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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Kyle Schwarber not cleared to play field in Wrigley Field — CHICAGO — Despite calls for him to start in left field to keep his bat in the lineup full-time, Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber will stick with pinch-hitting duty only during World Series games at Wrigley Field.
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Bleacher Report, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Associated Press
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Joe Buck / Fox Sports:
Joe Buck explains why calling World Series at Wrigley will be his career highlight — This weekend, I get to do something nobody has ever done before: a TV broadcast of a World Series game at Wrigley Field. — It will be the No. 1 highlight of my career. — I probably shouldn't say that.
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Halos Heaven, The Big Lead and ESPN
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Game 3 starter Kyle Hendricks keeps emotions in check, even on biggest stage — Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks previews his World Series Game 3 outing on Friday. (Chris Kuc/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Coffee isn't Kyle Hendricks' cup of tea. The right-hander's nerves don't call for it.
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New York Daily News, CBS Chicago, Bleacher Report, Let's Go Tribe and Chicago Tribune
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Schwarber not cleared to play outfield; can pinch hit during Games 3-5 of World Series — Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber reacts to not being medically cleared to play in the outfield during the World Series. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester discusses …
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CNN, Associated Press, Bleacher Report, FanGraphs Baseball and Chicago Tribune
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
James Shields Will Not Exercise Opt-Out Clause — White Sox right-hander James Shields will not opt out of the remaining two years of his contract, tweets SB Nation's Chris Cotillo. Much like last night's official report on Yoenis Cespedes planning to opt out of his deal …
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NBCSports.com, South Side and South Side Sox
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Yoenis Cespedes to opt out of Mets deal with 2 years, $47.5 million left
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Phillies Nation
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Claim Abel De Los Santos, Designate Brett Oberholtzer — The Angels announced today that they've claimed right-hander Abel De Los Santos off outright waivers from the Reds and designated left-hander Brett Oberholtzer for assignment in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
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Red Reporter
Associated Press:
Indians poised to start DH Carlos Santana in LF for Game 3 of Series — CHICAGO — Playing left in Wrigley Field isn't easy under normal circumstances. — Carlos Santana is about to find out what it's like — in Game 3 of the World Series with the wind blowing out to Waveland Avenue …
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Let's Go Tribe, baseballmusings.com and ESPN
Rob Neyer / Fox Sports:
Lorenzo Cain victimized by glitch? — As you know if you've been watching baseball this month, Lorenzo Cain is the greatest center fielder since center field was invented. — Okay, I exaggerate. I do think that the reaction to Cain not making the list of Gold Glove finalists is due largely …
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South Side Sox and DRaysBay
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Designate John Lamb, Select Contract Of Ariel Hernandez — The Reds announced today that they've designated left-hander John Lamb for assignment and selected the contract of right-hander Ariel Hernandez. Lamb recently underwent his second back surgery in the past 10 months, giving him a chance to clear waivers.
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redsminorleagues.com, Baseball America, Redleg Nation and Al's Ramblings
Josh Norris / Baseball America:
2017 New York Yankees Top 10 Prospects — Chat it up: Yankees Top 10 Prospects Chat with Josh Norris — Knowledge is Power: Yankees Top 10 Insider — Want More? Complete Top 10 Prospects Rankings — Go 30 deep: Order the 2017 Prospect Handbook! — When the Yankees acquired Andrew Miller …
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Pinstripe Alley
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Daniels facing one of most critical Rangers off-seasons of career — SURPRISE, ARIZ. — Only one general manager in the major leagues, the New York Yankees' Brian Cashman, has been in his position with the same team longer than Jon Daniels. — Billy Beane, Brian Sabean and Kenny Williams …
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Dallas Morning News
Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
Will the Nationals give Wilson Ramos the qualifying offer? — It took until he was 28, with the help of some offseason discipline and eye surgery, but Wilson Ramos couldn't have picked a better season for the best offensive production of his career than 2016, his final campaign before hitting free agency.
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Bleacher Report and MLB Trade Rumors
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/.
