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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Red Sox set for manager search — The Boston Red Sox plan to begin their search for a new manager on Friday, which is when CEO Larry Lucchino is expected to return to Boston after a trip to Europe, according to a baseball source. — The source did not identify any specific candidates.
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Matt Pepin / Boston Globe:
Brad Ausmus to interview for Red Sox manager job — The Red Sox will interview Brad Ausmus next week for the team's manager position, the Globe's Nick Cafardo has confirmed. — Ausmus, a special assistant to the general manager for the San Diego Padres, turned down a chance to interview for the Astros' manager position.
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Michael Silverman / Clubhouse Insider:
Red Sox eye Tim Wallach for manager's job
Red Sox eye Tim Wallach for manager's job
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TSN.ca:
Yankees look to keep momentum against Orioles in Game 4 — The Sports Network — (Sports Network) - After one of the more memorable postseason wins in their remarkable postseason history, the New York Yankees try to secure a spot in the American League Championship Series and knock …
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Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Jeter shrugs off injury, says he'll play in Game 4 — Captain fouled ball off foot in third inning, departed after eighth — NEW YORK — If Derek Jeter has his way, there's no chance he'll be left out of the Yankees' starting lineup for Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Thursday night.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nationals despised for sitting Strasburg — Bob Nightengale: Baseball executives say the Washington Nationals' playoff run is not a feel-good story. — Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo turned a lot of heads when he said the club will be back to win a couple more NL East titles.
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Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
Scott hopes to return to Rays for healthy 2013 season — ST. PETERSBURG — Luke Scott's signing prior to the 2012 season appeared to bring the Rays a much-needed thumper for an anemic offense. — Yes, the veteran slugger was coming off right-shoulder surgery and had not fully recovered …
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Associated Press:
Tigers Go Ahead 1-0 on A's With Jackson RBI Single — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Max Scherzer struck out five Oakland batters and Austin Jackson hit an RBI single as the Detroit Tigers took a 1-0 lead against the Athletics after three innings in Game 4 of their AL division series Wednesday night.
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Inbox: Hamilton, free-agent frenzy and the future — Rangers beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers fans' questions — Given Josh Hamilton's situation and past history, it would seem that other teams will be reluctant to pursue him, especially if the Rangers aren't willing to step up immediately and sign him right now.
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Tigers move past loss quickly to gear up for Game 5 — OAKLAND — The sounds of celebration in the visiting clubhouse at The Coliseum, the popping of corks and the spraying of champagne were replaced by silence. — There were no cheers, no bear hugs and absolutely nobody was smiling.
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Chris Toman / MLB.com:
Litsch opts for free agency after coming off DL — TORONTO — The Blue Jays reinstated pitcher Jesse Litsch from the 60-day disabled list Wednesday and instead of accepting an outright assignment to the Minor Leagues, the right-hander opted for free agency.
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Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Rockies to interview Runnells for managerial job — DENVER — The Rockies will interview Tom Runnells for their vacant manager's job on Thursday, the club said Wednesday. — Runnells, 57, has been with the Rockies' organization since 2004, and was the Major League bench coach from May 2009 through …
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Russell A. Carleton / Baseball Prospectus:
Is Joe Saunders a Double Play Machine? — On last Friday's episode of Effectively Wild, the daily podcast from Baseball Prospectus, our own Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller (and guest Marc Normandin) discussed Buck Showalter's decision to start Joe Saunders in the AL wild card play-in game against the Texas Rangers.
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Latos or Leake the options for Reds in Game 4 — Latos would go on three days' rest, while Leake would replace Cueto on roster — CINCINNATI — Who will start for the Reds in Game 4 of the National League Division Series opposite Barry Zito and the Giants? — As of Tuesday night, his name was TBA.
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