“Our slogan is, ‘Let the viejos play,’” said Sean Doolittle, the Nationals’ 33-year-old reliever, using the Spanish word for old men. The Astros’ Game 1 starter has emerged as their ace at just the right time — before hitting free agency after this season. Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke delivers against the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 17. Howie Kendrick, 36, was the National League Championship Series MVP. The team’s championship window appeared slammed shut after four NL East titles this decade without a postseason series victory to show for it.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 22, 2019 04:17 UTC