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Reds at Dodgers Wild Card Game 2 prediction: Odds, expert picks, pitching matchup, trends, and stats — Preparing to defend their World Series crown, the Dodgers seemed to awaken from their summer slumber in the final week or two of the regular season winning nine of their last 11 games.
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Padres at Cubs Wild Card Game 2 prediction: Odds, expert picks, pitching matchup, betting trends, stats — Back-to-back home runs from Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly were the difference Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 3-1 win in Game 1 of their Best of 3 Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres.
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Red Sox at Yankees Wild Card Game 2 prediction: Odds, expert picks, pitching matchup, betting trends, stats — Bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning down by two runs. — That was the scenario in Game 1 for the Yankees as Boston's Aroldis Chapman prepared to face Giancarlo Stanton …
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Tigers at Guardians Wild Card Game 2 prediction: Odds, expert picks, pitching matchup, trends, and stats
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Associated Press:
Ohtani and Hernández power Dodgers past Reds 10-5 with 2 homers each in Wild Card Series opener — Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández hit two home runs apiece, Blake Snell struck out nine over seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 in their NL Wild Card Series opener Tuesday night.
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Reds ace Hunter Greene rocked in postseason debut back home in LA — LOS ANGELES — Hunter Greene lived out a childhood dream, making his first postseason start for the Cincinnati Reds in his hometown. — There was no Hollywood ending for him, though. — Greene gave up a leadoff homer …
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Barry M. Bloom / Sportico:
Stacked Dodgers Staff Opens Playoffs Without Kershaw
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The Athletic:
Albert Pujols believed to be Angels owner Arte Moreno's leading choice as next manager: Sources — The Angels may look to a very familiar face for their next managerial hire. Longtime MLB superstar Albert Pujols is believed to be the leading choice for the job for Angels owner Arte Moreno, league sources told The Athletic.
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Ron Washington reportedly won't return as Angels manager after two seasons — Ron Washington will not return for a third season as the Los Angeles Angels manager, The Athletic reported. The Angels hadn't publicly announced their decision Tuesday on Washington, who missed roughly half …
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Aaron Boone defends his moves after Yankees bullpen falters again in playoff-opening loss to the Red Sox — NEW YORK — Aaron Boone planned to lift starter Max Fried after the sixth inning of Game 1 of the New York Yankees' AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox.
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Buster Posey doesn't consider former manager Bruce Bochy a candidate to fill San Francisco's vacancy — SAN FRANCISCO — Giants executive Buster Posey doesn't consider his former manager Bruce Bochy a candidate to fill the vacant position again for San Francisco.
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Even star players like Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman must get back to basics during hitting slumps — SAN FRANCISCO — Freddie Freeman's father long has been the one in his ear with an encouraging word and some advice to simplify his swing. — Even now, in his mid-30s, he still hears it from dad: Return to the tee.
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Brian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, won't return to dugout next season — ATLANTA — Brian Snitker, who managed the Atlanta Braves to the 2021 World Series championship as the highlight of almost a half-century with the organization, will not return to the dugout next season.
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Kansas City Royals expect to retain Salvador Perez for upcoming 2026 campaign — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Royals plan to retain Salvador Perez for 2026, likely via option or new deal. — Perez posted 30 HRs and 100 RBIs in 2025, fueling Royals' late playoff push.
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Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season — The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles after a second straight disappointing season. Minnesota announced Baldelli's firing following a season marked …
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