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Dodgers shake up NLCS lineup, restoring Shohei Ohtani to leadoff with season on the line

Dodgers shake up NLCS lineup, restoring Shohei Ohtani to leadoff with season on the line

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

One loss from elimination, the Los Angeles Dodgers restored Shohei Ohtani to the top of the batting order for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday night.
Halpin's go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for 2-1 AL Championship Series lead

Halpin's go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for 2-1 AL Championship Series lead

Joe Reedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rookie Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Baseball-Home of MLB's Blue Jays swaps bats for clubs as ballpark transforms into nine-hole golf course

Baseball-Home of MLB's Blue Jays swaps bats for clubs as ballpark transforms into nine-hole golf course

Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 10:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Home runs will be swapped for holes-in-one at the ​home of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays when the domed stadium is transformed into a temporary ‌nine-hole golf course in January with shots launched from the stands at ⁠greens on the field ​below.
Jake Bauers was ready to retire. Now, his relentless at-bats have Brewers on brink of World Series

Jake Bauers was ready to retire. Now, his relentless at-bats have Brewers on brink of World Series

Doug Padilla, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 5:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jake Bauers' new lease on life allows him to worry less and give more.
Shohei Ohtani batting 6th, a lone single, and the Dodgers staring at playoff elimination

Shohei Ohtani batting 6th, a lone single, and the Dodgers staring at playoff elimination

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 2:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Slumping star Shohei Ohtani singled after being dropped to sixth in the batting order for the Los Angeles Dodgers, whose 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series put them on the brink of postseason elimination Wednesday night.
Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and ride 6-2 win to 3-0 lead in NLCS

Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and ride 6-2 win to 3-0 lead in NLCS

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 2:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Milwaukee Brewers hit the second-fewest home runs in baseball during the regular season, even as they topped the majors with 103 wins.
Dodgers down 3-0 to Brewers in NLCS and must win 4 in a row for chance at 3rd straight championship

Dodgers down 3-0 to Brewers in NLCS and must win 4 in a row for chance at 3rd straight championship

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 11:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

on the brink of playoff elimination.
Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espada's contract, part ways with their manager

Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espada's contract, part ways with their manager

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joe Espada is out as manager of the Houston Astros after the team decided not to renew his contract.
Rays and Guardians to play ALCS Game 3 in afternoon to beat rain. NLCS game also moved up

Rays and Guardians to play ALCS Game 3 in afternoon to beat rain. NLCS game also moved up

Joe Reedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians have a common opponent with the American League Championship Series shifting to Progressive Field for the next three games.
MLB adjusts Thursday start times for Championship Series games

MLB adjusts Thursday start times for Championship Series games

Field Level Media  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 2:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Oct 14 (Field Level Media) - The start time for Thursday's ​Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Guardians has been moved ‌up five hours due to forecasted rain in the Cleveland area.
The Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager on a 2-year deal

The Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager on a 2-year deal

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Philadelphia Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager, removing his interim tag and giving him a two-year deal even after a late-season collapse nearly cost the team a playoff spot.
Phillies retain Don Mattingly as manager

Phillies retain Don Mattingly as manager

Field Level Media  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Oct 14 (Field Level Media) - The Philadelphia Phillies retained Don Mattingly ​as full-time manager with a two-year deal.
ACLS notebook: Freddy Peralta flourishing since trade from Mets to Rays

ACLS notebook: Freddy Peralta flourishing since trade from Mets to Rays

Field Level Media  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 11:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Oct 14 (By Brant James, Field Level Media) - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays hadn't lost consecutive games in almost three weeks entering Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday.
Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 10:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the crowd chanting his name, a fired-up Freddy Peralta pumped one fastball after another past hitters all night long.
Shohei Ohtani will be in Dodgers' Game 3 lineup against Brewers

Shohei Ohtani will be in Dodgers' Game 3 lineup against Brewers

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shohei Ohtani will be in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.
Baseball-Dodgers' dynasty on the ropes as bats go cold against Brewers

Baseball-Dodgers' dynasty on the ropes as bats go cold against Brewers

Rory Carroll, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 7:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent the last two Octobers spraying champagne. This ​year they may be facing an early winter.
Contreras delivers and Milwaukee's bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2

Contreras delivers and Milwaukee's bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2

Steve Megargee, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 1:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thanks to a couple of big swings from William Contreras, the Milwaukee Brewers need just a couple more wins to earn their first National League pennant and end the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship reign.
Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS

Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 12:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cleveland Guardians used small ball, the longball and played solid all-around baseball to keep winning in the postseason.
Late meltdown by Rays at home leaves them with 7-3 loss to Guardians in Game 1 of ALCS

Late meltdown by Rays at home leaves them with 7-3 loss to Guardians in Game 1 of ALCS

Zak Gilbert, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 12:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

For six innings, the Tampa Bay Rays were in complete control again.
ALCS notebook: Rays 3B Junior Caminero OK after on-field collision

ALCS notebook: Rays 3B Junior Caminero OK after on-field collision

Field Level Media  |  Updated Oct. 12 - 11:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Oct 13 (By Brant James, Field Level Media) - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays' postseason hopes apparently did not crash like Junior Caminero and outfielder Jonny DeLuca down the left field foul line in the ninth inning of ​the American League Championship Series opener on Monday.