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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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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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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 …
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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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.
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
‘Baby Bombers’ rocked at raucous Yankee Stadium - but will their act play in Houston?
‘Baby Bombers’ rocked at raucous Yankee Stadium - but will their act play in Houston?
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
ALCS: 5 takeaways from Yankees' Game 5 win over Astros
ALCS: 5 takeaways from Yankees' Game 5 win over 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.
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Joe Knowles / Chicago Tribune:
How Cubs can beat Dodgers in Game 5 of NLCS
How Cubs can beat Dodgers in Game 5 of NLCS
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Joe Maddon ejected for second time in NLCS, umpire admits call was wrong
Joe Maddon ejected for second time in NLCS, umpire admits call was wrong
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Your guide to NLCS Game 5: Cubs look to extend series vs. Kershaw
Your guide to NLCS Game 5: Cubs look to extend series vs. Kershaw
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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’
Free-agent-to be Jake Arrieta: ‘I did my best and I left out it all out there’
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Cubs must overcome Kershaw to stay alive (Oct 19, 2017)
Cubs must overcome Kershaw to stay alive (Oct 19, 2017)
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
If only for a night, Cubs' swagger is back as Chicago avoids NLCS sweep
Ted Berg / USA Today:
Cubs avoid elimination: Javier Baez's two homers force Game 5 against Dodgers
Cubs avoid elimination: Javier Baez's two homers force Game 5 against Dodgers
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Wading In — Wade Davis comes in to pitch to the Dodgers …
Wading In — Wade Davis comes in to pitch to the Dodgers …
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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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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 …
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 …
ESPN:
Source: Tigers will hire Ron Gardenhire as manager — Ron Gardenhire will be the next manager of the Detroit Tigers, sources tell ESPN, confirming a report by The Athletic. — Gardenhire, who spent this past season as the Arizona Diamondbacks' bench coach, spent 13 seasons as manager …
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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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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.
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MLB.com:
Yankees team up with Vision Esports and take stake in three leading Esports companies — The New York Yankees today announced an investment partnership with Vision Esports, the largest single shareholder of three esports-related companies. The two organizations will create and manage an …
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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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