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Blake Snell led the Dodgers to a 2-1 Game 1 victory in the NLCS against the Brewers, pitching his way into the kind of company he knew he'd be keeping when he signed with L.A. before the season.

Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco each hit three-run homers as the Seattle Mariners drew to within two wins of the franchise's first World Series appearance.

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Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander was scratched from the lineup for Monday's Game 2 of the AL Championship Series because of a sore lower back.

Sandy Alomar Sr., an All-Star infielder during his playing days in the 1960s and '70s who went on to coach in the majors and manage in his native Puerto Rico, has died. He was 81.

The Detroit Tigers said they extended manager A.J. Hinch's contract for an undisclosed amount of time and say they have the necessary resources to lock up ace Tarik Skubal on a long-term deal.

Mariners right-hander George Kirby expected to start against Blue Jays righty Shane Bieber for Game 3 of the ALCS.

Brewers have added Nick Mears; Dodgers have included Ben Casparius in a move to change up bullpen rosters for the NLCS.

Mike Shildt is retiring as Padres manager with two years remaining on his contract, citing a "severe toll" the job has taken on him "mentally, physically and emotionally."

The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring.