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So much for Clayton Kershaw posing a threat tonight. The Cubs got their knocks in early and often against the Dodgers’ ace during Game 6 of the NLCS, racking up three runs in the first three innings before rookie catcher Willson Contreras unleashed his first postseason home run in the bottom of the fourth inning.

The Cubs and Indians have each released their World Series rosters. As expected, the Cubs roster includes Kyle Schwarber, whom Joe Maddon said earlier this afternoon will DH tonight. The Indians roster includes Danny Salazar, who has been out since early September. CUBS ROSTER PITCHERS (11) Carl Edwards Jr. Kyle Hendricks Jon Lester Travis Wood

It all comes down to Game 7 between the Cubs and the Indians after the Cubs decisively won Game 6 9-3 on Tuesday night.

Joe Maddon took some risks in leaning on closer Aroldis Chapman so heavily in Game 6 of the World Series.

Presented today is a look at this winter’s top 111 free agents. I’m excluding players whose options are expected to be picked up, a group that includes Jonathan Lucroy, Jay Bruce, Carlos Santana, Wade Davis, Gio Gonzalez, Jason Hammel, Cameron Maybin, Alcides Escobar, Francisco Rodriguez and Jason Grilli. Players are ranked based on how I

Jose Bautista needs a job. Who will give one to him?

As we noted earlier this morning, there are only eight days until pitchers and catchers start reporting. There are still a ton of free agents left on the market, however. Most of them are journeymen, but there are still a couple of front line starting types left available, such as Matt Wieters and Mike Napoli.

The Royals will reportedly sign pitcher Travis Wood to a two-year deal. He's expected to compete for a rotation spot.

A lot will have to improve over 2016 for Ned Yost and the Royals to wear the crown once again.

Madison Bumgarner walked and homered in the first five innings against the Diamondbacks on Opening Day. But should he be as feared as he is?

Starling Marte hit a walkoff homer in extra innings on a day filled with dramatic comebacks.

Chris Sale was dominant, striking out 13, but he did not get get the win.

Sale made history, deGrom looked untouchable, and the Rockies and Diamondbacks each engineered eight-run innings in during Friday's games.

The Royals acquired a handful of pitchers from the Padres on Monday, including reliever Brandon Maurer.

Masahiro Tanaka pitched a gem, Adrian Beltre hit No. 2,998 and Robbie Ray survived a scary moment during Friday's games.

Which teams did the best and which teams did the worst leading up to Monday's non-waiver trade deadline?

A complete game shutout and a homer for Stephen Strasburg helped the Nats take their fourth straight

Justin Verlander looked weird in his new uniform but his pitching line looked just fine.

Rhys Hoskins delivered a big hit in an epic at bat and showed why anyone can be beaten

The Padres signed Jordan Lyles to a one-year deal with an option for 2019.

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