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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Chris Taylor's catch preserves Dodgers' World Series hopes: ‘One of the biggest in history’ — MILWAUKEE - It was a catch for the ages. Yet it had a decidedly 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers feel to it. — Chris Taylor, you see, only began playing the outfield one year ago.
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Jay Cohen / Toronto Sun:
Cody Bellinger wins NLCS MVP award for Dodgers — MILWAUKEE (AP) Cody Bellinger is the MVP of the NL Championship Series. — All it took was a couple of big swings. — Bellinger hit a two-run homer to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 7 on Saturday night.
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Resilient Dodgers in odd spot: Underdogs, to 108-win Red Sox for World Series — MILWAUKEE — The All-Star closer who needs heart surgery after the season sat poised on the dugout's edge, ready to rush the field. A World Series berth was in the offing, once the starting pitcher …
Tim Kurkjian / ESPN:
Three reasons the Red Sox will beat the Dodgers in the World Series — The Dodgers have been playing baseball since 1884, the Red Sox since 1901, and this marks just the second time they have played each other in a postseason series and the first time in 102 years — when the former was known …
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MLB Baseball News …
Jesse Dougherty / Chicago Tribune:
The Brewers took ‘unorthodox’ a long way, but they could not ride it all the way — The Washington Post — The last time the Milwaukee Brewers made the World Series was in 1982, back when they were led by Paul Molitor, Robin Yount and Cecil Cooper, back when Craig Counsell …
Gulf News:
Dodgers set up World Series final with Boston — Best-of-seven contest to begin from Tuesday — Chicago: Yasiel Puig and Cody Bellinger blasted home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to their second consecutive World Series by defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Saturday.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel was tipping his pitches. Eric Gagne let Boston know. — BOSTON — He is the greatest closer in Los Angeles Dodgers' history, revered in Los Angeles for his magnificence, and considered one of their all-time legends. — Now, Eric Gagne might be as welcome …
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Machado, Puig embrace their villain roles all the way to World Series — MILWAUKEE — It was the top of the sixth inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers had two on with two out while still only leading by a run, their World Series hopes still very much teetering in the balance. And Miller Park began to shake.
Toronto Sun:
Red Sox favored slightly over Dodgers in World Series
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and USA Today
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
2018 World Series odds: Red Sox open as favorites to defeat Dodgers in Fall Classic
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit and New York Times
Kyle Hightower / Associated Press:
Chris Sale concocts tale of belly-button ring to throw off reporters asking about his stomach ailment
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San Francisco Chronicle
Bob Nightengale / Daily Record:
Red Sox could have Mookie Betts play second base in World Series
Discussion:
USA Today, Denver Post, Deadspin and baseballmusings.com
ESPN:
Alex Cora not ruling out playing Mookie Betts at 2B in NL ballpark
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
John Tomase / WEEI:
Mookie Betts at second base in World Series? It makes no sense and here's why
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball and Over the Monster
James H. Williams / Orange County Register:
NLCS Game 7 Live updates: Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw is available against Brewers
Discussion:
Whittier Daily News, Daily Breeze and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Do the Dodgers have one more resurgence in them?
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Athletics Nation
Associated Press:
Reds hire David Bell as new manager — David Bell has been hired as manager of the Cincinnati Reds, tasked with helping turn around a team that skidded to a 67-95 record and last-place finish in the NL Central. — The Reds said Sunday he has been given a three-year contract that includes a team option for 2022.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds choose David Bell as their new manager — The 2018 squad compiled the 16th worst year in the Reds' 149-year history. The 1930s remain the worst decade, with six seasons of at least 90 losses. — CONNECT — Three weeks after ending the 2018 season …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Reds Xtra: Brewers' ‘out-getter’ approach wouldn't work for the Reds but they'll likely use a modified version of it
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays tales: Why Rocco Baldelli is a hot candidate for manager openings
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Orange County Register and MLB Trade Rumors
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds managerial search: Jim Riggleman was told he is out of the running
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Daily Dish
Keith Law / ESPN:
More AFL takeaways: Vlad Jr. ready as ever as he waits to be called up — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — I'm writing this as I head home from my week of scouting the Arizona Fall League, which was particularly loaded with high-end talent this year. I filed my first dispatch from Arizona earlier in the week …
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos and Bluebird Banter
Greg Beacham / Associated Press:
Brad Ausmus named new manager of Angels — Brad Ausmus has been named the Los Angeles Angels' manager. — General manager Billy Eppler on Sunday announced the hiring of Ausmus, who served as his special assistant last season. Contract terms were not released.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
