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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
No apologies needed as amazing Astros crash the World Series: ‘We spoiled the party’ — HOUSTON - In reaching the World Series for just the second time in their 56-year history, the Houston Astros set up the first championship matchup pitting two 100-game-winning teams since 1970.
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Cora offered and expected to take Red Sox job — Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora, who's been linked to four teams with managerial openings, has been offered the Boston Red Sox managing job, and assuming a contract is completed is expected to be named Boston's manager as soon as Houston's season is over …
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
World Series droughts: Who's gone the longest without winning a pennant? — The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the World Series after a 29-year drought, while the Houston Astros only had to wait 12 years since their last appearance. — Since 2000, 19 franchises have reached the Fall Classic, with 11 winning the championship.
ESPN:
Dodgers vs. Astros: Star-studded World Series will hinge on depth — This is one Fall Classic that has a great chance to live up to its name. The Houston Astros will play the Los Angeles Dodgers — the first showdown of 100-win teams since the Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds met in 1970.
ESPN:
Led by Jose Altuve, Astros' journey to World Series shows the heart of a champion — HOUSTON — Manager A.J. Hinch loves to poke fun at the perception of his Houston Astros as an “analytical” organization. He's a Stanford graduate, general manager Jeff Luhnow is an Ivy Leaguer with roots …
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Corey Seager to face live pitching at workouts before Dodgers decide — The Los Angeles Dodgers waited 29 years for a National League pennant. Now they are waiting a couple more days to make their final roster decisions for the World Series, which begins Tuesday at Dodger Stadium.
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Matt Bonesteel / Washington Post:
Vin Scully is retired. That won't change with the Dodgers in the World Series.
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Your guide to ALCS Game 7: Who is headed to the World Series?
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Despite a disappointing finish, Yankees' Baby Bombers are just getting started — HOUSTON — In what was supposed to be a rebuilding season, Baby Bombers like Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez, Greg Bird and Luis Severino all got their first taste of pressure-packed, postseason baseball …
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi, Brian Cashman both deserve to return to Yankees on new deals — HOUSTON — The two most significant free agents now that the Yankees' season has come to a disappointing end both deserve to return in 2018 back after retooling and guiding the franchise to within one victory of the World Series.
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Mike Lupica / New York Daily News:
Yankees' failure to score runs on road is reminiscent of how they lost 2001 World Series — So this was a Yankee season that ended the way a World Series ended for them in Phoenix, Ariz. one time, a long time ago. The Yankees won three games in the middle of the 2001 Series that will always …
Marc Normandin / SBNation.com:
Yankees vs. Astros 2017 live results: Score updates and highlights from ALCS Game 7
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Post Sports Desk / New York Post:
The Mets have decided on a new manager — Mickey Callaway (left) has been offered the Mets' managerial job. — The Mets have made a decision on whom they want to be the next manager. — Mickey Callaway has been offered the job and a deal is being finalized Sunday, The Post's Joel Sherman reported.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets on verge of hiring Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway for manager's job — HOUSTON — In a surprise move, the Mets have asked Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway to be their next manager, an industry source confirmed Sunday. — The 42-year-old is expected to accept the position …
Charlotte Knights / The Charlotte Observer:
Paul Sullivan: Cubs should be back in contention in 2018, but you can't count on it — When a team with as much young talent as the Cubs have goes down hard in the postseason, it's easy to promote the idea they will be back next year. — Even if the Cubs decide to part ways with free agents Jake Arrieta …
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