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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Kenley Jansen finds relief in role as Dodgers' closer — The big righty has matured and become a late-inning force — CHICAGO — It was a running gag with the Dodgers earlier this season. They would stretch a three-run lead to four, eliminate a save situation, then rush to the bullpen monitor …
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Doug PadillaESPN / ESPN:
Clayton Kershaw gets nod to start Game 2 for Dodgers — CHICAGO — Three days after he saved the National League Division Series, Clayton Kershaw will get his first look at the National League Championship Series when he starts for the Dodgers in Game 2 on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Dodgers managed to walk their way into trouble — Dave Roberts' eighth-inning strategy proved perplexing — The Dodgers didn't want to pitch to Jason Heyward? The player with the third lowest OPS in the majors in the regular season? The player who did not receive a single intentional walk — not one! — in 592 plate appearances?
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Look for Cubs to add left-hander as they and Dodgers weigh roster decisions — The Cubs work out at Wrigley Field prior to Saturday's Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. — Chicago Tribune — It came as no surprise Friday when Cubs manager Joe Maddon announced Kyle Hendricks …
Barry Werner / Fox Sports:
28 years ago today, Kirk Gibson hit his iconic World Series home run — The Dodgers' slugger hobbled to the plate and took a historic swing. — October. Los Angeles Dodgers. Postseason baseball. Ninth inning. Injured superstar. — 2016, right? Not quite.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Former scouting director's faith in Javier Baez pays off for Chicago Cubs
Former scouting director's faith in Javier Baez pays off for Chicago Cubs
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Hire Mike Hazen As Executive VP, General Manager — The Diamondbacks have announced the hiring of Mike Hazen as the team's new general manager and executive vice president. Hazen's contract with the club is for at least four years, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic (Twitter link).
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Mike Hazen goes from Red Sox to Diamondbacks' general manager — The Arizona Diamondbacks tapped into the Boston Red Sox organization for their new general manager, naming Mike Hazen to replace Dave Stewart. — “We feel very strongly that we have found the ideal candidate to lead our baseball operations …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks name Mike Hazen general manager — After years of moves that raised eyebrows around baseball, the Diamondbacks on Sunday made one that left most everyone impressed. By hiring Mike Hazen as their new general manager, they landed a respected, up-and-coming GM away from one of the game's top franchises.
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Devon Travis To Miss Rest Of Postseason — SUNDAY: An MRI on Travis' knee revealed a bone bruise with a small flap of cartilage caught in the joint, according to the Blue Jays. A knee scope is likely for Travis, whom the team expects to be ready for Spring Training.
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer injured repairing drone, has ALCS start moved — CLEVELAND — Trevor Bauer, expected to start Game 2 of the American League Championship Series for the Cleveland Indians, will have his start pushed to Game 3 because he suffered a pinkie laceration repairing a drone, manager Terry Francona confirmed Friday.
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August Fagerstrom / FanGraphs Baseball:
How Josh Tomlin Beat Two of Baseball's Best
How Josh Tomlin Beat Two of Baseball's Best
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Ted Berg / USA Today:
Francisco Lindor's two-run HR gives Indians ALCS lead over Blue Jays
Francisco Lindor's two-run HR gives Indians ALCS lead over Blue Jays
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Associated Press:
Trevor Bauer gets stitches after cutting finger on drone; Josh Tomlin to start Game 2 of ALCS
Trevor Bauer gets stitches after cutting finger on drone; Josh Tomlin to start Game 2 of ALCS
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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Could Votto to the Blue Jays be rekindled?
Could Votto to the Blue Jays be rekindled?
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MLB.com:
JOE MADDON: No. — Q. Talk about his at-bat? — JOE MADDON: That was the right thing to do. I didn't know how they were going to get to it. I knew when the inning began there was a chance for bases loaded and two outs and Chapman was hitting now, had we had the lead Chappy would have went …
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New York Daily News:
Tim Tebow and Mets take a pounding from scouts and insiders after rough first week in Arizona Fall League — Tim Tebow is at least providing some relief in his first week at the Arizona Fall league. Not only did the Mets' controversial “minor leaguer” rush to assist and comfort a fan …
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