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Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 in Game 5 of NL Division Series to earn NLCS matchup with Dodgers — Ending their recent run of playoff frustration earned the Milwaukee Brewers a new nickname from their manager. Pat Murphy has referred to his team as the “Average Joes,” a nod to their small-market status and lack of big names.
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Midseason additions of Misiorowski, Vaughn have played big role in getting Brewers to NLCS — MILWAUKEE — Andrew Vaughn and Jacob Misiorowski were both in the minor leagues with separate organizations at the start of June, one on the way up and the other on the way down.
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Brew Crew Ball and Chicago Sun Times
ESPN:
Kyle Tucker unsure of Cubs return as free agency looms — With the Chicago Cubs' season having come to an end, the questions about Kyle Tucker's future can start. — One of the most coveted players on the market entering free agency, the outfielder said after Saturday's loss in Game 5 …
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New York Post, Marquee Sports Network, Chicago Sun Times, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports and MLB.com
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Brewers finally dispatch Cubs, set up NLCS date with Dodgers — MILWAUKEE — Perhaps some divine intervention had a hand in the Brewers advancing to the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2018 after they defeated the Cubs in Game 5 of the NL Division Series on Saturday night.
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MLB.com, The Athletic, USA Today and True Blue LA
NBCSports.com:
Cubs at Brewers - NLDS Game 5 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats — The Cubs and Brewers take the field in Milwaukee tonight for Game 5 of their National League Division series with the winner earning the right to play for the National League pennant against the Dodgers.
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Lone Star Ball, Marquee Sports Network and Chicago Sun Times
Associated Press:
Dodgers rolling in defense of World Series title after closing out Phillies to reach NLCS
Associated Press:
Ian Happ's homer sets the tone for the Cubs in a playoff victory against the Brewers
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Chicago Sun Times, The Athletic and MLB.com
Associated Press:
Bichette left off Blue Jays' ALCS roster; Scherzer, Bassitt active; Woo returns for Mariners — TORONTO — Injured Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is not on the roster for the AL Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners that begins Sunday night in Toronto, but three …
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Sportsnet.ca, Lookout Landing and Bluebird Banter
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Christian Romo / Detroit Free Press:
Frustrated Dan Dickerson drops f-bomb on hot mic after Detroit Tigers' Game 5 ALDS loss — Even the ultimate pro can feel the frustration of the fans in the heat of the moment. — Detroit Tigers radio announcer Dan Dickerson was caught swearing into a live microphone during …
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Bleacher Report, New York Post, The Athletic and Awful Announcing
NBCSports.com:
Mariners at Blue Jays - ALCS Game 1 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats — The top two seeds in the American League playoffs meet for the pennant beginning Sunday night in Toronto as the Blue Jays host the Seattle Mariners. Bryce Miller gets the ball …
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Sportsnet.ca, The Athletic and New York Post
Associated Press:
Polanco hits winning single in the 15th inning as the Mariners beat the Tigers to advance to ALCS
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Sportsnet.ca, MLB.com, The Athletic, FanGraphs Baseball, New York Post, Yahoo Sports, Bless You Boys and Bleacher Report
Dianna Russini / The Athletic:
What I'm hearing on Bill Belichick's future, Eagles fallout and trade deadline rumblings — Once upon a draft night, they were the chosen ones. — Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Baker Mayfield, Mac Jones. — They were not all in the same class, but they had similar stories.
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Bleacher Report, masslive.com, The Ringer, USA Today, Pro Football Rumors, New York Post and New York Daily News
Barry M. Bloom / Sportico:
New York Yankees Know They Must Revamp to Win the World Series — The annual hand-wringing around whether New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone should be fired is already under way, but that won't be decided for weeks as the club's management takes a breath and grieves the club's latest playoff exit.
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The Athletic
Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds don't rule out trading starter for bat, but might be easier said than done — All that starting pitching. All that need on the roster everywhere else. — For a Cincinnati Reds team coming off a rare playoff appearance, an apparent surplus of good-looking rotation pitchers creates …
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MLB Trade Rumors and The Good Phight
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.
Associated Press:
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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MLB.com, ESPN, The Athletic, True Blue LA, New York Post, Yahoo Sports, Los Angeles Times, Phillies Nation and OnPattison
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