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Dodgers at Brewers - NLCS Game 1 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats — After outlasting the Chicago Cubs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Dodgers beginning tonight for the National League pennant.
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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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Brewers finally dispatch Cubs, set up NLCS date with Dodgers
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Kyle Tucker unsure of Cubs return as free agency looms
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Mariners at Blue Jays - ALCS Game 2 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats — Its a quick turnaround for the Blue Jays and Mariners as they prepare for Game 2 of the ALCS this afternoon in Toronto. Logan Gilbert is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Toronto rookie Trey Yesavage.
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Raleigh homers, Polanco drives in 2 runs and Mariners beat Blue Jays 3-1 in ALCS opener — Bryce Miller overcame a shaky first inning and gave the tired Seattle Mariners the start they needed in the AL Championship Series opener. Miller pitched six sharp innings, Jorge Polanco hit …
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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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Mariners at Blue Jays - ALCS Game 1 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats
Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Mike Shildt retires as Padres manager — Mike Shildt stood in a corner of the visiting clubhouse at Wrigley Field after the Padres' final game of 2025. — He spoke in a soft voice about the love he had for his players and the culture that had been built in his two seasons as manager.
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Padres manager Mike Shildt retires, cites ‘severe toll’ of job — Mike Shildt is retiring as San Diego Padres manager with two years remaining on his contract, saying “the grind of the baseball season has taken a severe toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally.”
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Albert Pujols interviews for Angels job. Will he be best player to ever manage?
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Tigers extended manager A.J. Hinch's contract, say they have resources to sign Tarik Skubal to long-term deal — DETROIT — Detroit Tigers general manager Scott Harris said he extended manager A.J. Hinch's contract during the 2025 season and insisted ownership will provide the resources necessary …
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AJ Hinch signed to a long term extension earlier this year — President of Baseball Operations, Scott Harris, along with manager AJ Hinch, sat down with the media for their end of the year press conference on Monday morning. One key piece of news revealed was a long-term extension for Hinch …
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Pat Murphy embracing Brewers' underdog status before NLCS matchup with Dodgers — MILWAUKEE — Pat Murphy and his Milwaukee Brewers adopted an underdog mentality even as they produced the best regular-season record in the major leagues this year. — Their NL Championship Series matchup …
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Toronto Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage says his family has been subject to abuse — TORONTO — Toronto rookie Trey Yesavage says his family has been subjected to abuse since his impressive postseason debut last weekend against the New York Yankees. — “Living in this world where there's …
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Mike Sando / The Athletic:
Same old Jets? Why the 0-6 start is especially difficult to stomach: Pick Six — The New York Jets' 0-6 start feels worse with two of their castoff quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers and Sam Darnold, combining for an 8-3 record so far. Throw in the rival New England Patriots' 4-2 start under …
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