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New York Times:
Two Women Say Donald Trump Touched Them Inappropriately  —  Donald J. Trump was emphatic in the second presidential debate: Yes, he had boasted about kissing women without permission and grabbing their genitals.  But he had never actually done those things, he said.
Associated Press:
Cubs Wait to See Who They'll Meet After Reaching NLCS Again  —  CHICAGO — Best in the majors this season, the Chicago Cubs cleared their first big October hurdle.  Now, they wait to see who's next.  —  The Cubs advanced to the NL Championship Series for the second straight year by knocking …
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Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
Fox hears complaints, will return to old camera angle at Wrigley  —  Cubs President Theo Epstein reacts to the team's ninth-inning, series-clinching rally in Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Giants.  (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Dennis Lin / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Mike Dee out as Padres president and CEO  —  In a surprising turn of events, Mike Dee, the executive who had been entrusted with running the Padres, is out as president and CEO of the franchise.  —  In a surprising turn of events, Mike Dee, the executive who had been entrusted with running the Padres …
Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Heyman: We were all wrong to count out the Indians  —  The Indians were written off as dead here, there and everywhere.  —  Yet, here they are, in the ALCS.  And no one should suggest such a stupid thing as the Tribe has no chance again.  (Yes, I was one of those fools …
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Doug Miller / MLB.com:
Both clubs unbeaten this postseason, packed with power sources
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and Now On Deck
USA Today:
David Ortiz's career comes to an end after Indians sweep
Dennis Lin / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Tyson Ross undergoes surgery to fix thoracic outlet syndrome  —  Padres starting pitcher Tyson Ross throws live batting practice before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park.  (Jake Roth/USA Today Sports)  —  On Tuesday, Tyson Ross sat in the stands at Dodger Stadium …
Carl Steward / Mercury News:
Casilla weeps after being passed over in fateful collapse in ninth  —  Former closer felt despite rocky season, his experience and postseason record could have made the difference in outcome  —  SAN FRANCISCO - There was very little crying in the Giants clubhouse Tuesday night despite the epic ninth inning meltdown.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dustin Pedroia Undergoes Knee Surgery  —  Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia underwent surgery on his left knee yesterday, per a club announcement.  Specifically, club orthopedist Dr. Peter Asnis performed a “partial medial meniscectomy and chondroplasty.”
Teddy Cahill / Baseball America:
2016 International League Top 20 Prospects - Turner, Buxton headline deep IL class  —  A bumper crop of prospects called the Triple-A International League home this season, including two of the last four Minor League Players of the Year: Rochester outfielder Byron Buxton and Durham lefthander Blake Snell.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
2017 Qualifying Offer Set At $17.2MM  —  The qualifying offer is expected to rise to $17.2MM this offseason, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).  He adds that the QO system is likely to “remain in place,” under the new CBA, albeit with certain “adjustments.”
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Terry Collins says 2017 may be last season as Mets manager  —  Terry Collins said 2017 may be his final year as manager of the New York Mets, but he will wait until after that season to gauge how he feels physically before deciding.  —  “I just need to re-evaluate at the end of this coming year what's …
Discussion: Bleacher Report
Taylor Ward / Baseball America:
Still The Best: Mike Trout  —  For the fifth straight season, Angels center fielder Mike Trout is the best player in baseball.  Now, for the third time in that span he is the Baseball America Major League Player of the Year.  —  The 25-year-old led the major leagues this season with 123 runs scored …
Discussion: Todays Knuckleball
ESPN:
Everything you need to know as Nationals and Dodgers meet in Game 4  —  With their season on the line, the Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw to the mound on three days' rest for Game 4 against the Nationals.  Washington will counter with right-hander Joe Ross.
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Craig Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:
Baker vs. Roberts
Discussion: Federal Baseball and True Blue LA
New York Daily News:
Yankees deal Andrew Miller to Indians: Here's a look at the four players the Bombers added  —  Who did the Yankees get for Andrew Miller?  —  The Yankee farm system got another massive boost with the trading of Miller to the Indians.  Bombers got two of Cleveland's top prospects in return …
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Dan Horton / Fox Sports:
Atlanta Braves Go with Snitker AND Washington; Details Have Me Curious  —  The Atlanta Braves have named Brian Snitker the full-time manager, among other moves as well.  There are some curiosities surrounding these moves, too, and I think this was a “this will do for now” hiring.
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Curtis Compton / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Interim no more: Snitker gets Braves managerial job
 
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