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Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
David Price's playoff woes continue as Yankees even ALDS with Red Sox — The Washington Post — Some three hours of baseball were played Saturday night between the moment the Boston Red Sox's starting pitcher departed the proceedings and the moment when Game 2 of the American League …
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Associated Press:
ALDS: Sanchez, Judge power Yankees past Red Sox 6-2 to even series … Aaron Judge helped chase David Price early by hitting a home run to a part of Fenway Park where balls rarely travel. — Gary Sanchez did him one better. — The Yankees catcher, who tested his manager's confidence …
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Red Sox's David Price doesn't make it through 2nd inning vs. Yankees — BOSTON — David Price's tortured postseason history continued Saturday night as the New York Yankees belted two home runs off him in the first two innings of Game 2 of the American League Division Series.
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baseballmusings.com, Pinstripe Alley, Associated Press and ESPN
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Threat of another oh-fer October from David Price puts Red Sox in tough spot — BOSTON — After the game, David Price sat in front of his locker in a thin white hoodie, waiting for his turn in the interview room, slumped back in his chair as he scrolled through his phone.
Nicole Yang / BostonGlobe.com:
An inning-by-inning breakdown of the Yankees' 6-2 win over the Red Sox — The Yankees bounced back in Game 2 of the ALDS on Saturday, defeating the Red Sox 6-2 behind a pair of Gary Sanchez home runs to even the series, 1-1. — Game 3 is Monday in New York. — Here's an inning-by-inning glance at Game 2's developments.
Discussion:
The Comeback, CBS Boston, NESN.com and Pinstripe Alley
Eric Barrow / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge blasts ‘New York, New York’ from speaker while walking past Red Sox clubhouse
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yankees' Gary Sanchez silences Red Sox with 479-foot blast
Yankees' Gary Sanchez silences Red Sox with 479-foot blast
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Associated Press
Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:
Yankees are officially in David Price's head, and Red Sox would be bonkers to pitch him again this series
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez gets back in the box and blasts Red Sox as Yankees even series, 1-1
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Giancarlo Stanton wanted to experience a Yankees October, now he needs to come through
Giancarlo Stanton wanted to experience a Yankees October, now he needs to come through
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Beyond the Box Score
Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:
Yankees fell under the spell of Giancarlo Stanton this offseason, even though offense was not what they needed
ESPN:
Your Sunday NLDS guide: Can the Dodgers, Brewers complete sweeps? — With both the Dodgers and Brewers bidding to close out their opponents with three-game sweeps, we could see the National League postseason field whittled down to just two teams before Monday.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Rockies confident Coors Field will be an NLDS equalizer — The Colorado Rockies might be the one team down 2-0 in a best-of-five series that still can feel confident about forcing a Game 5 simply because their next two games against the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series are at Coors Field.
Pat Graham / Associated Press:
Christian Yelich and the Brewers head to Coors Field up 2-0 in NLDS — Christian Yelich feels like he's not really locked in — no more than usual, anyway. — “Just taking it day by day,” the Brewers outfielder said. — He and the Brewers are certainly dialed in, though.
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles and Purple Row
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Notes: Lorenzo Cain, Jesús Aguilar hope to get going at the plate in Game 3 — DENVER — When Lorenzo Cain is going well at the plate, he tends to stick with what's been working for him. — So the fact he's switching the bats he's been swinging with some regularity is a big clue that things have been amiss offensively.
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Donaldson needs to bring some rain to keep Cleveland's playoff hopes alive — CLEVELAND - Josh Donaldson has been aware for months that free agency and a chance for a big payday awaits. — It affected him during a mostly lost season in Toronto and it at least partially fuels him through …
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Stefano FusaroESPN / ESPN:
Astros' Gerrit Cole in company of Tom Seaver with 12 K's, no walks — HOUSTON — Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole became the second player in MLB history to record at least 12 strikeouts without a walk in a postseason game Saturday in leading Houston to a 2-0 lead in its American League Division Series against the Cleveland Indians.
Gabe Lacques / Arizona Republic:
MLB playoffs: Astros take 2-0 ALDS lead after Indians bullpen falters
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Watch: Francisco Lindor's home run gives Cleveland Indians 1-0 lead in Game 2 of ALDS
Watch: Francisco Lindor's home run gives Cleveland Indians 1-0 lead in Game 2 of ALDS
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe and CBSSports.com
Mike Oz / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
ALDS Game 2: Gerrit Cole dominates as Astros take 2-0 lead over Indians
ALDS Game 2: Gerrit Cole dominates as Astros take 2-0 lead over Indians
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, The Crawfish Boxes, Let's Go Tribe and Over the Monster
Associated Press:
Dodgers make some changes to lineup as Braves start lefty Sean Newcomb — ATLANTA — The Los Angeles Dodgers put left fielder Chris Taylor in the leadoff position as manager Dave Roberts adjusted his lineup to face Atlanta Braves left-hander Sean Newcomb in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Glass half-full: Braves will be better because of NLDS
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Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Newcomb to start Game 3 for Braves instead of Gausman
Newcomb to start Game 3 for Braves instead of Gausman
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MLB Baseball News …
ESPN:
Braves to start Sean Newcomb in NLDS Game 3 over Kevin Gausman
Braves to start Sean Newcomb in NLDS Game 3 over Kevin Gausman
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Federal Baseball, South Side Sox, Purple Row and Talking Chop
Chris Vivlamore / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Snitker: Inciarte likely to move back to No. 2 spot
Snitker: Inciarte likely to move back to No. 2 spot
Discussion:
True Blue LA
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Grading the 2018 Detroit Tigers: A few A's in a failing season — Al Avila did not bite. — Last week, the Detroit Tigers general manager was asked if this season was a successful one. — “No,” he said. “I don't consider it a successful season.” — The Tigers went 64-98 this season …
