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Brewers Sweep Dodgers to Reach First World Series Since 1982
Milwaukee erased a four-run deficit to beat Los Angeles 6–4, complete an NLCS sweep and reach the World Series for the first time in 44 years.
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Pedro Martínez praised Tampa Bay’s execution and said New York’s defense let Cam Schlittler down after a 5–2 loss left the Yankees trailing 2–0 in the ALDS.
Bob Costas Warns of Prop-Bet Risks as Leagues Embrace Gambling
Bob Costas questions leagues’ sportsbook ties and the risks of individual-pitch wagers, citing the pending Emmanuel Clase case on Front Office Sports Tonight.
John Smoltz Exposes Baseball’s Rest-Day Culture: “They’re Being Babied”
John Smoltz criticizes player development and analytics-driven rest while naming Zack Wheeler among the pitchers who can work without their best stuff.
Jomboy Examines Mason Miller’s Glove Cue in Brewers’ Walk-Off Win
Jomboy compares Miller’s fastball and slider in NLDS Game 2, while stressing that the cue he sees on television does not establish what Milwaukee’s hitters knew.
Rays beat Yankees 5–2 to take 2–0 ALDS lead
Tampa Bay’s four-run fifth beat New York 5–2 in ALDS Game 2. Richie Palacios drove in two, while Ben Rice hit both Yankees homers.
White Sox beat Guardians 4–3 to take 2–0 ALDS lead
Braden Montgomery’s two-run double sparked Chicago’s three-run sixth as the White Sox beat Cleveland 4–3 in ALDS Game 2 and took a 2–0 series lead.
Mike Francesa Stunned by Rays Crowd, Says Yankees Need Schlittler to Deliver
Mike Francesa reacts to the Rays’ home support in Game 1 and explains why he believes Cam Schlittler must deliver for the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS.
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Derek Jeter, David Ortiz and Alex Rodriguez discuss Mason Miller’s three walks and Milwaukee’s patient at-bats after the Brewers’ 4–3 win in NLDS Game 2.
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Alex Rodriguez sees a possible Braves finish in Atlanta after Game 2, while FOX’s crew explains how Robert Suarez and the bullpen protected a 3–2 win over the Dodgers.
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Craig Stammen explains Mason Miller’s two-inning assignment; Pat Murphy discusses Milwaukee’s ninth-inning rally in its 4–3 NLDS Game 2 win.
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Jackson Chourio singled home Christian Yelich and Sal Frelick with two outs in the ninth to give Milwaukee a 4–3 win over San Diego in NLDS Game 2.