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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen: The best late-inning playoff weapon since Mariano Rivera — LOS ANGELES - A sense of finality used to permeate at the ballpark whenever Mariano Rivera trotted in from the bullpen, a feeling heightened at Yankee Stadium when his entrance song, the hard rock classic …
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2017 World Series Game 1 preview: Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros square off — LOS ANGELES — If regular-season wins are an accurate indicator, the 2017 World Series shapes up as one of the best matchups in decades. — It will be the 104-win Los Angeles Dodgers against the 101-win Houston Astros …
USA Today:
Astros outfielder Josh Reddick's time with Dodgers downright awful: ‘I got booed’ — Josh Reddick donned his American flag swim brief and danced amongst the downpour champagne and beer after the Houston Astros clinched the ALCS on Sunday. — Reddick then exposed some disdain for the Dodgers …
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
World Series X factors: Five Dodgers, Astros who could seize the spotlight — LOS ANGELES - Megastars such as Clayton Kershaw and Jose Altuve will be at the forefront of the World Series, but there's also a storied history of unheralded players making a huge difference in October.
ESPN:
World Series expert picks: Will Dodgers or Astros win it all? — The Los Angeles Dodgers had baseball's best record (104-58), but the Houston Astros (101-61) weren't far behind, setting up what should be great World Series. But who is going to come out on top?
Fox Sports:
The Latest: Marisnick won't be on Astros' roster — LOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times local): — Outfielder Jake Marisnick won't be on Houston's World Series roster. He broke his right thumb midway through last month, cutting short a season in which the 26-year-old hit 16 home runs in 106 games.
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.
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
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Dodgers-Astros Game 1 may bring hottest World Series game-time temperature ever
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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 …
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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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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Associated Press:
New Mets skipper Mickey Callaway: I'm excited to get to know players — NEW YORK — Once the New York Mets talked to Mickey Callaway, there was no need for a second round of interviews. — They had found their man. — Callaway was introduced Monday as the 21st manager in franchise history.
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Mike Vaccaro / New York Post:
Why the Mets deserve credit for doing something unexpected
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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 …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
After coming up short, Cubs face a winter's worth of changes
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