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Stanton, Judge slug Yankees past Guardians, setting up ALCS showdown with Astros
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Why Each MLB Playoff Team Will Win the World Series—and Why They Won't - The Ringer
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Phillies and Astros playing in rematch of remarkable 1980 NLCS
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Here's how Guardians rank against World Series foes Astros and Phillies: The week in baseball
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MLB magic numbers, schedules: Astros back in playoffs; Blue Jays gain on Yankees (9/17/22)
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MLB playoffs: Phillies, Diamondbacks, Twins, Rangers win Wild Card openers
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Bryce Harper Turns Up the Brightness on the MLB Playoff Series of the Year - Sports Illustrated
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LA Dodgers use record 11-run first inning to flatten Braves in NLCS, MLB
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Top players in 2023 MLB playoffs
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MLB playoffs: Mariners, Guardians and Phillies all advance - Los Angeles Times
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The World Series Is a Colossal Mismatch and It's Totally Up for Grabs - The Ringer
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MLB magic numbers: Rangers, Astros, Mariners, Blue Jays in mad scramble for 3 AL spots (9/30/23)