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After a thrilling conclusion to the regular season on Monday, the postseason is finally upon us. There are a couple of favorites in the National League in the Dodgers and Phillies, but the American League field looks pretty wide open, and both of the teams that played in last year’s World Series are home on…
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The Houston Astros clinched their place in the playoffs on Tuesday night with a win against the Mariners securing a fourth straight division title. Astros Clinch AL West After a brutal MLB season, the Astros finally clinched a playoff birth along with their fourth AL West title this week, with just four games left to…
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American Billy Horschel spoiled home fans’ hopes for a Rory McIlroy-inspired party after beating the four-time major champion at the second hole of a play-off at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. The 37-year-old Floridian, who nearly holed out his third shot at the last in regulation play, ended with a birdie-birdie finish to climb…
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