The Cubs' Javier Baez and Jon Lester have been named co-MVPs of the National League Championship Series.
New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes said he'll be ready for the World Series after he had to exit Wednesday's game with shoulder soreness.
The Toronto Blue Jays head to the American League Championship Series as 7-4 favorites to win the World Series at the Westgate SuperBook, followed by the Cubs (9-4), Royals (3-1) and Mets (4-1).
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has been ruled out of the NL Championship Series due to a moderate hamstring string, manager Joe Maddon announced Thursday.
The Chicago Cubs clinched a postseason series at Wrigley Field for the first time with home runs from Kyle Schwarber, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez in a 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
A lifelong San Francisco Giants fan had a piece of team history in his hands after Thursday's game: the home-run ball that sent the Giants to the World Series.
