Top News:
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 …
Discussion:
Whittier Daily News
RELATED:
Sports Illustrated:
World Series Predictions: Who Wins It All Between the Red Sox and Dodgers? — Will the Dodgers end three decades of waiting or will the Red Sox claim their fourth title in 14 years? Our MLB experts make their World Series pick between Los Angeles and Boston. — The Fall Classic is here.
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 …
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.
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 …
Discussion:
Star Tribune
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.
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 …
Discussion:
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.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Resilient Dodgers in odd spot: Underdogs, to 108-win Red Sox for World Series
Discussion:
Daily Record
Tim Kurkjian / ESPN:
Three reasons the Red Sox will beat the Dodgers in the World Series
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
Dodgers win NLCS Game 7: Six MLB seasons, six trips to the World Series for the Bellingers
Discussion:
Halos Heaven
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
Jay Cohen / Toronto Sun:
Cody Bellinger wins NLCS MVP award for Dodgers
Discussion:
Over the Monster
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.
RELATED:
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 …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
New York Daily News:
SEE IT: Patrick Mahomes wears dad's Mets jersey before Sunday night's game — Patrick Mahomes paid homage to his dad before the Chiefs took on the Bengals Sunday night. — The electric Kansas City QB donned his father's Mets jersey, which Pat Mahomes wore for the Amazin's in 1999 and 2000.
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
