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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Justin Verlander ready to save Astros' season vs. Yankees: ‘I love these opportunities’ — HOUSTON — The New York Yankees were trying to bounce back from a 2-0 deficit against the Detroit Tigers in the 2012 American League Championship Series when then-private citizen Donald Trump posted a tweet that read …
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Matt Young / Houston Chronicle:
Astros have plans for Ric Flair if Yankees series goes to Game 7 — The Astros-Yankees American League Championship Series gets to a Game 7, the Astros will have pro wrestling superstar Ric Flair call out “Play Ball!” before the game in a video message. — Astros right fielder Josh Reddick …
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Your guide to ALCS Game 6: Yankees look to punch World Series ticket — HOUSTON — Now that the Houston Astros have left the cauldron of Yankee Stadium and returned home to the comforts of Minute Maid Park, Carlos Correa acknowledges the challenge that awaits them.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Justin Verlander: Examining his 4 must-win games with Detroit Tigers
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USA Today:
Dusty Baker will not return as Nationals manager — Dusty Baker will not return to manage the Washington Nationals in 2018, the club announced Friday in a startling move for a club that won 97 games and consecutive division championships. — Baker spent two seasons as Washington's manager …
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Washington Nationals fire Dusty Baker as manager after two seasons — Dusty Baker will not return to manage the Washington Nationals in 2018, the team announced Friday. — Baker spent two seasons in Washington and led the Nationals to back-to-back National League East titles but could not get his team past the NL Division Series.
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Win or Leave — The Nationals announced Dusty Baker will not manage the team in 2018:
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
7 pivotal moments from Cubs' 11-1 loss in Game 5 of the NLCS — Tribune writers Mark Gonzales and David Haugh break down the Cubs' season-ending 11-1 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Here are 7 pivotal moments …
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers rout Cubs 11-1 to advance to first World Series since 1988
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez is the utility man of the hour
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Whitney McIntosh / SBNation.com:
Kiké Hernandez hits first postseason homer and a grand slam in first 3 innings of Game 5
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Associated Press:
With young stars, Cubs likely not fading after NLCS loss — CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs' season had just ended when Anthony Rizzo made a bold prediction. — No, he didn't promise another championship. — “We're gonna consistently compete here for years to come,” Rizzo said.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Adding Ron Gardenhire a good move for Detroit Tigers going forward — The Detroit Tigers are hiring Ron Gardenhire as their next manager. Free Press sports writers Anthony Fenech and George Sipple discuss the decision Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. Brian Manzullo/Detroit Free Press — CONNECT
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The Athletic:
Ron Gardenhire to be next Tigers manager, pending completion of contract
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Evan Drellich / NBCSports.com:
Are Red Sox playing a waiting game before naming their new manager?
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers to hire Ron Gardenhire as new manager
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ESPN:
Nats' Daniel Murphy has surgery to repair cartilage in knee — Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy underwent surgery to repair damage to the articular cartilage in his right knee, the team said Friday. — The Nationals said that Murphy will immediately begin the rehabilitation process and …
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Thomas Boswell / Chicago Tribune:
Bryce Harper is a year from free agency. So what's he really worth? — The Nationals' Bryce Harper stands in the on-deck circle before his at-bat against the Cubs in Game 5 of the NLDS on Oct. 12, 2017. — The Washington Post — Every baseball season brings new data, and revisions to reputations.
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Dodgers bullpen goes from ‘The Slump’ to the sublime just in time — LOS ANGELES — How do you tell the story of a breakout star that isn't a person but a collective of mostly anonymous bit players? You can start by looking at the sum, rather than the parts.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ben Zobrist ready to make amends: 'I've never been more excited for an offseason' — Photos of Cubs infielder Ben Zobrist. — Chicago Tribune — Less than an hour after the 2017 season concluded, Cubs switch-hitting infielder-outfielder Ben Zobrist was eager for what awaits him this winter.
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