Alonso's HR sends Mets to NLDS, stuns Brewers
Pete Alonso's go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning lifted the Mets past the Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series. ...
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Reds hiring Francona as manager, sources say
The Cincinnati Reds are hiring Terry Francona as their manager, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday. ...
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Pitching coach, others out after D-backs' struggles
The team confirmed Thursday that pitching coach Brent Strom, assistant pitching coach Dan Carlson and bullpen coach Mike Fetters will not return in those roles next year. ...
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Dodgers flip starters, tab Yamamoto for Game 1
The Dodgers changed up their NLDS rotation and will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 1 so he can be available for a potential Game 5 on an extra day of rest. ...
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Bananas to hit 3 football, 18 MLB stadiums in '25
The independent Savannah Bananas will take their unique brand of "Banana Ball" to 18 MLB and three football stadiums in 2025, with a goal of attracting 2 million fans. ...
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Altuve urges Astros: Time to pay Bregman back
Jose Altuve made a strong plea for the Astros to keep pending free agent Alex Bregman in Houston, saying, "We're not the same organization without him." ...
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Cashman pins Yanks' chances on playing 'our best'
Brian Cashman appreciates that World Series titles are expected from the New York Yankees, not just hoped for. ...
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Takeaways: Mets eliminate Brewers with thrilling Game 3 victory
Here's how the Mets pulled off the victory in a dramatic wild-card finale in Milwaukee. ...
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The division series matchups are set! World Series odds, playoff keys and predicted date of doom for all 8 teams
Have World Series-or-bust hopes for the 2024 postseason? Here's why your squad could be playing into November -- or headed home soon. ...
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Astros topped MLB with 35 pitch clock violations
Houston led the major leagues with 35 pitch clock violations and Washington's Kyle Finnegan topped individuals with 11. ...
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'Total package' Witt keys Royals again in sweep
Bobby Witt Jr. drove in the go-ahead run to send the Royals into the AL Division Series with a 2-1 victory over the Orioles on Wednesday for a two-game sweep of their AL Wild Card Series. ...
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Padres' Musgrove to undergo testing on elbow
Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove will have tests Thursday after leaving his playoff start with right elbow tightness. ...
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Padres celebrate sweep, turn focus to Dodgers
After taking care of the Braves in a two-game sweep Wednesday, the Padres took time to celebrate before getting ready for the Dodgers in the NLDS. ...
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Dodgers set NLDS starters; Ohtani unlikely to pitch
Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of this weekend's NLDS for the Dodgers, while rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set for Game 2 against the Padres. ...
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'Built on grit': Young Tigers rally to sweep Astros
Andy Ibanez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit's four-run eighth inning, and the Tigers swept the Astros 5-2 in the AL Wild Card Series. They play the Guardians next. ...
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