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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Astros reach World Series, top Yankees 4-0 in Game 7 of ALCS — HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve embraced Justin Verlander as confetti rained down. An improbable thought just a few years ago, the Houston Astros are headed to the World Series. — Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers Jr. combined …
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Faith and Fear in Flushing and Associated Press
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jose Altuve, Astros more resilient after previous losing seasons — HOUSTON — When A.J. Hinch arrived here in 2015, they weren't talking about a World Series. They were a year removed from a 105-loss season and coming off yet another losing year. The undersized second baseman walked …
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 …
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.
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.
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Ex-Yankee Brian McCann comes back to bite Bombers in ALCS — HOUSTON — Brian McCann had no interest in gloating. — McCann was standing in the middle of the field at Minute Maid Park on Saturday night, his 5-year-old son at his side and the Houston Astros' pennant-winning celebration raging all around them.
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi, Brian Cashman both deserve to return to Yankees on new deals
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Pinstripe Alley
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Corey Seager to face live pitching at workouts before Dodgers decide
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Let's Go Tribe
Mike Lupica / New York Daily News:
Yankees' failure to score runs on road is reminiscent of how they lost 2001 World Series
Marc Normandin / SBNation.com:
Yankees vs. Astros 2017 live results: Score updates and highlights from ALCS Game 7
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CBSSports.com, The Crawfish Boxes, Pinstripe Alley and baseballmusings.com
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi won't use Masahiro Tanaka or Luis Severino in Game 7, Chad Green unlikely for Yankees
Matt Bonesteel / Washington Post:
Vin Scully is retired. That won't change with the Dodgers in the World Series.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, MLB Trade Rumors and Whittier Daily News
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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Amazin' Avenue, Bless You Boys, MLB Trade Rumors and baseballmusings.com
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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:
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.
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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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 …
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 …
