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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dodgers-Astros: Data-driven World Series clubs still find room for the human element — LOS ANGELES - Game 1 of the World Series will be played at Dodger Stadium, but considering the assembled brain power that could give NASA a run for its money, it's a wonder why the Los Angeles Dodgers …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Dodgers-Astros Game 1 may bring hottest World Series game-time temperature ever — For the first time in 15 years, the World Series will be contested under the sunny skies of Southern California. — But Tuesday's Game 1 between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers won't necessarily be comfortable …
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Dodgers' dream season could turn into a nightmare against the Astros — LOS ANGELES — A couple of months ago, colleague Sam Miller had some helpful advice about which World Series matchup to root for in the event your favorite team was out of the running. Whether or not you agreed with Miller …
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Fox Sports:
A capsule look at the World Series — A look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers: — Schedule: (All times EDT, televised by Fox) Game 1, Tuesday, at Los Angeles, 8:09 p.m.; Game 2, Wednesday, at Los Angeles, 8:09 p.m.; Game 3, Friday …
Associated Press:
Dodgers to go with Rich Hill for Game 2, then Yu Darvish
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jose Altuve, Astros more resilient after previous losing seasons
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Exercise Tyler Flowers' Option, Decline R.A. Dickey's Option — The Braves announced on Monday that they've exercised their $4MM club option on catcher Tyler Flowers and declined their $8MM club option over R.A. Dickey in favor of a $500K buyout. Dickey will receive that $500K payout …
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Associated Press:
Braves decline 2018 option on R.A. Dickey; Tyler Flowers to return — ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have declined their $8 million option on 42-year-old knuckleballer R.A. Dickey and exercised their $4 million option on catcher Tyler Flowers. — Dickey was the Braves' most consistent starter this season …
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mickey Callaway to be named new Mets manager, sources confirm — Mickey Callaway, who spent the last five seasons as pitching coach of the Indians, will be named the 21st manager in Mets history, sources confirmed Sunday. Though terms were not announced officially, the 42-year-old will receive a three-year deal.
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Mike Vaccaro / New York Post:
Why the Mets deserve credit for doing something unexpected
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ESPN:
Cardinals add Willie McGee to coaching staff; Jose Oquendo back — The St. Louis Cardinals made changes to their coaching staff Monday, adding former Cardinals great Willie McGee and bringing back Jose Oquendo as third base coach. — Mike Shildt will move from third base coach to bench coach and Ron …
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
‘Raw’ Hal Steinbrenner speaks as big Yankees offseason begins … LOS ANGELES — Hal Steinbrenner admitted being “a little raw right now.” He was speaking by phone Monday from his office in the Tampa stadium named for his father, not even 48 hours having elapsed since the Yankees lost ALCS Game 7 to the Astros.
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Charlotte Knights / The Charlotte Observer:
Mike Mazzeo: Yankees are set up for future but still have five big decisions to make heading into 2018 — HOUSTON — It's over. — The Yankees 2017 season came to a disappointing end in Game 7 of the ALCS against the Astros, but the future looks bright.
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Eric Hinske takes new job; Nats eyeing Dave Martinez as manager — Sign-Up for our Sports Newsletter … The Cubs coaching staff will apparently feature a lot of new faces next season. — After firing pitching coach Chris Bosio over the weekend, Cubs assistant hitting coach Eric Hinske left …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
After coming up short, Cubs face a winter's worth of changes — CHICAGO — The first domino of the Chicago Cubs' offseason has fallen, as the team won't exercise its 2018 option on pitching coach Chris Bosio after he's been on the job six years, according to a source familiar with the situation.
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Marc Berman / New York Post:
Porzingis heats up Knicks' center controversy: My pal should play — Kristaps Porzingis and Willy Hernangomez … The Knicks' broiling center controversy heated up Sunday as Kristaps Porzingis said Willy Hernangomez “deserves” to be on the floor. Porzingis said he is trying keep his friend's …
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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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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Ex-Yankee Brian McCann comes back to bite Bombers in ALCS
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