Top News:
Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Red Sox hold off Yanks in Game 4, face Astros in ALCS — The Red Sox move on to the ALCS to face the Houston Astros in a matchup of clubs with MLB's two best regular-season records. — NEW YORK (AP) — Craig Kimbrel and the Boston Red Sox held off the Yankees' ninth-inning rally that ended …
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Mike Fitzpatrick / Toronto Sun:
Home for good: Yankees eliminated by rival Red Sox in ALDS — NEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees couldn't wait to get back home. — Now, that's exactly where they're staying. — CC Sabathia became the latest pitcher to put New York in an early hole as rookie manager …
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
After elimination, Yankees reflect on season and look ahead to 2019 — NEW YORK — As he stood in the middle of the New York Yankees' clubhouse, a glossy-eyed Brett Gardner summed up the feelings that lingered in the dry air late Tuesday night. — “It's just tough right now,” the 35-year-old outfielder said, pausing.
ESPN:
Alex Bregman annoyed Astros played three day games during ALDS — Third baseman Alex Bregman made it pretty clear after the Houston Astros swept the Cleveland Indians during the ALDS: This is not how you should treat the defending world champions. — EDITOR'S PICKS
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and NESN.com
ESPN:
Red Sox blast ‘New York, New York’ after eliminating Yankees — The Boston Red Sox can “Name That Tune” in one note, or so it seems, as they had the last word in musical taunting after knocking the New York Yankees out of the postseason in front of the home crowd at Yankee Stadium.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
J.A. Happ is available out of the bullpen Tuesday, and Yankees are leaning toward Masahiro Tanaka in a Game 5...if it gets there — J.A. Happ may be skipped if the Yankees are able to force a Game 5 of the American League Division Series. Aaron Boone would not commit to starting the left hander …
Associated Press:
MLB announces schedule for Games 1 and 2 of ALCS — NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Bregman is getting his wish — the Houston Astros are headed for prime time. — Major League Baseball released the schedule for Games 1 and 2 of the NL and AL Championship Series on Tuesday, and the Astros …
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Yankees' CC Sabathia calls umpire Angel Hernandez ‘terrible’ after ALDS Game 4 — Major League Baseball umpire Angel Hernandez was public enemy No. 1 after Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. — Serving as the first base umpire …
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Red Sox advance to ALCS after dramatic bottom of the 9th — NEW YORK — Boston Red Sox fans don't have any fingernails left after a stomach-churning bottom of the ninth, but their team is moving on the American League Championship Series. — The winningest team in Red Sox franchise history held …
Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
Red Sox blast ‘New York, New York’ and pop champagne in visitors' clubhouse, clapping back at Aaron Judge and Yankees — Start spreading the booze. — The Red Sox are leaving today with an ALDS Series victory, and they are not going without taking a parting shot at the Yankees.
Daily Record:
Aaron Boone catches heat from Twitter for leaving CC Sabathia in as Yankees trail Red Sox
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees get Aaron Hicks back for ALDS elimination game, Red Sox sit Brock Holt after historic cycle
Hayden Bird / Boston Globe:
Joe Torre on what he regrets from 2004, friendship with Bill Belichick, and how he's received in Boston
Joe Torre on what he regrets from 2004, friendship with Bill Belichick, and how he's received in Boston
Discussion:
NESN.com and CBS Boston
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
CC Sabathia says umpire Angel Hernandez is ‘terrible,’ and shouldn't be ‘anywhere near’ postseason games
CC Sabathia says umpire Angel Hernandez is ‘terrible,’ and shouldn't be ‘anywhere near’ postseason games
Discussion:
Bleacher Report, Boston Globe, NBCSports.com and Let's Go Tribe
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Longtime ump Angel Hernandez has 3 calls reversed in ALDS Game 3
Longtime ump Angel Hernandez has 3 calls reversed in ALDS Game 3
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, CBSSports.com, Surviving Grady, Halos Heaven, Sporting News, ABC News and CBS Boston
Daily Record:
New York Yankees fans panicking? Here's what they're saying now on Twitter
New York Yankees fans panicking? Here's what they're saying now on Twitter
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NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News … and baseballmusings.com
Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2019 — As explained here, Matt Swartz and MLB Trade Rumors have developed an accurate model to project arbitration salaries. This is the eighth year we've done these projections, and I'm proud to present the results for 2019.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles, Lone Star Ball and Royals Review
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Todd Rosiak / USA Today:
Brewers offense will be tested by Clayton Kershaw in Game 1 of NLCS — If the Milwaukee Brewers are going to take a 1-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, the offense is going to have to be operating on all cylinders from the opening pitch.
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Houston Mitchell / Los Angeles Times:
How the Dodgers have fared against the Milwaukee Brewers
How the Dodgers have fared against the Milwaukee Brewers
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Ryan Madson, a late addition to bullpen, gets Dodgers out of bases-loaded jam in Game 4
Ryan Madson, a late addition to bullpen, gets Dodgers out of bases-loaded jam in Game 4
Discussion:
DodgerBlue.com
Tom Haudricourt / USA Today:
Brewers showed you can have constant flux in starting rotation and still play in October — When the Milwaukee Brewers advanced to the National League Championship Series in 2011, they had remarkable stability in their starting rotation that teams seldom enjoy.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Which Braves position players should return in 2019? — The Atlanta Braves got younger as the 2018 season progressed. — The average age of players on the active roster on Opening Day was 29. On the final day of the season the average age was 27. — On May 1 in New York …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Moments to remember from the Detroit Tigers' 2018 season — We unearthed thousands of Free Press photo negatives and one sports writer's score book to tell the tale of baseball's greats. “Bless you, boys.” Brian Kaufman, Detroit Free Press — CONNECT
Bill Dow / Detroit Free Press:
Mickey Lolich's epic World Series wins still turn heads, 50 years later — We unearthed thousands of Free Press photo negatives and one sports writer's score book to tell the tale of baseball's greats. “Bless you, boys.” Brian Kaufman, Detroit Free Press — CONNECT
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Every MLB team's regular season MVP … The Diamondbacks' top baseball operations executives sat down with owner Ken Kendrick last week, the first of what they expect will be several such meetings as the organization embarks upon an uncharted offseason. — “I think he's open-minded …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors