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Tigers at Mariners ALDS Game 3 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats  —  The scene shifts to Motown Tuesday for Game 3 of the American League Division series between the Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers.  With the series tied at one game apiece …
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Blue Jays at Yankees - ALDS Game 3 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats  —  The scene shifts to the Bronx and Yankee Stadium for Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees Tuesday night …
Discussion: New York Post
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Cubs at Brewers - NLDS Game 2 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats  —  Its Monday, October 6 and baseball's playoffs continue as the Cubs (92-70) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (97-65) in Game 2 of their National League Division Series.
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Dodgers at Phillies - NLDS Game 2 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats  —  Its Monday, October 6 and the Dodgers (93-69) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (96-66) in Game 2 of their National League Division Series with the Dodgers having won Game 1 a couple days ago.
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Dodgers at Phillies - NLDS Game 1 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats
Associated Press:
Yankees head home facing elimination after back-to-back beatdowns in Toronto  —  TORONTO — After back-to-back beatdowns in Toronto, the New York Yankees don't have any margin for error as they head home for Game 3 of the ALDS.  —  Yankees manager Aaron Boone put on a brave face after a 13-7 loss …
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Yesavage sets Blue Jays postseason record with 11 Ks, Toronto thumps Yankees 13-7 in ALDS Game 2  —  Rookie Trey Yesavage set a Blue Jays postseason record by striking out 11 in 5 1/3 no-hit innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit the first postseason grand slam in team history and Toronto beat …
Associated Press:
Kirk homers twice as Blue Jays end playoff skid by thumping Yankees 10-1 in Game 1 of ALDS
Associated Press:
World Series champion Dodgers take control against Phillies headed into Game 2 of NLDS  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies had Shohei Ohtani on the ropes on the mound and tied up at the plate, the Dodgers' two-way star seemingly losing the air of invincibility that surrounds him.
Discussion: MLB.com and The Good Phight
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Brewers CF Jackson Chourio's status uncertain for Game 2  —  MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers centerfielder Jackson Chourio's status for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Chicago Cubs on Monday is uncertain after an MRI on his right hamstring came back inconclusive, according to manager Pat Murphy.
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Fast start propels Brewers to 9-3 victory over Cubs in NLDS opener
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Jorge Polanco's 2 home runs help Mariners take Game 2 of ALDS, even series against Tigers  —  SEATTLE — Shortly after Jorge Polanco's second home run of the game off reigning AL Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal, a chant broke out from a smattering of Mariners fans at T-Mobile Park.
Matthew Pouliot / NBCSports.com:
Way-Too-Early 2026 Fantasy Baseball Top 300 Rankings  —  Here's an initial stab at a 2006 fantasy baseball top 300 for 5x5 leagues.  I'm just now getting started on my projections, so by the time December rolls around, this list will look much, much different.  —  Free agents are listed without teams.
Associated Press:
Max Scherzer, Bo Bichette, Chris Bassitt left off Blue Jays' ALDS roster against Yankees  —  Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer was left off the Toronto Blue Jays' roster for their AL Division Series against the New York Yankees along with injured shortstop Bo Bichette and right-hander Chris Bassitt.
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Clayton Kershaw to pitch out of bullpen in NL Division Series against Philadelphia
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Dianna Russini / The Athletic:
What I'm Hearing on A.J. Brown's future, J.J. McCarthy's status and MetLife turf  —  NFL panic season has arrived early.  —  It's only Week 5, barely October; the leaves on the trees in my northern New Jersey backyard are still green, and already we've got everyone acting like it's January.
Associated Press:
Braves GM Anthopoulos says he has no list of candidates as he begins search to replace Snitker  —  ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Saturday he hopes to move quickly as he begins his search for a successor to Brian Snitker as manager but that he has not conducted any interviews.
Associated Press:
Rangers hire Skip Schumaker as manager on four-year deal  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Rangers hired Skip Schumaker as their manager, agreeing Friday night on a four-year contract with the former National League Manager of the Year.  —  Schumaker's deal was announced after Chris Young …
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