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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw likely to start World Series opener after closing out NLCS — BOSTON — The same man who threw the last pitch of NLCS Game 7 will probably throw the first pitch for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series. — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday …
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Whittier Daily News
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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 …
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
John Tomase / WEEI:
Cora: Red Sox will likely carry 11 pitchers in World Series — The Red Sox will likely carry 11 pitchers in the World Series, manager Alex Cora said on Sunday. — While the Red Sox could choose to carry an extra pitcher, they prefer the flexibility of a 14th position player …
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NESN.com
USA Today:
World Series predictions: Will Red Sox or Dodgers take the crown? — It's been eight months since the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers reported to spring training, and it's all been leading up to this. — The 2018 World Series gets underway Tuesday at Fenway Park, featuring two of Major League Baseball's premier franchises.
Jay Cohen / Toronto Sun:
Cody Bellinger wins NLCS MVP award for Dodgers
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Over the Monster
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
2018 World Series odds: Red Sox open as favorites to defeat Dodgers in Fall Classic
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AZ Snake Pit and New York Times
Toronto Sun:
Red Sox favored slightly over Dodgers in World Series
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MLB Baseball News … and USA Today
John Tomase / WEEI:
Mookie Betts at second base in World Series? It makes no sense and here's why
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Brew Crew Ball and Over the Monster
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Dodgers want Clayton Kershaw to go ‘as hard as he can for as long as he can’
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MLB Baseball News …
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
ESPN:
Alex Cora not ruling out playing Mookie Betts at 2B in NL ballpark
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Pinstripe Alley
ESPN:
MLB Postseason on ESPN Radio
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MLB Baseball News …, baseballmusings.com and ABC News
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
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MLB Baseball News …
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
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors and Orange County Register
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:
Lone Star Ball
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 …
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Bluebird Banter and Viva El Birdos
