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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.
Discussion: NESN.com
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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 …
Discussion: Fox News
Coley Harvey / ESPN:   Red Sox's David Price given loud ovation in Bronx during player intros
ESPN:
Red Sox change four batters for Game 3; Aaron Hicks not starting for Yankees
Discussion: ABC News
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Giancarlo Stanton still hasn't broken out in the playoffs, and here's what one scout sees different …
Zach Crizer / Baseball Prospectus:   Playoff Prospectus: Anatomy of an Avalanche
Coley Harvey / ESPN:   CC Sabathia says he wants to play another season
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees play it safe by sitting Aaron Hicks for second second straight ALDS game
Gabrielle McMillen / Sporting News:
MLB Postseason 2018: Red Sox likely to use David Price in bullpen after ALDS Game 2 flop
Discussion: NESN.com and MLB Baseball News …
Daily Record:   The crowd  —  Right from the introductions on the baseline …
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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Dan Wolken / USA Today:
Braves missing handful of pieces needed to solve postseason puzzle  —  ATLANTA — Once the final out of the series was recorded, the Los Angeles Dodgers began celebrating amid something that resembled silence.  But it only lasted a few seconds.  As the Dodgers spilled out onto the field …
Discussion: Talking Chop
ESPN:
Your Tuesday ALDS guide: Will the Red Sox eliminate the Yankees?  —  With the other three division series wrapped up in just 10 games among them, we're left with the drawn-out drama of the Red Sox aiming to eliminate the Yankees in New York for the first time (in their first opportunity) since 2004.
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 …
ESPN:
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.
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Dodgers vs. Braves score, Game 4 recap: Machado homers again and L.A. is off to third straight NLCS
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
5 things to know about Braves' heroics in Game 3 NLDS
Discussion: Talking Chop
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.
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
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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:   Fall failures: Indians swept, ousted early in October again
Pat McManamon / ESPN:   Astros kick into extra gear in dominating sweep of Indians
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
Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
LIVE UPDATES: Cleveland Indians look to avoid elimination vs. Houston Astros in Game 3 of ALDS
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.
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Rockies now enter a pivotal offseason following a disappointing NLDS elimination to Brewers
Discussion: Purple Row
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.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
4 offseason questions for the Cubs about their relief pitchers  —  The Cubs leave Wrigley Field for the season after an early playoff exit on Oct. 3, 2018.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  This is the second in a series of a position-by-position analyses about the Cubs entering the offseason.
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
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
 
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