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Oct 23, 2021

Report: Scherzer Won't Start Game 6 of NLCS vs. Braves Due to Fatigue Concerns

The eight-time All-Star righthander will reportedly miss Saturday's start against the Braves due to fatigue concerns.

Oct 22, 2021

The ALCS Completely Flipped, but Boston's Not Done Yet

Two games ago, the Red Sox thumped the Astros, 12–3, in Game 3 at Fenway Park, and it looked like this series was heading for a swift conclusion. Houston's pitching staff was in shambles, with an injury to No. 1 starter Lance McCullers Jr. and a beleaguered bullpen that would have to ...

Oct 22, 2021

Chris Taylor Slams 3 Homers in NLCS Game 5 Against Braves

Thursday marks his first three-homer game in his career, and he joins Kiké Hernández as the only Dodgers ever with a three-homer postseason game.

Oct 21, 2021

Braves' Jorge Soler Cleared to Play in Game 5 of NLCS vs. Dodgers

Soler previously tested positive for COVID-19 and was taken off Atlanta's NLDS roster on Oct. 12.

Oct 21, 2021

Give the Braves Some Praise

By this time tomorrow, we could have our first World Series team. Remarkably, the 88-win Braves are one win away from eliminating the defending-champion Dodgers. A little bit later in this newsletter, Stephanie Apstein and Emma Baccellieri dig into what’s ailed Los Angeles so far in the NLCS. And ...