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After completing a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins in the American League Division Series with a 5-1 victory on Monday night in Minneapolis, the New York Yankees get a four-day break before opening the American League Championship Series on Saturday. The Houston Astros, who own the edge for home-field advantage by virtue of their major-league-best 107 wins, hold a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays heading into Game 4 of their ALDS on Tuesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla. "We'll enjoy watching that series unfold and we'll get ready for whoever it is," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after getting doused with beer and champagne. Continue to Article

October 08, 2019 6:57:am EST

The New York Yankees reached the American League Championship Series thanks to a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Monday's win saw the Yankees sweep the Twins 3-0 in the MLB's AL Division Series. Luis Severino and New York's bullpen silenced the Twins thanks to some great defensive plays as the Yankees moved within one step of their first World Series since 2009. Continue to Article

October 08, 2019 1:25:am EST

Kevin Kiermaier hit a go-ahead, three-run homer as Tampa Bay teed off on Zack Greinke, and the Rays got another clutch playoff performance from Morton to beat the Houston Astros 10-3 Monday and cut their AL Division Series deficit to 2-1. Facing the team he helped win the World Series two years ago, Morton allowed one run and three hits while striking out nine over five innings. "It's just what Charlie's done all year," manager Kevin Cash said. Continue to Article

October 08, 2019 1:04:am EST

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz departed Monday's American League Division Series Game 3 against the Houston Astros due to an injured left foot. Diaz struck out in the bottom of the first inning of Tampa Bay's 10-3 win and played two innings in the field. Diaz missed more than two months with a fractured left foot, returning for the final game of the regular season on Sept. 29. Continue to Article

October 07, 2019 7:49:pm EST

Mattress Mack is the kind of character who fits nicely into the Las Vegas betting scene, skipping from sports book to sports book in search of a big score. That he was placing a $3.5 million bet on his beloved Houston Astros in Mississippi last week - and an additional $1.5 million a few days later in New Jersey - is just the latest evidence that sports betting is not just a Vegas thing anymore. I don't know of anyone who would take this much money at one time,'' said Mack, whose real name is Jim McIngvale, a Houston furniture store operator. Continue to Article

October 07, 2019 4:14:pm EST

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