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Associated Press:
Cubs head back home on the brink of elimination after losing 2 straight in Milwaukee — MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs' hitters aren't putting enough balls in play, and their pitchers aren't keeping balls in play. — That combination has the Cubs heading back home on the brink of elimination.
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Chicago Tribune, The Athletic, Battery Power, Chicago Sun Times, baseballmusings.com and NBC Chicago
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Associated Press:
Brewers' Jackson Chourio hits 3-run homer in Game 2 of NLDS after hurting his hamstring in series opener — MILWAUKEE — Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio had a simple solution for making sure he didn't aggravate his hamstring injury. — Trotting around the bases after a home run doesn't require much exertion.
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MLB.com, The Athletic, Brew Crew Ball and Associated Press
Associated Press:
He sat in the nosebleeds for the Cubs' historic World Series. Now Quinn Priester can end their year — MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester has experienced postseason baseball at Wrigley Field before, only from a much different perspective than the one he's about to have.
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MLB.com, masslive.com and NESN.com
Associated Press:
Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski hits 104.3 mph while throwing 3 innings of shutout relief — MILWAUKEE — Jacob Misiorowski rediscovered the form that earned the flamethrowing rookie so much acclaim in the first few weeks after the Milwaukee Brewers called him up from the minors. — He was throwing heat.
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Yahoo Sports and MLB.com
Associated Press:
Lineup and Misiorowski-led bullpen provide power as Brewers beat Cubs 7-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDS — Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio each hit a three-run homer, William Contreras added a solo shot and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 on Monday night to move one win from a trip to the National League Championship Series.
NBCSports.com:
Cubs at Brewers - NLDS Game 2 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats
Associated Press:
Raleigh, Suarez, Crawford homer and Mariners top Tigers 8-4 for a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series — DETROIT — The Seattle Mariners are on the brink of a spot in the AL Championship series for the first time in 24 years. — Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford …
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The Athletic, Yahoo Sports, Seattle Sports, Bleacher Report and MLB.com
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NBCSports.com:
Tigers at Mariners ALDS Game 3 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats
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Associated Press, Seattle Sports and New York Post
NBCSports.com:
Blue Jays at Yankees - ALDS Game 3 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats
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New York Post and Bleacher Report
Associated Press:
Blake Snell shines on mound and Dodgers hold off Phillies 4-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDS — Blake Snell allowed one hit in six shutout innings, striking out nine, and the Los Angeles Dodgers barely turned back Philadelphia's late rally Monday night for a 4-3 victory over the Phillies in Game 2 of their NL Division Series.
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Los Angeles Times, Yahoo Sports, True Blue LA and Chicago Tribune
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2026 — Matt Swartz has created a model to project salaries for arbitration eligible players, which we've been publishing at MLB Trade Rumors for 15 years. — In the baseball industry, teams and agents determine arbitration salaries by identifying comparable players.
Associated Press:
Phillies star Bryce Harper OK with boos: ‘I love our fans’ — LOS ANGELES — The loud booing by angry Philadelphia Phillies fans at their home ballpark likely drowned out similar noise Bryce Harper was making. — The Phillies slugger has a single and three strikeouts in the NL Division Series …
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Bleacher Report and Yahoo Sports
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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Bleacher Report, Pinstripe Alley, Associated Press, New York Post, MLB Trade Rumors and NESN.com
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Duke University:
NBA Champion Jayson Tatum Named Chief Basketball Officer for Duke Men's Basketball … NBA Champion and former Blue Devil standout Jayson Tatum has been named to this first-of-its-kind responsibility. — As Chief Basketball Officer, Tatum will volunteer his time as a special advisor …
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Hoops Rumors, New Jersey Online, Bleacher Report, masslive.com, Boston.com, NESN.com and Boston Herald
Associated Press:
Hat trick: The Blue Jays think their 1992 World Series-style caps are a lucky charm — NEW YORK — Wanting to cap Toronto's season with a title, Jeff Hoffman suggested changing hats. — Six losses in seven games had dropped the Blue Jays into a tie with the New York Yankees for the AL East lead.
Associated Press:
New Rays owners vow Tropicana repairs, search for new park in region — TAMPA, Fla. — The new owners of the Tampa Bay Rays are promising to get hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field repaired in time for next season and beginning a search for a new ballpark to open in 2029.
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Tampa Bay Times and baseballmusings.com
Barry Jackson / Miami Herald:
What we're hearing on the Marlins' offseason plans and where help will be sought — What we're hearing on the Marlins' position players and their offseason plans with their lineup: — ▪ The Marlins plan to be active in free agency and will try to add a high-leverage reliever and an established hitter.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
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.
