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Crypto Market Update: Sector Rebounds After US$20 Billion Liquidation Shock

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (October 13) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin (BTC) and major cryptocurrencies rebounded at the start of the week, regaining ground after a sharp October 10 selloff triggered by US President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats against China. The correction, which wiped out billions in leveraged positions, marked one of the largest single-day liquidations in crypto trading history.

Bitcoin price performance, October 13, 2025.

Chart via TradingView.

Bitcoin has climbed 2.2 percent in the past 24 hours to trade above US$114,200; the coin plunged below US$109,000 late on October 10 after setting a record high near US$126,200 earlier last week.

The weekend rebound followed Trump’s more conciliatory Truth Social post on October 12, where he wrote:

“Don’t worry about China, it will all be fine! Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment. He doesn’t want Depression for his country, and neither do I. The U.S.A. wants to help China, not hurt it!!!”

Data from CoinGlass reveals over 1.6 million trades were liquidated on October 10, amounting to more than US$19 billion in forced sales across the crypto market. Other reports place the figure at roughly US$20 billion, the largest single-day liquidation in crypto history, as leveraged long positions on Bitcoin and Ether were rapidly unwound.

The event also saw major altcoins like XRP, Dogecoin and Cardano slump by as much as 30 percent, deepening what traders have described as a “cascade of leveraged liquidations.”

According to Bitcoin researcher Axel Adler Jr., the October 10 shock “changed the regime to moderately bearish,” though market structure indicators suggest the downturn has yet to reach capitulation levels.

Adler also notes that the Bitcoin Bull-Bear Structure Index dropped by 8 percent, and a further decline to -15 percent would “signal continued bearish pressure and the risk of retesting local lows.”

Bitcoin dominance in the crypto market now stands at 56.01 percent.

Ether (ETH) was trading at US$4,105.84 as of the time of this writing. Its lowest valuation on Monday was US$3,802.06, and its highest was US$4,196.98.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$199.11, an increase of 5.8 percent over the last 24 hours and its highest valuation of the day. Its lowest valuation on Monday was US$179.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.57, up by 6.8 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$2.37, and its highest was US$2.64.

ETF data and derivatives trends

The Fear & Greed Index currently reads 40, climbing back to neutral territory after crashing to ‘fear’ last week.

Last week, the cumulative net flows for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were predominantly positive despite the sudden crash on the tail end. According to data from the week of October 6 to October 12, spot Bitcoin ETFs had inflows on four days, with October 10 being the outlier at US$4.5 million in outflows. The inflows were led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) and the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:FBTC).

Cumulative total inflows for spot Bitcoin ETFs stood at US$62.77 billion as of October 10.

Today’s crypto news to know

Crypto funds log US$3.17 billion in inflows despite tariff turmoil

Digital asset investment products saw US$3.17 billion in inflows last week, shrugging off the volatility sparked by renewed US-China tariff tensions. According to CoinShares, Bitcoin accounted for $2.67 billion of that total, underscoring its dominance in institutional portfolios as exchange-traded product volumes hit a record US$53 billion.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs alone attracted US$2.71 billion, even as major cryptocurrencies corrected midweek. October 10’s minor US$159 million outflow suggests investors were largely unfazed by short-term market shocks.

Furthermore, year-to-date inflows have reached a record US$48.7 billion, already surpassing 2024’s full-year total, which analysts say is indicative of a resilient capital rotation into crypto.

House of Doge to list on Nasdaq

In a bid to bring Dogecoin deeper into traditional finance, House of Doge — the corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation — announced plans to debut on the Nasdaq via a reverse merger with Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ:TBH).

CEO Marco Margiotta said the listing will help fund new payment and yield infrastructure for Dogecoin, including a pending spot ETF with 21Shares and a treasury product already trading on the NYSE. Backers include Elon Musk’s attorney Alex Spiro, former Texas Governor Rick Perry and members of the Steinbrenner family.

Margiotta said being public will accelerate Dogecoin’s integration into retail payments and cultural sectors like sports, where the firm plans to launch tokenized fan initiatives.

Dogecoin rose more than 10 percent following the announcement. The deal is expected to close in early 2026.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Forte Minerals Appoints Patrick Evans as Non-Executive Chairman and Announces the Resignation of Long-Standing Director Doug Turnbull

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Forte Minerals Corp. (‘Forte’ or the ‘Company’) ( CSE: CUAU ) ( OTCQB: FOMNF ) ( Frankfurt: 2OA ) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Patrick Evans as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Evans brings over 25 years of senior mining executive leadership experience, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and the development of world-class assets across four continents. He currently serves as Chairman of Pan Global Resources Inc.

Mr. Evans’s career includes leading multiple public companies to successful exits and significant value creation. He previously served as CEO of Dominion Diamond Mines and Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. He led the sale of several companies, including Norsemont Mining Inc. (acquired by Hudbay Minerals), Weda Bay Minerals Inc. (acquired by Eramet S.A.), and Southern Platinum (acquired by Lonmin PLC).

Mr. Evans holds degrees in arts and science from the University of Cape Town and previously served as South Africa’s Consul-General to Canada (1994–1998). His industry leadership has been recognized with both the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s Viola R. MacMillan Award and the Association for Mineral Exploration’s Hugo Dummett Award .

The Board is confident that Mr. Evans’s proven track record in mergers, acquisitions, capital markets, and advancing complex multinational operations will directly support Forte as it develops its copper and gold projects in Peru. His appointment significantly enhances the Board’s independence and corporate governance oversight.

As the Independent Chairman, Mr. Evans will oversee Forte’s Board and ensure that management decisions align with the interests of shareholders and the Company’s long-term strategic objectives.

Patrick Elliott , President and CEO of Forte, stated, ‘ The appointment of Patrick Evans represents a transformational addition to Forte Minerals’ Board of Directors. As one of the most accomplished executives in the global mining industry, Mr. Evans brings a distinguished record of leading high-growth companies through major transactions, capital market success, and the development of tier-one mineral assets. His strategic insight and leadership will be instrumental as Forte advances its high-quality copper and gold portfolio in Peru and continues to unlock substantial long-term value for shareholders ‘.

Mr. Evans added, ‘Forte Minerals has built an exceptional portfolio of exploration projects in one of the world’s premier mining jurisdictions. I am excited to collaborate with the Board and management team to unlock the full potential of these assets and drive meaningful growth and value creation for all stakeholders.’

Forte Minerals would also like to extend its sincere gratitude to Mr. Doug Turnbull, P.Geo., who has resigned from the Board of Directors. Mr. Turnbull has served as an Independent Director and Chair of the Compensation Committee since 2010.

Over his fourteen years of dedicated service, Mr. Turnbull has been an integral part of Forte’s growth and governance, bringing more than 30 years of global exploration experience and thoughtful leadership to the Board. His geological expertise and steady guidance have helped shape the Company’s strategic direction from its early stages to its current milestones.

Mr. Turnbull is stepping down on excellent terms to pursue a new opportunity with VBKOM, an engineering company based in South Africa.

The Board and management wish to thank him for his longstanding commitment, professionalism, and contribution to Forte’s success, and wish him continued achievement in his new role.

Corporate Update: Option Grants

In connection with his appointment to the Board of Directors and as Independent Chair of the Company, Mr. Patrick Evans was granted 500,000 stock options. Each option is exercisable for 5 years to acquire one common share of the Company at a price of C$0.78 per share, consistent with the exercise price granted to other directors in recent stock option issuances.

The Company also granted an aggregate of 2,250,000 stock options to directors, officers, and consultants pursuant to its existing stock option plan.

In total, 2,750,000 stock options were granted. All Options are exercisable at $0.78 per share for a period of five years, subject to the terms of the plan and applicable regulatory approvals.

ABOUT Forte Minerals CORP.

Forte Minerals Corp. is an exploration company with a strong portfolio of high-quality copper (Cu) and gold (Au) assets in Peru. Through a strategic partnership with GlobeTrotters Resources Perú S.A.C. , the Company gains access to a rich pipeline of historically drilled, high-impact targets across premier Andean mineral belts. The Company is committed to responsible resource development that generates long-term value for shareholders, communities, and partners.

On behalf of Forte Minerals CORP.

(signed) ‘ Patrick Elliott’
Patrick Elliott, MSc, MBA, PGeo
President & Chief Executive Officer

Forte Minerals Corp.
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Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include the continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that the statements will prove to be accurate or that management’s expectations or estimates of future developments, circumstances or results will materialize. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information or statements to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Readers should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements.

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Cespira Signs Agreement to Supply Components for a Customer Truck Trial

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Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (‘Westport’) (TSX:WPRT Nasdaq: WPRT), a supplier of alternative fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, announced today that Cespira, Westport’s joint venture with the Volvo Group, has signed an agreement with and received full payment from a leading OEM for Cespira’s HPDI TM components to be utilized in a customer truck trial.

Cespira will deliver several hundred sets of a key component in support of the trial. The truck trial is designed to assess the market interest and viability of the direct injection system in certain heavy-duty trucking markets and is expected to form the basis upon which the OEM will determine whether to make a further investment to commercialize this system. It is also important to note that some of the other system components not supplied by Cespira and used during the trial have not been validated by Cespira. Further information regarding the trial is not disclosed for commercially sensitive reasons.

About Westport Fuel Systems
Westport is a technology and innovation company connecting synergistic technologies to power a cleaner tomorrow. As a leading supplier of affordable, alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies, we design, manufacture, and supply advanced components and systems that enable the transition from traditional fuels to cleaner energy solutions.

Our proven technologies support a wide range of clean fuels – including natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen – empowering OEMs and commercial transportation industries to meet performance demands, regulatory requirements, and climate targets in a cost-effective way. With decades of expertise and a commitment to engineering excellence, Westport is helping our partners achieve sustainability goals—without compromising performance or cost-efficiency – making clean, scalable transport solutions a reality.

Westport Fuel Systems is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. For more information, visit www.Westport.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the joint venture (‘JV’) between Westport and the Volvo Group, the JV’s delivery of several hundred sets of a key component for the customer truck trial, the trial’s objective to assess market interest and viability of the direct injection system in the heavy-duty trucking sector, and the potential for further investment to commercialize the system, the performance and competitiveness of Westport’s products and Westport’s ability to help our partners achieve sustainability goals. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on both the views of management and assumptions that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activities, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those related to the delivery and performance of the JV system during the trial, the market’s response to the system, the unvalidated nature of certain other system components not supplied by the JV, potential regulatory hurdles, customer demand, and other factors that could impact the heavy-duty truck sector or the JV’s operations, including the general economy, governmental policies and regulation, technology innovations, new environmental regulations, the acceptance of and shift to natural gas vehicles, the relaxation or waiver of fuel emission standards, the inability of fleets to access capital or government funding to purchase natural gas vehicles, the development of competing technologies, our ability to adequately develop and deploy our technology, the actions and determinations of our joint venture and development partners, as well as other risk factors and assumptions that may affect our actual results, performance or achievements or financial position discussed in our most recent Annual Information Form and other filings with securities regulators. Readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise such statements to reflect any change in our expectations or in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those set forth in these forward-looking statements except as required by National Instrument 51-102. The contents of any website, RSS feed or twitter account referenced in this press release are not incorporated by reference herein.

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Bowl projections: Playoff field gets upheaval after Week 7 upsets

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  • The College Football Playoff landscape shifted after Week 7’s games.
  • Texas A&M enters the 12-team field, replacing Oklahoma after its loss to Texas.
  • Indiana moved into the top four following its victory over Oregon.

And just like that the College Football Playoff picture has changed again.

First, let’s start with the teams entering the 12-team field in this week’s bowl projections. Texas A&M steps into a spot vacated by Oklahoma after its loss to Texas in Week 7. The Aggies are No. 4 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after a 6-0 start that includes an important non-conference victory at Notre Dame. The schedule in the second half includes LSU, Missouri and Texas, but they might just need one win among those three if they can avoid an bad loss.

The bigger changes come inside the playoff seedings with Indiana moving into the top four after its defeat of Oregon that sends the Ducks into a road game against Texas A&M. Oregon’s resume has taken a big hit with Penn State’s free fall. Southern California is the only ranked opponent left on its schedule.

Texas Tech continues its move up the bracket, boosted by an impressive defeat of Kansas. The Red Raiders appear to the class of the Big 12, and it’s possible they could run the table to the conference title game.

Georgia and Mississippi hold their spots at No. 5 and No. 6, respectively. That likely will change with the teams playing in Week 8. There could also be trouble ahead for Georgia Tech, which hits the road against Duke.

So expect more changes when we come back next week.

Note: Legacy Pac-12 schools in other conferences will fulfill existing Pac-12 bowl agreements through the 2025 season.

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A way-too-early look at the NFL playoff picture

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The NFL wrapped up its Week 6 action with a ‘Monday Night Football’ doubleheader, where the Atlanta Falcons beat the Buffalo Bills and the Chicago Bears earned a victory over the Washington Commanders.

With those contests in the books, the NFL season is now a third of the way over.

That seems like as good a time as any to take a way-too-early look at the league’s playoff picture – though plenty of fans will surely echo Jim Mora’s notorious press conference tirade in response to that notion.

At present, the NFL’s playoff picture is looking a lot different from what many expected entering the season.

On the AFC side of the bracket, Super Bowl favorites like the Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens are presently on the outside looking in. Meanwhile, the surprising Indianapolis Colts are occupying the conference’s No. 1 seed while the New England Patriots are ahead of the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East title race.

There aren’t as many surprises on the NFC side of the bracket, but the NFC West currently has three times inside the field of seven, while the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are now the conference’s No. 4 seed after back-to-back losses.

Below is a look at the current NFL playoff picture and what the field would look like if the postseason began today.

NFL playoff picture

AFC playoff picture

  1. Indianapolis Colts (5-1, AFC South leaders)
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1, AFC North leaders)
  3. Los Angeles Chargers (4-2, AFC West leaders)
  4. New England Patriots (4-2, AFC East leaders)
  5. Buffalo Bills (4-2, wild card No. 1)
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2, wild card No. 2)
  7. Denver Broncos (4-2, wild card No. 3)

In the hunt: Kansas City Chiefs (3-3), Houston Texans (2-3), Cincinnati Bengals (2-4), Las Vegas Raiders (2-4), Baltimore Ravens (1-5), Miami Dolphins (1-5), Cleveland Browns (1-5), Tennessee Titans (1-5), New York Jets (0-6).

NFC playoff picture

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1, NFC South leaders)
  2. Green Bay Packers (3-1-1, NFC North leaders)
  3. San Francisco 49ers (4-2, NFC West leaders)
  4. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2, NFC East leaders)
  5. Seattle Seahawks (4-2, wild card No. 1)
  6. Detroit Lions (4-2, wild card No. 2)
  7. Los Angeles Rams (4-2, wild card No. 3)

In the hunt: Atlanta Falcons (3-2), Minnesota Vikings (3-2), Chicago Bears (3-2), Carolina Panthers (3-3), Washington Commanders (3-3), Dallas Cowboys (2-3-1), Arizona Cardinals (2-4), New York Giants (2-4), New Orleans Saints (1-5).

Projected NFL playoff matchups entering Week 7

AFC playoff bracket

  • 1. Indianapolis Colts (5-1), BYE
  • 2. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) vs. 7. Denver Broncos (4-2)
  • 3. Los Angeles Chargers (4-2) vs. 6. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2)
  • 4. New England Patriots (4-2) vs. 5. Buffalo Bills (4-2)

NFC playoff bracket

  • 1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1), BYE
  • 2. Green Bay Packers (3-1-1) vs. 7. Los Angeles Rams (4-2)
  • 3. San Francisco 49ers (4-2) vs. 6. Detroit Lions (4-2)
  • 4. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) vs. 5. Seattle Seahawks (4-2)
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Watch: Brewers pull off of the weirdest double plays you’ll ever see

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MILWAUKEE — Talk about a momentum swing in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series.

The Milwaukee Brewers appeared to be in a world of hurt in the top of the fourth, with the bases loaded and just one out against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Max Muncy took a ball deep to center field and it looked like it was going to be a grand slam – and a deep hole for the Brewers.

But Sal Frelick saved the day with one of the wildest plays you’ll see in this postseason. Or any other.

Frelick leapt at the wall, and the ball hit his glove before popping out and hitting the wall. Frelick was able to grab it again and, because it hadn’t hit the ground, the ball was still live. Frelick rifled it in to Joey Ortiz, who whipped it to catcher William Contreras.

Contreras planted one foot on home plate and stretched to make the catch, just beating Teoscar Hernandez to gett one out. The Dodgers appeared confused at to just what was happening — join the club! — and Will Smith stayed at second. An alert Contrerars sprinted up the third-base line and tagged the base, getting Smith out, too.

The play was upheld after a review, ending the inning and giving the Brewers a massive break. 

The official scoring? 8-6-2 GIDP.

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MLB playoffs winners and losers: Dodgers-Mariners World Series?

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We’re still a way off from a World Series matchup. But it’s starting to come into view, just a bit.

In a frenetic few hours, Game 2 of the American League Championship Series and Game 1 of its National League counterpart unfolded, revealing more and more about the four teams still vying for a spot in the Fall Classic.

With that, USA TODAY Sports breaks down the winners and losers from a wild day of playoff developments:

Winners

Blake Snell

Beyond joining folks like Sandy Koufax and Don Larsen in postseason lore, perhaps the most remarkable thing about Blake Snell in NLCS Game 1 was just how unbothered he was.

Was the man’s heart rate even measurable? Did he exult, even a little, after any of his 10 strikeouts? Was he nervous watching the bullpen nearly unravel his eight near-perfect innings as he sipped on his purple drink of electrolytes in the dugout?

Snell became the first pitcher since Don Larsen’s World Series perfect game in 1956 to face the minimum 24 batters through eight innings of a postseason game, Caleb Durbin’s scratch hit immediately erased when Snell picked him off first. And he joined Koufax and Clayton Kershaw as the only Dodgers with a 10-strikeout game in a scoreless postseason start.

Snell’s postseason to date: 21 innings pitched, six hits, two runs, 28 strikeouts, four walks. 

Had Rōki Sasaki and Blake Treinen conspired to blow this masterpiece in the bottom of the ninth, the discourse would have been wild: Dave Roberts questioned for yanking Snell after 102 pitches, the wound from Snell’s early hook – against the Dodgers no less – in Game 5 of the 2020 World Series reopened.

Instead, the Dodgers held on and Snell’s masterpiece had no smudges.

Jorge Polanco

If we had our way and a Conn Smythe Trophy was awarded for baseball’s ever-expanding playoffs, Polanco would be firmly entrenched in the favorite’s role.

What an eight-day run: A two-homer game off Tarik Skubal, a walk-off, ALDS-ending 15th-inning RBI single, a go-ahead hit in Game 1 of the ALCS and then the go-ahead, three-run homer in Game 2 that sent Seattle home with a real chance to win its first pennant.

His postseason tote board so far: Eight hits, 11 RBIs and a folk hero status for life, probably, for a team that declined his option one year ago yet brought him back. Good thing.

The Mariners bullpen

They coughed up Game 4 of the ALDS – and have been essentially unhittable since. These fellows – with help from a couple of starters making cameos – covered 10 innings, giving up just one run, in the 15-inning ALDS Game 5 epic.

And in the ALCS? Through two games: Nine innings, one hit, no runs, four strikeouts, four walks.

Bryan Woo

Remember this guy? Best pitcher on the Mariners? Well, an ill-timed pectoral strain kept him out of the ALDS, but his mates rallied to extend the season. The Mariners put him on the ALCS roster, scheduled a bullpen session and held their breath that they might not need him for a minute.

Now, they have a 2-0 lead and can safely slot Woo into a Game 5, if necessary. Or get him into a game at his leisure, ideally in a low stress environment that shakes the cobwebs so he can steer fully into a potential World Series start.

Losers

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

After pulverizing Yankees pitching in their ALDS, Guerrero seemed destined for an October star turn. Instead, he’s hitless in his first seven ALCS at-bats and the Blue Jays are starving for offense.

Certainly, it can turn in a hurry for sluggers like Vladdy, and the Blue Jays typically play well at T-Mobile Park, though we’ll see how many fans straggle down from British Columbia with playoff ticket demand as it is.

John Schneider

Been a rough couple games for the Toronto manager, who didn’t give ace Kevin Gausman the chance to finish the sixth inning after he was stellar up to that point in Game 1. A reliever allowed the go-ahead run to score, and the Blue Jays have been down since.

A night later, with phenom Trey Yesavage’s velocity down a bit, Schneider decided to let him go out for the fifth. Two batters later, it was first-and-second, nobody out, Louis Varland trying to punch out of the mess and Polanco dinged him for the pivotal three-run homer.

The decisions won’t get any easier as the series winds on, with Shane Bieber likely to create a similar early- or middle-innings conundrum in Game 3, and a potential bullpen fest in Game 4.

Thanksgiving, Canada-style

Those Canadians are on to something: If you drop Thanksgiving in early October, it gives the holiday the run it deserves, and we’re not exposed to Halloween candy on store shelves by August.

Yet this Canadian Thanksgiving fell on the high holy day of ALCS Game 2 – and it was ruined in part by a native son. Josh Naylor, hailing from Mississauga, about 25 kilometres from Rogers Centre, put Game 2 out of reach with a sky-high two-run home run to right field.

Naylor has been an absolute godsend for the Mariners since coming over in trade from Arizona, stealing bases and hitting bombs and largely providing stout defense and veteran leadership. Just don’t expect them to save him any turkey legs up north this year.

Tagging up

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a few thousand times: “Tag! Tag! Tag!”

That’s the siren call of the third base coach, and it’s almost always wise to heed it. Yet Teoscar Hernández got stuck in no man’s land by one of the strangest plays in baseball history, one that likely left third base coach Dino Ebel singing a different tune.

“Run! Run! Run!”

Hernández was on third when a bases-loaded fly ball was seemingly hauled in by Brewers center fielder Sal Frelick. Yet the ball popped out of his glove enough that Hernández saw that flash of white, stopped his run home, went back to the bag and finally began his journey of 90 feet toward home.

Alas, the ball was never caught, as it grazed the wall between Frelick bobbles, making it a force play at home. And somehow, the Brewers made 8-6-2 from about 400 feet away a reality, Hernández sliding in just late as William Contreras recognized the situation and stretched like a first baseman to ensure the out.

As a little treat, the Brewers got a double play out of it thanks to the confusion on the basepaths. And the rest of us were reminded of an oft-forgotten provision about tagging up: The runner can leave as soon as the defense touches the ball, not when the catch is completed.

Hey, this isn’t the NFL.

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MLB postseason bracket, schedule for ALCS, NLCS

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The MLB league championship series continues with two thrilling matchups as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS and the Toronto Blue Jays face the Seattle Mariners in the ALCS, with a spot in the World Series on the line.

The Dodgers advanced to the NLCS after a dramatic victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the divisional round. This win set up a matchup against the Brewers, who squeaked by the Chicago Cubs in five games. The Blue Jays are in the ALCS for the first time since 2016 after defeating the New York Yankees 3-1 in the ALDS. The Mariners earned their way in with a thrilling five-game series win against the Detroit Tigers.

Here is the updated MLB playoff bracket.

ALCS schedule

  • Game 1: Mariners 3, Blue Jays 1 (Seattle leads 1-0)
  • Game 2: Mariners 10, Blue Jays 3 (Seattle leads 2-0)
  • Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 15, Toronto Blue Jays at Seattle Mariners, 8:08 p.m. ET on FOX/FS1
  • Game 4: Thursday, Oct. 16, Toronto Blue Jays at Seattle Mariners, 8:33 p.m. ET on FOX/FS1
  • *Game 5: Friday, Oct. 17, Toronto Blue Jays at Seattle Mariners, 6:08 p.m. ET on FOX/FS1
  • *Game 6: Sunday, Oct. 19, Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays, 8:03 p.m. ET on FOX/FS1
  • *Game 7: Monday, Oct. 20, Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays, 8:08 p.m. ET on FOX/FS1

* — if necessary

NLCS schedule

  • Game 1: Dodgers 2, Brewers 1 (Los Angeles leads 1-0)
  • Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 14, Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers, 8:08 p.m. ET on TBS, truTV, HBO Max
  • Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 16, Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:08 p.m. ET on TBS, truTV, HBO Max
  • Game 4: Friday, Oct. 17, Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers, 8:38 p.m. ET on TBS, truTV, HBO Max
  • *Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 18, Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers, 8:08 p.m. ET on TBS, truTV, HBO Max
  • *Game 6: Monday, Oct. 20, Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers, 5:08 p.m. ET on TBS, truTV, HBO Max
  • *Game 7: Tuesday, Oct. 21, Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers, 8:08 p.m. ET on TBS, truTV, HBO Max

* — if necessary

World Series

  • Game 1: Friday, Oct. 24, TBD on TBD
  • Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 25, TBD on TBD
  • Game 3: Monday, Oct. 27, TBD on TBD
  • Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 28, TBD on TBD
  • *Game 5: Wednesday, Oct. 29, TBD on TBD
  • *Game 6: Friday, Oct. 31, TBD on TBD
  • *Game 7: Saturday, Nov. 1, TBD on TBD

* — if necessary

MLB playoff bracket

American League

  • Byes: Blue Jays, Mariners
  • AL Wild Card Series (best of three)
    • Tigers at Guardians – Detroit wins series 2-1
    • Red Sox at Yankees – New York wins series 2-1
  • AL Division Series (best of five)
    • Blue Jays vs. Yankees – Toronto wins series 3-1
    • Mariners vs. Tigers – Seattle wins series 3-2
  • AL Championship Series (best of seven)
    • Blue Jays vs. Mariners – Seattle leads series 2-0

National League

  • Byes: Brewers, Phillies
  • NL Wild Card Series (best of three)
    • Reds at Dodgers – Los Angeles wins series 2-0
    • Padres at Cubs – Chicago wins series 2-1
  • NL Division Series (best of five)
    • Brewers vs. Cubs – Milwaukee wins series 3-2
    • Phillies vs. Dodgers – Los Angeles wins series 3-1
  • NL Championship Series (best of seven)
    • Dodgers vs. Brewers – Los Angeles leads series 1-0
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Locksley Resources LimitedQualifies for Trading on U.S. OTCQX Market

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Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCMKTS:OTCM), operator of regulated markets for 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced that Locksley Resources Ltd (ASX:LKY,OTC:LKYRF) (FRA:X5L) (OTCMKTS:LKYRF), an exploration and development company focused on rare earths and antimony critical minerals, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market.

Highlights

– Locksley Resources Limited has qualified to trade on the OTCQX(R) Best Market, upgrading from the OTCQB(R) Venture Market

– Trading on OTCQX enhances Locksley’s visibility and accessibility to U.S. investors, supporting its U.S. focused critical minerals strategy

– Locksley’s flagship Mojave Project in California is strategically located adjacent to MP Materials’ Mountain Pass Mine, targeting rare earth elements (REEs) and antimony as part of a fully integrated mine-tomarket strategy

– The Company’s downstream technology partnerships underpin its role in re-establishing U.S. domestic supply chains for critical materials, with a particular focus on antimony

– Rare earths and Antimony are front and center in the global race to secure critical materials, with Locksley’s Mojave Project positioned at the heart of America’s efforts to restore domestic supply independence through a 100% U.S. mine-to-market strategy

Locksley has upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB Venture Market, and the symbol remains as ‘LKYRF.’ U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors.

Rare Earths & Antimony – Front and Centre in a Shifting Global Landscape

Locksley’s progression to the OTCQX comes amid escalating global focus on rare earth security, following new export restrictions and rising trade tensions. As nations move to safeguard access to critical materials, Locksley’s Mojave Project stands at the center of America’s effort to restore domestic supply independence. With a fully integrated mine-to-market strategy across antimony and rare earths, the Company is advancing a 100% American made approach that aligns directly with U.S. national policy priorities and the reshoring of strategic materials.

Nathan Lude – Head of Strategy, Capital Markets & Commercialisation commented

‘Graduating to the OTCQX Market in record time since our initial listing just over three months ago, is a significant milestone for Locksley as we broaden our visibility and accessibility to U.S. investors. Our Mojave Rare Earths and Antimony Critical Minerals Project are strategically located in a tier-one jurisdiction adjacent to MP Materials’ Mountain Pass Mine. Locksley is positioned to play a pivotal role in re-establishing domestic supply chains through its mine-to-market strategy for critical materials, with a particular focus on antimony.’

About Locksley Resources Limited:

Locksley Resources Limited (ASX:LKY,OTC:LKYRF) (FRA:X5L) (OTCMKTS:LKYRF) is an ASX listed explorer focused on critical minerals in the United States of America. The Company is actively advancing exploration across two key assets: the Mojave Project in California, targeting rare earth elements (REEs) and antimony. Locksley Resources aims to generate shareholder value through strategic exploration, discovery and development in this highly prospective mineral region.

Mojave Project

Located in the Mojave Desert, California, the Mojave Project comprises over 250 claims across two contiguous prospect areas, namely, the North Block/Northeast Block and the El Campo Prospect. The North Block directly abuts claims held by MP Materials, while El Campo lies along strike of the Mountain Pass Mine and is enveloped by MP Materials’ claims, highlighting the strong geological continuity and exploration potential of the project area.

In addition to rare earths, the Mojave Project hosts the historic ‘Desert Antimony Mine’, which last operated in 1937. Despite the United States currently having no domestic antimony production, demand for the metal remains high due to its essential role in defense systems, semiconductors, and metal alloys. With significant surface sample results, the Desert Mine prospect represents one of the highest-grade known antimony occurrences in the U.S.

Locksley’s North American position is further strengthened by rising geopolitical urgency to diversify supply chains away from China, the global leader in both REE & antimony production. With its maiden drilling program planned, the Mojave Project is uniquely positioned to align with U.S. strategic objectives around critical mineral independence and economic security.

Tottenham Project

Locksley’s Australian portfolio comprises the advanced Tottenham Copper-Gold Project in New South Wales, focused on VMS-style mineralisation

About OTC Markets Group Inc.:

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our public markets: OTCQX(R) Best Market, OTCQB(R) Venture Market, OTCID(TM) Basic Market and Pink Limited(TM) Market. Our OTC Link(R) Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading.

Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS(TM) are each SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC.

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Contact:
Locksley Resources Limited
T: +61 8 9481 0389
E: info@locksleyresources.com.au

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