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30	Januar 2019

Baltimore Orioles center fielder

Adam Jones explained Tuesday that he simply exercised the rights afforded to him by Major League Baseball's collective bargaining agreement when he vetoed a possible move to the Philadelphia Phillies in advance of Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline."When players walked out years ago and walked the picket lines and stuff http://www.royalsfanproshop.com/authentic-joakim-soria-jersey , they did that for reasons like this," Jones said, according to the Baltimore Sun's Eduardo A. Encina. "I earned this and it's my decision. I don't have to explain it to nobody. It's my decision. Thank you."Jones' comments come two days after Fancred's Jon Heyman reported Jones had "given the impression" he wanted to stay in Baltimore to see out the remainder of his contract, which is set to expire at season's end.The 33-year-old was afforded the right to make that call after he earned 10-and-5 rights, which are given to players who have racked up at least 10 years of MLB experience, including the last five straight with the same team."I made the decision, you all didn't," Jones added after Baltimore's 6-3 loss to the New York Yankees. "This is my decision, this is my life. I'm not going around dictating other people's lives. So why do they do that with us? No one is going to tell me what to do. I earned every single bit of it. People before me fought vigorously, tirelessly to get rights like this. And I can invoke them."Had Jones approved a move to Philadelphia Kelvin Herrera Jersey , he could have provided a welcome veteran presence in a promising outfield that includes Odubel Herrera, Rhys Hoskins and Nick Williams.However, a move down I-95 didn't suit Jones. As a result, his playing time is likely to dwindle down the stretch as the Orioles budget more playing time for young contributors with a full-scale rebuild in mind."I see what they're talking about when they're talking about us with a rebuild and fire sale," Jones said. "We got rid of some guys that are making substantial money and are probably gonna make substantial money next year. That's [proof] they're going in a different direction."The 33-year-old鈥攚ho entered Tuesday batting .285 with 11 home runs and 44 RBI鈥攚ill be an unrestricted free agent at season's end. Harry How/Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 in 13 innings to take Game 4 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night and knot the series at two games apiece.Cody Bellinger sealed the victory with a walk-off single that scored Manny Machado from second base after the sides engaged in a lengthy 1-1 stalemate that began in the top of the fifth inning.MLB MLBGOODNIGHT, LOS ANGELES! #Walkoff #NLCS fepDXErYTT Dodgers' Hopes Doomed Without More OffenseDuring the regular season, the Dodgers didn't have any trouble generating offense. They ranked first in the National League in runs scored (804), and they hit 17 more home runs than the second-ranked Brewers.Based on the NLCS, you'd never guess they were so dynamic.Despite Tuesday's Game 4 win, the Dodgers' numbers at the plate in three of their last four games have been downright woeful.Excluding the Game 2 win at Miller Park http://www.royalsfanproshop.com/authentic-alcides-escobar-jersey , L.A. has now struck out 44 times and left 22 runners stranded on base across Games 1, 3 and 4. Those numbers were bolstered Tuesday by 17 whiffs and persistent failures with men on as the Dodgers left eight runners stranded.FOX Sports: MLB MLBONFOXThe strikeouts are piling up for the Dodgers tonight. kWSC68JmfPIn Game 5, the Dodgers have to reverse that trend against Brewers starter Wade Miley.Flipping the switch won't be an easy task considering the Dodgers mustered only two hits in 5.2 innings against Miley in Game 2. With that said, seeing the southpaw for a second time in five days should put them in a more comfortable position as they seek to take a 3-2 series lead. Brewers' Bullpen Can Carry Them to World SeriesThe Brewers entered Game 4 knowing they likely wouldn't receive a particularly lengthy outing from starter Gio Gonzalez, who was pitching on four days rest.What they weren't counting on was Gonzalez departing with no outs in the second inning after he rolled his left ankle trying to field a comeback liner that ricocheted off his glove.As a result, the Brewers' renowned bullpen was thrust into action a few innings earlier than expected. True to form, one of baseball's premier relief groups was up to the task.Rookie Freddy Peralta came on for Gonzalez and twirled three no-hit innings in his first postseason appearance. Fellow first-year stud Corbin Burnes followed suit by tossing two perfect innings with three strikeouts.Greg Beacham gregbeachamFreddy Peralta is absolutely filthy, and the Brewers hadnt even had to use him before tonight in this postseason. Thats one helluva bullpen in Milwaukee.Jon Morosi jonmorosiFreddy Peralta, 22, and Corbin Burnes Jason Hammel Jersey , 23, are the youngest pitchers to appear for the Brewers all season. Their combined line tonight: 5 innings, 0 runs. MLBONFOX MLBNetwork MLBIn all, six Brewers relievers combined to allow five hits and record all 17 of Milwaukee's strikeouts over the game's final 11.2 innings.MLB Stat of the Day MLBStatoftheDayThe Brewers bullpen has been lights out tonight.Their 17 Ks are the most EVER in a #postseason game. 1ocDYwyXzgAny club would be envious of that depth, and it should continue to buoy the Brewers' pursuit of a world championship even after Tuesday's defeat.Tired arms and all, it would be foolish to count that unit out. Kershaw Needs Best Postseason Outing to Save Dodgers SeasonThe Clayton Kershaw Postseason Narrative has become one of Major League Baseball's most dense and complex texts over the past few years.On some nights, he looks like a world-beater capable of stymying the game's most daunting lineups. Just look at Game 2 of the NLDS, when the southpaw shut down the Atlanta Braves with only two hits allowed over eight shutout innings.But then there are the other nights鈥攖he ones that have largely come to define his postseason experience.Long knocked for his inability to rise to the occasion on the game's biggest stage, Kershaw has found consistent productivity hard to come by since he made his first playoff start 10 years ago. Since then, he has gone 8-8 with a 4.26 ERA in 21 starts http://www.royalsfanproshop.com/authentic-jorge-soler-jersey , numbers hardly befitting of his caliber of talent.In Game 1 of the NLCS, Kershaw was downright disappointing. He surrendered four earned runs and six hits, including a home run to Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff, over three innings."I think it's hard enough to try and win a postseason game," he said, per ESPN.com's Alden Gonzalez. "I know more than anybody knows that."On Wednesday, he'll have a chance to author an epic response to that series-opening letdown. If he can, the Dodgers will have life when the series shifts back to Milwaukee for Game 6.If not, Los Angeles will have to reckon with yet another postseason dud. What's Next?The Dodgers will host Game 5 on Wednesday afternoon at 5:05 p.m. ET.