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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.
Astros take 3-1 lead behind Springer, Correa 3-run HRs
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Altuve calls Springer a superstar
Springer on postseason success: This is why we play
ALCS game 4
Yanks strand 10 in Game 4, go 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position
Playoff Buzz
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.
Dead ball? Juiced ball? The debate unfortunately rages on
After seeing home runs fly out of ballparks all season, we've seen a lot of warning-track power in the playoffs. What the heck is going on?
MLB
'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.
Nats reach World Series
What does the Nats' sweep mean for the World Series?
Washington looked great in making short work of St. Louis, but can it do the same against the Astros or Yankees?
Nationals to the Series
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'Sometimes you gotta wait for good things': Inside the greatest night in Nats history
Washington is finally going to the World Series as Ryan Zimmerman and all of D.C. soak in the celebration.
Cardinals
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Five offseason questions for Cardinals after NLCS sweep
Getting taken down by the Washington Nationals exposed St. Louis' shortcomings, starting with an underpowered outfield. But that isn't the only fix the Cards need.
MLB
Kurkjian's October tales: Attention, passengers. There is a home run orbiting the earth
Tim Kurkjian shares the behind-the-scenes stories of some of the wildest games, moments and characters in MLB postseason history. This week: the 2000s.
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- Hinch: Talk of Astros whistling pitches a 'joke'
- Stanton (quad) sits in Game 4 as Yankees fall
- Baker reportedly meets with Phillies for 2nd time
- Maddon reaches deal to be new Angels manager
- Girardi quits USA Baseball, eyes MLB openings
- Babe Ruth bat used for 500th HR to be auctioned
- What's next for MLB playoffs exits?
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On the move?
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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.
A star is born
- Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Meet the Class of 2019: The MLB players who graduated to stardom
They weren't household names on Opening Day, but surely you've heard of them by now. We decide which rising stars made the leap in 2019.
The Body Issue
- Joe Pugliese for ESPN
How Christian Yelich turned himself into an MVP
It took six years for Yelich to become an All-Star. It only took another 12 months for him to become the best hitter in the world. This is how he transformed himself into an MVP.
