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.

Chris Sale weighs in on Mookie Betts-J.D. Martinez debate for AL MVP  —  The Boston Red Sox have two viable MVP candidates on their ballclub.  —  Mookie Betts led the majors with a .346 average and became just the second player in franchise history to join the 30-30 club (32 homers and 30 stolen bases).

Red Sox deal for Chris Sale will pay postseason dividends for years to come  —  BOSTON — Chris Sale has been with the Boston Red Sox just two years, but his acquisition must go down as one of the greatest trades in franchise history.  —  Maybe it's not the Heathcliff Slocumb for Derek Lowe and Jason Varitek heist of 1997.

MLB: Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius needs Tommy John surgery  —  Yankees star shortstop Didi Gregorius needs Tommy John surgery on his right elbow after injuring himself making a throw in Boston during the AL Division Series, and there's no telling exactly when he'll be able to play again.

Yanks' Didi Gregorius to have Tommy John surgery, miss part of 2019  —  New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss part of the 2019 season, the team announced Friday.  —  “We're optimistic that he'll be back at some point during the season,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.

Brian Cashman addresses Yankees' state after disappointing end to promising season  —  Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera  —  NEW YORK - The bruises were still fresh in the Bronx, less than 72 hours after the Yankees - built to contend for a World Series - were eliminated before making MLB's final four.

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 …

Aaron Boone regrets the way he handled Luis Severino in Game 3, but Yankees are doubling down on Giancarlo Stanton  —  Regrets?  The Yankees have a few.  —  Looking back at the 2018 season, evaluating for the winter and heading into 2019, Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman admitted there were mistakes made this season.

Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker to throw out NLCS 1st pitch  —  MILWAUKEE — Back in the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2011, the Milwaukee Brewers decided to bring out the big gun, announcing that Mr. Baseball — Bob Uecker — will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Friday night's Game 1.

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.

Dodgers add Julio Urias to NLCS roster  —  MILWAUKEE — The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising decision with their National League Championship Series roster, adding 22-year-old phenom Julio Urias as part of their bullpen mix.  —  Urias, formerly the organization's top starting-pitching prospect …