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Yanks become World Series favorites after edging Guardians in Game 4 of ALCS
Just one night after coughing up a 5-3 lead in the ninth inning and going on to lose in the 10th, the New York Yankees looked determined to prevent the Cleveland Guardians from picking up any more momentum in the American League Championship Series on Friday. ,Cleveland almost did, though. It manage...
Yanks hold off Guardians in Game 4 of ALCS, become World Series favorites
Just one night after coughing up a 5-3 lead in the ninth inning and going on to lose in the 10th, the New York Yankees looked determined to prevent the Cleveland Guardians from picking up any more momentum in the American League Championship Series on Friday. ,Cleveland almost did, though. It manage...
Yanks hold off Guardians for 3-1 lead in ALCS
CLEVELAND -- Alex Verdugo and Gleyber Torres each drove in a run in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees moved within one win of their first World Series appearance since 2009 with an 8-6 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.,...
Mets drill Dodgers 12-6 in Game 5, stay alive in NLCS
NEW YORK -- Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer in the first inning before the New York Mets fended off several rallies by the Los Angeles Dodgers and staved off elimination with a 12-6 win in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Friday.,The Dodgers lead the best-of-seven series three ...
Yankees add RHP Mark Leiter Jr. to ALCS roster
The New York Yankees added right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. to their American League Championship Series roster on Friday.,Leiter will take the bullpen spot of right-hander Ian Hamilton, who came away with a left calf injury in Game 3 against the Cleveland Guardians. Hamilton will miss the ALCS and is n...
Mets aim to stay alive in Game 5 vs. surging Dodgers
NEW YORK -- The New York Mets, 11 games under .500 in late May, turned their season around after adopting an against-the-world mentality.,The attitude was best summarized by designated hitter J.D. Martinez, who said the best way to quiet the critics who didn't believe in the Mets was to "let's go (s...
After Game 3 stunner, Guardians aim to level ALCS vs. Yankees
CLEVELAND -- After a pulsating Game 3 that saw the Cleveland Guardians climb back into the American League Championship Series in the most dramatic fashion, the New York Yankees have less than 24 hours to clear their heads.,The Guardians, one out away from a 3-0 deficit in the best-of-seven series, ...
Mookie Betts (4 hits) guides Dodgers to 3-1 NLCS lead vs. Mets
NEW YORK -- Mookie Betts homered and finished with four hits and four RBIs for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who took control of the National League Championship Series with a 10-2 win over the New York Mets in Game 4 on Thursday night.,The Dodgers lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and will attempt to cl...
Mookie Betts leads Dodgers to 3-1 series lead vs. Mets
NEW YORK -- Mookie Betts homered and finished with four hits and four RBIs for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who took control of the National League Championship Series with a 10-2 win over the New York Mets in Game 4 on Thursday night.,The Dodgers lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and will attempt to cl...
David Fry belts walk-off HR in 10th, Guardians stun Yanks in Game 3
CLEVELAND -- David Fry delivered a walk-off two-run homer in the 10th inning after Jhonkensy Noel hit a game-tying two-run blast with two outs in the ninth as the Cleveland Guardians pulled out an improbable 7-5 victory over the visiting New York Yankees on Thursday in Game 3 of the American League ...
David Fry belts walk-off HR in 10th, Guardians stun Yankees in Game 3
CLEVELAND -- David Fry delivered a walk-off two-run homer in the 10th inning after Jhonkensy Noel hit a game-tying two-run blast with two outs in the ninth as the Cleveland Guardians pulled out an improbable 7-5 victory over the visiting New York Yankees on Thursday in Game 3 of the American League ...
Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman (ankle) not in Game 4 lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman will not be in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday, on the road against the New York Mets.,Freeman, who has been playing on a sprained right ankle since the postseason began, will be replaced at first...
Reports: White Sox owner 'open' to selling franchise
The Chicago White Sox are exploring avenues for a possible sale of the franchise, according to multiple reports, after just completing a 121-loss season that was the worst in the modern era.,According to the Chicago Sun-Times, chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is "open" to finding a buyer for the club and on...
Subway Series World Series? Not Everyone Wants Yankees vs. Mets Championship
While a New York Yankees vs. New York Mets World Series seems fun, the Dodgers might give America and baseball fans a more entertaining championship....
Mets' resilience set for latest test in Game 4 vs. Dodgers
NEW YORK -- The New York Mets know how well they have responded when playing from behind this season.,The Los Angeles Dodgers can't forget what happened the last time the Mets found themselves in a hole.,The Mets will look to even the National League Championship Series while the Dodgers will aim to...
Matthew Boyd, Guardians aim to halve Yankees' ALCS lead
CLEVELAND -- As the American League Championship Series arrives in Ohio for Game 3 on Thursday, the New York Yankees possess all of the momentum.,The Yankees hold a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, with the Cleveland Guardians stuck in a chasm created in large part by their own mistakes and mis...
Dodgers display late power, blank Mets for 2-1 NLCS edge
NEW YORK -- Enrique Hernandez and Shohei Ohtani hit multi-run homers to provide the Los Angeles Dodgers insurance in a 8-0 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.,Hernandez belted a two-run shot in the sixth inning and Ohtani added a majestic thr...
Padres batting champ Luis Arraez (thumb) undergoes surgery
National League batting champion Luis Arraez of the San Diego Padres said he underwent surgery on his left thumb Wednesday to repair a torn ligament.,Arraez said he played through the injury for the entire second half of the season. He injured it June 25 against the Washington Nationals on a headfir...
Guardians tab Matthew Boyd for Game 3 start vs. Yankees
The Cleveland Guardians are turning to left-hander Matthew Boyd for the crucial Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Thursday.,The Guardians lost each of the first two games in New York and are hoping to turn around the series, beginning with Thursday's f...
Report: Tropicana Field won't be ready by Opening Day
The Tampa Bay Rays may have to find a temporary home to start the 2025 season.,Hurricane Milton left the Tropicana Field roof in tatters and the stadium won't be totally repaired by Opening Day, the Tampa Bay Times reported.,"About the only thing that seems certain is that the team won't be able to ...