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The Dodgers and Braves Are Getting Outplayed

By the end of tonight, the top two teams in the National League could be eliminated from the postseason at the hands of their two division foes. If this happens, it won’t be because the Dodgers and Braves were victims of bad luck. No, simply, it will be because they…

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Baseball quiz: My kind of season (postseason is)

I should start by apologizing to Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen for messing with the great song they wrote, “My Kind of Town (Chicago Is),” but I bet Frank Sinatra would have sung my version for the quizmaster.

Chicago Sun-Times

Braves’ Charlie Morton ready for Game 4 of NLDS

PHILADELPHIA — Charlie Morton said he began preparing days ago to pitch either game 3 or 4 of the National League Division Series against Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park.

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Yordan Alvarez Leaves the Mariners Helpless in Houston

Sometimes, there is absolutely nothing you can do. A hitter is so locked in that it doesn’t matter how good your pitcher is or where you pitch to him, or even whether you pitch to him at all—he’ll find a way to beat you. That’s Yordan Alvarez right now against…

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Mariners drop Game 2 of ALDS to Yordan Alvarez, Astros

HOUSTON – The Mariners’ best pitcher, and one of the most dominant pitchers in the early stages of this postseason, stood on the mound ready for another battle with his team leading by a run in the sixth inning and the tying run on first base.

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The Most Improbable Caught Stealing in a Long, Long Time

As soon as Padres starter Yu Darvish walked Mookie Betts to lead off the fifth inning of last night’s NLDS Game 2 at Dodger Stadium, nearly everybody watching the game knew Betts would try to swipe second base. And almost certainly, he would be safe. The score was tied, 3–3.…

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Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch MLB Playoffs

The Seattle Mariners will meet the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the ALDS on Thursday afternoon from Minute Maid Park.

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Jeff Luhnow’s Next Act: Soccer

The scandal-marked former Astros GM says he has nothing to apologize for.

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White Sox begin interviews for manager job

Astros bench coach Joe Espada has interviewed to replace Tony La Russa.

Chicago Sun-Times

Harrison Bader’s Other Play That Led to the Yankees’ Win

Yesterday was the first day of the four division series. It was also the first time I ever attended a postseason game. Presumably, some of you reading this newsletter have experienced the atmosphere of playoff baseball in person. If you haven’t, you surely have read some of our game’s greatest…

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Astros starters rock hair extensions for postseason 'dos

Astros starters Framber Valdez and Luis Garcia look like naturals on the mound, but they've gotten an artificial boost from the barber shop

The Independent UK

Cardinals-Seahawks Week 6 matchup could be pushed back almost 90 minutes

If Game 4 of the ALDS between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros, the Cardinals' game against the Seahawks will start at 2:30 AZ time.

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SI:AM | Why Did the Mariners Go With Robbie Ray?

There’s plenty to second-guess about manager Scott Servais’s decision.

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The walk-off home run remains the coolest ending in all of sports

Nothing beats a walk-off homer.

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ESPN’s Jeff Passan Apologizes for NSFW Tweet to Astros Star’s Brother

The national MLB reporter crossed a line in a Twitter feud with a rival company’s employee who happens to be the brother of a future Hall of Famer.

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Yordan Álvarez had a cold-blooded reaction to his walk-off 3-run shot that sent Astros fans into a frenzy

Imagine being THIS calm in such a historic moment.

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MLB fans crushed the Mariners’ decision to have Robbie Ray face Yordan Alvarez in the 9th

What was Scott Servais thinking?!

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Mariners drop Game 1 of ALDS on crushing walk-off home run by the Astros

HOUSTON — When the two-seam fastball left his hand, Robbie Ray knew trouble was ahead. The pitch was leaking back to the middle of the plate in the worst possible way.

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Astros’ Phil Maton will miss the playoffs after punching his locker for the most unfortunate reason

This is a huge bummer.

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Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch MLB Playoffs

The Seattle Mariners will meet the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the ALDS on Tuesday afternoon from Minute Maid Park.

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Astros Reliever Maton Explains How He Fractured Right Hand

The veteran pitcher will miss the rest of the season with the injury.

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Four Things to Know About Division Series

The best thing about today is that we get to watch four playoff games. The second best part? We finally can see the top four teams (two from each league) in postseason action. Indeed, because of the new 12-team format, the Dodgers, Braves, Astros and Yankees all received first-round byes.…

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SI:AM | Another Day Jam-Packed With Playoff Baseball

After the wild-card appetizer, the ALDS and NLDS get started on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

MLB Playoffs: Judge, Verlander join fray as 8 teams remain

Major League Baseball’s first foray into a best-of-three wild-card round provided its share of memorable moments

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Astros-Mariners Preview: Three Things That Will Decide the Series

The best team vs. the best story: There’s a lot at stake in this matchup between two AL West foes.

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