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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi won't use Masahiro Tanaka or Luis Severino in Game 7, Chad Green unlikely for Yankees — HOUSTON — Joe Girardi said Masahiro Tanaka and Luis Severino would be unavailable for Game 7. Chad Green probably would be unavailable as well, after he threw 38 pitches in Game 6.
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Justin Verlander, Houston Astros force Game 7 vs. New York Yankees — HOUSTON — Through five innings, Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander was again expertly playing the role of conquering hero, carrying his club on his back with an individual brilliance exceeded only by his Game 2 start just six days ago.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Astros hope Jose Altuve's rare show of emotion continues with more offense in Game 7 vs. Yankees — HOUSTON — Jose Altuve stood at first base and yelled as each run crossed home plate Friday night. Usually the quiet, unassuming Altuve let loose the fear and frustration not just for himself …
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Your guide to ALCS Game 7: Who is headed to the World Series? — HOUSTON — Justin Verlander had just thrown 99 pitches over seven high-stress innings Friday night to help save the Houston Astros' season when he was asked if he might be available to get any outs as a reliever Saturday night.
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Astros' Dallas Keuchel to be available out of bullpen for Game 7
Astros' Dallas Keuchel to be available out of bullpen for Game 7
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New York Daily News:
Luis Severino blinked first for Yankees as right-hander was outdueled by Justin Verlander
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Justin Verlander dominates Yankees again as Astros force ALCS Game 7
Justin Verlander dominates Yankees again as Astros force ALCS Game 7
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Ted Berg / USA Today:
5 takeaways from ALCS Game 6: Can Yankees overcome Astros' Minute Maid magic in Game 7?
5 takeaways from ALCS Game 6: Can Yankees overcome Astros' Minute Maid magic in Game 7?
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ESPN:
Cubs dismiss pitching coach Chris Bosio after six seasons — The Chicago Cubs will not exercise their option to retain pitching coach Chris Bosio for 2018, a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday. — Bosio had been with the Cubs since 2012, joining the franchise when Theo Epstein became team president.
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Robert Murray / FanRag Sports:
Cubs fire longtime pitching coach Chris Bosio — It didn't take long for the Chicago Cubs to make changes after failing to repeat as World Series champions. Sources confirm to FanRag Sports that the team has dismissed longtime pitching coach Chris Bosio, and has hopes of replacing …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez tops Puerto Rico fundraising goal
Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez tops Puerto Rico fundraising goal
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Fox Sports:
Tigers could be under the radar for a while during rebuild — DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers hired Ron Gardenhire to be their manager - and that may be the most newsworthy thing they do for a while. — With the managerial opening filled, the rest of the rebuilding process now resumes, and patience will be of the essence.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Gardenhire's road to the Detroit Tigers dugout: Detour for cancer didn't dim his passion — There was no mistaking Ron Gardenhire's smile. — This was a happy man. A fortunate man. A family man who couldn't get more than a minute into his introductory press conference as Tigers manager …
Fox Sports:
Giants reassign pitching coach Dave Righetti, other staffers — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The San Francisco Giants have reassigned longtime pitching coach Dave Righetti from manager Bruce Bochy's field staff to special assistant to the general manager, working under Bobby Evans.
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Bob Raissman / New York Daily News:
Letting David Ortiz hijack studio show will come back to bite Fox Sports — When their World Series coverage begins Tuesday night, Fox Sports suits should change the name of their pre and postgame programs to “The Big Papi Show.” — David Ortiz has hijacked the studio proceedings …
ESPN:
Don't blame Dusty Baker for the Nationals' failures — look at ownership — The Washington Nationals are a bad organization. — After consecutive 95-plus-win seasons with consecutive heartbreaking Game 5 losses in the National League Division Series, that they fired manager Dusty Baker …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB managerial openings: Ranking the five jobs changing hands this off-season
MLB managerial openings: Ranking the five jobs changing hands this off-season
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
In firing Dusty Baker, Nationals' gutless arrogance on display
In firing Dusty Baker, Nationals' gutless arrogance on display
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Baseball America:
Minor League Transactions | BaseballAmerica.com — A summary of minor league maneuvering for the period Sept. 30-Oct. 13.
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Yahoo Canada / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Free-agent relievers the Blue Jays should consider — During the mess that was the Toronto Blue Jays 2017 season one of the few bright spots was the bullpen. — Roberto Osuna struggled at times, but overall he arguably pitched better than ever and the club saw guys like Dominic Leone …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Sources: Rangers unlikely to be affected by Simpson divorce — Baseball sources said that the impending divorce between Texas Rangers co-chairman Bob Simpson and his wife, Janice, will not have an adverse effect on the team's operation or cause a significant shakeup to the oilman's ownership stake in the club.