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Source: Machado fined for running into Aguilar
Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado was fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for the way he ran into Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar in Game 4 of the NLCS on Tuesday night, ESPN has confirmed. The Athletic first reported the fine.
MLB: No violations by Astros; 'matter closed'
The Astros, after being investigated for alleged sign-stealing during the ALCS, were cleared of any violations by MLB, which considered "the matter closed" on Wednesday.
Follow live: Kershaw on the mound as Dodgers look to take NLCS lead
Clayton Kershaw, coming off the shortest start of his postseason career in Game 1 of the NLCS, looks to give the Dodgers the advantage before the series shifts back to Milwaukee.
Brewers replace Gio Gonzalez with Zach Davies
The Milwaukee Brewers have added RHP Zach Davies to the National League Championship Series roster, replacing LHP Gio Gonzalez, who left Tuesday night's game with a high left ankle sprain.
Everything you need to know about Wednesday's LCS games
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw takes the hill for perhaps the biggest start of his life, and the Astros turn to Charlie Morton, who hasn't pitched in two weeks.
Morton's late-career transformation has handed the Astros an ace
Charlie Morton spent nine years as a back-of-the rotation starter. All it took to turn him into an All-Star was a total reconfiguration of his identity as a pitcher.
Could this be it for Clayton Kershaw with the Dodgers?
Clayton Kershaw's start in Game 5 in the NL Championship Series is one of the biggest of his career -- and could be his last with the Dodgers.
Cody Bellinger puts playoff slump to bed with late-night heroics
Five hours and 15 minutes after Game 4 of the NLCS started, the Dodgers outfielder finally delivered the deciding blow as L.A. knotted things up with Milwaukee.
Brewers' Yelich on Machado: 'Dirty player'
"He's a player that has a history of those types of incidents," Brewers star Christian Yelich said of the Dodgers' Manny Machado.
Brewers' Gonzalez has high ankle sprain
Brewers starter Gio Gonzalez left Game 4 of the NLCS early with a high ankle sprain.
Down 2-1, Astros might suddenly have more questions than answers
Heading into Game 4, the defending champs could have concerns about their banged-up stars, lineup misfires and even their closer.
Brasier, Eovaldi rise to moment for Red Sox in Game 3
Ryan Brasier won a key battle with Alex Bregman and Nathan Eovaldi went six strong innings as Boston beat Houston to take the ALCS lead.
Bradley comes up big with series-swinging slam
After sparking the Red Sox to a Game 2 win, center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. uncorked an eighth-inning grand slam that broke open Game 3 on Tuesday, propelling Boston to a 2-1 series lead in the ALCS.
MLB scrutinizes Astros for shooting in-game video
Major League Baseball is looking into an incident in which an Astros employee appearing to shoot video was removed from the photographer's pit adjacent to Houston's dugout in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Boston Red Sox.
Kershaw has 'not made a decision' on opting out
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has not decided whether to exercise the opt-out in his contract, adding that it should make for "a busy 10 days" following the conclusion of the World Series.
Apologetic Hernandez: Not attacking L.A. fans
The Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez posted a lengthy tweet apologizing "to all those who thought I was blaming the fans" for the team's loss in Game 3 of the NLCS.
Statue of limitations: Miami moving HR sculpture
The Art in Public Places board of Miami-Dade County unanimously approved the Marlins' plan to relocate the seven-story-high "Homer" sculpture outside the stadium.
Rangers hire Rehman from Cubs to be asst. GM
Former Cubs exec Shiraz Rehman has been hired to assist Rangers GM Jon Daniels with day-to-day management of major league operations, including player acquisitions.
Angels opt out of stadium lease with Anaheim
The Angels have opted out of their stadium lease with the city of Anaheim.
Sale rejoins Red Sox, still uncertain for Game 5
The Red Sox aren't sure if Chris Sale will be ready to pitch Game 5 after the lefty ace spent Sunday night in the hospital with a stomach ailment.
