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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Indians' Trevor Bauer ‘confident’ pinky won't make mess of Series start — Trevor Bauer of the Cleveland Indians throws during workouts for the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. — Chicago Tribune — When Trevor Bauer last took the mound in the American League Championship Series …
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs undecided on Jake Arrieta's catcher for Game 2 — Photos of the 2015 NL Cy Young winner. — Chicago Tribune — One thing is for sure, Jake Arrieta will pitch in the ballpark formerly known as “The Jake” on Wednesday night when the Cubs face the Indians in Game 2 of the World Series.
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Cubs slugger Schwarber returns, will bat 5th in Game 1 — CLEVELAND (AP) The doctors told Kyle Schwarber the day after the Chicago Cubs slugger tore two ligaments in his left knee on April 7 that his season was over. — Funny how months of relentless rehab and a chance to play in the World Series can speed up the healing process.
Nancy Armour / USA Today:
Where's Steve Bartman? Cheering for the Cubs — CHICAGO — Steve Bartman doesn't need pity, he doesn't need redemption and he sure as hell doesn't need forgiveness. — What he needs is peace. — Thirteen years after Bartman was made the modern-day goat for the Chicago Cubs' epic run of futility …
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AP Was There: Cubs win the 1908 World Series
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The Latest: Danny Salazar will be on World Series roster
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Rob Arthur / FiveThirtyEight:
Even The Data Thinks The Cubs May Have Been Cursed
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ESPN:
Jonathan Lucroy says he doesn't regret call to veto trade to Indians
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ESPN:
Average price for World Series ticket at Wrigley more than $3,000
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Believe it: Cubs are in the World Series, as generations rejoice at Wrigley
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Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians' Salazar throws 3-inning simulated game; next stop World Series?
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Star Tribune:
Rangers official Thad Levine could be next general manager of Twins — Thad Levine, currently the assistant general manager of the Texas Rangers, has emerged as a candidate to work under Derek Falvey once he takes over as the Twins chief baseball officer, according to a source familiar with the Twins search.
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Evan Drellich / Boston Herald:
Dombrowski: Drew Pomeranz does not need surgery — A tumultuous year for Drew Pomeranz, one that put the left-hander in the middle of a spat between two clubs and MLB, seems to be ending on a high note: the Red Sox pitcher does not need surgery. — Pomeranz had soreness in his throwing forearm late …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox May Not Hire New General Manager
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Patrick Hogan / Fusion:
Hillary Clinton says she won't be the next ‘deporter-in-chief’ — These Iowa kids will charm the next president into fixing immigration, the environment, and school lunch
FanSided:
FanSided Fan of the Year Official Rules — HOW TO ENTER: — This contest begins at 12:01 AM ET on October 24, 2016 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on November 4, 2016. To enter, consumers must email a 200 word essay or 2 minute video to Fansided at http://dev.fansided.com/fansided- sports-fan-year/.
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Adam Schefter / Facebook:
Statement from Josh Brown: — I am sorry that my past has called into question the character or integrity of The New York Giants, Mr. Mara or any of those who have supported me along the way. I have taken measures to get help so that I may be the voice of change, not a statistic.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Outright Lucas Harrell, Shawn Tolleson — The Rangers have outrighted right-handed pitchers Lucas Harrell and Shawn Tolleson, according to an announcement from VP of communications John Blake. Both pitchers ended the year on the 60-day DL, and now have the option to elect free agency.
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
There's Never Been a Draft Without a War — Dominican Republic players and trainers protested a possible international draft by boycotting the Dominican national showcase scheduled for today (Wednesday) and Thursday: … Well, MLB wants the draft, and the union doesn't really care, so like it or not, the fight is with MLB.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Minor MLB Transactions: 10/26/16 — Here are the day's minor moves from around the league... - The Brewers announced that they've re-signed right-hander Stephen Kohlscheen to a minor league contract and invited him to Major League Spring Training. The 28-year-old spent the 2016 season …
