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Juan Soto homered during New York's three-run third inning, Carlos Rodón got his first postseason win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland's wildness in a 5-2 victory in Game 1 of the AL Championship Series.

Mark Vientos hit the second grand slam of this Mets postseason as New York stopped the Dodgers' record-tying playoff scoreless streak to even the NLCS at a game apiece.

Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw, who is sitting out this postseason because of bone spurs in his toe, said he planned to return on his player option for the 2025 season.

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo intends to keep playing in the National League Championship Series, despite dealing with painful plantar fasciitis, he told The Athletic.

Royals general manager J.J. Picollo expects to have a similar budget as last year to plug the holes in a team that reached the AL Division Series this year, though his shopping list heading into the offseason figures to be a whole lot shorter.

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Anthony Rizzo, who suffered two fractured fingers on Sept. 28, was added to the Yankees' ALCS roster along with Marcus Stroman, while Ben Rice and Duke Ellis were dropped.

Before Game 1 of the NLDS, the Dodgers first baseman didn't think he'd be able to take the field. Now he's starring in the next round.

Dodgers pitchers tied the postseason record of 33 consecutive scoreless innings by routing the Mets 9-0.

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The Guardians named right-hander Alex Cobb as their Game 1 starter for the American League Championship Series against the Yankees.

The Mets added Jeff McNeil to their NLCS roster, opting to also keep Luisangel Acuña as a backup infielder. The Dodgers, meanwhile, will be without reliever Alex Vesia and Miguel Rojas.

Left-hander Carlos Rodón will start the ALCS opener for the Yankees against the Guardians.

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Dodgers lefty Alex Vesia is "highly unlikely" for the NLCS due to an intercostal injury, a big hit for a team that will likely stage a bullpen game in the best-of-seven series.

Lane Thomas hit a grand slam off Tarik Skubal and Cleveland beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 in Game 5 of their AL Division Series, moving the Guardians into another postseason matchup against the Yankees. Game 1 of the ALCS is Monday in the Bronx.

Six umpires are going to make their on-field League Championship Series debuts this year, and Dan Iassogna and Bill Miller will be the crew chiefs.

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The Mets will start Kodai Senga in Game 1 and Sean Manaea in Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers, manager Carlos Mendoza announced.