Dodgers stay playoff perfect, take 2-0 NLDS lead

After breezing past the Cincinnati Reds in the wild-card round, the world champion-Los Angeles Dodgers have kept up the momentum against the Phillies, and with Monday’s Game 2 victory in Philadelphia, they now have a commanding 2-0 NLDS advantage. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dodgers stay playoff perfect, take 2-0 NLDS lead

Breslow: Sox to take holistic approach to offseason

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Monday that ensuring the team stays in a position to compete will feature a holistic approach. He’s focused on fortifying the pitching staff and continuing to develop the young position players. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Breslow: Sox to take holistic approach to offseason

M's Wilson: Naylor dealing with personal matter

Manager Dan Wilson declined to say Monday whether first baseman Josh Naylor traveled with the Mariners to Detroit for the next game of the ALDS. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} M's Wilson: Naylor dealing with personal matter

Red Sox's Narvaez to undergo surgery on knee

Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez is scheduled to undergo left knee surgery but is expected to be ready for spring training. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Red Sox's Narvaez to undergo surgery on knee

Boone considering lineup tweaks ahead of Game 3

Aaron Boone is considering making a couple lineup changes as the Yankees face elimination in Game 3 vs. the Blue Jays. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Boone considering lineup tweaks ahead of Game 3

Chourio to start Game 2 after hamstring injury

The Brewers’ Jackson Chourio, who injured his right hamstring in Game 1, will start in left field for Game 2 of the NLDS and bat leadoff against the Cubs. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Chourio to start Game 2 after hamstring injury

MLB wild-card viewership spikes 64% on ESPN

ESPN set viewership records during baseball’s wild-card series last week, fueled by a significant spike in watchers from young demographics, and the network announced Monday that Game 3 of the Red Sox-Yankees series averaged 7,439,000 viewers. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB wild-card viewership spikes 64% on ESPN

Bader not in Phils' G2 lineup due to groin injury

Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader was not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the NL Division Series because of a groin injury. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Bader not in Phils' G2 lineup due to groin injury