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Buster Olney / ESPN:
NL Championship Series matchups we can't wait to see — Here are five matchups to watch in the National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers: — As ESPN researcher Paul Hembekides noted on the podcast Wednesday, the Brewers have had great success …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Christian Yelich vs. Clayton Kershaw a matchup we're eager to see — MILWAUKEE — If a best-of-seven playoff series can have a tone-setting moment in the first inning of Game 1, then make sure you're watching Friday night when all-world pitcher Clayton Kershaw takes on National League MVP favorite Christian Yelich.
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Ranking the four potential World Series matchups — Ten teams survived the regular season for a chance to win a World Series title. — After the division series, four teams remain — the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers.
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Peter Schmuck / Baltimore Sun:
Those rooting for a Dodgers-Red Sox World Series are going to be disappointed — Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts, left, and former Oriole and current Los Angeles Dodgers standout Manny Machado, right, could face off in the World Series. — No one can blame the World Series television rights holder …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
As Dodgers win big with extreme platooning, a theme emerges: ‘Throw your ego out the door’ — MILWAUKEE - Max Muncy and his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates were only a few minutes into their charter flight to the National League Championship Series on Thursday afternoon when it was determined Muncy …
Associated Press:
With Brewers' ‘beer series’ win, there's free Miller Lite today in Milwaukee — As the Milwaukee Brewers prepare for Game One of the National League Championship Series Friday, fans are cashing in on the team's victory in what some are calling the “beer series.”
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Dodgers to start Hyun-Jin Ryu, Walker Buehler, Rich Hill in NLCS Games 2, 3 and 4 — MILWAUKEE — The Los Angeles Dodgers will start left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu in Game 2, righty Walker Buehler in Game 3 and lefty Rich Hill in Game 4 of their National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Baltimore Sun:
Staff picks for baseball's 2018 American League and National League Championship Series
Jared Wyllys / Sporting News:
Craig Counsell on his managerial journey, style: 'I'm a product of my experiences'
Craig Counsell on his managerial journey, style: 'I'm a product of my experiences'
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
Ben Walker / Associated Press:
In postseason baseball, aces aren't just for starting anymore — Chris Sale is all set to start Game 1 at Fenway Park. If the Boston Red Sox later need him for middle relief, he's ready. Or a setup spot, sure. — “I mean, it's postseason baseball. You have to be prepared for anything,” the All-Star lefty said.
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Associated Press:
Astros' George Springer back in postseason mode — HOUSTON — Ask Houston manager AJ Hinch to name the best thing about George Springer and he rattles off a laundry list of qualities he admires in the outfielder. — When he finishes that list, he adds a final thought.
Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Yankees and Red Sox determined their fates in the offseason with these two moves
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
ALCS: Managers Alex Cora, A.J. Hinch share brotherly bond, but now oppose each other
ALCS: Managers Alex Cora, A.J. Hinch share brotherly bond, but now oppose each other
Discussion:
Climbing Tal's Hill, The Athletic and Beyond the Box Score
Alex Reimer / WEEI:
Brock Holt shows support for David Price on D&K: ‘We want him on the mound’ in Game 2
Brock Holt shows support for David Price on D&K: ‘We want him on the mound’ in Game 2
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NESN.com
Ted Berg / USA Today:
Why Astros have an edge over the Red Sox in the ALCS
Why Astros have an edge over the Red Sox in the ALCS
Discussion:
Minor League Ball, Over the Monster, Surviving Grady, MLB Baseball News … and Houston Chronicle
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Didi Gregorius To Undergo Tommy John Surgery — Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius underwent an MRI yesterday that revealed a ligament tear in his right elbow, manager Aaron Boone revealed to reporters today (all Twitter links via The Athletic's Marc Carig). He'll require Tommy John surgery …
Discussion:
New York Daily News, MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley and FanGraphs Baseball
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
$70M for Gregorius? Five questions Yankees should mull early
$70M for Gregorius? Five questions Yankees should mull early
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Sources: Rangers interviewing former Yankees manager Joe Girardi — The Rangers have added a fourth external candidate to their managerial search and it's a big name with a big ring: Joe Girardi. — According to two sources, Girardi, who managed the New York Yankees for 10 seasons …
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
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Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
Randy Cesar, Ryan Hartman named Hooks Players of the Year for 2018 season — Infielder Randy Cesar and pitcher Ryan Hartman were each named the Hooks Players of the Year, the team announced on Thursday. — Cesar was a midseason and postseason Texas League All-Star and also set …
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Astros keep finding new ways to dominate — An old Tom Seaver quote explains a lot about the success of the Houston Astros: “The good rising fastball is the best pitch in baseball.” — Now, we know a fastball can't actually rise. So what was Seaver talking about?