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Next stop, World Series: Answering the big questions left for Astros-Red Sox and Braves-Dodgers
Both the ALCS and NLCS are headed to Game 6. Can we expect a comeback bid or two -- or a pair of clinchers?
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How Astros cheating scandal changed Red Sox manager Alex Cora
The Red Sox skipper had to look within himself during his suspension for a sign-stealing scandal -- and came out of it with a new understanding.
2021 POSTSEASON: THE FASTBALL
The one pitch that will make (or break) October
Want to win in the playoffs? How you bring the high heat can determine your success -- but you better not miss.
Dodgers force Game 6 behind Taylor's three HRs
Against all odds, here come the Dodgers -- now how far can they push the Braves?
The Dodgers had a dream end to their NLCS homestand. But will it turn into another nightmare for the Braves?
MLB OFFSEASON
Correa to Yanks? Ranking MLB's billion-dollar class of free-agent shortstops -- and where each might land
More than a dozen teams are expected to chase five superstar shortstops this winter. We spoke to MLB evaluators to break them down before the market opens.
HARDER THAN HITTING A CURVEBALL
Juan Soto faceplants while trying to play hockey
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Playoff Power Rankings: Everything you need to know about baseball's final four
Who has the edge in the ALCS and NLCS? We break down each team's strengths and weaknesses -- and the storylines that could determine their fate.
Who's going to the World Series? Our LCS predictions
There are just four teams left in the MLB playoffs. Here's who we think is headed to the World Series.
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'We'll play better', Cora confident ahead of Red Sox's elimination game
Red Sox manager Alex Cora says the Red Sox have won must-win games before, and are ready for Game 6 vs. the Astros.
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- Taylor: 'Surreal' to hit 3 HRs, keep Dodgers alive
- GarcÃa to start Gm. 6 for Astros against Red Sox
- Mays' NFT to feature diploma, benefit foundation
- 1B coach is fourth not returning to Yankees staff
- Carrasco has bone fragment removed from elbow
- Brewers hitting coach Haines out after NLDS loss
- Free-agent SS: Where each might land
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
Best ever? (ESPN+)
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Is Los Angeles Dodgers righty Max Scherzer the best MLB trade deadline pitching pickup ever?
Rick Sutcliffe in 1984? Randy Johnson in 1998? CC Sabathia in 2008? Scherzer has work to do, but his run could match -- or even surpass -- them all.
Inside The Flip
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Derek Jeter enters the Hall of Fame - Oral history of the Yankees shortstop's greatest play, The Flip
Was Giambi really out? How did Jeter get there? Twenty years later, the players and coaches involved recall the new Hall of Famer's once-in-a-lifetime flip.
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