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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 …
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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
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 …
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.
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Corey Seager to face live pitching at workouts before Dodgers decide
Corey Seager to face live pitching at workouts before Dodgers decide
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Let's Go Tribe
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
ALCS: Houston Astros blank New York Yankees, advance to World Series
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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St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MLB Trade Rumors and baseballmusings.com
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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 …
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
Joe Girardi, Brian Cashman both deserve to return to Yankees on new deals
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Pinstripe Alley
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
Yankees vs. Astros 2017 live results: Score updates and highlights from ALCS Game 7
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, The Crawfish Boxes, Pinstripe Alley and baseballmusings.com
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.
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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 …