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Both League Championship Series are in action for the MLB playoffs today. The Baltimore Orioles trying to even the ALCS against the Kansas City Royals in Game Two and then the NLCS kicks off with the St. Louis Cardinals hosting the San Francisco Giants. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Saturday’s ALCS, NLCS preview

Ron Roenicke will return as manager for Milwaukee Brewers

ALCS shines spotlight on lesser-known names

ALCS Game 1, Royals vs Orioles final score: Royals hang on for 8-6 win in extra innings

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Brian Cashman inks three-year extension with New York Yankees

Both League Championship Series are in action for the MLB playoffs today. The Baltimore Orioles trying to even the ALCS against the Kansas City Royals in Game Two and then the NLCS kicks off with the St. Louis Cardinals hosting the San Francisco Giants. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore, Kansas City Police Departments place ALCS wager

Sep 27, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Mookie Betts (50) high fives center fielder Rusney Castillo (38) after scoring a run during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Is Mookie Betts the key to a big Red Sox deal?

Sep 20, 2013; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) hits a grand slam home run against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning of a game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Rodriguez has talked with Yankees manager Joe Girardi about playing first base

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Did the Seattle Mariners almost sign Nelson Cruz last winter?

Aug 20, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Melky Cabrera (53) watches his ground-rule double in the fifth inning that drove in a run during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays, Melky Cabrera, discussing new deal?

James Shields is set to become a free agent after the Kansas City Royals postseason run and while the Royals are expected to try to retain their ace, the Boston Red Sox appear to be the early favorites to land the services of the right-handed starting pitcher. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Are Boston Red Sox the favorites to land James Shields?

Some St. Louis Cardinals fans are selling t-shirts supporting Ferguson police officer Darren Willson, who shot and killed unarmed teen Mike Brown in August. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports.

Unofficial St. Louis Cardinals shirts support Ferguson police officer

The city of Kansas City has renamed the street "Baltimore Avenue" to "Royals Avenue" in honor of the Kansas City Royals upcoming ALCS against the Baltimore Orioles. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

City renames ‘Baltimore Ave’ in honor of Kansas City Royals

The Texas Rangers have the final two interviews today for their search for a full-time manager to replace Ron Washington, and reports indicate interim manager Tim Bogar is still the frontrunner to land the job. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

Is Tim Bogar the favorite for Texas Rangers manager?

The Baltimore Orioles paid starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez $50 million last offseason, but his poor performance has him dropped from the playoff roster.. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Ubaldo Jimenez left off Baltimore Orioles ALCS roster

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MLB: A chip off the old Buck

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Orioles’ J.J. Hardy: ‘It comes down to winning’

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ALCS 2014, Royals vs Orioles preview and predictions

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Johnny Cueto rumors: Reds will exercise option to bring Cueto back

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Don Mattingly expects to be back next season

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Baltimore Orioles rumors: Nick Markakis up for an extension as well?

May 9, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers targeting Tampa Bay Rays GM?

Sep 28, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Cory Spangenberg (15) is greeted at the dugout by catcher Yasmani Grandal (8) after scoring on a RBI hit by left fielder Seth Smith (12) in the first inning of their MLB baseball game with the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres continue pursuit of Cuban slugger Yosmany Tomas

Jun 22, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; Former New York Yankee legends Whitey Ford (16) (left) and Yogi Berra (8) during Old Timers Day at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

World Series rings, MVP plaques stolen from Yogi Berra museum

Apr 24, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins hat and glove in the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays mat Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Twins to interview Sandy Alomar Jr. for manager job

Oct 2, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman (30) pitches during the first inning in game one of the 2014 American League divisional series against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

ALCS: Batlimore Orioles to start Chris Tillman in Game 1

David Price had tough adjustment to Detroit Tigers after trade

Aug 8, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (34) reacts after allowing a run in the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

A.J. Burnett likely to put off retirement, pitch in 2015?