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☆ MLB roundup: D-backs complete sweep of Dodgers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The D-backs continued their improbable yet impressive run through the playoffs. They began with a two-game sweep in the best-of-three wild-card series against the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers before knocking out the NL West champion Dodgers. The Dodgers' two biggest stars, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, combined to go 0-for-8 in Game 3 and finished the series 1-for-21 as a duo. Both struck out while representing the tying run in the eighth inning against Arizona reliever Kevin Ginkel. Astros 3, Twins 2Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead, two-run homer and Houston held on to beat Minnesota in Minneapolis and clinch the teams' American League Division Series.

Persons: Paul Sewald, Jose Herrera, Matt Kartozian, Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte, Christian Walker, Gabriel Moreno, Lance Lynn, Joe Mantiply, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Kevin Ginkel, Jose Abreu, Michael Brantley, Chas McCormick, Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner, Brandon Marsh, Aaron Nola, Castellanos Organizations: Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chase, The Arizona Diamondbacks, National League, NL Central, Milwaukee Brewers, NL West, Dodgers, Arizona, Astros, Houston, Minnesota, American League, AL, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, Twins, Phillies, Braves, Philadelphia, Thomson Locations: Phoenix , Arizona, USA, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia

Won 101, won the American League East. Seager is one of five Texas hitters who started for the AL squad in this year's All-Star Game. Also an All-Star in his first season with the Rangers, Eovaldi has won both of their series-clinching games this postseason. Seager walked five times in Game 2 against Baltimore, the first player in postseason history with five in a single game. The Rangers wait to see if they will be going to Houston or Minnesota for ALCS Game 1 on Sunday.

Persons: — Corey Seager, Adolis García, Nathan Eovaldi, “, Brandon Hyde, ” Seager, Dean Kremer, Seager, Nathaniel Lowe, Lowe, Bruce Bochy, San, Eovaldi, ” Hyde, José Leclerc, Aaron Hicks, Leclerc, Aroldis Chapman, Jordan Westburg, David, Kremer, It’s, Mitch Garver, García, Barry Bonds, ___ Organizations: Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, The Rangers, Seattle, AL West, American League, Baltimore, AL East, Orioles, American League East, Star, Rangers, Life, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers, AL, Tampa Bay, Hamas, NEXT, Los Angeles Angels Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Baltimore, Texas, San Francisco, Israel, Francisco’s, Florida, Sarasota , Florida, Houston, Minnesota

The wild-card Rangers have outscored the Orioles and Tampa Bay — the top two teams in the American League in the regular season — by 25-11. Garver, a backup catcher who hadn't played yet in the 2023 playoffs, hit his grand slam for a 9-2 lead. Garver was in the lineup because it was “just time to get him out there” — to quote Bochy pregame. Corey Seager became the first player to walk five times in a postseason game and scored twice. Tuesday night will be the first home game for the Rangers since Sept. 24 and their first playoff game at Globe Life Field.

Persons: Mitch Garver, Bruce Bochy, San Francisco, Gunnar Henderson, Aaron Hicks, haven't, They're, Hicks, Garver's, Grayson Rodriguez, Garver, hadn't, Bochy, Corey Seager, Leody Taveras, Marcus Semien, Ryan Mountcastle, Seager, Rodriguez —, Adolis García, Jonah Heim, Rodriguez, Danny Coulombe, Bryan Baker, Jacob Webb, Cody Bradford, Jordan Montgomery, Jorge Mateo, Henderson's, Mateo, Nathan Eovaldi, Brandon Hyde, Baltimore Organizations: BALTIMORE, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, AL, Rangers, Orioles, Tampa, American League, National League, AL East, Baltimore, . Texas, The Rangers, Camden Yards, Kansas City, Toronto, Texas, Life Locations: . Texas, Texas

The Twins advanced — for the first time in 21 years — to play the defending World Series champion Astros. It's familiar territory for Correa, who played for Houston for seven seasons before signing with Minnesota in free agency. The Blue Jays hit the ball hard again and made Gray work for his first career win in the playoffs, but the veteran right-hander finished five effective innings. Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, one of four Blue Jays who made 31 or more starts this season, was greeted by a single by Max Kepler. The Twins also lost a division series to the A’s in 2006 and a wild-card series to the Astros in 2020.

Persons: — Carlos Correa, Sonny Gray, —, Correa, Jhoan Duran, Matt Chapman, Caleb Thielbar, Gray, George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Declan, Jose Berríos, John Schneider, Kevin Gausman, Schneider, Royce Lewis, Yusei Kikuchi, Max Kepler, Donovan Solano, Willi Castro’s, groundout, LEWIS Lewis, ___ Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, AL, The Twins, Astros, Houston, Minnesota, Blue Jays, The Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Twins, ” Blue Jays, Angels, Yankees, Tigers Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, Houston, Caleb Thielbar . Minnesota

This guide will show you where to watch the 2023 MLB playoff live streams, whether tuning into the wild card, divisional rounds, league championship series, or the World Series. Read on to learn about all the different avenues you can take to watch the MLB playoffs and World Series live. Where to watch 2023 MLB Playoffs live streams in the USIn the US, the Wild Card Series games will air on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. If you don't have a cable package, here are a few options you can tap into:Hulu + Live TV is your best all-inclusive option to watch the MLB playoffs live. How to watch the 2023 MLB Playoffs with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

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It was the first home win for the Twins in the playoffs since Game 1 of the ALCS in 2002 at the Metrodome. He wore a Johan Santana jersey to the ballpark, a nod to not only his Venezuelan boyhood hero but the last Twins pitcher to win a postseason game. Political Cartoons View All 1196 ImagesGausman's day for the Blue Jays was more bumpy, finishing four innings with three hits and three walks. The Blue Jays carried their own October angst into this series, having not won a postseason game since the 2016 ALCS. Twins: RHP Sonny Gray (8-8, 2.79 ERA) will take the mound Wednesday for the first postseason start for the 11-year veteran since 2017 in Game 4 of the ALDS for the Yankees.

Persons: — Royce Lewis, Lewis, Kevin Gausman, Jhoan Duran, —, Pablo López, Johan Santana, Gausman, Kevin Kiermaier’s, Bo Bichette, Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Michael A, Taylor, Alejandro Kirk, Matt Chapman, Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco, Carlos Correa, ROYCE ROLLS Lewis, Evan Longoria, Gary Gaetti, Justin Verlander, José Berríos, “, ” Berríos, Sonny Gray, ___ Organizations: Toronto Blue Jays, AL, Twins, North, Minnesota, Blue Jays, Rays, Tigers, Yankees, Jays Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, North American, Venezuelan, Minnesota, Bo, Toronto

☆ Rare photo captures the moment the keys were turned on a US military 'doomsday' plane to launch an ICBM
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-25 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The US military test-launched a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile last week. Newly released Air Force photos show the moment an airman turned the keys to initiate the launch. The launch was executed aboard a so-called 'doomsday' plane, and a newly released photo captures the moment an airman turned the keys to initiate the launch. US NavyUS Strategic Command said last week's launch is "part of routine and periodic activities" to ensure that Washington's nuclear capabilities are stable. Several times a year, an ICBM will be pulled from one of the Air Force Global Strike Command missile wings for an Operational Test Launch at Vandenberg.

☆ Judge fires as Yankees make fast start
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Mar 30, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsNEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) - American League MVP Aaron Judge kicked off the New York Yankees season in style on Thursday, launching a solo homer in his first at-bat of the year in a 5-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. Judge quickly reminded the sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium why hope springs eternal for the 27-times world champions, however, launching one over the center field wall after assuming the captain's job in the off-season. While Judge is coming off a blockbuster 2022 in which he broke the AL single-season home run record, however, he cannot do it alone. Judge and DJ LeMahieu added to the advantage with an RBI each in the seventh.

☆ New York Yankees name homegrown prospect Volpe to Opening Day roster
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Mar 24, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (77) is congratulated in the Yankees dugout after hitting a two run home run in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dave Nelson-USA TODAY SportsNEW YORK, March 26 (Reuters) - Top prospect Anthony Volpe was named to the New York Yankees' Opening Day roster, manager Aaron Boone said on Sunday, a dream come true for the 21-year-old homegrown shortstop who grew up idolizing the team. "I think when we take a step back and evaluate, he really checked every box that we could have had for him." The Yankees take the field for their regular season at home on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by David GregorioOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Ted Cruz touted 'frogsby90' before Georgia stomped TCU by 58 points to win the national title
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sen. Ted Cruz entered Monday night ecstatic about the TCU Horned Frogs' chances. #frogsby90," Cruz wrote on Twitter before the game. Led by Quarterback Stetson Bennett, a former walk-on player, Georgia stomped TCU 65-7. According to ESPN Stats and Info, the win is the largest margin of victory in a bowl game in college football history. Georgia enters next year with another chance at history: becoming the first team of the polling era to win three straight national titles.

☆ 6 predictions for Apple's growing ad business in 2023 — from ads on Apple TV+ to building and buying adtech
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Its App Store search ad business is growing at a clip and Apple has begun pitching advertisers Major League Soccer ad packages. Here's what experts think Apple might have in store for its advertising business next year, from TV ads to further privacy interventions. Prediction 2: Ads will be placed on Apple TV+Apple's 10-year, $250 million-a-season deal to broadcast Major League Soccer on Apple TV will air its first game in February 2023. It could become the key entry point for advertisers looking to reach Apple users across its portfolio of apps and services. "Apple is about to find out how difficult it is to serve TV ads," he added, referring to its MLS telecasts.

☆ Houston Astros bounce back against Philadelphia Phillies to even World Series
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Following an agonizing loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series Friday, the Houston Astros bounced back nicely to win 5-2 to even up the series in Game 2 on Saturday. The Astros offense proved yet again to be one of the best in the league, scoring five runs to send the series back to Philadelphia all knotted up at one game apiece. Edmundo Sosa of the Philadelphia Phillies is unable to make a catch in the fourth inning. Astros closer Ryan Pressly came in to close out the game but the Phillies would get another run on an error by Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel. The Astros, in their fourth World Series in six years, won 106 games in the regular season.

☆ ‘Mattress Mack’: Houston Astros superfan has wagered $10 million to win $75 million if team wins World Series
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

If the Astros do regain their MLB crown – the team’s first title came in 2017 – McIngvale will win an eye-watering $75 million, which has been widely reported would be largest payout in sports betting history. Mack watches batting practice prior to Game 5 of the 2021 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. In an interview with CNN last year, McIngvale said he had bet $3.35 million back in June 2021 that the Astros would win last year’s World Series. “And I say, thanks to the Houston Astros for bringing Houston together. “It’s their birthday, it’s their anniversary but they’re there cheering on the Houston Astros.

☆ The Astros Sweep the Yankees to Win the American League Pennant
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Tim Brown | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Alex Bregman knocked in the go-ahead run during the seventh inning of Game 4 of the ALCS. The end for the New York Yankees came on a long and often quiet Sunday night in the Bronx, a late and rare lead come and gone, their season with it. They were swept from the best-of-seven American League Championship Series by the Houston Astros, who are unbeaten across seven postseason games and open the World Series on Thursday night in Houston against the Philadelphia Phillies.

☆ Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros advance to the World Series
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Houston Astros are once again heading for the World Series after sweeping the New York Yankees in the best-of-four League Championship Series. Philadelphia advanced to its first World Series since 2009 and looks for its first championship since 2008. The Astros will return to Fall Classic for the fourth time since 2017, looking to make amends for a loss in last year’s World Series. The Astros’ one and only World Series championship in franchise history came in 2017. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesHouston is set to face the Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series, which will begin Friday at Houston’s Minute Maid Field.

☆ Boone urges consistency as pressure mounts for Yankees
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NEW YORK, Oct 21 (Reuters) - New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Friday he is preaching consistency at the plate despite a demoralizing 0-2 start to the ALCS on the road against hated rivals Houston Astros. "Hopefully he can eliminate, hold them down and get us off to a good start, and then we can do enough offensively," Boone told reporters. The Yankees have their work cut out for them to reverse the momentum after the Astros threw 30 strikeouts through the first two games, an alarming statistic that Boone said was unacceptable. "And sometimes when you get so focused on, 'I'm going to go touch the ball', you start expanding the strike zone. And when you do that against a Houston Astro pitching staff you're in trouble and you're playing into their hands."

☆ Yankees OF Aaron Hicks (knee) to miss rest of postseason
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsOctober 19 - New York Yankees left fielder Aaron Hicks will miss the remainder of the postseason due to a left knee injury. Cabrera's left arm sent Hicks tumbling face-first into foul territory and Hicks was lifted after walking gingerly in the outfield. Hicks was replaced by Marwin Gonzalez in left field. Hicks was in the starting lineup for the second straight game when the Yankees shifted Cabrera from left to shortstop to replace a struggling Kiner-Falefa. The Yankees defeated Cleveland 5-1 on Tuesday and will face the Houston Astros in the AL Championship Series.

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