Top News:
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 …
RELATED:
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.
Discussion:
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.
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.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley, MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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
Discussion:
Boston Globe, BostonGlobe.com and CBSSports.com
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees play it safe by sitting Aaron Hicks for second second straight ALDS game
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
George A. King III / New York Post:
Aaron Hicks is ‘peeing like crazy’ to make it back to Yankees
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley, NESN.com and New York Daily News
Jon Tayler / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees Slugger Aaron Judge Quickly Becoming Postseason's Toughest Out
Discussion:
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.
RELATED:
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
Associated Press:
Indians juggle lineup for Game 3 of ALDS
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, The Crawfish Boxes and baseballmusings.com
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.
RELATED:
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 …
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 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.
Discussion:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
RELATED:
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
MLB playoffs 2018: Why the Brewers' bullpen has never looked better heading into the NLCS
Discussion:
NESN.com
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.
RELATED:
Dalton Johnson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Ranking Giants' seven prospects in the 2018 Arizona Fall League
Discussion:
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.
