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Erik Brady / USA Today:
The eternal question: Do baseball playoff games take too long? — Old joke: Guy goes to the doctor. Doc tells him he has a short time to live. “No problem,” guy says. “I'll go to a baseball game. They last forever.” — Oh, baseball, we kid because we love.
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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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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Relive former Detroit Tiger Justin Verlander's World Series history — Looking at Detroit's loyalties in the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. Who are you rooting for and why? Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press Wochit — CONNECT
Associated Press:
Eric Hinske replacing Dave Hansen as hitting coach for Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels have hired Eric Hinske as their new hitting coach, general manager Billy Eppler announced Monday. — Hinske spent the past four seasons on the Chicago Cubs' coaching staff …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Dodgers-Astros Game 1 may bring hottest World Series game-time temperature ever
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Dodgers' dream season could turn into a nightmare against the Astros
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
After coming up short, Cubs face a winter's worth of changes
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch and MLB Trade Rumors
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
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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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Cincinnati.com:
Would R.A. Dickey fit with the Reds? — The Braves announced on Monday that they have declined an $8 million option on knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, making him a free agent. — The Reds have talked about looking for an innings-eating starter and despite the fact Dickey will turn 43 next week …
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 …
ESPN:
Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez to interview for Nats' manager job — Chicago Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez will interview with the Washington Nationals for their vacant manager's job, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. — The Washington Post was first to report the interview.
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez to interview for Nationals job: report — A day after the team's elimination from the playoffs, Cubs President Theo Epstein reflects on the team's accomplishments Oct. 20, 2017. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Eric Hinske takes new job; Nats eyeing Dave Martinez as manager
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
The ‘Secret Weapon’ returns as Oquendo, McGee join Matheny's staff — ST. LOUIS • The reorganization of Mike Matheny's coaching staff will include the return of Jose Oquendo as third-base coach and the addition of fan favorite Willie McGee. — The Cardinals moved Mike Shildt …
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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 …
Fox Sports:
Ex-big leaguer Ray Knight arrested, charged with assault — ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) Former Major Leaguer and current television analyst Ray Knight has been charged with assault following an incident in his northern Virginia home. — Fairfax County Police said they were called to Knight's home …
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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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