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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Rob Manfred says change may be coming to September baseball — TORONTO - Commissioner Rob Manfred, listening to the managerial complaints of baseball's long-standing rule of September call-ups, acknowledged Tuesday that he's in favor of change. — He's not opposed to clubs being permitted …
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Yahoo Sports and MLB Daily Dish
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
As Playoffs Begin, an Issue That Has Not Left the Park — TORONTO — The postseason began here on Tuesday with two fitting representatives of baseball in 2016. The Baltimore Orioles led the majors in home runs. The Toronto Blue Jays ranked second in homers among playoff teams.
Discussion:
Fish Stripes
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
AL Wild Card Preview
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Beyond the Box Score and Bluebird Banter
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Fire Dave Stewart, Chip Hale — The Diamondbacks have announced that they've fired GM Dave Stewart and manager Chip Hale. There was no immediate word on whether the Snakes intended to retain chief baseball officer Tony La Russa. “We are still discussing what the appropriate role …
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish, AZ Snake Pit, Yahoo Sports, Todays Knuckleball, Al's Ramblings, Lone Star Ball and Arizona Republic
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dave Stewart Discusses End Of Tenure With D-Backs — The Diamondbacks ousted Dave Stewart from the GM seat yesterday, bringing his tenure to an end after just two years. Stewart discussed his feelings on the matter with Bob Nightengale of USA Today, who described the scene yesterday …
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USA Today, AZ Snake Pit, MLB Daily Dish and Al's Ramblings
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dave Stewart on being fired as Diamondbacks GM: 'I'm not mad' — Arizona Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart showed up to work as usual Monday morning, and got a telephone call around 1 p.m. from his boss, Tony La Russa. — The moment he walked in, he knew what this was about.
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MLB Trade Rumors and AZ Snake Pit
USA Today:
Walt Weiss out as Colorado Rockies manager — Walt Weiss will not return as manager of the Colorado Rockies, the club announced Monday. — The Rockies termed Weiss' departure as a “resignation,” although his three-year contract expired after this season. — Weiss, 52, had a 283-365 record in four seasons as Colorado manager.
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Rox Pile and Purple Row
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ESPN:
DJ LeMahieu wins NL batting title after sitting weekend out
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Associated Press, Minor League Ball, Washington Post and Federal Baseball
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Rick Renteria named new White Sox manager
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Chicago Tribune, ESPN and baseballmusings.com
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals undecided on picking up Garcia's option — Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com — As he prepared for the coming season this past winter, Cardinals lefty Jaime Garcia fixated his workouts, his schedule, and even his nutrition around a single goal: proving he was healthy enough …
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Dayton Moore: Payroll will ‘regress a little bit’ in 2017 — For Royals general manager Dayton Moore, the architect of a World Series championship and two straight American League pennants, the 2016 season offered a reality check. Not all baseball seasons end with bubbling champagne.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Royals Review
Associated Press:
Indians C Yan Gomes Could Play in Postseason After Injuries — CLEVELAND — Indians catcher Yan Gomes may play in October, after all. — Gomes, who broke his right hand during a minor league injury rehabilitation appearance late in the season, has progressed to the point that Cleveland …
Associated Press:
Mets Sending Tebow to Arizona Fall League for Top Prospects — NEW YORK — Tim Tebow will test his baseball skills against some of the game's premier prospects. — The New York Mets say they are sending Tebow to the Arizona Fall League after cutting short their instructional league Tuesday …
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Yahoo Sports and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Nationals' Trea Turner Brings Blast of Speed Into October — WASHINGTON — Trea Turner knows things will speed up during the postseason. He has the wheels to match. — Since bursting into the majors in June, the Washington Nationals rookie has hit .342 with 14 doubles, eight triples, 13 home runs and 33 stolen bases in 73 games.
Discussion:
True Blue LA
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays Silverman: ‘Hellbent’ on getting team back into contention — The Rays top baseball officials put a wrap on their poor 2016 season Tuesday, saying they were disappointed by what took place in going 68-94 but confident of and committed to improving. — 3 Months Ago
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MLB Trade Rumors
