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“Veteran Nick Martinez, who started Game 1 of the World Series and pitched in relief in Game 4, has a mutual option for $20 million.”

“He went 1-5 with a 5.50 ERA in six starts and 22 relief appearances for San Diego’s Class-A Salem affiliate in 1983, played for Sydney in Australia the following year and finished with Tri-Cities in the independent Northwest League, going 6-5 over 24 games in…”

“Here’s a look at the Brewers’ championship, by the numbers: 4 With the Brewers winning their first title, four MLB franchises remain without a World Series crown: the Rays, the Colorado Rockies, the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners. 6 Consecutive…”

“Seattle reached Game 7 of the American League Championship Series in 2025.”

“The right-hander threw 89 pitches over 3 2/3 innings in Game 2, getting a no-decision as Milwaukee rallied for a 5-4 victory and a 2-0 Series lead.”

“…nior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to advance to the World Series for the third time in the franchise’s 29…”

“…l a little short once again with a 7-3 loss to Tampa Bay in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night, it will be the Rays meeting the Milwaukee Brewers in the Fall Classic — the first once since 1980 between teams seeking their first…”

“CLEVELAND (AP) — Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second postseason win, Tampa Bay’s offense kept on constant pressure and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Sunday night to take a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series.”

“… go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, Milwaukee’s brilliant bullpen slammed the door late and the Brewers rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series to earn their first World Series trip since…”

“GUARDIANS 3, RAYS 2 CLEVELAND (AP) — Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings and Cleveland beat Tampa Bay in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the American League Championship Series.”

“…S (AP) — Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit back-to-back homers off Blake Snell as Milwaukee regained the lead in the seventh inning, and the Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on Wednesday to take a 3-0 lead in the National League Championship…”

“After winning the first two games of their best-of-five AL Division Series against Cleveland, Chicago struck out 21 times and managed just three hits in a 2-0 defeat Saturday night that advanced the Guardians to an AL Championship Series matchup against Tampa…”

“Ryan Vilade also homered for the Rays, who reached the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2020 and host the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Guardians in the opener on Monday.”

“The White Sox are hoping to advance to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2005, while the Guardians are looking to take one step toward a remarkable comeback.”

“New York became the first team to commit three errors in the first inning of a postseason game since the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of the 1975 American League Championship Series against Boston, according to Sportsnet Stats.”

“The Rays are one victory from reaching the American League Championship Series.”

“The surprising White Sox improved to 4-0 in these playoffs — all on the road — and are one win from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time since winning the World Series in 2005.”

“CLEVELAND (AP) — Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash wasn’t concerned about the struggles of his top four hitters through the first three games of the AL Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians.”

“By whatever four-legged description, Martinez came through with the terrific start Tampa Bay needed in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.”

“Contreras hit a tying homer in the fifth and singled home the go-ahead run an inning later as the Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 on Monday in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series.”

“MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras hit a tying homer in the fifth and singled home the go-ahead run an inning later as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 on Monday in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.”

“Of the 43 previous major league teams to fall behind 3-0 in any best-of-seven postseason series, only the 2004 Boston Red Sox rallied to win four straight games when they beat the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series.”

“…Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays opened the first World Series in 35 years between small-payroll teams in the bottom half of big league spending, players’ association head Bruce Meyer and Manfred held separate media sessions Friday near the first base…”

“(AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays led the American League in wins and are heading to the World Series with a non-traditional lineup that features a couple All-Stars and mostly unsung heroes who do whatever it takes to win games.”

““It’s almost like watching your kids play,” said Yount, who was the American League Most Valuable Player when the Brewers reached the 1982 Fall Classic.”

“The first step came last season when the Raptors made the playoffs for the first time since 2022 and took a first-round series to seven games.”

“Only three players on Tampa Bay’s 26-man roster in the AL Championship Series were drafted by the team, and first baseman Jonathan Aranda was an international signing.”

“It was an exciting finish to a game that often felt like a slog in the brilliant fall sunshine, with one of the biggest pops from the crowd coming in the fourth quarter when it was encouraged to support baseball’s Cleveland Guardians, who were set to host…”

“CLEVELAND (AP) — Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians was postponed because of rain Friday night.”

“CLEVELAND (AP) — Thursday’s Game 3 of the AL Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians has been moved up to a 1 p.m. start due to the threat of rain in Cleveland on Thursday night.”

“(AP) — José Ramírez’s mental mistake and fielding error cost Cleveland in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, a day after his bat helped boost the Guardians to an opening win.”

“…el Lowe snapped an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single after Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey homered off Drew Rasmussen, and the Cleveland Guardians rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday…”

“(AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays added rookie right-hander Brody Hopkins to their AL Championship Series roster and dropped lefty Garrett Cleavinger while the Cleveland Guardians added right-hander Slade Cecconi.”

“Tampa Bay star Junior Caminero said Wednesday night after the Rays earned a matchup with the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Guardians in their first American League Championship Series since 2020.”

“Ryan Vilade also homered for the Rays, who reached the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2020 and host the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Guardians in the opener on Monday.”

“When leadoff hitter Trent Grisham struck out to end the ninth, it capped a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the AL Division Series and a series sweep that extended the Yankees’ championship drought to 17 years.”

“CLEVELAND (AP) — The White Sox are returning to Chicago one win from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time in 21 years.”

“It’s a remarkable stretch in which the Astros reached the American League Championship Series seven straight times from 2017-23 and advanced to the World Series four times, winning championships in 2017 and 2022.”

“It’s a remarkable stretch in which the Astros reached the American League Championship Series seven straight times from 2017-23 and advanced to the World Series four times, winning championships in 2017 and 2022.”

“Boone’s 11th-inning walk-off home run for New York against Boston in Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series became the defining moment of his baseball career and perhaps his life.”

“…e announcement shortly after the Mariners finished off a 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels, the ending to a disappointing 76-86 season that began with World Series aspirations after Seattle reached Game 7 of the American League Championship Series last…”

“He posted a 1.80 ERA, struck out 252 batters and limited hitters to a .157 batting average to lead the major leagues in all three categories.”

“…e then retired the first two batters of the frame, which gave manager John Schneider the perfect opportunity to recreate a viral moment from Game 5 of the American League Championship Series in Seattle, when Scherzer famously barked at him to stay in the…”

“In his only taste of playoff baseball, 10 games, Delgado hit .351 with an 1.199 OPS, four home runs and 11 RBIs as his Mets lost the National League championship series to the eventual World Series champion St.”

“There were the highest of highs as the Jays won their first American League (AL) East Division and played in their first American League Championship Series (ALCS) in 1985; the back-to-back World Series Championships in 1992 and 1993 and the years of…”

“Cleveland is guaranteed at least an American League wild card and retains a one-game lead over the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central.”

“Fresh off signing a $500-million (U.S.) contract, he delivered one of the best post-seasons in recent memory, slugging eight home runs over three rounds and coming within a few feet of a Game 7 walk-off for the championship.”

“…ngers or Astros just yet. 1973 New York Mets Record: 82-79 (first in NL East) Run differential: 20 Postseason: Beat Cincinnati 3-2 in NL Championship Series, lost to Oakland 4-3 in World Series The rallying cry was “Ya gotta believe!” from reliever Tug…”

“The Rays (96-61) secured home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs and took their first division crown since 2021, when they won 100 games.”

“There is one important game in the American League, where the Toronto Blue Jays travel to face the Baltimore Orioles.”

“It’s something the Jays hope to avoid this season, but following a 3-6 stretch, they entered Thursday’s off-day trailing the Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2 games for the final American League wild-card berth.”

“As Vegas enters its 10th season, the standard has been the Cup since the Golden Knights made the final in its first year in 2018 and lost in five games to Washington.”