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Dodgers rolling in defense of World Series title after closing out Phillies to reach NLCS — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are on track to be the first repeat World Series champions in a quarter century, helped along by superb starting pitching, a flame-throwing rookie in the bullpen and strong defense.
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Orion Kerkering's wild throw ends Phillies' season in their latest playoff disappointment — LOS ANGELES — Eyes red, Orion Kerkering received words of support from his Philadelphia Phillies teammates. — “'Just keep your head up. It's an honest mistake. Just, it's baseball,'” he remembered hearing.
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Dodgers advance to NLCS after Kerkering's costly error in 11th inning beats Phillies — Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home instead of tossing to first after mishandling Andy Pages' bases-loaded comebacker with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat …
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Ian Happ's homer sets the tone for the Cubs in a playoff victory against the Brewers — CHICAGO — With one big swing, Ian Happ sent a charge through an electric crowd of 41,770 at Wrigley Field. — After a rough start to the playoffs, it was a pretty sweet moment for the longest-tenured player with the Chicago Cubs.
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Boyd and Happ lead the Cubs past the Brewers 6-0 to send the NLDS to a deciding Game 5 — Matthew Boyd pitched two-hit ball into the fifth inning, and the Chicago Cubs shut down the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-0 victory Thursday night that pushed their NL Division Series all the way to a decisive Game 5.
Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Yankees' Cody Bellinger plans for free agency, says source — As expected, New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of his contract and become a free agent next month, a source told ESPN. — Bellinger, 30, has a $25 million player option for next season.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Albert Pujols interviews for Angels job. Will he be best player to ever manage? — Albert Pujols, the future first ballot Hall of Famer, interviewed for the Los Angeles Angels' managerial vacancy on Thursday, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports.
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Associated Press:
Polanco hits winning single in the 15th inning as the Mariners beat the Tigers to advance to ALCS — Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory Friday night …
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Mark Feinsand / MLB.com:
What could Japanese star Munetaka Murakami's market look like? — Roki Sasaki is doing his part to help the Dodgers in their quest for a second straight World Series title, but the next Japanese star could be on his way to the Majors in the coming months. — According to sources …
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ESPN:
Source: Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi has surgery for sports hernia — Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has undergone surgery for a sports hernia and should be ready for the start of the 2026 season, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. — Eovaldi, who went 11-3 with a career-best 1.73 ERA …
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Sources: Texas Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi has surgery for sports hernia
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NBCSports.com:
Tigers at Mariners - ALDS Game 5 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats — The Seattle Mariners had an opportunity to close out their Division Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday in Motown...and lost. Their reward?
Tim Capurso / Sports Illustrated:
Mookie Betts Defends Clayton Kershaw's Legacy After Another Rough Playoff Outing — Kershaw yielded five runs—four of them earned—in a relief appearance in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies. — Clayton Kershaw's infamous postseason struggles continued in the Dodgers' 8-2 loss to the Phillies …
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