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Sources: Francona hired by Indians — The Cleveland Indians have hired former Red Sox manager Terry Francona, sources have told FOXSports.com. — The Indians are likely to annouce the hiring on Monday. — Francona, who led the Red Sox to World Series titles in 2004 and 2007, will replace Manny Acta.
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Nick Cafardo / The Boston Globe:
When it comes to regrets, these baseball GMs have a few — Regrets, sometimes general managers have a few. — What they wish they had thought of in November, December, and January that would have made their lives so much easier in August and September. — Ben Cherington wishes …
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians, Terry Francona discussing 4-year managerial deal — CLEVELAND, Ohio — It's believed the Indians are close to signing Terry Francona to a four-year contract to be their manager. — Ken Rosenthal of Foxsports.com reported earlier today that the Indians have signed Francona as their new manager.
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Fister, Tigers try to take commanding lead against A's — The Sports Network — (Sports Network) - Justin Verlander was terrific for the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. Today, they try to take a commanding lead to Oakland when they play Game 2 against the Athletics at Comerica Park.
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Justin Verlander overpowers A's in Detroit's 3-1 win — DETROIT — Justin Verlander allowed a home run to the first batter of the game — and quickly shrugged it off. — This hard-throwing ace doesn't usually hit his stride until a bit later. — Verlander shut down Oakland after that early slip …
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Playoffs Today — The Athletics and Tigers turn things around quickly with a noon EDT start on Sunday, Tommy Milone taking on Doug Fister. Milone is not in a good situation in Detroit. His 24 home runs allowed in 190 innings is high, but 18 of those came in 91 1/3 innings on the road.
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Rockies manager Jim Tracy resigns — DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy has resigned. — The Rockies announced Sunday that Tracy had stepped down. Colorado finished last in the NL West this year and set a franchise record for losses while going 64-98.
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
No decision on Rockies manager Jim Tracy expected now until next week — Karl Gehring/The Denver Post (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post) — Following a sweeping evaluation and meeting that spanned several hours Friday, the Rockies will not have a decision on Jim Tracy's future until Monday at the earliest, according to a team source.
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Washington returns to playoffs against Cards in Game 1 — The Sports Network — (Sports Network) - The District of Columbia hasn't seen a World Series title since Walter Johnson and the Senators defeated the New York Giants in 1924. — The Washington Nationals hope to change that …
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Paul Newberry / Globe and Mail:
Cardinals beat Braves in disputed one-game playoff
Cardinals beat Braves in disputed one-game playoff
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R.J. Anderson / Baseball Prospectus:
NL Wild Card Game Recap: Cardinals 6, Braves 3
NL Wild Card Game Recap: Cardinals 6, Braves 3
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Infield Fly? — With men on fist and second with one out …
Infield Fly? — With men on fist and second with one out …
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Globe and Mail:
Reds lead Giants despite losing Johnny Cueto — Brandon Phillips hit a two-run homer off San Francisco' Matt Cain and the Cincinnati Reds led the Giants 2-0 after three innings of their NL division series opener Saturday night despite losing ace Johnny Cueto to a back injury after eight pitches.
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Globe and Mail:
Reds lose Johnny Cueto in Game 1 against Giants — Cincinnati's Johnny Cueto left his Game 1 start against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night in the first inning because of back spasms. — The Red said he is day to day. The right-hander threw a second strike to No. 2 hitter Marco Scutaro …
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Tyler Kepner / Bats:
N.L.D.S.: Reds' Baker to Try to Close Out Former Team
N.L.D.S.: Reds' Baker to Try to Close Out Former Team
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