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After making two errors on a single play, Astros starter Framber Valdez held things together to help Houston take a 2-0 lead in the ALCS against the Yankees.

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From improbable October heroics to unforgettable batting practice shows, the many feats of Yordan Alvarez never cease to amaze those who witness Houston's slugger most.

Justin Verlander struck out 11 batters -- setting a record for career postseason strikeouts -- and allowed only one earned run to lead the Astros to a win in Wednesday night's ALCS opener against the Yankees.

It was a must-see matchup for all but two members of the crowd ... their parents, who could barely watch.

Brandon Drury and Josh Bell, key in-season acquisitions by the Padres, combined for five hits and drove in five runs in Game 2 of the NLCS, keying a come-from-behind victory over the Phillies.

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The Mariners head into the offseason with four key players needing downtime or surgery to heal injuries, including Julio Rodriguez.

Cleveland said Jose Ramírez injured the ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb during a June game in Los Angeles. He'll have an operation in the next few weeks and will require up to two months to recover.

Hitting coach Jeremy Reed and assistant hitting coach John Mallee will not return to the Los Angeles Angels next season.

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Astros first base coach Omar Lopez will fill in for the ill Gary Pettis, and quality control coach Dan Firova will coach first base.

An undefeated NFL and NHL team and a baseball team that's three wins from the World Series. The City of Brotherly love is dominating.

Right-hander Frankie Montas, who missed the AL Division Series with a shoulder injury, was added to the Yankees' roster for the ALCS against the Astros on Wednesday.

Aaron and Austin Nola will face one another as pitcher and batter in Game 2 of the NLCS.

Naylor's celebration after hitting a home run off Gerrit Cole in Game 4 of the ALDS provoked a familiar taunt.

Here's what you need to know as two AL rivals meet again, including who our experts think will move on from here.

Kyle Schwarber's "jaw-dropping" 488-foot home run put an exclamation point on an otherwise tame offensive NLCS opener, one won by the Phillies behind a masterful start by Zack Wheeler against the Padres.

After recording the final out in Tuesday's ALDS-clinching Game 5, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres cradled his arms in a rock-the-baby motion while glaring at Josh Naylor and the Guardians dugout.

The Philadelphia Phillies left fielder absolutely unloaded on a pitch from Yu Darvish in Game 1 of the NLCS against the San Diego Padres.