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Alvarez hits 3-run walk-off HR as Astros win G1
Yordan Alvarez smashed a game-ending, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning off Robbie Ray to lift the Astros past the Mariners 8-7 in Game 1 of their best-of-five Division Series.
Castellanos, savoring 'fresh start,' seals Phils' win
After a quiet regular season, Nick Castellanos drove in three runs and made a diving catch in the ninth to help the Phillies open the NLDS with a win.
Kay sentenced 22 years for role in Skaggs' death
Former Angels employee Eric Kay was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for providing pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose death in Texas.
Jays' Springer (head) awaiting travel clearance
Toronto Blue Jays OF George Springer is still awaiting clearance to travel after suffering a concussion Saturday in a collision with teammate Bo Bichette.
Dodgers leave reliever Kimbrel off NLDS roster
The Dodgers will employ a closer-by-committee approach against the Padres as reliever Craig Kimbrel was left off Los Angeles' NLDS roster.
Phils' Robertson hurt celebrating, out of NLDS
Phillies reliever David Robertson is not on the division series roster after straining his calf celebrating.
Braves' Strider makes return for NLDS vs. Phillies
Braves rookie Spencer Strider, who hasn't pitched since Sept. 18, has been added to the team's NLDS roster vs. the Phillies.
LeMahieu off Yanks' ALDS roster; Carpenter back
The Yankees have left DJ LeMahieu off their ALDS roster as the infielder continues to be bothered by toe inflammation. Matt Carpenter will rejoin the team after breaking his foot in August.
Astros roster sans Smith, Maton; M's stand pat
The Astros are going with rookies Hunter Brown and David Hensley over veteran relievers Will Smith and Phil Maton for the ALDS vs. Seattle.
Eight teams kick off the first day of LDS play
Explore matchups and follow the action as MLB's division series round goes live.
Urias to start Game 1 for Dodgers; Kershaw next
Julio Urias will get the ball for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS, followed by Clayton Kershaw in Game 2. The Padres will go with Mike Clevinger, then Yu Darvish.
Giants hire Astros executive Putila to be new GM
The San Francisco Giants have hired Houston assistant general manager Pete Putila as their new GM.
LeMahieu's status for Yanks in ALDS still up in air
The Yankees have yet to determine whether infielder DJ LeMahieu will be part of their ALDS roster.
Beane wants to be with A's for as long as wanted
Billy Beane, the A's longtime executive vice president of baseball operations, said Monday he plans to be with the the club for as long as it wants him.
Cubs' Hoyer planning more 'intelligent spending'
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer returned to the ambiguous concept of "intelligent spending" -- which could price the big-market club out of the massive contracts at the top end of the free agent market.
Phils name Thomson manager with 2-year deal
The Phillies signed Rob Thomson to a two-year contract Monday, naming him the team's full-time manager after he took over for Joe Girardi in June and led the Phillies to the playoffs.
'Worst day of the year': Mets lament early exit
Despite winning 101 games and enjoying 175 days in first place, the Mets' season ended in disappointing fashion with their loss Sunday night to the Padres.
