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MLB wants minors to upgrade some ballparks, cut travel

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MLB commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. talks to the media before Game 2 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

MLB to speak with Astros over which makes Taubman decision

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Sports on TV

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna throws against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Astros executive apologizes, MLB to conduct interviews

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole speaks during a news conference for baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in Houston. The Houston Astros face the Washington Nationals in Game 1 on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A capsule look at the World Series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Weekend Sports in Brief

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The Houston Astros watch play from the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 5 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in New York. The Yankees won 4-1. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Astros’ Peacock, Yankees’ Green to start Game 6 of ALCS

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch answers questions during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Tipped off: Pitch-tipping paranoia haunting teams in October

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman reacts with Howie Kendrick after scoring during the first inning of Game 4 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nationals explode in first inning to take 7-0 lead on hapless Cardinals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez gives a thumbs up after Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 8-1 to take a 3-0 lead in the series.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

LEADING OFF: Nats a win from 1st World Series, Cole vs Yanks

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St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt speaks to media Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, following a baseball practice session before the National League Championship Series against the Washington Nationals in St. Louis. (Christian Gooden/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Cards’ front office says playoff baseballs have lost juice

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Russell Martin (55) celebrates with David Freese (25) after hitting a two-run home run off Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Strickland during the ninth inning in Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. At left is Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

David Freese, 2011 World Series MVP, retires at 36

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka talks with the media during a news conference for a baseball American League Championship Series in Houston, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. New York will face the Houston Astros, Saturday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A capsule look at the Yankees-Astros playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, left, talks with teammate Alex Bregman, right, during a workout for a baseball American League Championship Series in Houston, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Houston will face the New York Yankees, Saturday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Mammoth matchup: Astros meet Yankees in ALCS

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Tommy Edman doubles to score teammates Marcell Ozuna and Yadier Molina during the first inning of Game 5 of their National League Division Series baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

10-spot: Cardinals score 10 runs in 1st inning vs Braves

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning during Game 1 of a best-of-five American League Division Series baseball game in Houston, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Verlander, Altuve lead Astros over Rays 6-2 in ALDS opener

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash takes part in a news conference, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Houston. The Rays will play the Houston Astros in the first game of an American League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A capsule look at the Rays-Astros playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Yankees players warm up before a baseball team workout Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Yankees will host the Minnesota Twins in the first game of an American League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

A capsule look at the Twins-Yankees playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer celebrates with teammates after winning a National League wild-card baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington. Washington won 4-3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

A capsule look at the Nationals-Dodgers playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander, second from left, walks back to the mound after giving up a two-run home run to Los Angeles Angels' Andrelton Simmons, second from right, during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Blame it on the juice: Pitchers set for homer-filled October

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press