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How the Yankees' Advanced Youth Development Keyed Their ALCS Game 5 win over Astros

The youthful Yankees have the look of a mature, developed unit ready to win the World Series this season. Game 5 was the latest proof.

by Tom Verducci

Carlos Beltran is a Catalyst for the Astros' Clubhouse Chemistry

by Ben Reiter 3 hours ago

Wade Davis, Jake Arrieta Lift Cubs over Dodgers in Game 4

by Jon Tayler

The Javier Baez Show Arrives To Save the Cubs in Game 4 of the NLCS

Javier Baez entered Game 4 of the NLCS without a hit in the postseason, but his two home runs saved the Cubs' season against the Dodgers on Wednesday night.

by Stephanie Apstein

The Dodgers Boast Their Depth With an Easy Win Over the Cubs in Game 3 of the NLCS

The Dodgers smothered the Cubs in Game 3 of the NLCS to put the defending champions on the brink of elimination.

by Stephanie Apstein

Yasiel Puig's Plate Discipline and Trademark Flare Are Elevating the Dodgers

Yasiel Puig is playing some of the best baseball of his career in the 2017 playoffs. The Dodgers are loving the results from their eccentric outfielder.

by Jay Jaffe

Justin Verlander has Delivered Dominance While Embracing Team's Analytical Approach

Justin Verlander has thrived in Houston's analytics-first environment. He unleashed a masterful outing to stymie the Yankees in ALCS Game 2.

by Tom Verducci

Better Luck Next Year: Here's Why Your Team Won't Win the World Series

Four clubs remain alive in the playoffs, but only one will emerge as the champion. But here's why your team—no matter how good—won't be it.

by The SI Staff

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Yankees Stay Hot With Win over Astros in Game 5 of ALCS

Masahiro Tanaka #19 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros to end the top of the fifth inning in Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 18, 2017 in the Bronx bor

Cubs Stay Alive in NLCS With 3-2 Game 4 Victory

Pirates' McCutchen Calls Out Bat Flipping

Cubs Searching for Answers Against Dodgers

Todd Frazier Shows He's a Key Cog to the Yankees' Playof...

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The Astros Need to Use Brad Peacock out of the Bullpen

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Gary Sanchez Adds to Yankees' Postseason Offense

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Aaron Judge Showing why he's Baseball's Future in Game 3

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How Max Scherzer's Arrival Eased the Pressure on Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals

As the playoffs begin, the Nationals have two righthand men who complement—and compliment—each other. Max Scherzer ’s 2015 arrival was the best thing that could have happened to Stephen Strasburg.

by Stephanie Apstein

How Ryan Zimmerman Embraced Yoga, Got Healthy and Revitalized his Career

After Ryan Zimmerman struggled through an injury-plagued 2016 season, the Nationals third baseman embraced yoga. Now, he's having one of the best seasons of his career.

by Jon Tayler

How the Indians Turned Their Crushing World Series Loss Into a Historic Season

Last year the Indians came impossibly close to winning Game 7 of the World Series. The loss could have been crushing. Instead, it became fuel.

by Tom Verducci

Indians Reliever Helps Get People to Safety During Hurricane Harvey

How Cleveland Indians reliever Nick Goody dealt with watching family members in Texas suffer through Hurricane Harvey.

by Stephanie Apstein

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