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After eliminating the Yankees in front of their home crowd, the Red Sox popped champagne bottles in the visitors locker room while blasting Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York."

Yankees starter CC Sabathia blasted plate umpire Angel Hernandez after Tuesday's loss. "It's amazing how he's getting jobs umpiring in these playoff games," Sabathia said.

The winningest team in Red Sox franchise history survived a dramatic ninth-inning rally by the Yankees and advanced to the American League Championship Series, where the defending World Series champion Astros await.

Alex Bregman is getting his wish -- the Houston Astros are headed for prime time.

Facing another win-or-go-home game Tuesday night, the New York Yankees will have Bucky Dent throw out the first pitch prior to hosting the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of the AL Division Series.

Braves manager Brian Snitker, who is not yet under contract for 2019, said he "laid awake all night staring at the ceiling" after Atlanta's loss to the Dodgers in the NLDS.

Brock Holt was out of the Red Sox lineup Tuesday, while Aaron Hicks returned for the Yankees.

First-year hitting coach Matt Stairs was fired by the San Diego Padres on Tuesday after the team's offense ranked at the bottom of the majors in key categories.

When it became abundantly clear that Counsell's best playing days were behind him, it set off a series of events that turned one of Milwaukee's own into a perfect fit to lead the Brewers.

Alex Bregman didn't like that the Astros had to play three day games in the ALDS, saying, "Does Floyd Mayweather fight the first fight ... does Tiger Woods tee off at 8 a.m.?"

Kevin Cash, who guided the Rays to a 90-72 record and whose unorthodox handling of the pitching staff resulted in a 3.50 staff ERA, was extended through 2024.

Three Red Sox drove in runs to help end the Yankees starter's night after three innings.

As New Yorkers know, it ain't over 'til it's over, but it could be over for the Yanks if their veteran starter can't contain the Red Sox and inspire his team.

After their Game 3 romp at Yankee Stadium, the Red Sox are just one win away from advancing to face the Astros

Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino says he went through his normal pregame warm-up and was adequately prepared for Monday night's Game 3 of the ALDS series against the Red Sox, refuting claims made by broadcaster Ron Darling.

Nathan Eovaldi gave the Red Sox their best postseason start since Jon Lester in Game 5 of the 2013 World Series, shutting down the high-powered Yankees offense Monday en route to a 2-1 Red Sox lead in the ALDS.

Brock Holt became the first player in major league history to hit for the cycle in a postseason game in the Red Sox's rout of the Yankees on Monday night.

The showdown between baseball's hottest teams is set, in no small part thanks to a big night from Manny Machado -- a player both teams in that showdown badly wanted in July.

Veteran MLB umpire Angel Hernandez saw four plays reviewed at first base in the first four innings of Monday's Game 3 of the ALDS between the Red Sox and Yankees -- and three were overturned.

The master plan was for Trevor Bauer to be Cleveland's secret weapon, the October surprise. But the starter couldn't solve the Indians' bullpen issues in the ALDS sweep by Houston.