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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 15h

Pat Murphy quoted Shakespeare in his pregame presser, so we have clearly reached the delirium stage of MLB’s postseason in record time.

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 21h

On the Brewers’ decision to start Freddy Peralta in Game 4. www.mlb.com/news/freddy-...

Ace Peralta to take hill as Brewers eye clinch in Game 4

CHICAGO -- The Brewers’ choice to start Game 4 of the NLDS at Wrigley Field on Thursday is also the obvious one: Right-hander Freddy Peralta.

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 22h

From the ICYMI department: Game 3 was the first Brewers-Cubs postseason game at Wrigley, but it wasn’t the first time they played a huge October game there. Josh Hader helped us remember Game 163. www.mlb.com/news/brewers...

Crew, Cubs haven't met in playoffs prior to NLDS matchup ... 'But we kind of have'

CHICAGO -- The record reflects that the Brewers and Cubs had never met in the postseason before this National League Division Series.

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 22h

Key storylines for today’s NLDS games from @williamfleitch — www.mlb.com/news/storyli...

Key storylines for today's two pivotal NLDS Game 4s

If we learned anything from Wednesday’s National League Division Series action, it’s that no one’s going down easily. Now we’re one step closer to seeing at least one rare comeback. The Cubs and Phill...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 22h

Previewing Game 4, including what we know about the pitching plans and potential lineups of there aren’t any surprises.

By the way, it’s an 8:08 p.m. CT start because the Philllies-Dodgers series is still going. www.mlb.com/news/brewers...

Brewers-Cubs NLDS Game 4 FAQ (9 p.m. ET, TBS)

CHICAGO -- While the Cubs staved off elimination in front of the Wrigley Field faithful on Wednesday night, the Brewers will get another crack at capturing their first postseason series since 2018 whe...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 22h

The Brewers had a chance to make it another big first inning against Jameson Taillon, but came up with only one run. Taillon’s 12 outs proved critical in the effort to hold off Milwaukee’s comeback. www.mlb.com/news/jameson...

After wobbly 1st, Taillon the steady hand Cubs need to guide Game 3 win

CHICAGO – A less-experienced arm possibly unravels in the early going of Wednesday’s win-or-go-home Game 3 of the National League Division Series.

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 22h

After the Brewers knocked him around in Game 1, Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd is eyeing redemption in Game 4. He’s part of the pitching plan for Craig Counsell today. www.mlb.com/news/matthew...

Boyd eyes chance for redemption in Game 4: 'I’ll do my role'

CHICAGO – Cubs manager Craig Counsell did not name his next starting pitcher in the immediate wake of Wednesday’s 4-3 win over the Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Counsell ex...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 22h

Here’s what the other side is saying: How one big inning put the Cubs back in this series: www.mlb.com/news/cubs-wi...

Cubs erupt in historic 1st inning, then hold off Crew to extend NLDS

CHICAGO -- When the baseball found its way into the basket atop Wrigley Field’s brick wall in right field, Cubs first baseman Michael Busch let out a celebratory shout. The chaos of the top of the fir...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 22h

Brandon Lockridge made the NLDS roster primarily for speed and defense. But he drew a start in center field for Game 3 even though Jackson Chourio was a go.

Here’s how he stayed ready: www.mlb.com/news/brandon...

Batting 8th and in CF, Lockridge gets 1st starting nod since August for Game 3

CHICAGO -- Here’s one from out of left field. Or, center field, as it were. Brandon Lockridge was the Brewers’ starting center fielder for Game 3 of the National League Division Series.

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 22h

If you miss a first inning in this series, you’ve missed a lot. In Game 3, you would have missed a bizarre pop up in the Brewers’ half that had many asking, “Why wasn’t the infield fly rule called there?”

Here’s the explanation from the umps. www.mlb.com/news/why-the...

Bizarre popup ignites another wild 1st inning between Brewers, Cubs

CHICAGO -- Matinees at Wrigley Field are an adventure for ballplayers, who must deal with the sun, shadows and wind. It took just four batters into Chicago's 4-3 win over Milwaukee in Game 3 of the Na...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 22h

Surely the Brewers and Cubs both know at this hour who is starting Game 4. But in a series rich with gamesmanship, they’re not telling the rest of us. How Jose Quintana’s effort in Game 3 gave Milwaukee options, beginning of course with Freddy Peralta. www.mlb.com/news/jose-qu...

After Quintana made a 'pen appearance in Game 3, who starts G4 for the Crew?

CHICAGO -- Through the 14 years he's spent in the Majors, four of which were spent with the Cubs, Jose Quintana was asked to do something Wednesday he had never done before: Come out of the bullpen in...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 22h

MLB dot com coverage from Brewers-Cubs Game 3 🧵

Quinn Priester took the blame after putting the Brewers in a hole they couldn’t quite escape. But the hitters had their chances. More on the bunt play and the bases loaded threat here. www.mlb.com/news/brewers...

Priester's homecoming dream dashed after 1st inning of NLDS G3 goes awry

CHICAGO -- Quinn Priester said he was relaxed and ready for a dream opportunity to pitch in the postseason at Wrigley Field, where he once cheered for the Cubs in the 2016 World Series. After a breakt...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 1d

Quinn Priester’s dream start turned into a dud, and the Brewers couldn’t quite make it all the way back.

As Priester walked off the mound, Pat Murphy stopped him.

“‘Be ready to pitch again,’” was the manager’s message, Priester said. “And I am.” www.mlb.com/news/brewers...

Priester's homecoming dream dashed after 1st inning of NLDS G3 goes awry

CHICAGO -- Quinn Priester said he was relaxed and ready for a dream opportunity to pitch in the postseason at Wrigley Field, where he once cheered for the Cubs in the 2016 World Series. After a breakt...

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Jordan Bastian @bastianmlb.bsky.social · 1d

The first inning in the NLDS...

Game 1: Cubs 1, Brewers 6
Game 2: Cubs 3, Brewers 3
Game 3: Brewers 1, Cubs 4

To quote @adammccalvy.bsky.social: Sweet sassy molassy!

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 1d

“Moments here are remembered.”

“It was stressful.”

“It was a big deal.”

The Brewers and Cubs are playing in the postseason for the first time, but Game 3 won’t be the first huge October matchup at Wrigley.

Josh Hader, Joe Maddon and more on Game 163 ⤵️ atmlb.com/4h9WnE0

Crew, Cubs haven't met in playoffs prior to NLDS matchup ... 'But we kind of have'

CHICAGO -- The record reflects that the Brewers and Cubs had never met in the postseason before this National League Division Series.

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 2d

Wednesday will be special for Brewers starter Quinn Priester: Pitching a postseason game at Wrigley Field.

“Watching the teams here was always a blast and definitely created a lot of my love for the sport.” www.mlb.com/news/quinn-p...

From fan to the mound: Priester's journey comes full circle with Game 3 nod at Wrigley

CHICAGO -- Growing up, it was Quinn Priester's grandparents who took the Northern Illinois kid to Wrigley Field. Grandpa Paul and Grandma Judy would take him and his sister, Maddie, about once a year,...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 3d

View from the other side: How the Cubs went from feeling good to having their backs against the wall. Here’s what they said about their chances to stage a series comeback.

From my old friend Jordan Bastian: www.mlb.com/news/shota-i...

Long ball spoils Imanaga's outing, Cubs' fast start as daunting task awaits

MILWAUKEE -- There was a moment early on Monday night when the blueprint for the Cubs’ offense was on full display. Nico Hoerner slashed a pitch from Brewers lefty Aaron Ashby into right field for a s...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 3d

Game 3 preview: Quinn Priester starts. Leadoff Yelich? Wrigley awaits. www.mlb.com/news/brewers...

Brewers-Cubs NLDS Game 3 FAQ (Wed., 5 p.m. ET, TBS)

MILWAUKEE -- The I-94 Rivalry heads south to the Friendly Confines for arguably the biggest meeting in its history. After taking care of business at home, the Brewers have a chance to sweep the Cubs o...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 3d

A postseason first: The first game in which both teams homered with multiple runners on base in the first inning. Christina De Nicola has the story of the early fireworks. www.mlb.com/news/cubs-br...

A playoff first, in the 1st! Cubs' Suzuki, Crew's Vaughn make HR history

MILWAUKEE – Leave it to the first postseason series between the rival Cubs and Brewers to make history in Milwaukee’s 7-3 victory over Chicago in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. When th...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 3d

Jackson Chourio discovered the safest way to run the bases on a problematic hamstring:

Trot.

How the 21-year-old went from questionable to play to adding to his already-impressive October resume. www.mlb.com/news/jackson...

Back in lineup after hamstring scare, Chourio bashes big 3-run HR in Game 2

MILWAUKEE -- Jackson Chourio discovered the safest way to run the bases on a questionable hamstring: Trot. Not only was Chourio still able to play this National League Division Series after experienci...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 3d

More of our MLB dot com coverage from Game 2:

Sweet sassy molassy, Jacob Misiorowski let it eat. Alex Stumpf wrote about the 104 mph fastballs, the celebration at first base and whether the Brewers have unlocked a bullpen weapon. www.mlb.com/news/jacob-m...

With 104 mph heat and a howl, Miz makes his mark in playoff debut

MILWAUKEE -- As Jacob Misiorowski made the turn to first base to record the final out of the third inning, the Brewers’ rookie flamethrower decided to take the ball to the bag himself rather than toss...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 3d

The Brewers’ Game 2 pitching plan was so detailed it included Quinn Priester warming up as a decoy. Aside from a first inning blip, it went beautifully.

But to win by launching homers? Who could have planned for that?

On the unpredictability of October: www.mlb.com/news/brewers...

Brewers tap into power reserves, drub Cubs for 2-0 NLDS lead

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers, short of starters by season’s end but long on smarts and creativity in the area of run prevention, spent weeks putting together a pitching plan for Game 2 of the National Lea...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 3d

Quinn Priester could follow Aaron Ashby tonight. Or, the Brewers could make it a bullpen day and hold Priester for Game 3.

Either way, it continues a season that has revived Priester’s career. ⁦‪He talked to @alexjstumpf.bsky.social ,‬ who was there at the start. www.mlb.com/news/quinn-p...

Priester may feature in relief in Game 2 after incredible breakout season

MILWAUKEE -- There’s a certain amount of gamesmanship that comes with what information managers will share ahead of a postseason contest. Case in point: the Brewers will start lefty reliever Aaron Ash...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 3d

It will be a waiting game today for Jackson Chourio and the Brewers, who have until 8:08 p.m. CT to decide his status for Game 2.

It’s a delicate decision, said 1B coach Julio Borbon, who had great insight after watching Chourio test his hamstring Sunday. www.mlb.com/news/jackson...

MRI inconclusive for Chourio; status for Game 2 likely a gametime decision

MILWAUKEE -- The MRI scan of Jackson Chourio’s reaggravated right hamstring was “inconclusive” following the Brewers’ victory over the Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday...

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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 4d

A foul line tradition like none other: getting snubbed by Pat Murphy. Andrew Vaughn had no idea it was coming prior to Game 1.

“I thought it was hilarious,” he said. www.mlb.com/news/pat-mur...

A foul line tradition like none other: getting snubbed by Murph

MILWAUKEE -- Some baseball traditions are timeless. Like when players assemble on the chalk line on an Opening Day in March or prior to a postseason series game in October, with bunting hanging from e...

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