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11:25 AM ET, October 1, 2014

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Jane Lee / MLB.com:
A's veteran slugger isn't called on in first postseason game  —  9/30/14: Bob Melvin discusses his decision to not insert Adam Dunn into the game, based on the A's taking the lead in the top of the 12th  —  KANSAS CITY — Beyond the obvious sorrow clouding yet another A's postseason gone wrong …
Discussion: HardballTalk
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Doug Padilla / MLB:
A's Adam Dunn on bench vs. Royals  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In a winner-take-all game where runs figure to be at a premium, the Oakland Athletics prioritized defense over the potential for more scoring chances with a surprise starting lineup.  —  Manager Bob Melvin's lineup …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
DON'T EXPECT BEANE TO STAND PAT IN WAKE OF A'S COLLAPSE  —  So now what does Billy Beane do?  —  One rival executive raised an interesting possibility in the aftermath of the Athletics' stunning 9-8 loss to the Royals in the American League wild-card game:  —  Trade right-hander Jeff Samardzija.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Doug Padilla / ESPN.com:
A's Geovany Soto out for thumb injury  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Oakland Athletics went to their bench in just the third inning when Geovany Soto left Tuesday's American League wild-card game with a left thumb injury.  —  A's manager Bob Melvin said before the game that Soto got the call …
Discussion: Athletics Nation and ESPN
Jerry Crasnick / MLB:
Dayton Moore's vision validated  —  Royals' GM had a plan for how to build a winning team in a small market  —  Sometimes the definition of leadership is sticking with a plan and putting one foot in front of the other when things aren't going well, your job security is being questioned …
Tim Kurkjian / ESPN:
Five questions for Tigers-O's series  —  This series is all about the big three: the three great starting pitchers for the Detroit Tigers and the three crucial players who will not be playing for the Baltimore Orioles.  —  This might suggest a mismatch, but those who see it that way weren't watching the 2014 season.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
O's lose many key players during season, but general manager answers every time
Discussion: Bless You Boys and Camden Chat
Clark / Miami Herald & MiamiHerald.com:
Miami Marlins making moves in right direction  —  They won more games.  They scored more runs.  They even attracted more fans.  —  While the Marlins failed to make the playoffs for the 11th consecutive season — the third-longest postseason drought in the majors — they provided clear signs …
Discussion: HardballTalk and Red Sox Monster
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins' Payroll
Discussion: Fish Stripes
Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
MLB To Test Pace-Of-Game Initiatives In AFL  —  Major League Baseball on Wednesday said it would begin testing some ideas aimed at quickening the pace of game at the Arizona Fall League.  —  AFL games begin Oct. 7 and run through the championship game on Nov. 15.  —  Among the experimental rules are:
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Sources: Yanks start work on Cashman deal  —  The New York Yankees have begun the process of constructing a new contract for longtime general manager Brian Cashman, sources close to the situation said.  —  Cashman's contract is set to expire on Oct. 31.  —  He just completed his 17th season …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Epstein Says Cubs Intend To Compete In 2015  —  Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said today that he believes the club is prepared to compete in the NL Central next year, as MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.  “I think we've proved we can be very competitive in this division …
Discussion: Muskat Ramblings
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs have the cash to pursue a marquee pitcher  —  The Cubs believed they had enough money last winter to make an honest run at free-agent pitcher Masahiro Tanaka.  —  But with about $41 million off the books from this year's obligations — including the final $14 million installment …
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Quinn Roberts / MLB.com:
Newly acquired slugger led Major Leagues in outfield assists with 16 in 2014
Discussion: HardballTalk
Richard Goldstein / New York Times:
George Shuba, Whose Handshake Heralded Racial Tolerance in Baseball, Dies at 89  —  George Shuba, the Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder who played in three World Series during the 1950s but who was best remembered for his welcoming gesture to Jackie Robinson at home plate on the day Robinson …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Michael Lananna / MLB.com:
Ryu to toss simulated game in bid for Game 3 start  —  9/20/14: Hyun-Jin Ryu is seen playing catch before the Dodgers-Cubs ballgame, as he hopes to recover from injury and return to the rotation  —  LOS ANGELES — Left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu will throw a 45-pitch simulated game at Dodger Stadium …
Discussion: HardballTalk
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks interview Andy Green for managerial job  —  (Photo: Rob Schumacher Rob Schumacher/The Republic)  —  The Diamondbacks began the interview process for their managerial opening on Monday by talking with internal candidate Andy Green, who just completed his second season as the manager at Double-A Mobile.
 
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Noah Trister / Globe and Mail:
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