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Associated Press:
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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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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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
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
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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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 …
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves notebook: Snitker proud of youngsters regardless of outcome — The Braves took on the Dodgers in the first postseason game at SunTrust Park on Sunday night. They sent Sean Newcomb to the mound one loss from elimination. — His team needed three consecutive wins …
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.
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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 …
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 …
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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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
MLB playoffs 2018: Why the Brewers' bullpen has never looked better heading into the NLCS
MLB playoffs 2018: Why the Brewers' bullpen has never looked better heading into the NLCS
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Rockies confident Coors Field will be an NLDS equalizer
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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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Red Sox shake up ALDS rotation as Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 3 against the Yankees
Red Sox shake up ALDS rotation as Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 3 against the Yankees
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Threat of another oh-fer October from David Price puts Red Sox in tough spot
Threat of another oh-fer October from David Price puts Red Sox in tough spot
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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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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 …