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Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley, a member of the Cherokee Nation, believes the Atlanta Braves' "tomahawk chop" chant is "disrespectful" and "devalues" perceptions of Native Americans, the rookie told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Friday.

Houston's Justin Verlander continues moving up the all-time postseason charts after blanking the Tampa Bay Rays over seven innings on Friday as the Astros posted a 6-2 win in their American League Division Series opener.

Mike Foltynewicz threw seven crisp innings before pinch hitter Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer that carried the Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, evening the NLDS at one game apiece.

The Cubs plan to interview Joe Girardi and David Ross next week as they continue their search for a successor to Joe Maddon. First-base coach Will Venable also is expected to interview next week.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. remains in Atlanta's lineup, hitting leadoff and playing center field, for Game 2 of the NL Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Overpowering the Nationals early, the Dodgers' second-year starter embraced his mission to dominate in October.

Boston's title defense is over and its front office is in flux. And with their biggest star approaching his walk year, the Red Sox have a ton of work to do this winter and beyond.

Relievers have never mattered more than they do right now. Sam Miller breaks down each team's bullpen, from how it'll operate in October to its out-of-the-blue stars to its nastiest pitches and beyond.

Verlander and the mighty Astros! Kershaw vs. Strasburg! The Bomba Squad vs. the Bronx Bombers! The smokin' hot Jack Flaherty! Let's go!!

Despite a loaded field of contenders, Houston is the consensus pick to win the World Series thanks to collection of talent we haven't seen before.

Overpowering the Nationals early, the Dodgers' second-year starter embraces his mission to dominate in October.

Nationals leadoff man Trea Turner cited a change in approach for his team's loss to the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS on Thursday night. "Just trying to do a little too much," he said.

Hall of Famer Chipper Jones threw out the first pitch before Game 1 of the NLDS and even reached out and caught a foul ball while sitting near the Braves dugout Thursday night.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. failed to run out a ball he hit off the wall in the seventh inning and had to settle for a single.

Braves right-handed reliever Chris Martin told reporters that he expects to miss the rest of the National League Division Series after suffering an oblique injury while warming up prior to the eighth inning Thursday night.

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Stephen Strasburg will get the start in Game 2 of the National League Division Series for the Washington Nationals, manager Davey Martinez said. Strasburg pitched three innings in relief during Tuesday's wild-card game.

Clayton Kershaw says there's no time to waste for the Dodgers as he prepares to start Game 2 of the NLDS on Friday night against the Nationals.

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