaments stabilized in his ankle, which he hurt while playing left field on Aug. 8.
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
Chris Tomasson / Twin Cities:
Vikings players rave about Teddy Bridgewater's first practice, but Mike Zimmer tempers expectations  —  Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater returned to practice Wednesday after a 14-month absence, and head coach Mike Zimmer sought to temper expectations.  —  But that wasn't the case with Minnesota players.
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