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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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ESPN:
StubHub spokesman says six-hour shutdown part of contract with Chicago Cubs — Six hours before the first pitch of Game 3 of the World Series on Friday, StubHub stopped its sale of tickets to the game. — The move caused those both selling and looking to buy to scramble to other sites such as GameTime and Vivid Seats.
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baseballmusings.com and Bleacher Report
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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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
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, Bleacher Report, Let's Go Tribe, CBS Chicago 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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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Yoenis Cespedes to opt out of Mets deal with 2 years, $47.5 million left
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Phillies Nation
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Outright Garin Cecchini, Jake Elmore, Andy Wilkins, Sean Nolin — The Brewers have outrighted four players, per a club announcement, leaving the team's 40-man roster with three openings. Milwaukee has dropped infielders Garin Cecchini and Jake Elmore, infielder/outfielder Andy Wilkins …
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Al's Ramblings
Fox Sports:
Mets OF Granderson wins Roberto Clemente Award — CHICAGO (AP) Curtis Granderson has won the Roberto Clemente Award, becoming the fourth player from the New York Mets to take home baseball's honor for sportsmanship and community involvement. — Granderson, who is from the Chicago suburb of Blue Island …
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baseballmusings.com
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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Brad Reagan / Wall Street Journal:
Baylor Details ‘Horrifying’ Alleged Sexual Assaults by Football Players — University regents offer for the first time the detailed findings of an outside investigation — The sexual-violence scandal at Baylor University that cost its celebrated football coach his job involved 17 women …
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Bleacher Report, CollegeFootballTalk, Our Daily Bears and Business Insider
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
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Mallex Smith released by Mexican winter league team — Braves outfielder Mallex Smith was released by the Hermosillo Naranjeros after struggling during his first 2 1/2 weeks with the Mexican winter league team. — Smith had been scheduled to play for the Naranjeros until late November …
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Talking Chop
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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