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Associated Press:
Yasmani Grandal hears chorus of boos at Dodger Stadium and Enrique Hernandez rips L.A. fans — When the Dodger Stadium crowd wasn't booing Yasmani Grandal or chanting his backup's name, the fans largely sat in a disappointed hush while the Milwaukee Brewers' pitching staff mowed down their team.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Vin Scully graciously declines Joe Buck's invitation — Vin Scully could have wished us all a very pleasant good afternoon, on national television. — Joe Buck, the lead announcer for Fox Sports, wished aloud on Saturday for Scully to join him on the air when the National League Championship Series returns …
Discussion:
CBSSports.com and Awful Announcing
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Walker Buehler continues to improve — and impress — LOS ANGELES — Ben Shaffar spent eight seasons plodding the minor leagues as a pitcher and finally gave up the dream in 2006, after tasting Triple-A in the Philadelphia Phillies' organization. He was going to finish school, then assimilate to a normal work life.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Vin Scully turns down Joe Buck's invite to join NLCS broadcast — With the National League Championship Series heading to Los Angeles, Fox announcer Joe Buck hoped aloud that legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully might make a cameo with him in the booth.
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Joc Pederson replaces Chris Taylor leading off for Dodgers in NLCS — LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson is in the midst of a very busy two-day stretch. — On Sunday, at 6:27 p.m. PT, his wife Kelsey gave birth to the couple's first child, a 7-pound, 11-ounce baby girl.
Toronto Sun:
Brewers can take commanding lead over Dodgers in NLCS — LOS ANGELES — The Milwaukee Brewers' bullpen roared back to life in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series and can now further its influence in Game 4 on Tuesday night. — The Brewers can move one game …
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Enrique Hernandez calls out LA Dodgers fans after Game 3 for having ‘no energy’ — The Los Angeles Dodgers, particularly the offense, fell flat in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. — The offense went -for-10 with runners in scoring position and struck out 14 times …
Josh Peter / USA Today:
Brewers' biggest fan Kato Kaelin testified in O.J. Simpson trial, lives in Dodgerland — BURBANK, Calif. — More than two decades after he lived in O.J. Simpson's guest house briefly and infamously, Kato Kaelin is living in states of ecstasy and agony, depending on the fortunes of his favorite baseball team.
Todd Rosiak / USA Today:
Brewers reliever Jeremy Jeffress attempts to clarify ‘lucky’ comments about Dodgers
Brewers reliever Jeremy Jeffress attempts to clarify ‘lucky’ comments about Dodgers
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DodgerBlue.com
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
NLCS: Why the Dodgers have the edge over the Brewers as the series shifts to Los Angeles
NLCS: Why the Dodgers have the edge over the Brewers as the series shifts to Los Angeles
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baseballmusings.com and True Blue LA
Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Want drama? This NLCS is bringing it — and the best is yet to come
Want drama? This NLCS is bringing it — and the best is yet to come
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Beyond the Box Score
Associated Press:
Chris Sale released from hospital, but Red Sox won't say when ace will pitch next in ALCS — Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale will be back with his teammates for Game 3 of the AL Championship Series after an overnight stay in a hospital because of a stomach illness.
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Red Sox ace Chris Sale leaves hospital after stomach illness — Boston Red Sox starter Chris Sale was released from a Boston-area hospital Monday morning and will rejoin the team Tuesday after dealing with a stomach illness, the team announced. — When exactly he will be able …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Astros have another superstar in Alex Bregman - and he's going to take baseball by storm
Astros have another superstar in Alex Bregman - and he's going to take baseball by storm
Discussion:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Chris Sale update: Red Sox ace held overnight at hospital due for stomach illness, Alex Cora says it's ‘nothing serious’
Chris Sale update: Red Sox ace held overnight at hospital due for stomach illness, Alex Cora says it's ‘nothing serious’
Discussion:
Sports Illustrated, CBS Boston and NESN.com
Associated Press:
Red Sox shuffle lineup heading into Game 2 of ALCS vs. Astros
Red Sox shuffle lineup heading into Game 2 of ALCS vs. Astros
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MLB Baseball News …
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
David Price turns around postseason narrative in Red Sox's Game 2 win
David Price turns around postseason narrative in Red Sox's Game 2 win
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Beyond the Box Score and New Jersey Online
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers told by hitting coach Iapoce that he is leaving for Cubs, sources say — Put another coaching search on the Texas Rangers' to-do list. — Hitting coach Anthony Iapoce has informed the club that he is leaving for the same post with the Chicago Cubs, a source said on Monday.
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MLB Trade Rumors, Bleed Cubbie Blue, Bleacher Nation and Lone Star Ball
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Brian Snitker's near life-long trek with Braves continues — Braves manager Brian Snitker embodies the baseball lifer. A long-time minor league coach, the journey seems all worthwhile now. — It was being absent from family for weeks, months. Lengthy nights on the bus …
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baseballmusings.com
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Extend Brian Snitker
Braves Extend Brian Snitker
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The Athletic, Talking Chop, MLB Baseball News … and MLB Daily Dish
Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — The Arizona Diamondbacks could be very busy in the MLB offseason. — Could a trade of star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt be among the possible moves for the franchise? — Goldschmidt, 31, is under contract for only one more year, being owed $14.5 million on a club option …
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Matt Layman / Arizona Sports:
Olney: D-backs, Yankees could fit as trade partners for Goldschmidt
Olney: D-backs, Yankees could fit as trade partners for Goldschmidt
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CBSSports.com
USA Today:
Notes: Wade Miley will start Game 5 on short rest. Now ... what about Game 4? — LOS ANGELES - Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell still wasn't ready to name his Game 4 starter on Monday afternoon but he did reveal that left-hander Wade Miley will start Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on three days' rest.