MLB Trade Rumors and News: Brewers and Dodgers open MLB playoff series with wins

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• The Dodgers got on the board early and backed a really strong outing from Hyun-Jin Ryu as they cruised to a 6-0 victory over the Braves in the late NLDS game yesterday.
• In the earlier game, the Brewers won a much closer game that went to extras. Thanks to a two-run bomb from probable MVP Christian Yelich and a walk-off single from Mike Moustakas, the Brewers took down game one against the Rockies.
• A day after the Rockies topped them in a classic NL Wild Card game, the Cubs received news that shortstop Addison Russell will be suspended 40 games for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy.
• After the Orioles lost 115 games this season, the franchise decided to not bring back manager Buck Showalter for 2019.
• In a move that surprised some, the Twins shook things up in the dugout, firing Minnesota icon and 2017 AL Manager of the Year Paul Molitor after four seasons.
• Need a handy guide with the start times and TV info for every Wild Card and Division Series game through this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
• Our Andersen Pickard broke down every postseason series up to the Fall Classic and made his predictions for each matchup.
• MLBDD’s Anthony Spaulding made the cases for the NL Silver Slugger candidates at each position.
• The Royals have signed Ned Yost to a one-year contract extension, because it makes sense to hold on to your winningest manager for just a smidgen longer. They struggled to the tune of 104 losses this season, but we’ll see if strong late-season performances by guys like Adalberto Mondesi and Ryan O’Hearn carry over into next season.
• After 11 seasons spread over two managerial stints in Toronto, John Gibbons is out as the Blue Jays’ manager.
• Mike Scioscia has made it official—he will not manage the Angels next year. Could this be Joe Girardi’s moment? Hot Manager Stove season is getting an early start.
• Andersen Pickard took a look at the teams that have under-performed expectations this season and how it happened.
• Let’s talk about trading Mike Trout — and yes, talk civilly with indoor voices. Our Stephen Tolbert doesn’t focus on the ethics of should you trade Mike Trout, but rather could you trade him.
• There are quite a few legitimate contenders in the National League this year, so our own Anthony Spaulding went through the obvious candidates for NL Manager of the Year.
• The competition this year is nothing to take lightly, with Alex Cora and his ability to deliver the fastest-to-100-wins Red Sox being the obvious favorite. Here are the frontrunners to take home this year’s American League Manager of the Year.