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Continuing a dominant postseason run, veteran starter Jordan Montgomery threw 6⅓ scoreless innings on Sunday night, as the Texas Rangers defeated the rival Houston Astros 2-0 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.

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Giants coach Alyssa Nakken has interviewed for the team's open managerial job, becoming the first woman to speak with an organization formally about leading its on-field operations, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The Rangers have included starting pitchers Max Scherzer and Jon Gray on their roster ahead of the ALCS against the Astros.

Rangers star Marcus Semien and his wife Tarah decided to induce the birth of their daughter over the break before the ALCS against the Astros.

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker on Saturday named left-hander Framber Valdez as the team's starter for Monday's Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.

Houston Astros reliever Kendall Graveman won't be on the AL Championship Series roster against the Texas Rangers because of right shoulder discomfort.

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Max Scherzer declared himself "ready to go" after throwing another bullpen session and doing fielding drills two days before the Texas Rangers open the AL Championship Series.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright is recovering from surgery to repair a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder and is expected to miss the 2024 season, the team said Friday.

Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton had arthroscopic surgery Friday on his right knee in an effort to alleviate irritation related to patellar tendinitis and return to center field next season.

Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff could miss the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair the anterior capsule in his throwing shoulder.

The White Sox have dismissed hitting coach Jose Castro and first-base coach Daryl Boston. Chicago finished 25th in the majors in team batting average (.238) and tied for 20th in home runs (171).

James Hoye will be the umpire crew chief for the American League Championship Series between Houston and Texas while Dan Iassogna will head the group working the National League series between Arizona and Philadelphia.

Armed robbers broke into the St. Louis Cardinals complex in the Dominican Republic on Friday. Burglars stole money, cellphones, jewelry and baseball equipment.

Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos hit two solo home runs, and Trea Turner added another, as Philadelphia defeated Atlanta 3-1 to reach a second straight National League Championship Series.

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While some are calling for a change to baseball's postseason, which has seen some of the league's best teams in the regular season fade out quickly in October, commissioner Rob Manfred said he prefers to be patient. "It's only Year 2," he said.

Bruce Bochy said he was really encouraged by how Max Scherzer threw during an off-day session, though the Rangers' manager wasn't ready to declare if Scherzer will pitch in the ALCS.

The Twins have been eliminated from the postseason, but Carlos Correa is optimistic after the experience the team gained. "Next year I feel like we'll be a lot better," he said.