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Mariners give up 18 hits, including 5 homers, as Blue Jays swing early in count to close in ALCS — SEATTLE — George Kirby was in the strike zone — perhaps too much. — The Toronto Blue Jays had 18 hits, including five home runs, all within the first three pitches of an at-bat in a 13-4 rout …
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Blue Jays at Mariners - ALCS Game 4 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats — After being held to eight hits and four runs through the first two games of the American League Championship series, the Blue Jays exploded for 18 hits and 13 runs in Game 3 as Toronto walked …
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Max Scherzer looking to match moment, lean on postseason experience in Game 4 of ALCS for Blue Jays — SEATTLE — The Toronto Blue Jays are expecting Max Scherzer to be himself when he starts Game 4 of the AL Championship Series against Seattle. — His excitable, feisty self. — “I love it.
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Guerrero, Springer sparks Blue Jays, who hit 5 HRs and cut Mariners ALCS lead to 2-1 with 13-4 rout — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer woke up Toronto's offense as the Blue Jays hit five home runs to rebound from an early deficit, routing the Seattle Mariners 13-4 Wednesday night …
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Dodgers near repeat World Series trip, beat Brewers 3-1 behind Glasnow, Edman for 3-0 NLCS lead — Tommy Edman hit a tiebreaking single off hard-throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski in a two-run sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Thursday to take a 3-0 lead in their NL Championship Series.
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Odds by Dodgers' starters dominate Brewers. Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani will try to continue the trend in NLCS — LOS ANGELES — Dave Roberts has found a way around the Los Angeles Dodgers' struggling relievers. Barely use 'em. — The defending World Series champions have relied …
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Brewers at Dodgers - NLCS Game 3 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats — After dominating performances from Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the first two games of the National League Championship series, the Dodgers and the Brewers have flown west …
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Phillies' Dombrowski wonders if Harper can be ‘elite’ again — PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper turned 33 on Thursday, and the celebration for the new father of four might not stretch very far inside the Philadelphia Phillies' front office. — After a season in which Harper's .844 OPS …
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Odds by Can Bryce Harper ever be elite again? Phillies president Dave Dombrowski has concerns — Bryce Harper turned 33 on Thursday, and the celebration for the new father of four just might not stretch very far inside Philadelphia's front office. Harper's .844 OPS was his lowest since 2016 …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Sources: Orioles expected to interview Albert Pujols for manager — The Baltimore Orioles, seeking a new manager to guide their young, emerging core, have expressed interest in future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols, sources told ESPN. — The Orioles have yet to formally interview Pujols …
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Yankees' Aaron Judge avoids surgery; Carlos Rodón could miss opener — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge won't need surgery on his elbow, but left-hander Carlos Rodon underwent an operation this week and could miss Opening Day. — Judge's throwing was limited after he hurt the flexor tendon in his right elbow in July.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks staffing shakeup brings third-base coach from rival NL club … The Diamondbacks are hiring J.R. House as their new third-base coach, plucking him from the Cincinnati Reds, where he spent the previous seven seasons in the same role. — House replaces Tim Bogar …
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