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Your Monday LDS guide: Will last year's pennant winners both advance to the LCS? — We saw our first sweep completed on Sunday as the Milwaukee Brewers eliminated the Colorado Rockies, but the Atlanta Braves forced a Game 4 in their National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after finally scoring some runs.
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Ronald Acuna, 20, surpasses Mickey Mantle as youngest player with postseason GS — ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. has become the youngest player to hit a grand slam in the postseason. — The 20-year-old Acuna made history with his second-inning homer off …
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RHP Mike Foltynewicz to start Game 4 for Braves against the Dodgers — ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said right-hander Mike Foltynewicz will start Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. — EDITOR'S PICKS
Pat Graham / Associated Press:
Brewers sweep Rockies, advance to first NLCS since 2011 | MLB playoffs — DENVER — The 38-year-old journeyman catcher looked to his left and spotted his Milwaukee Brewers teammates spilling out of the dugout. Erik Kratz then looked straight ahead and saw his reliever standing alone.
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Did you think the Dodgers were suddenly a changed team just because the playoffs started? … Manny Machado didn't smile or scowl. He slipped on a yellow designer shirt and nonchalantly shrugged. — “It's a baseball game,” he said. — Machado is 26 and already a millionaire several times over.
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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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Eddie Matz / ESPN:
Brewers only getting started, Ryan Braun pledges after NLDS sweep — DENVER — The Milwaukee Brewers busted out the brooms. — With a 6- victory Sunday over the Colorado Rockies, the Brewers completed a convincing three-game sweep in the National League Division Series and earned …
Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
Freddie Freeman Delivers Signature Moment, Rescuing Braves on Verge of Elimination — NLDS Game 3 between the Braves and Dodgers will be remember for what was seen and what wasn't. Seen: Freddie Freeman enjoying a career highlight as he trekked around the bases.
Chris Vivlamore / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves give Foltynewicz another chance in Game 4 — Mike Foltynewicz wanted another chance. — He's got it. — The Braves will turn back to Foltynewicz as their starter for Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers on Monday. It's another elimination game …
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Brewers shut out Rockies to sweep NLDS — It's on to the National League Championship Series for the Milwaukee Brewers. — The Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 at Coors Field to sweep the NLDS, with shutouts in the final two games of the series. Five Milwaukee relievers combined …
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New York Daily News:
Ron Darling uses slur in reference to Masahiro Tanaka on TBS broadcast of Yankees/Red Sox Game 2 — Ron Darling may be in hot water after a boneheaded comment during the TBS broadcast of Game 2 of the American League Division Series Saturday night. — With Masahiro Tanaka on the mound …
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Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
David Price's playoff woes continue as Yankees even ALDS with Red Sox
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Red Sox shake up ALDS rotation as Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 3 against the Yankees
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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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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
MLB playoffs: Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. becomes youngest to hit postseason grand slam as SunTrust Park erupts — Acuna breaks a record long held by Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle — The Braves went 19 innings without scoring a run against the Dodgers in the NLDS, but they completely broke through …
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Latest on Mets GM search: Levine, Cherington decline interviews; four candidates known — Doug Melvin, Gary Larocque, De Jon Watson, and Kim Ng are interviewing for the Mets GM job — The New York Mets are in the market for a new general manager, and the first week of their search has yielded a number of notable developments.
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 …
