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McCann calls it a career after Braves' NLDS exit
Brian McCann, 35, revealed his plans after Atlanta's 13-1 loss to St. Louis in the decisive Game 5 of the National League Division Series.
Cards player streams Shildt's expletive-filled talk
After the Cardinals' win over the Braves on Wednesday, video surfaced showing St. Louis manager Mike Shildt giving a fiery, expletive-filled speech to his team in the locker room.
Cards advance after record 10 runs in first inning
The Cardinals didn't wait long to make history Wednesday, scoring 10 runs in the first inning of their Game 5 showdown against the host Braves.
Braves' McCann to retire after 15-year career
McCann, 35, revealed his plans after Atlanta's 13-1 loss to St. Louis in the decisive Game 5 of its National League Division Series.
Braves limit Tomahawk Chop in Game 5 of NLDS
The Braves took action to "reduce the Tomahawk Chop" during Game 5 of the NLDS out of respect for Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley, a member of the Cherokee Nation.
Cardinals tie playoff record with 10 runs in first
Fans were barely in their seats before the Cardinals made history, scoring 10 runs in the first inning of their decisive Game 5 vs. the Braves.
Braves to reduce Tomahawk Chop in Game 5
The Braves have started an effort to "reduce the Tomahawk Chop" during Game 5 of the NLDS out of respect for Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley, a member of the Cherokee Nation.
Sources: Twins expected to pick up Cruz option
Nelson Cruz, who became just the third player in team history to hit 40 home runs, is expected to remain with the Twins for 2020 when they exercise their $12 million option, sources told ESPN.
Source: Twins nearing deal to keep VP Falvey
Derek Falvey joined the Twins in October 2016 from Cleveland, where he was the assistant general manager.
Hot hand: Braves' Duvall to start Game 5
Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall will start Wednesday in Game 5 of the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals after coming off the bench in each of the first four games of the series.
MLB Playoffs Daily: It's win-or-go-home time in both NLDS
Two postseason games for all the marbles on the same day. Yes, please.
'They challenge each other': Can Buehler and Kershaw pitch Dodgers into NLCS?
L.A. aces are expected to combine forces against the Nats in a winner-take-all Game 5.
Manfred confirms A's-Vegas warning, but no plan
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told Oakland officials that Las Vegas could be a possible relocation site for the A's if the city didn't drop its lawsuit blocking the sale of the Coliseum to the team.
10 players from these MLB playoffs who could change teams this winter
Their October mission? Trying to win it all. Their hot stove objective? Getting paid. Here are the best fits for upcoming free agents impacting this postseason.
Could the Black Sox scandal happen today?
One hundred years ago today, the White Sox lost the 1919 World Series, ushering in baseball's darkest hour. Is MLB gambling with its future by embracing betting now?
The Dodgers' postseason nightmare scenario is becoming reality
The Dodgers spent the regular season dominating the National League. The Nats had to fight just to stay in contention. But Washington in a five-game series is looking like the kryptonite for L.A.'s superteam.
'They challenge each other': Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw look to pitch Dodgers into NLCS
The pair of L.A. aces are very different pitchers -- and people -- but they've bonded as teammates. Wednesday, they're expected to combine forces against the Nats in a winner-take-all Game 5.
Can the resourceful Rays really slay the mighty Astros?
Tampa Bay played giant killer in cutting down Justin Verlander, and while the wild-card Rays face another tall task, it's hard to bet against them.
Verlander pins woes on 'bad slider,' not short rest
The Rays knocked Astros ace Justin Verlander out of Tuesday's Game 4 after just 3 2/3 innings and went on to even the ALDS at two games apiece.
