NLCS

CHICAGO (AP) — Daniel Murphy homered in his record sixth straight postseason game and the New York Mets reached the World Series for the first time in 15 years, beating the Chicago Cubs 8-3 Wednesday night for a playoff sweep. Manager Terry Collins' team never trailed for a single inning in taking all four games in the NL Championship Series...

CHICAGO (AP) — Daniel Murphy homered for a record-tying fifth straight game in the postseason, sending Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday night for a 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series...

CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs and Mets square off tonight in Chicago in the third game of the National League Championship Series with the New Yorkers leading 2-0. Jacob deGrom is getting the ball for the Mets after beating Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke (GREHN'-kee) of the Dodgers in their divisional series, while the Cubs counter with 25-year old right-hander Kyle Hendricks...

NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Murphy hit his fifth playoff homer and rookie Noah Syndergaard outpitched Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta, sending the New York Mets to a 4-1 victory Sunday night and a 2-0 lead in the NL Championship Series. Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson robbed Chris Coghlan of a homer, stole two bases and scored twice...