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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Los Angeles Dodgers to evaluate Clayton Kershaw on Thursday — ARLINGTON, Texas — Clayton Kershaw coming back to start Game 4 is “a likely possibility” but still uncertain, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday, two hours before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.
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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Dodgers set records with 11-run first inning in Game 3 demolition of Braves — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dodgers showed life with a late rally in Game 2. — In Game 3, they dialed it up to ... 11. — The road team for the first time in this neutral-site National League Championship Series …
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Braves are making the improbable real against the Dodgers in NLCS — ARLINGTON, Texas — For a National League Championship Series that seems to relish bringing the improbable to life, even this was outlandish. It was the ninth inning of Game 2, and Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies yanked …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
MLB playoffs 2020: Inside the historic first inning that saved the Los Angeles Dodgers' season
MLB playoffs 2020: Inside the historic first inning that saved the Los Angeles Dodgers' season
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Jorge Castillo / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw misses NLCS Game 2 start with back spasms, won't pitch Game 3
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw misses NLCS Game 2 start with back spasms, won't pitch Game 3
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Los Angeles Dodgers scratch Clayton Kershaw from Game 2 start
Los Angeles Dodgers scratch Clayton Kershaw from Game 2 start
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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Braves erupt in ninth inning, beat Dodgers in NLCS Game 1
Braves erupt in ninth inning, beat Dodgers in NLCS Game 1
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Talking Chop, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Over the Monster, ESPN and Daily World
Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2021 — Matt Swartz has created a model to project salaries for arbitration eligible players, which we've been publishing at MLB Trade Rumors for ten years. This winter, due to the pandemic and 60-game MLB season, there's more uncertainty than ever with arbitration, as I explained here.
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Houston Astros' Zack Greinke on Dusty Baker leaving him in ALCS Game 4: ‘It was nice having someone have confidence in me’ — In the age of analytics in baseball, a lot of longtime fans still appreciate the old-school ways. As baseball's oldest manager, Houston's Dusty Baker has plenty of old school in him.
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Tim Brown / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Jose Altuve's yips have come at the worst possible time for Astros — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's — Jose Altuve, as second baseman for the — Houston Astros, stands with the best players in professional baseball. That he also stands 5-foot-6, and so to about the shoulders …
Shams Charania / The Athletic:
NBA Free Agency news, Anthony Davis, Lakers decisions, Heat deals and more — Amid a suspension of nearly five months due to the coronavirus pandemic and social injustice unrest in America, the NBA crowned a champion: The Los Angeles Lakers over the Miami Heat in six games.
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Chicago White Sox get OK from Los Angeles Angels to talk to Tony La Russa about job, source says — The Los Angeles Angels have granted the Chicago White Sox permission to interview Tony La Russa for their managerial opening, a source told ESPN on Wednesday, confirming a report from USA Today.
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Danny Abriano / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Mets' Dominic Smith nominated for prestigious Hank Aaron Award — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Mets 1B/OF/DH Dominic Smith has been nominated for the 2020 Hank Aaron award, given out each year to the “most outstanding” offensive performer in each league. — Along with Smith,
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Max Stassi Undergoes Hip Surgery — The Angels announced that catcher Max Stassi underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip. He should take around four to six months to recover from the procedure. — Considering the timeline for Stassi's surgery, it's possible the Angels …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Will Evaluate Catcher Position — The Yankees have largely stuck by catcher Gary Sanchez during what has been an up-and-down career, but it's possible that could change before next season. Asked Wednesday about Sanchez's status, general manager Brian Cashman was not willing to commit …
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James Wagner / New York Times:
Murky Financial Forecast Looms Over Yankees' Off-Season Questions — The Yankees have several roster issues to solve, but their biggest question is one every M.L.B. team will confront: How much can they spend after a pandemic-affected season? — At some point this off-season …
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Manny Margot latest to star for Tampa Bay Rays with 3-run HR, stunning catch in ALCS Game 2 — The Tampa Bay Rays, a team that relies on small contributions from the many rather than large contributions from the few, seem to uncover a new hero with each step along their path to the American League pennant.
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Michael Shapiro / Sports Illustrated:
Manuel Margot Hits Homer, Robs Astros as Rays Eye 2-0 Lead in ALCS
Manuel Margot Hits Homer, Robs Astros as Rays Eye 2-0 Lead in ALCS
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