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Scott Boeck / USA Today:
MLB playoffs: Eight crazy facts from Red Sox rout of Yankees in Game 3 of ALDS — The New York Yankees, a franchise with 27 World Series titles, had an evening in the Bronx to forget. — With the American League Division Series tied 1-1 against the rival Boston Red Sox …
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Fox News
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ESPN:
Red Sox change four batters for Game 3; Aaron Hicks not starting for Yankees — The Boston Red Sox will have four new faces in the starting lineup for Monday night's Game 3 as their AL Division Series against the Yankees, who will begin without injured center fielder Aaron Hicks.
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ABC News
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yanks say Luis Severino's pregame warm-up didn't factor into rout — NEW YORK — New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino contended that he was not rushed as he went through what he considered a normal pregame warm-up routine ahead of his Game 3 American League Division Series start Monday night.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton still hasn't broken out in the playoffs, and here's what one scout sees different in Yankee slugger's stance — In the first two games of the American League Division Series, Giancarlo Stanton has not looked like the threat in the lineup the Yankees thought …
Daily Record:
David Price gets ovation from New York Yankees fans during Red Sox intros
David Price gets ovation from New York Yankees fans during Red Sox intros
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BostonGlobe.com, Boston Globe and CBSSports.com
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
CC Sabathia says he wants to play another season
USA Today:
Red Sox's Brock Holt hits first cycle in MLB playoff history
Red Sox's Brock Holt hits first cycle in MLB playoff history
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baseballmusings.com, CBSSports.com and NESN.com
ESPN:
Your Monday LDS guide: Will last year's pennant winners both advance to the LCS?
Your Monday LDS guide: Will last year's pennant winners both advance to the LCS?
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Pinstripe Alley, MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees play it safe by sitting Aaron Hicks for second second straight ALDS game
Yankees play it safe by sitting Aaron Hicks for second second straight ALDS game
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MLB Baseball News …
George A. King III / New York Post:
Aaron Hicks is ‘peeing like crazy’ to make it back to Yankees
Aaron Hicks is ‘peeing like crazy’ to make it back to Yankees
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Pinstripe Alley, NESN.com and New York Daily News
Jon Tayler / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees Slugger Aaron Judge Quickly Becoming Postseason's Toughest Out
Yankees Slugger Aaron Judge Quickly Becoming Postseason's Toughest Out
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Over the Monster and Beyond the Box Score
Associated Press:
ALDS: Astros explode for 10 late runs keyed by Trevor Bauer throwing errors … As his teammates sprayed each other with champagne and beer in Houston's buzzing clubhouse, ace Justin Verlander stayed clear of the fray and foam while enjoying a cigar. — This wasn't the time to get soaked.
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Let's Go Tribe
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Associated Press:
Fall failures: Indians swept, ousted early in October again — CLEVELAND — The master plan was for Trevor Bauer to be Cleveland's secret weapon, the October surprise. — But that idea, and just about everything else the Indians tried, was tossed away. — Bauer's two throwing errors …
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
MLB playoffs: Alex Bregman says Astros belong on ‘primetime television’ after day-game relegation in ALDS — Bregman wants the defending world champions back on the national stage — The Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series on Monday …
Associated Press:
Indians juggle lineup for Game 3 of ALDS
Indians juggle lineup for Game 3 of ALDS
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MLB Baseball News …, The Crawfish Boxes and baseballmusings.com
Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians make lineup adjustments prior to Game 3 of ALDS vs. Houston Astros
Pat McManamon / ESPN:
George Springer's shot gives Astros 12 playoff games in row with HR
Associated Press:
Machado, Dodgers finish off Braves — • The Los Angeles Dodgers went through all the expected motions after winning a playoff series. — They broke out T-shirts and caps. They posed for pictures in the middle of SunTrust Park. They doused each other with beer in the clubhouse.
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Chris Vivlamore / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
What Braves manager Brian Snitker said after NLDS loss — What Braves manager Brian Snitker said after the National League Division Series loss to the Dodgers on Monday. — Q. Can you just sum up the season, I mean now that there's kind of some finality to it? — A. Yeah. It was a great ride.
Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
With Limitless Depth and Remarkable Discipline, the Dodgers Look Poised for Another World Series Run — The Dodgers wield remarkable poise at the plate and supply depth that goes unmatched among other postseason teams. Los Angeles used their seemingly endless line of quality hitters …
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Dodgers vs. Braves score, Game 4 recap: Machado homers again and L.A. is off to third straight NLCS
Dodgers vs. Braves score, Game 4 recap: Machado homers again and L.A. is off to third straight NLCS
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Bleacher Report, Halos Heaven, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and Talking Chop
Los Angeles Times:
Rich Hill will start against Braves in Monday's NLDS Game 4
Rich Hill will start against Braves in Monday's NLDS Game 4
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Talking Chop, Purple Row, DodgerBlue.com and South Side Sox
Tom Haudricourt / USA Today:
Players ‘staying connected’ was factor in hard-charging Brewers exceeding expectations — Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Because he lives and works in Los Angeles, Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio doesn't get to spend nearly as much time around his team as he'd prefer.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Rosters stacked with talent, including Vlad Guerrero Jr., as Arizona Fall League kicks off — Ronald Acuna Jr.'s grand slam on Sunday fueled the Atlanta Braves in their Game 3 win in the National League Division Series. A year ago this month, he was roaming the outfield for the Peoria Javelinas.
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Dalton Johnson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Ranking Giants' seven prospects in the 2018 Arizona Fall League
Ranking Giants' seven prospects in the 2018 Arizona Fall League
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Viva El Birdos
Associated Press:
Baseball notebook: Despite sour finish, Rockies point to progress — Despite sour finish, Rockies point to solid progress — The immediate picture for the Colorado Rockies looks grim: a slumping offense that couldn't support solid pitching led to a quick end of Rocktober.