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LEADING OFF: Cubs face Dodgers' Kershaw trailing 3-1 in NLCSBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---ANOTHER DAYThe Cubs finally broke through for a win against the Dodgers in their NL Championship Series, but now they have to contend with ace Clayton Kershaw in...

AP Sports WriterDodgers close in on World Series with 6-1 win over CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have a tough lineup, a talented pitching staff and a manager making all the right moves.Yup, it's beginning to look a lot like 1988.Yu Darvish pitched sparkling ball...

LEADING OFF: Dodgers seek sweep; Yanks try to solve KeuchelBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors today:---BRING OUT THE BROOMSOne win from their first World Series appearance in 29 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers go for a four-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs in...

AP Sports WriterEthier 'honors the game.' For once, it returns the favorBy JIM LITKECHICAGO (AP) Andre Ethier put his teammates on notice before the first pitch of the playoffs: win the World Series or watch one of the best seasons in Dodgers history go down as a bust.Then...

AP Sports WriterA year after 1st title since 1908, Cubs trail Dodgers 3-0By ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Kyle Schwarber had fans roaring, thinking the Chicago Cubs just might be ready to tighten the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Turns out, his home run in the first inning...

AP Sports WriterDodgers close in on World Series with 6-1 win over CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have a tough lineup, a talented pitching staff and a manager making all the right moves.Yup, it's beginning to look a lot like 1988.Yu Darvish pitched sparkling ball...

AP Sports WriterDodgers close in on World Series with 6-1 win over CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) For the Los Angeles Dodgers, it's beginning to look a lot like 1988.Yu Darvish pitched sparkling ball into the seventh inning, Chris Taylor homered again and the Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs...

AP Sports WriterDodgers close in on World Series with 6-1 win over CubsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Yu Darvish pitched sparkling ball into the seventh inning, Chris Taylor homered again and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Tuesday night to open a commanding 3-0 lead...

Twins tell Perkins they'll decline $6.5M option for 2018MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have told reliever Glen Perkins they will decline their $6.5 million option on his contract for 2018 and pay him a $700,000 buyout.The Twins announced the decision Wednesday, moving Perkins closer to retirement.The 34-year-old three-time...

Tony La Russa leaving Diamondbacks organizationPHOENIX (AP) Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa is leaving the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.La Russa served as chief baseball officer from 2015 to 2016 and became chief baseball analyst when the new regime of general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo...

Twins tell Perkins they'll decline $6.5M option for 2018MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have told left-hander Glen Perkins they will decline their $6.5 million option on his contract for 2018 and pay him a $700,000 buyout.The Twins announced the decision Wednesday, moving Perkins closer to retirement.The 34-year-old three-time...

Red Sox's Ramirez, Rodriguez have shoulder, knee surgeriesBOSTON (AP) The Red Sox say designated hitter Hanley Ramirez and pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez are recovering from offseason surgical procedures.The team said Tuesday that Ramirez underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left shoulder, and Rodriguez had ligament reconstruction in his right...