Top News:
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Coco Crisp delivers once again as Cleveland Indians shut out Cubs, 1-0, in Game 3 of World Series — CHICAGO - Coco Crisp delivered once again for the Indians at a meaningful time, proving that there is always room on a team for a veteran who has felt the heat of the postseason.
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue and Associated Press
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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.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com and Bleacher Report
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.
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue, Yahoo Sports, Halos Heaven, The Big Lead and ESPN
ESPN:
MLB commissioner opposed to changing DH rule for World Series — CHICAGO — For the first time in four years, the American League representative at the World Series had to play its designated hitter, Carlos Santana, in left field Friday night. But commissioner Rob Manfred said he is not in favor …
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USA Today, NBCSports.com, Bleacher Report and CBS Cleveland
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.
Discussion:
Associated Press, Bleacher Report and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Chicago Tribune:
Fans at 1945 World Series ‘just glad to be alive’ to root on Cubs — Cubs fans who attended the 1945 World Series at Wrigley Field weigh in on their experiencing the team's last appearance and the 71-year wait to see them clinch in 2016. (Zbigniew Bzdak, José M. Osorio and Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)
Discussion:
The Sports Post and Chicago Tribune
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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Baseball Prospectus, New York Daily News, Let's Go Tribe, Bleacher Report, CBS Chicago and Chicago Tribune
New York Daily News:
Gleyber Torres and Clint Frazier, prospects from Yankees trades of Aroldis Chapman and Andrew Miller, ranked as Bombers' best by Baseball America — Yankee fans have had to watch Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman deal in the World Series. Painful, perhaps, but here comes the payoff:
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
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Therron Brockish / Baseball America:
Scout's View: Padres LHP Jose Torres
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley, Viva El Birdos and Halos Heaven
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 …
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue
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 …
Discussion:
Al's Ramblings
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.
Discussion:
Sports Talk Philly, Halos Heaven and Red Reporter
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 …
Discussion:
Talking Chop
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 …
Discussion:
Bleacher Report, CollegeFootballTalk, Our Daily Bears and Business Insider
