Twins, AL Central eliminated from World Series contention

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

Postseason Updates

ALDS Game 3: Astros 3, Rays 10. Astros lead series 2-1

ALDS Game 3: Yankees 5, Twins 1. Yankees advance to ALCS.

NLDS Game 4: Braves 4, Cardinals 5. Series tied 2-2.

NLDS Game 4: Dodgers 1, Nationals 6. Series tied 2-2.

10/8 Schedule

• ALDS Game 4: Astros @ Rays, 7:07 p.m. ET

Tribe news

Would Indians bring back Puig on a new deal? | MLB

I would love it, but I doubt this is happening.

Twitter data indicates Ohio is pulling for the Yankees to win the 2019 World Series. Wait, what? | Cleveland.com

I was personally rooting for the meteor in this half of the ALDS this season.

Slow-playing Shane Bieber early in 2020 will pay off for the Cleveland Indians | Cleveland.com

I agree, let’s not completely destroy Bieber’s arm. He seems to provide some value to the club.

Around the league

• It looks like Justin Verlander will get the ball in Game 4 despite being on short rest.
• Ryan Zimmerman hit an emotional home run on Monday night.
• Joe Maddon has interviewed with the Los Angeles Angels.
• If you’re someone who likes to give Zack Greinke grief for his reclusive nature in public, maybe don’t next time.
• The best take: