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Ben Lively was left off Cleveland's roster for the AL Division Series against Detroit despite being an invaluable addition to the Guardians' starting rotation this season.
Ohtani excited, not nervous, for first postseasonShohei Ohtani, who will make his highly anticipated playoff debut Saturday, said the excitement of the postseason is "greater than anything else that I could possibly feel."
In surprise, Mets' Senga given G1 nod vs. PhilliesKodai Senga, who threw 5 1/3 innings in the regular season due to multiple injuries, will start Game 1 for the Mets in Philly. "I'm ready for whatever. If they say 10 pitches, I'm all-in for 10 pitches," Senga said. "If they say 200, I'm in for 200."
Musgrove needs TJ surgery, won't pitch for PadresJoe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won't pitch for the Padres in the NL Division Series against the Dodgers.
Freeman expected for G1: Ankle's 'good enough'Freddie Freeman was still favoring his tender ankle Friday, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, "I don't doubt that he'll be ready to go" for Saturday's Game 1 against the Padres.
Tigers' Holton returns as G1 starter vs. GuardiansThe Tigers will start lefty Tyler Holton in Game 1 of their American League Division Series against the Guardians on Saturday.
Yankees' Rizzo (fractured fingers) to miss ALDSYankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo says he will not be on the club's roster for its ALDS against the Royals less than a week after fracturing two fingers in his right hand.
Dodgers, Yanks title faves; books wary of TigersThe Dodgers and Yankees open their postseasons Saturday as the top betting favorites to win the World Series, but the upstart Tigers have gone from long shots to a liability for sportsbooks.
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