MLB Trade Rumors and News: Dodgers and Astros advance, Red Sox blow out Yankees

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• The Braves were eliminated on Monday as the Dodgers got a 6-2 win on the back of a 3-run homer from Manny Machado to secure the 3-1 series win.
• On the American League side, the Red Sox absolutely trounced the Yankees by the final score of 16-1 with Brock Holt hitting for the cycle for the first time in playoff history.
• Finally, we had the Houston Astros advancing to the ALCS yet again after thumping the Cleveland Indians by the score of 11-3 with George Springers two home runs leading the charge.
• If you think the Braves are just a bunch of lucky prospects, you’re not paying close enough attention.
• Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will be suspended 40 games for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy.
• 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.
• Erik Kratz wasn’t a name that one was looking to keep an eye on this postseason, but he has turned into one of the better stories during the 2018 playoffs as our own Patrick Karraker points out.
• 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. Anything is possible in love and baseball.
• 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.
• With the Rockies out, World Series matchups are beginning to take more of a shape. But which one would be the most fun?
• 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.
• Acquiring Josh Donaldson was a no brainer for Cleveland, but in the long run will it pan out for them?
• 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.