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LEADING OFF: Cubs, Nationals settle NLDS in Game 5By The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Thursday:---GOING THE DISTANCEIt's a win-or-go-home Game 5 in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals at 8:08 p.m. EDT. Kyle Hendricks pitches for the World...

AP Sports WriterYanks complete comeback, beat Indians 5-2 in Game 5 of ALDSBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) These young Yankees were unshaken, resilient and as tough as the city they represent.The baby Bronx Bombers have grown up fast.Didi Gregorius, following in the October footprints left by Derek Jeter, homered...

LEADING OFF: Cubs, Nationals settle NLDS in Game 5By The Associated PressA look at what's happening all around the majors Thursday:---GOING THE DISTANCEIt's a win-or-go-home Game 5 in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals. Kyle Hendricks pitches for the World Series champion Cubs after...

AP Sports WriterAltuve looks for more as Astros prepare for Yankees in ALCSBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Jose Altuve hit .346 to win the American League batting title for the second straight year before batting .533 in the ALDS to help the Houston Astros eliminate the Boston Red Sox.As...

The WASHINGTON and the CHICAGO CUBS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/11/2017 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Washington Nationals (98-67) at Chicago Cubs (94-71) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, October 11 - 4:00 PM EST WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU RL 917 WASHINGTON 7.5 (-145) (-150) 7.5 (-110) 140 -150 918 CHICAGO CUBS TV: 4 p.m. ET, TBS PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Tanner...

The NY YANKEES and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 10/11/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: New York Yankees (94-73) at Cleveland Indians (104-62) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, October 11 - 8:00 PM EST WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 915 NY YANKEES 7.5 (-180) (-190) 7.5 (-110) 180 -190 916 CLEVELAND TV: 8:08 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1 PITCHING...

AP Sports WriterAltuve looks for more as Astros prepare for ALCSBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Jose Altuve hit .346 to win the American League batting title for the second straight year before batting .533 in the ALDS to help the Houston Astros eliminate the Boston Red Sox.As Houston prepares...

AP Sports WriterPowered up: Encarnacion back for Indians in ALDS Game 5By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Indians' lineup is at full power for Game 5. Edwin Encarnacion is back.After missing two games with a sprained right ankle, Cleveland's cleanup hitter is in the lineup Wednesday night as the...

AP Sports WriterEncarnacion back for Indians in Game 5 vs. YankeesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians cleanup hitter Edwin Encarnacion is back in Cleveland's lineup for Game 5 of the AL Division Series against the Yankees after sitting out two games with a sprained ankle.Encarnacion injured his ankle in...

AP Sports WriterStrasburg to start Game 4 of NLDS for Nationals after allBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg woke up feeling better and will start Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs after all.The Nationals announced several hours before Wednesday's scheduled...

AP Sports WriterRed Sox fire manager Farrell after 2nd straight ALDS defeatBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) John Farrell racked up a lot of wins and World Series title with the Boston Red Sox. But past success wasn't enough to save his job after consecutive early playoff exits.Boston fired Farrell...

AP Sports WriterStrasburg to start Game 4 of NLDS for Nationals after allBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg will start Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs after all.The Nationals announced several hours before Wednesday's scheduled first pitch that they were...