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Q&A with Ronald Acuna Jr.: Take a walk on the fun side of baseball

TEst 4 October 4, 2018 - 6:14am
The 20-year-old phenom hasn't been afraid to enjoy the ride while helping the Braves return to the postseason.

Acuna's arrival brought October to Atlanta way ahead of schedule

TEst 4 October 4, 2018 - 6:09am
What has the supertalented rookie given the Braves? Energy, excitement, confidence and an early start to becoming the NL's next powerhouse.

The Dodgers will go as far as Kenley Jansen takes them

TEst 4 October 4, 2018 - 6:02am
The offense is booming, the rotation is clicking and L.A. is finally looking like the powerhouse we've been waiting to see all season -- but none of it will matter if the Dodgers' closer isn't on his game in October.

Judge, Stanton look to be at full power

TEst 4 October 4, 2018 - 1:04am
If their monster home runs in New York's wild-card win are any indication, the Yankees' sluggers are fit and ready to do some damage.

It's on: Yankees, Red Sox set for latest showdown for the ages

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 11:36pm
Baseball's bitter rivals will be at it again, meeting in the playoffs for the first time since their epic battles of 2003 and '04.

Red Sox's Cora believes in pen, despite struggles

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 11:31pm
While the Red Sox posted a franchise-record 108 wins, their bullpen struggled in September. However, Boston manager Alex Cora said Wednesday he remains confident in the unit entering the playoffs.

Roberts: Ryu starting Game 1 best for Dodgers

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 9:43pm
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that while Clayton Kershaw wanted to start Game 1 of the National League Division Series, he understands why Roberts has chosen to go with Hyun-Jin Ryu on Thursday.

The brawl, Fortnite and now the ALDS: The story of Yanks-Sox 2018

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 9:36pm
Two teams, 208 regular-season wins. It was a banner year for the rivalry. Now, it's a best-of-five series. Here's how we got here.

Braves RHP Sanchez to start Game 2 of NLDS

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 8:14pm
Veteran right-hander Anibal Sanchez will start Game 2 of the NL Division Series for the Atlanta Braves against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.

Follow live: A's, Yankees square off in AL wild-card game

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 4:00pm
Aaron Judge crushed a two-run homer to left field in the bottom of the first to put the Yankees on the board.

Brewers to go with bullpen start in Game 1

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 3:43pm
Manager Craig Counsell said the Brewers won't use a traditional starter for Thursday's Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Rockies. He hasn't decided which of the pitchers from his bullpen will open, however.

Openers? Bullpenning? It's not nearly as new as you think

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 2:45pm
The weird thing the A's did Wednesday with wild-card game "opener" Liam Hendriks -- and what the Brewers plan to do Thursday -- actually isn't all that weird.

Cubs' Russell gets 40-game suspension from MLB

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 2:22pm
The Cubs' Addison Russell, who has denied allegations, will not appeal a 40-game ban for violating MLB's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.

Don't remember Buck Showalter for Baltimore's season to forget

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 1:47pm
His run ended with a 115-loss swoon. But he did more for the Orioles than almost any other skipper not named Earl Weaver.

Sources: Maddon expected to keep Cubs job

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 12:01pm
After losing the NL Central title and the NL wild-card game in back-to-back days, Joe Maddon is expected to remain the manager of the Cubs, sources told ESPN.

Source: Showalter won't return as O's manager

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 11:48am
Buck Showalter will not return to the Orioles in 2019 after nine seasons leading the team, a source confirmed to ESPN. Baltimore had a franchise-worst 115 losses this season.

A's to carry one starting pitcher vs. Yankees

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 10:17am
Edwin Jackson is the only starting pitcher on the A's wild-card roster, but he'll be on standby in the bullpen should Oakland need him vs. the Yankees.

Yanks go with Voit over Bird for wild-card roster

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 9:58am
The Yankees are going with 1B Luke Voit, who had 14 homers and 33 RBIs since he was acquired July 29, over Greg Bird as AL wild-card rosters were announced.

Everything you need to know about A's-Yankees AL wild-card game

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 5:43am
Can Oakland bullpen its way through the Bronx? Will Luis Severino shine on the big stage? Here's what will decide who moves on.

What if Severino implodes again? Inside the Yanks' wild-card strategy

TEst 4 October 3, 2018 - 5:42am
Same elimination-game starter. Brand-new manager. If New York's ace gets socked a second time -- or if his catcher can't cut it -- Aaron Boone has a plan.

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