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With Justin Verlander on the hill, it could be closing time in New York
Verlander is one of the best close-out pitchers of all time, but he stumbled in his last opportunity. That can't happen again, right?
MLB playoffs daily: Astros have World Series in their sight
Houston has the Yankees on the ropes, with yet another ace lined up to deal the knockout blow in Game 5.
Where things stand as Cubs zero in on next manager
Indications are that Chicago is near making a choice to replace Joe Maddon, with former Cubs catcher David Ross the front-runner.
Sabathia exits hurt in possible final appearance
In what could have been his last appearance in pinstripes, CC Sabathia's knee buckled and his shoulder seemed to give out as the Yankees fell to the Astros in Game 4 of the ALCS.
Yankees playing their worst baseball at the worst possible time
Of course, the Astros are great. But come on, Yankees. Four errors? No key hits? Few signs of life? You're better than that.
Stanton (quad) sits in Game 4 as Yankees fall
Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, who is dealing with a quad injury, didn't play in Game 4 of the ALCS but could start at DH in Game 5.
Hinch: Talk of Astros whistling pitches a 'joke'
Astros manager AJ Hinch said speculation around his team, including whether they used whistles to signal pitch calls, is a joke.
Hinch to pull Astros off field if fans throw objects
Astros manager AJ Hinch said Thursday he will remove his team from the field if fans at Yankee Stadium again throw objects at his players in Game 4.
Baker reportedly meets with Phillies for 2nd time
Dusty Baker reportedly had a second round of interviews for the Phillies' manager opening on Thursday, with Joe Girardi and Buck Showalter set for second interviews as well.
Stanton (quad) remains out of Yankees' lineup
Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, who is dealing with a quad injury, is not in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the ALCS.
Indians' Perez undergoes surgery for bone spurs
Indians catcher Roberto Perez had surgery to remove bone spurs in his right ankle.
What we've learned so far this postseason -- and what might come next
From who will win it all to what's up with the baseball, Jeff Passan answers this October's 20 biggest questions.
Down 2-1 in ALCS, Yankees leaning on Tanaka's big-game experience
Relying on lessons learned in Japan and from countryman Yu Darvish, Masahiro Tanaka has excelled under the brightest lights. New York needs more of the same in Game 4.
'The sound of fear': Thirty years ago, the Loma Prieta earthquake shook the World Series -- and the world
Game 3 of the 1989 World Series was minutes away when tragedy struck the Bay Area. For the players, writers and fans at Candlestick Park that day -- particularly A's ace Dave Stewart -- it was a life-altering event.
MLB playoffs daily: Astros look to push Yankees to the brink
The ALCS picks up again after an unexpected day off, with New York desperate for a win to pull even with Houston.
Girardi quits USA Baseball, eyes MLB openings
Scott Brosius has replaced Joe Girardi as manager of the U.S. baseball team. Girardi quit before managing a single game prior to Olympic qualification so he can seek MLB employment.
Babe Ruth bat used for 500th HR to be auctioned
The bat used by Babe Ruth to slug his 500th career home run in 1929 is going up for auction, nearly 75 years after he gave it to a friend whose family has kept it ever since.
How Wednesday's ALCS rainout could shuffle Astros', Yankees' pitching plans
Game 4 of the ALCS has been postponed until Thursday. What will an unscheduled day off mean for the Astros' aces and the Yankees' bullpen?
How Game 4 ALCS rainout could shuffle Astros', Yankees' pitching plans
Mother Nature didn't cooperate Wednesday. What will an unscheduled day off mean for the Astros' aces and the Yankees' bullpen?
