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Same story = outlets reporting the same development · Related = other anglesMiguel Rojas is on the NLCS roster for the Dodgers after being sidelined by lower back pain, while the Brewers made no changes from the NLDS. Summary from publisher descriptions · ESPN
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MLB has announced its umpire crews for the League Championship Series with Bill Miller serving as the ALCS crew chief, while Mark Wegner will be the crew… Summary from publisher descriptions · ESPN
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Read at ESPN → - Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in 5-game AL Division Series
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