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Diana Mehta / Globe and Mail:
Man alleged to have tossed beer during Jays game comes forward — The man alleged by police to have hurled a beer can at a Baltimore outfielder during Tuesday's dramatic playoff between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Orioles has come forward. — “I contacted Toronto police earlier this evening …
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Roberto Osuna says sore shoulder expected to be fine, cites fatigue — Toronto closer Roberto Osuna cited a sore shoulder for his removal in the top of the 10th inning from the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles in Tuesday night's American League wild-card game.
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
After Buck Showalter's Plan Fizzled, Questions: How? Why? Huh? — TORONTO — The moderator said there was time for one more question. The microphone was near me, so I asked for it. I had already asked Buck Showalter three questions, at the start of his postgame news conference late Tuesday, without really getting an answer.
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Rachel Brady / Globe and Mail:
Orioles' Jones says he and outfielder Kim were targets of racial slurs — Incident happened after a fan threw a beer at Orioles outfielder Hyun Soo Kim, Jones said. Blue Jays' officials say they are reviewing the video — Adam Jones says he and fellow Baltimore Orioles outfielder Hyun Soo Kim …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Rob Manfred says change may be coming to September baseball
Rob Manfred says change may be coming to September baseball
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Still Tied — The game between the Orioles and Blue Jays goes …
Still Tied — The game between the Orioles and Blue Jays goes …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
As Baseball Playoffs Begin, an Issue That Has Not Left the Park
As Baseball Playoffs Begin, an Issue That Has Not Left the Park
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Associated Press:
Memory Lane: Francona Faces Past as Indians Meet Red Sox — CLEVELAND — When Terry Francona looks across the diamond at Boston's dugout, the Indians manager will have emotions to suppress. It won't be easy. — He's got friends over there — one of his closest in manager John Farrell …
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Nats' Scherzer Wants to Do ‘Exact Same Thing’ vs. Dodgers — WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer remembers being urged to try to slow everything down for his postseason debut five years ago. — Take an extra breath, they said. Be calm as can be, they said. Dial down the intensity, they said.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
No family feud as Cubs await NLDS opponent — Cubs President Theo Epstein talks about the team's simulated game, the NL wild-card game, and the Cubs' playoff roster. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein and many of his top-level …
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Associated Press:
Brad Ausmus Returning as Detroit Tigers' Manager in 2017 — DETROIT — Brad Ausmus will return next year for a fourth season as manager of the Detroit Tigers. — The team announced Wednesday that it is exercising the 2017 option on his contract. Detroit was eliminated from playoff contention Sunday …
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New York Daily News:
Brian Cashman not expecting free agent splash but stresses need to ‘fortify’ Yankees' pitching staff — The Yankees' offense was the biggest problem in 2016, but when Brian Cashman sits down with the rest of the front office in the coming days and weeks to formulate a winter plan …
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Associated Press:
MLB average attendance drops 1.1 percent; still 11th-highest — NEW YORK — Major League Baseball's average attendance dropped 1.1 percent this season but still was the sport's 11th-highest. — The 30 teams combined to draw 73,159,044 fans and average 30,169, the commissioner's office said Tuesday.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Outright Matt McBride, Chris Smith — The A's announced this afternoon that they've outrighted catcher Matt McBride and right-hander Chris Smith off the 40-man roster. Both well-traveled minor leaguers have enough professional experience to elect free agency.
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
MLB Rumor Central: Carlos Martinez, Cardinals interested in extension? — Expect the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Carlos Martinez to work on a contract extension in the coming months, reports Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. — “That is the plan …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Brady Dragmire From Blue Jays, Designate Phil Coke — The Pirates announced that they've acquired right-hander Brady Dragmire from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, lefty Phil Coke has been designated for assignment.
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