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MLB playoffs: Why Cubs, Red Sox and Astros got swept
Original: MLB playoffs fatal flaws: Why Cubs, Red Sox and Astros got swept – and how to fix them
USA Today examines why the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros were all swept out of the MLB playoffs, breaking down the fatal flaws that doomed each team and what fixes are needed this offseason. The piece fuelled debate among baseball fans about roster construction, pitching depth and postseason execution for three of the sport's marquee franchises.
Why now: All three high-profile teams were just eliminated from the playoffs, prompting analysis and debate over their shortcomings.
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