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Dodgers at Brewers - NLCS Game 2 prediction: Odds, expert picks, pitching matchup, betting trends, and stats — Blake Snell was the story in Game 1 of the National League Championship series between the Dodgers and the Brewers Monday night. The 2023 Cy Young winner threw eight shutout innings allowing …
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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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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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Mariners take 2-0 ALCS lead, beat Blue Jays 10-3 as Rodríguez, Polanco and Naylor homer — TORONTO — Julio Rodríguez and Jorge Polanco hit three-run homers, Josh Naylor added a two-run drive and the Seattle Mariners took a 2-0 AL Championship Series lead by routing the Toronto Blue Jays 10-3 on Monday.
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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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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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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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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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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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Matthew Pouliot / NBCSports.com:
Brewers pull off 2025's wackiest double play in NLCS Game 1 vs. Dodgers — With the contest still scoreless, Game 1 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers came to a stunning halt in the fourth inning Monday, as Max Muncy's fly to deep center with the bases loaded and one out led to mayhem …
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Former infielder and coach Sandy Alomar Sr. dies at 81 — Sandy Alomar Sr., an All-Star infielder during his playing days in the 1960s and '70s who went on to coach in the majors and manage in his native Puerto Rico, has died. He was 81. — A spokesperson for the Cleveland Guardians …
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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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