Jays' Springer leads off with 21st postseason HR

Toronto’s George Springer homered on the first pitch from Seattle’s Bryce Miller in the ALCS opener Sunday, moving past Derek Jeter into sole possession of fifth place on the career list with his 21st postseason home run. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Jays' Springer leads off with 21st postseason HR

L.A. to start Snell in Game 1, Ohtani later in NLCS

The Dodgers will start Blake Snell in Game 1 of the NLCS and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2, meaning Shohei Ohtani will only pitch one game. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} L.A. to start Snell in Game 1, Ohtani later in NLCS

Jays name Yesavage starter for Game 2 of ALCS

Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage will start Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Monday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Jays name Yesavage starter for Game 2 of ALCS

MLB announces umpires, crew chiefs for LCS

Alfonso Márquez is working his seventh League Championship Series, serving as a crew chief along with James Hoye. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB announces umpires, crew chiefs for LCS

Bichette off Jays' ALCS roster; Scherzer, Bassitt on

Shortstop Bo Bichette will not return for the ALCS vs. the Mariners, while pitchers Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt were added to Toronto’s roster. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Bichette off Jays' ALCS roster; Scherzer, Bassitt on

Tucker on free agency, Cubs return: 'We'll see'

Outfielder Kyle Tucker, who is one of the biggest prizes on the free agent market, isn’t sure he’ll be back with the Cubs. “If not, it was an honor,” he said. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Tucker on free agency, Cubs return: 'We'll see'

Brewers top Cubs to make first NLCS since 2018

The Brewers won their first playoff series since 2018 after defeating rival Chicago 3-1 in the decisive Game 5 of their NL Division Series on Saturday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Brewers top Cubs to make first NLCS since 2018