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NLCS: Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez breaks out in big way vs. Los Angeles Dodgers — CHICAGO — For 20 consecutive postseason at-bats, Javier Baez failed to collect a hit, forcing Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon to weigh the value of Baez's value as a defender against his inability to make things happen at the plate.
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Joe Maddon ejected for second time in NLCS, umpire admits call was wrong — CHICAGO — The plate umpire in Game 4 of the NLCS said he was “dead wrong” in overturning a call that saw Cubs manager Joe Maddon ejected for the second time in the series. — With the Cubs leading 3-2 in the top …
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Cubs must overcome Kershaw to stay alive (Oct 19, 2017) — CHICAGO — For the first time in almost three weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers will try to bounce back from a loss. — The stakes could not be much higher this time around. Los Angeles holds a decisive 3-1 lead over the Chicago Cubs …
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Joe Knowles / Chicago Tribune:
How Cubs can beat Dodgers in Game 5 of NLCS — Pivotal moments from the Cubs' 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, Oct. 18, 2017. (Chicago Tribune) — Here are five things the Cubs need to do to beat the Dodgers Thursday night in Game 5 …
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Your guide to NLCS Game 5: Cubs look to extend series vs. Kershaw — We're back at Wrigley Field for at least one more baseball game of the 2017 season, and that's a good thing. It's been a wild ride for the Cubs, from a sub-.500 first half to a big second-half surge …
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Free-agent-to be Jake Arrieta: ‘I did my best and I left out it all out there’
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Ted Berg / USA Today:
Cubs avoid elimination: Javier Baez's two homers force Game 5 against Dodgers
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Wading In — Wade Davis comes in to pitch to the Dodgers …
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Ron Gardenhire to be next Tigers manager, pending completion of contract — The Detroit Tigers have identified Ron Gardenhire as the manager they wish to hire, pending the completion of a contract, Major League sources told The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. — The 59-year-old Gardenhire …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers to hire Ron Gardenhire as new manager — Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press Wochit — The Detroit Tigers are expected to make the safe play. — Faced with a number of painful rebuilding years on the horizon, the Tigers are expected to hire veteran Ron Gardenhire …
Evan Drellich / NBCSports.com:
Are Red Sox playing a waiting game before naming their new manager? — BOSTON — As soon as the American League Championship Series ends, the Red Sox could make a move for their manager. — Industry sources continue to expect Astros bench coach Alex Cora will be the Sox' pick.
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Amara Grautski / New York Daily News:
Red Sox will reportedly name Alex Cora manager as Mets have one less candidate — The Mets have one less managerial candidate: Alex Cora will reportedly be Boston's next skipper. — The retired infielder and current Astros bench coach, who interviewed with the Mets on Tuesday …
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox interview third candidate Ron Gardenhire for manager job
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
‘Baby Bombers’ rocked at raucous Yankee Stadium - but will their act play in Houston? — NEW YORK - The New York Yankees can't say enough about the rabid support they get at home, the frenzied atmosphere that energizes them as fans explode in cheers for every one of their good deeds.
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Michael Brantley undergoes surgery to stabilize ankle ligaments — CLEVELAND — Indians All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley has had surgery to repair a right ankle injury that limited him in the playoffs. — Brantley had ligaments stabilized in his ankle, which he hurt while playing left field on Aug. 8.
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino looking forward to opportunity to pitch Yankees into Fall Classic — HOUSTON — Luis Severino does not plan to shake his arm again anywhere near the pitching mound on Friday, for risk of Joe Girardi pulling him once again as a precaution with a phantom injury.
MLB.com:
Yankees team up with Vision Esports and take stake in three leading Esports companies — The New York Yankees today announced an investment partnership with Vision Esports, the largest single shareholder of three esports-related companies. The two organizations will create and manage an …
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