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Marcus Hayes: Phillies have a $300 million Trea Turner problem. The only solution is ... hope?

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PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner had better leave Philly this weekend. He’d better turn off his social media, and ignore all things Phillies-related until the full team reports to spring training in Clearwater, Fla., in late February. If he doesn’t, it’s going to be a long, hard winter for Trea.

Somebody’s got to bear the burden of the ...Read more

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Gerrit Cole rebounds as Yankees advance to ALCS after chippy win over Royals

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With a chance to advance, the Yankees never had a doubt in their No. 1 starter.

The Royals roughed Gerrit Cole up in Game 1 of the ALDS, as the reigning Cy Young winner allowed four runs (3 earned), seven hits and 11-hard-hit balls over five innings on Oct. 5. The Yankees squeaked by with a win that night, but the Royals ...Read more

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Despite detour in Game 4, Tigers fans more hopeful than sad for finale

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DETROIT — The magical mystery tour took a slight detour Thursday for Detroit Tigers fans.

The team’s 5-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians sent their series back to Ohio for a fifth and deciding game Saturday.

Patti Tyson of Woodhaven said she was sad but hopeful about a team that has defied the odds the past two months.

“It’s too bad ...Read more

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Tigers fall to Guardians, will play winner-take-all ALDS Game 5 in Cleveland

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DETROIT — They were nine outs away from another celebration Thursday night and another record crowd at Comerica Park (44,923) was ready to party.

The only problem: The American League Central Division champions weren’t ready to die.

The Cleveland Guardians forced a Game 5 with a gritty 5-4 comeback win over the Tigers in Game 4. This ...Read more

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Bill Plaschke: After dumping Padres, desperate Dodgers return to Dodger Stadium for Game 5

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SAN DIEGO — The opening statement came two batters into the game, Mookie Betts hitting a ball to Chula Vista, the stunned stadium enveloping him in the sweetest of silence.

The follow-up statement came soon thereafter, Shohei Ohtani driving a ball down the right-field line at about 1,000 mph, the silence turning to shock.

The closing ...Read more

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Pohlad family looks to sell Twins after 40 years of ownership

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MINNEAPOLIS — Joe Pohlad rejected the notion last February that his family might consider selling the Twins, saying “it’s not something that interests us.”

It is now.

Pohlad, grandson of the family patriarch who bought the state’s Major League Baseball team four decades ago, announced Thursday that “after months of thoughtful ...Read more

Yoshinobu Yamamoto to be 'part' of Dodgers' Game 5 plan, but bullpen will have key role

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LOS ANGELES — Exactly 25 hours before the biggest game of his team's season, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was only sure of one thing about his pitching plans for Game 5 in the National League Division Series on Friday night.

"Obviously, I'm sure Yoshinobu will be a part of it," Roberts said Thursday, referring to $325 million offseason ...Read more

Miguel Rojas on fan's IG post saying he cost Dodgers Game 3: 'I [screwed] that decision up'

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LOS ANGELES — Miguel Rojas is more than a veteran shortstop whose elevated play at age 35 was key to the Dodgers posting the best record in baseball this season. He is a recognized clubhouse leader routinely referred to as a manager in waiting, a player who like former Dodgers Dave Roberts and Alex Cora could develop into a respected skipper ...Read more

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Rays start assessing damage, viability of Tropicana Field

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The Rays on Thursday morning began the initial process of assessing the damage to Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton, most notably the shredding of the roof.

“During the past couple weeks, our beloved city, region and state have been impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We are devastated by the damage incurred by so many,” the team ...Read more

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Dodgers blank Padres, forcing winner-take-all Game 5 of National League Division Series

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Every at-bat sends a packed ballpark from elated to deflated. Every result swings the perceived advantage radically.

In front of yet another record crowd at Petco Park, the Padres on Wednesday went from needing to win one of two games to needing to win or go home.

They will have to play the National League Division Series to its fullest extent...Read more

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Dodgers show no panic and dominate Padres to force a decisive NLDS Game 5

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In the hours before Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Petco Park on Wednesday night, there was a quiet but palpable belief around the Dodgers dugout, one that belied the seemingly dire state in which they found themselves.

Sure, the team was facing a third straight elimination in the NLDS, down two games to one to the San Diego ...Read more

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Royals' Michael Wacha ready for must-win Game 4 start against Yankees

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael Wacha has a huge responsibility on Thursday.

He will be the Kansas City Royals’ starting pitcher for Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium.

The stakes couldn’t be much higher.

The Royals are facing elimination at home after Wednesday’s 3-2 loss. Two ...Read more

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Giancarlo Stanton finds familiar playoff form as Yankees take 2-1 ALDS lead over Royals

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hours before Game 3 of the ALDS, Giancarlo Stanton took the field at Kauffman Stadium for some early batting practice.

With assistant Yankees hitting coach Casey Dykes feeding balls through a pitching machine and lead hitting coach James Rowson watching, Stanton repeatedly sprayed heaters across the outfield. With just one ...Read more

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Jose Quintana comes up huge again as Mets beat Phillies, advance to NLCS

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NEW YORK — Once again, Jose Quintana did his job.

The veteran left-hander fired five-plus crucial innings in the Mets‘ 4-1 win over the Phillies in NLDS Game 4 on Wednesday night at Citi Field.

And while he collected a no-decision, Quintana was among the biggest reasons that the odds-defying Mets advanced past their NL East rival and ...Read more

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Marcus Hayes: Rob Thomson, the sluggers and relievers cost the Phillies a World Series season as the Mets take the NLDS

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NEW YORK — When you lose, it’s always the manager’s fault. When you don’t score, it’s always the hitters’ fault. When you don’t stop the bleeding, it’s always the bullpen’s fault.

When your team loses, it’s always somebody’s fault, right? When your team had the best record in baseball for months, and when it wins 95 games ...Read more

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David Murphy: Phillies' crushing NLDS loss raises questions about long-term futures of Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh, even Rob Thomson

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NEW YORK — It was not supposed to end this way. As little as three months ago, the suggestion would have seemed a setup for a punch line. Carlos Estévez, crouched in front of the Citi Field mound, a wince on his face, casting a fearful look over his shoulder, watching Francisco Lindor’s sixth-inning grand slam disappear over the wall in ...Read more

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'Electric': Tigers rave about Game 3 crowd, largest for playoff game at Comerica Park

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DETROIT — It may not have been the loudest crowd, though the volume level certainly went up as the day grew long.

But it definitely was the largest crowd, at this ballpark, for this time of year.

The Tigers announced Wednesday a crowd of 44,885 showed up for Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians, ...Read more

Francisco Lindor's grand slam keeps Mets' incredible run rolling into NLCS with Game 4 win vs. Phillies

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NEW YORK — The Mets haven’t relied on the big hit all season and they weren’t about to start Wednesday night in Game 4 of the NLDS. But they got to a point where they needed it badly, leaving eight runners on base through the first five innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.

They loaded the bases in the bottom of the sixth with no ...Read more

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No place like home: Tigers dump Guardians, take 2-1 lead in ALDS

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DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers, given last rites in early August, are now one win from playing for the American League championship.

Believe it.

In front of the largest postseason crowd ever at Comerica Park (44,885), the Tigers seized control of this best-of-five American League Division Series on Wednesday, blanking the Cleveland Guardians ...Read more

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Brian Cashman: Yankees will 'put our best foot forward' in Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes

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KANSAS CITY – Hours before Game 3 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Juan Soto fielded a question about the tradition and culture associated with the Yankees.

“When you put that jersey on and those pinstripes, it just feels different,” Soto replied.

How much longer Soto will wear pinstripes has been a storyline throughout his first — and ...Read more