The Yokohama BayStars announce Alex Ramirez as their manager. The long-time Nippon Pro Baseball star becomes the league’s first foreign skipper in 7 years and the first Latino to manage in the league.

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The Yokohama BayStars announce Alex Ramirez as their manager. The long-time Nippon Pro Baseball star becomes the league’s first foreign skipper in 7 years and the first Latino to manage in the league.

The Indians win their first pennant since 1997 by defeating the Blue Jays, 3 – 0, in Game 5 of the ALCS. Homers by Carlos Santana and Coco Crisp give them the runs they need, while rookie Ryan Merritt gives up no runs in 4 1/3 innings before turning the ball over to the bullpen, which shines once again. Reliever Andrew Miller pitches another 2 2/3 scoreless inning and is named the Series’ MVP in recognition of a four dominating outings, all during critical phases of wins by the Indians.

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The Indians win their first pennant since 1997 by defeating the Blue Jays, 3 – 0, in Game 5 of the ALCS. Homers by Carlos Santana and Coco Crisp give them the runs they need, while rookie Ryan Merritt gives up no runs in 4 1/3 innings before turning the ball over to the bullpen, which shines once again. Reliever Andrew Miller pitches another 2 2/3 scoreless inning and is named the Series’ MVP in recognition of a four dominating outings, all during critical phases of wins by the Indians.

The Cubs tie the NLCS at two wins apiece with a 10 – 2 beating of the Dodgers as they tee off on two rookie pitchers, Julio Urias and Ross Stripling. Addison Russell and Anthony Rizzo both end long hitting droughts with homers.

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The Cubs tie the NLCS at two wins apiece with a 10 – 2 beating of the Dodgers as they tee off on two rookie pitchers, Julio Urias and Ross Stripling. Addison Russell and Anthony Rizzo both end long hitting droughts with homers.