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World Series Preview: A Matchup With No Underdog - The New York Times
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Taijuan Walker exits start vs. Braves after 2 innings
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Padres hammer Scherzer, rout Mets 7-1 in playoff opener
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Moreno hits 3-run homer off Kershaw as Diamondbacks beat Dodgers 11-2 in NLDS opener - WTOP News
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Los Angeles Dodgers to face Arizona Diamondbacks in NLDS
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MLB roundup: Mookie Betts belts 2 HRs as Dodgers blast Yankees
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With the second half getting underway tonight, the Mets begin a critical stretch that will determine how they approach the trade deadline.…
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Verlander placed on Mets IL with low grade muscle strain near pitching shoulder
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Dodgers lose to Mets in sloppy getaway day performance – Orange County Register
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Mets Win Extra Innings Thriller 5-4 Over Dodgers - Metsmerized Online