Keuchel, Astros KO Yanks, advance to ALDS
Dallas Keuchel continued his season-long mastery of the Yankees with six more scoreless innings, Colby Rasmus and Carlos Gomez homered off Masahiro Tanaka, and the Astros advanced to the American League Division Series with a 3-0 victory on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.
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Stroman named Blue Jays' Game 2 starter
Marcus Stroman will start Game 2 of the American League Division Series, the Blue Jays right-hander tweeted. The right-hander, who came back this season after tearing his ACL in Spring Training, will be opposed in Game 2 (Friday at 12:30 p.m. ET on MLB Network/Sportsnet) by Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels.
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Keuchel sizzles against Yanks on short rest
As the 21st pitcher to make a start on short rest in a winner-take-all postseason game during the Wild Card era, Astros ace Dallas Keuchel gave the Astros a 2-0 lead after six shutout innings of three-hit ball.
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Harvey apologizes for missing workout
Matt Harvey apologized Tuesday after missing the first of two mandatory Mets playoff workouts at Citi Field. He arrived at the ballpark late Tuesday afternoon, spoke briefly to manager Terry Collins and general manager Sandy Alderson, then relayed a statement.
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10 skippers ready for World Series quest
Maybe the job has evolved considerably in a short time, but managers still matter in Major League Baseball. And as the postseason begins, it's worth exploring the path the 10 men guiding the October-bound took to get to this point.
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Mendoza makes TV history in AL Wild Card
Jessica Mendoza made baseball and broadcasting history on Monday night. And once again, she was focused more on the work at hand than the ground she broke.
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How the 10 playoff teams were built
There's no easy formula for assembling a winner. Just look at the World Series champions from this decade so far. From trades to free agency, Jim Callis breaks down how the 2015 postseason teams built their rosters.
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ALDS: Blue Jays-Rangers position by position
The Blue Jays and Rangers weren't exactly popular picks to win their respective divisions, yet here they are, meeting in the American League Division Series after remarkable seasons. Here is a position-by-position breakdown of the two clubs.
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Defense to likely dictate Cubs' WC lineup
Cubs manager Joe Maddon didn't want to reveal his lineup for Wednesday's National League Wild Card Game because he didn't want to give the Pirates any edge. But judging by batting practice on Tuesday, the Cubs could have rookies Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber at the corner outfield spots.
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Turner surprises first grader with tickets
In the back of an SUV on its way to Solano Avenue Elementary School, Justin Turner sat holding a pair of oversized cardboard Dodgers playoff tickets, like a game show host about to present a winner with a novelty check.
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Moments that will matter in NL Wild Card Game
Wednesday night at PNC Park, the Pirates and Cubs could see their entire season -- successful as they've been to this point -- come down to their ability to execute in a few key moments of the National League Wild Card Game.
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Tulo not pain-free, but ready to play in ALDS
Troy Tulowitzki isn't pain-free, but that won't stop him from taking the field for the Blue Jays' first playoff game in more than two decades. The All-Star shortstop said he's good to go for the team's American League Division Series opener against the Rangers.
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Statcast breaks down NL Wild Card matchup
Only one win separated the Cubs and Pirates in the standings this year, providing little clarity as to which team has the upper-hand entering Wednesday's winner-take-all clash. By using Statcast™, however, the matchup in the National League Wild Card Game can at least be evaluated in a way like never before.
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Tanaka allows two Astros HRs, exits after five
The stage had been set for the biggest start of Masahiro Tanaka's career with the Yankees. To play in postseason games like Tuesday night's was what the Yanks' ace envisioned when he signed with the club in 2014 from Japan. The pressure and the intensity of pitching under the lights in the Bronx was something he welcomed.
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Gomez homers in return to Astros' lineup
Carlos Gomez was in the Astros' starting lineup against the Yankees on Tuesday night, and he led off the fourth inning with a homer. Gomez, who's been dealing with a mild left oblique strain, started in center field and batted sixth in the American League Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser. His blast gave the Astros a 2-0 lead after Colby Rasmus led off the second with a homer of his own.
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Blue Jays set roster, add 2nd lefty reliever
The Blue Jays have settled on the 25-man roster for their American League Division Series, and the notable additions were left-hander Aaron Loup and outfielders Dalton Pompey and Ezequiel Carrera.
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Cubs' youth has grown up over breakout season
Cubs rookie Addison Russell proudly wore a blue T-shirt with "We Are Good" in gold lettering on the front. That's a message catcher Miguel Montero started this season. It's a message Cubs veterans have emphasized to the youngsters on the roster.
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Ellsbury not in lineup; Gardner leading off
The Yankees signed Jacoby Ellsbury with the expectation that he would be leading them to October victories, but as they prepared for their first postseason contest in three years, the star center fielder was left out of manager Joe Girardi's lineup.
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Starlin, Aramis square off one more time
When Starlin Castro was called up to the Cubs in May 2010, Aramis Ramirez was 32 years old, and had been with the team since July 2003. Ramirez was one of the veteran players who helped the then-20-year-old shortstop adjust to big league life.
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Rangers expect Hamilton to produce in ALDS
The Rangers expect Josh Hamilton to be a complete player when the American League Division Series begins against the Blue Jays on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. CT (FS1/Sportsnet).
