1) Blue Jays eliminate Yankees, clinch ALCS berth
Toronto beat New York 5–2 in Game 4 of the ALDS to win the series 3–1 and reach the AL Championship Series—their first trip since 2016. AP News+1 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the charge, continuing an MVP‑caliber postseason. MLB.com+1 The Yankees, despite star power and expectations, couldn’t counter. MLB.com+2MLB.com+2
2) Dodgers deploy radical “no bullpen” playoff strategy
Facing bullpen instability, the Los Angeles Dodgers have leaned heavily on their starters in the postseason — using mostly starters to carry deep innings and minimizing traditional relief appearances. The Wall Street Journal In a Game 1 win vs. Phillies, Ohtani, Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki handled the bulk of innings. The Wall Street Journal The move is high risk but signals a shift in pitching philosophy under postseason stress. The Wall Street Journal
3) Nationals begin sweeping front‑office overhaul
The Washington Nationals have launched a major organizational reset, dismissing their entire pro scouting staff and key assistants, under new baseball operations president Paul Toboni. The Washington Post The moves follow a disappointing season and reflect a pivot to fresh, “performance first” structures. The Washington Post It’s not framed as cost cutting, but as retooling for a long rebuild. The Washington Post
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