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Taylor homers, Houser pitches NL Central champion Brewers past Cubs 4-0 in final playoff tune-up.
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Kelly throws 7 strong innings, Diamondbacks beat Braves 3-2 for 6th straight win - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Baltimore Orioles
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New 2022 MLB playoff format, schedule and bracket, explained
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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers take ALCS lead over Astros; Phillies, Diamondbacks prep for NLCS
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Orioles clinch the AL East title with their 100th win of the season, 2-0 over Red Sox
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MLB playoffs 2023: Astros and Diamondbacks advance to LCS, Phillies one win away
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Braves clinch home field throughout playoffs with sweep of slumping Cubs - Alaska Highway News
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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers sweep into ALCS, 3 games Wednesday as Astros, D-backs look to advance