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Yankees-Dodgers could be most-watched World Series

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Jack Flaherty

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Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees on Friday.

Flaherty allowed eight runs in three innings in his last appearance in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Mets. He was solid in his other two playoff appearances, though. With the Dodgers starting pitching depth lessened due to all the injuries they’ve had, it’s clear Los Angeles views Flaherty as its best starter now. He’s now in line to pitch multiple times in the Fall Classic if the series requires it.
Freddie Freeman

LAD First Baseman #5

Freddie Freeman is confident he’ll be good to go for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.

Good news for the Dodgers. Freeman sat out Game 6 of the NLCS as the Dodgers advanced to the World Series with Max Muncy playing first base. The Mets were throwing Sean Manaea in that game, though, so it was an easy call to bench Freeman, who is less than 100 percent, against a tough lefty. He should be out there against Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole in Game 1 Friday.
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STL Manager

Cardinals hired Brant Brown as hitting coach.

Brown replaces Turner Ward after Ward didn’t have his contract renewed for 2025. Brown was last with the Mariners under the title of offensive coordinator until he was let go at the end of May. Prior to working with Seattle the 53-year-old was the hitting coach for the Marlins and has also coached for the Dodgers.
David Fry

CLE Catcher #6

David Fry will have a meeting with Dr. Keith Meister next week to look at his right elbow.

Fry dealt with elbow issues late in the season that limited him to the designated hitter position. The 28-year-old was a breakout player for the Guardians in 2025 and hit a game-winning homer in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Yankees, but it’s possible he may need to undergo an operation that could limit his availability to begin 2025. That’s purely speculative, and fantasy managers should have more clarity by the end of October.
Shinnosuke Ogasawara

INT Relief Pitcher

Yahoo Japan reports that the Chunichi Dragons of the NPB will post left-handed pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara.

Ogasawara has been effective in the NBP, and is coming off a season where he forged a 3.12 ERA over 24 starts and 144 1/3 innings. He’s best known for his command, and his size along with his ability to throw strikes makes him comparable to Shota Imanaga. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect the same level of success and will want to see where he lands, but his stuff/control makes him an interesting fantasy option wherever he lands.
Paul Blackburn

NYM Starting Pitcher #58

Paul Blackburn underwent surgery to repair a cerebrospinal fluid leak on October 11.

Blackburn is expected to miss 4-to-5 months after undergoing the procedure. That gives him a chance to be ready for Opening Day, but that’s far from a guarantee. Once healthy, Blackburn should be a backend starter for the Mets in 2025.
Nico Hoerner

CHC Second Baseman #2

Nico Hoerner underwent flexor tendon surgery on his right arm on Oct. 11, the Cubs announced.

There wasn’t any talk of Hoerner dealing with elbow issues this season, but perhaps it was a factor in him putting up the worst exit velocity numbers of his career. Still, he did wind up playing in a career-high 151 games and hitting .273/.335/.373, which was good for a 101 OPS+. He’s finished with OPS+s between 101 and 106 each of the last four years.
Rich Hill

FA Starting Pitcher #44

Rich Hill is part of Team USA’s 28-man roster for the Premier12 tournament, which is slated to take place next month.

Team USA, managed by Mike Scioscia, will play in Mexico from Nov. 9-14. If it advances out of the group stage, the Super Round will take part in Tokyo from Nov. 21-24. Touki Toussaint, Dan Altavilla, Dylan Covey and Anthony Gose are among the other major league veterans on the roster. Top prospects include Carson Williams (Rays), Matt Shaw (Cubs), Termarr Johnson (Pirates), Justin Crawford (Phillies) and Drake Baldwin (Braves).
Nestor Cortes

NYY Starting Pitcher #65

Nestor Cortes is likely to be a part of the World Series roster if he comes away from Tuesday’s throwing session well.

Cortes last pitched on Sept. 18 and was diagnosed with a flexor tendon strain a week later. He’s expected to serve as a reliever in the World Series, and he could take Marcus Stroman’s roster spot after Stroman went unused in the ALCS.
Gerrit Cole

NYY Starting Pitcher #45

Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, manager Aaron Boone said Monday.

Boone was mum on the rest of the rotation. Most likely, Carlos Rodón will go in Game 2 and Clarke Schmidt in Game 3, but Boone does have the option of flip-flopping them if he likes the idea of starting Schmidt in Game 2 and being extra aggressive with the bullpen before the off day.

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MLB: San Francisco Giants at Seattle Mariners

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MLB: NLCS-Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets

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MLB: ALCS-New York Yankees at Cleveland Guardians

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The 29-year-old left-hander hasn’t pitched in a game since Sept. 18 because of a flexor strain in his pitching elbow.

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Dodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World Series

Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the New York Mets with a 10-5 victory in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Sunday night.

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MLB: ALCS-New York Yankees at Cleveland Guardians

Juan Soto’s 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time

Juan Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the ALCS.

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Championship Series - New York Yankees v Cleveland Guardians - Game 4

Yankees get to Guardians closer Clase again, score 2 runs in 9th to win 8-6 and take 3-1 ALCS lead

The New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series.

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Championship Series - Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Mets - Game 5

Alonso and Mets extend season again, beating Dodgers 12-6 to send NLCS back to LA for Game 6

Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the NLCS with a 12-6 victory over the Dodgers in Game 5 on Friday.

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Championship Series - Los Angeles Dodgers v. New York Mets - Game Four

Ohtani and Betts lead Dodgers to latest blowout of Mets for 3-1 lead in lopsided NLCS

Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and scored four times, Mookie Betts also went deep and drove in four runs, and the Dodgers routed the Mets for a 3-1 lead in the NLCS.

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Championship Series - New York Yankees v. Cleveland Guardians - Game Three

Fry’s 2-run homer in 10th sends Guardians to stunning 7-5 win over Yankees, close to 2-1 in ALCS

David Fry connected for a two-run shot in the 10th inning, rallying Cleveland past the New York Yankees 7-5 in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series.

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