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2:10 PM ET, October 16, 2025

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Associated Press:
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 …
Discussion: New York Post, Sportsnet.ca and MLB.com
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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 …
NBCSports.com:
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 …
Discussion: Sportsnet.ca
Associated Press:
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.
Associated Press:   Canadian slugger Josh Naylor helps Mariners put Blue Jays in big ALCS hole with home run back home
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NBCSports.com:
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 …
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: Pitching not cause of hitting slump  —  LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani's entrance song, “Feeling Good” by Michael Bublé, played at Dodger Stadium in an otherwise quiet moment Wednesday afternoon.  Ohtani then emerged from the dugout for a rare session …
Associated Press:
Max Muncy sets Dodgers record by hitting his 14th career postseason homer
Associated Press:
Slumping Brewers must improve their approach at the plate to have any hope of coming back in NLCS
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS
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 …
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 …
MLB.com:
Here are all the Gold Glove Award finalists  —  The 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were announced on X on Wednesday, with the winners set to be unveiled on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 2.  —  Each league has three finalists at each position, including the utility spot, which was awarded for the first time in 2022.
ESPN:
Source: Alex Bregman plans to opt out of Red Sox contract  —  Alex Bregman plans to opt out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox, a source told ESPN on Tuesday night, confirming a New York Post report.  —  The move was expected and doesn't rule out the veteran third baseman returning to Boston …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Alex Bregman will have plenty of options after Red Sox opt-out
ESPN:
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.
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Anthony Volpe undergoes shoulder surgery after rough Yankees season  —  Access the Yankees beat like never before  —  Don't miss Greg Joyce's text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees.  —  Anthony Volpe underwent surgery Monday …
 
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