Harvey, Murphy lead Mets over Cubs 4-2 in NLCS opener
NEW YORK — Matt Harvey delivered his first huge performance on baseball's October stage. Daniel Murphy has been providing them all postseason.Harvey pitched the game he's been pining for, Murphy took...
View ArticleBig Apple at Citi Field gets Band-Aid after d'Arnaud bonking
NEW YORK — The bruised big apple at Citi Field got a Band-Aid.A day after being hit by Travis d'Arnaud's long home run, the 4,800-pound faux fruit behind the center-field fence had two large, white...
View ArticleThe Latest: Starters out, Grandy a thief, Murphy at it again
The latest on the League Championship Series. The Mets and Cubs are playing Game 2 of the NLCS in New York. The Royals and Blue Jays play Game 3 of the ALCS in Toronto on Monday night. Here's a look at...
View ArticleGraybeard David Ross goes on
NEW YORK — A few hours before the start of Game 2 of the NL Championship Series last night, David Ross walked into an interview room at Citi Field and eyed two bottles of an energy drink — blue- and...
View ArticleAs always, Gomes just ready to go
TORONTO — Three hours before the Kansas City Royals were to begin their off-day workout at Rogers Centre yesterday, Jonny Gomes sat in the dugout talking to the team’s general manager and a few...
View ArticleMurphy HRs again; Mets beat Arrieta, Cubs for 2-0 NLCS lead
NEW YORK — Say this for Daniel Murphy and the New York Mets: They have their October formula down and are sticking with it.Murphy homered off yet another ace to provide an early cushion for Noah...
View ArticleWho wins? ALCS game in Toronto up against Canadian election
TORONTO — Besides runs, hits and errors, Toronto Blue Jays fans might have other numbers on their minds as they watch Game 3 of the AL Championship Series.While the Blue Jays are hosting Kansas City on...
View ArticleRoyals Chris Young to start Game 4 of ALCS
TORONTO — Royals manager Ned Yost has chosen Chris Young over Kris Medlen as his starter for Game 4 of the ALCS.Young has only made two starts since July 28, but they were good ones. He allowed one run...
View ArticleBlue Jays ban beer cans in upper deck at ALCS after ruckus
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have banned selling beer cans in the upper deck at the AL Championship Series after fans threw them on the field during a ruckus earlier in the playoffs.Starting Monday...
View ArticleLefty pitcher Barry Zito retiring from baseball as planned
OAKLAND, Calif. — Left-hander Barry Zito is retiring just as he planned.The pitcher made the announcement in an article he wrote for "The Players' Tribune" posted Monday, saying, "I'm retiring today...
View ArticleBlue Jays claim switch-pitcher Venditte off waivers from A's
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed switch-pitcher Pat Venditte off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.The Blue Jays made the move Monday. Toronto is playing in the AL Championship Series, but...
View ArticleThe Latest: Tulo ejected, Jays hit 3 HRs and build big lead
The latest on the League Championship Series. The Royals and Blue Jays are playing Game 3 of the ALCS in Toronto on Monday night. The Mets and Cubs play Game 3 of the NLCS in Chicago on Tuesday night....
View ArticleMystery of Cueto deepens
TORONTO — Even when Johnny Cueto was done pitching, when he could stand on the top step of the Royals’ dugout and rest the disobedient right arm that failed him last night, the man with the dreadlocks...
View ArticleCueto struggles, Royals fall short in 11-8 loss to Blue Jays
TORONTO — Dropped into an early hole after a dismal outing from Johnny Cueto, the resilient Royals fought back hard enough that Toronto needed its closer to wrap up Game 3 of the AL Championship...
View ArticleLEADING OFF: Mets-Cubs at Wrigley in NLCS; KC-Jays in ALCS
A look at what's happening around the major leagues today:___WRIGGLING LOOSEThe Cubs try to close their 0-2 deficit in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series when they play the Mets at 8:07 p.m. EDT...
View ArticleTigers' Norris says he kept pitching with cancerous growth
DETROIT — Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris says baseball kept him sane after a jarring medical diagnosis.The Detroit left-hander announced in a message on Twitter and Instagram on Monday that he kept...
View ArticleRyno, Sarge and Doctor K: A look back at Mets-Cubs in '84
NEW YORK — Way before wild cards and "Moneyball," before instant replay and interleague games, before the Chicago Cubs had endured seven painful decades without a single stinkin' pennant, the dubious...
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