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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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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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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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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 …
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Source: Tigers will hire Ron Gardenhire as manager — Ron Gardenhire will be the next manager of the Detroit Tigers, sources tell ESPN, confirming a report by The Athletic. — Gardenhire, who spent this past season as the Arizona Diamondbacks' bench coach, spent 13 seasons as manager …
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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 …
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Red Sox interview third candidate Ron Gardenhire for manager job
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Associated Press:
Yankees manager Joe Girardi hopes day off doesn't stop momentum — HOUSTON — Joe Girardi says the New York Yankees would have preferred not having a day off Thursday after winning three straight home games to take a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series.
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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.
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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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