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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Texas Rangers add chapter to ‘intense’ series, force Game 7 — HOUSTON — Adolis Garcia stood at home plate to watch his ninth-inning grand slam soar toward the Crawford Boxes in left field at Minute Maid Park on Sunday night, and in that moment, the perspective of everyone in the building seemed to shift.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks finally break through in Philadelphia, force NLCS Game 7 — PHILADELPHIA — The Diamondbacks fashioned an identity this year for their ability to make comebacks. They are one win away from cementing that reputation — and making it one of a World Series team.
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Kevin Tresolini / delawareonline:
Philadelphia Phillies head to first Game 7 in franchise history after losing to Arizona — PHILADELPHIA — Citizens Bank Park has proven to be a popular and festive gathering place in recent weeks. — But Phillies fans didn't want or expect to have to return Tuesday night.
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber launch Phillies to 3-2 NLCS lead — PHOENIX — Slugging and running their way to within one victory of a return trip to the World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Saturday night in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series to take a 3-2 series lead.
Greg Giesen / delawareonline:
Philadelphia Phillies are a win from the World Series. What to know for Game 6 of the NLCS
Jason Wolf / Arizona Republic:
DBacks' Corbin Carroll, teammates ignore doubters, confident NLCS isn't over
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Phillies get their swagger back, punching Diamondbacks in mouth with early sneak attack
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
DBacks hit wall in NLCS Game 5 as Phillies hit 3 homers to take 3-2 series lead
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The Athletic:
Bob Melvin emerges as Giants' top managerial candidate after Padres allow him to interview: Sources — The Giants have requested and received permission to interview Padres manager Bob Melvin for San Francisco's managerial opening, The Athletic has learned, potentially paving the way for Melvin …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Padres grant permission for Bob Melvin, Giants interview — The San Diego Padres granted permission for manager Bob Melvin to interview with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN, paving the way for an interdivision managerial change and the end of a contentious two-year relationship between Melvin and the Padres.
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MLB.com:
Houston pitcher Abreu disciplined — Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu has received a two-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally throwing at Adolis García of the Texas Rangers during the bottom of the eighth inning of Friday's Game Five of the American League Championship Series …
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Stephen Hawkins / Associated Press:
ALCS: Jose Altuve's 3-run homer in 9th gives Astros 3-2 series lead after benches clear
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Adam Grosbard / Orange County Register:
Rams collapse in fourth quarter of loss to Steelers — INGLEWOOD — The final knife, the one the Rams couldn't control, came in the form of a generous fourth-down spot. — The Pittsburgh Steelers, with 2:24 left in the game, tried a quarterback sneak. From replays, it appeared Kenny Pickett …
WVUE-TV:
At least 2 dead, 30 injured in massive I-55 pile-up — MANCHAC, La. (WVUE) - Multiple crashes on Interstate 55, both north and southbound, have prompted closures in both directions between Ruddock and Manchac, according to state police and St. John Sheriff Mike Tregre.
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Eric He / Orange County Register:
UCLA routs Stanford behind Steele's three touchdowns, Garbers at QB — Dante Moore was “banged up a little” during the week following the Oregon State game last week — STANFORD — Looking to steady an offense that has been up-and-down this season, UCLA made a rather surprise change …
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Will Sammon / The Athletic:
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Mets and the factors that could impact a potential pursuit — For the past three seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball, the same pitcher has captured what Japan calls the quadruple crown by leading the league in wins, winning percentage, ERA and strikeouts.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Why Tyler Glasnow really, really wants to stay with Rays — The most likely scenario is for the Rays to trade Tyler Glasnow. — He is due to make a team-record $25 million next season, having signed an extension that delayed free agency a year. Injuries and inconsistency have been ongoing issues …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
20 years after shocking World Series title, ex-owner Jeffrey Loria reflects on Marlins tenure — PHILADELPHIA — Former Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria had no idea. It was complete news to him. The word hadn't spread to Paris, apparently. — Just three years after being lauded …
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