The Bryce Harper stare seen 'round the world

Plus: 2 more teams punch LCS tickets

Thursday, October 12 View In Browser Good morning! The last Division Series standing is sure to be spicy TOP NEWS D-backs pool their power in stunning NLDS sweep of Dodgers   For the first time since 2007, the D-backs are headed to the National League Championship Series as they beat the Dodgers, 4-2, on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep in the NL Division Series. Astros seal 7th straight ALCS trip to set up big-time Texas duel The reigning champs will play in yet another Championship Series after dispatching the Twins in four games. Awaiting them is their in-state rival for a true Texas throwdown. Harper's 2 HRs, 2 staredowns have Phils on verge of NLCS Bryce Harper took some bulletin-board material and came up big in the game's biggest moments. That's why his teammates call him "The Showman." D-backs get 1st 4-HR inning in playoff history in coolest way possible Arizona became the first team in postseason history to hit four home runs in a single inning. 3 key storylines for Braves, Phils in NLDS Game 4 There is only one Division Series left, and it is perhaps not a coincidence that it's the one many thought would be the tightest series heading in. This might be the best home-field advantage MLB has ever seen The Phillies' faithful were in top form from the onset of Game 3, then reveled in Philly's lopsided 10-2 victory over the Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Scherzer to throw sim game with sights set on ALCS return The initial diagnosis from Texas general manager Chris Young was that Max Scherzer was "unlikely" to pitch in the postseason because of a shoulder injury. The pitcher has other ideas. MORE TOP NEWS TOP PERFORMANCES Bryce Harper: 2-for-5, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs 1st career multihomer postseason game Nick Castellanos: 2-for-4, 2 HRs, 2 RBIs 4th time 2 teammates hit multiple HRs in a postseason game Aaron Nola: 5 2/3 IP, 2 R, 9 K Has 1.42 ERA in 2023 postseason José Abreu: 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs Oldest player in postseason history with 3 HRs in 2-game span Gabriel Moreno: 1-for-2, HR 1st catcher with 3+ HRs in a postseason at age 23 or younger Royce Lewis: 1-for-3, HR, 1 BB Ties club record for most HRs in single postseason MORE STATS PLAY A SPORCLE BASEBALL QUIZ! POSTSEASON BRACKET MUST-SEE PLAY Postseason Jeremy Peña 2.0 now available in flashy leather. STAFF PICKS Each organization's Hitting and Pitching Prospects of the Year MLB Pipeline presents its annual hitters and pitchers of the year for each farm system, highlighted by Hitting Prospect of the Year Jackson Holliday (Orioles) and Pitching Prospect of the Year Drew Thorpe (Yankees). The honorees include 14 members of the Top 100 Prospects list -- and one repeat winner. Castellanos, Harper pay homage to Coach Prime Perhaps it's no surprise Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper both homered twice in NLDS Game 3 after arriving in Deion Sanders swag on the anniversary of his attempt of an incredible feat. Ballpark food no longer just about hot dogs and Cracker Jack Foodies rejoice! MLB venues dominated a recent poll on best stadiums for food, and teams are further looking to expand their culinary options. Spanish-language NLDS broadcast Watch Game 4 of the NLDS presented by Booking.com in Spanish exclusively on MLB Network when the Braves take on the Phillies at 8 p.m. ET. MORE STORIES © 2023 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. MLB trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com. Any other marks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Please review our Privacy Policy. You (gahleexholly.hdhask@blogger.com) received this message because you registered to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com. Please add info@mail.mlblists.com to your address book to ensure our messages reach your inbox. If you no longer wish to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com, please unsubscribe or log in and manage your email subscriptions. Postal Address: MLB.com, c/o MLB Advanced Media, L.P., 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.