Dodgers weigh benching slumping Shohei Ohtani for NLCS Game 3 as Brewers take 2-0 series lead
Ohtani's lingering injuries and playoff struggles have Los Angeles considering sitting him as the Dodgers return home down 2-0 to Milwaukee.
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Brewers beat Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2, take 2-0 NLCS lead behind Contreras and small ball
Milwaukee posted 12 hits, including 10 singles, to win its first two games of an NLCS and move within two wins of its first pennant in 44 years.
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Rays' Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca avoid serious injury after outfield collision
The Rays' star third baseman went down hard in Game 1 of the ALCS, but tests showed no significant damage.
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Mariners granted permission to interview Astros manager Joe Espada for their vacancy
Seattle, seeking a replacement for Dan Wilson, may hire from within the AL West to fill its managerial opening.
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Guardians' Parker Messick to start ALCS Game 2 as Cleveland seeks 2-0 series lead over Rays
The Tampa Bay area native takes the mound for Cleveland after the Guardians won the ALCS opener at Tropicana Field.
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MLB teams use Automated Ball-Strike challenges more in postseason as hitters succeed
Batters are winning robot-umpire challenges at a higher rate than in the regular season during the system's playoff debut.
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Aaron Judge injury outlook uncertain as sports physician details recovery from elbow issue
Medical commentary on the Yankees captain's rehabilitation raises questions about his availability and long-term outlook.
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Rays' Shane McClanahan shut down for remainder of the playoffs with injury
The Tampa Bay left-hander's absence thins a Rays rotation already navigating the ALCS.
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MLB playoffs' David vs. Goliath matchup won't settle the salary cap debate
Despite payroll disparity between the remaining clubs, the playoffs cannot prove a case either way ahead of CBA talks.
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Braves' Spencer Strider draws team warning after injury setback
Atlanta is managing expectations for its ace as he works back from a setback in his recovery.
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Rays and Guardians announce ALCS rosters ahead of series opener
Tampa Bay hosts Cleveland at Tropicana Field as the 98-win Rays open against the 85-win Guardians.
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Tarik Skubal free agency predictions: possible suitors and contract size
MLB insiders weigh where the ace could land and how large a deal he might command.
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Diamondbacks face tighter budget and roster questions in offseason outlook
Arizona fell short of a playoff berth for a third straight year and heads into the winter with payroll constraints and needs in power, health and the bullpen.
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Dodgers add All-Star pitcher to playoff roster; Wrobleski addition a surprise
Los Angeles adjusts its NLCS roster against Milwaukee, adding an All-Star arm and surprising some with the Wrobleski inclusion.
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Cardinals open to short-term addition at third base this offseason
St. Louis has several positions settled and may fill third base with a stopgap rather than a long-term commitment.
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How each of MLB's final four remaining teams was built, from signings to trades
An analysis of the roster blueprints and payrolls of the Rays, Guardians, Brewers and Dodgers.
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Ranking the four remaining MLB playoff teams and World Series predictions
ESPN stacks up the Brewers, Dodgers, Rays and Guardians and picks who will reach the World Series.
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Insider suggests former Yankees manager replace Aaron Boone
Speculation grows about New York's managerial situation amid a disappointing season.
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