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Associated Press:
Red Sox-Dodgers in '46 World Series? Not part of the program — BOSTON (AP) — It took more than a century for these clubs to finally meet again in the Fall Classic. — They had plenty of stars, especially during baseball's Golden Era — Ted Williams, Jackie Robinson and The Duke of Flatbush, among them.
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James H. Williams / Orange County Register:
Dodgers' 2018 World Series quest starts today: Live updates from Fenway, photos, stories, matchups and more — Redemption should be on the Dodgers' minds for a number of reasons. — The Dodgers are back in the World Series after falling short last year against the Houston Astros in Game 7.
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Whittier Daily News, globalnews.ca, Daily Breeze, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, NESN.com and Daily News
CBSSports.com:
World Series 2018 odds, picks, predictions for Red Sox vs. Dodgers from proven computer model — Our advanced computer model simulated the entire 2018 World Series 10,000 times — It has been 102 years since the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers last met in the Fall Classic, and the anticipation was well worth the wait.
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CBS Boston
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Machado vs. The Haters and 9 other World Series matchups we can't wait to see — The 10 most important matchups in the World Series: — 1. Dodgers Outfielders vs. the Weirdness of Fenway Park — The pivotal catch Chris Taylor made in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Dodgers' Yasiel Puig embraces spotlight with energized antics: 'That's the way I feel good' — BOSTON - As Yasiel Puig prepared to meet the media on the eve of the World Series, front and center was an ESPN Deportes reporter who, just two nights earlier, was drenched by a bucket of water Puig deposited over his head.
Andy McCullough / Kansas City Star:
Leaving ‘the steal’ behind in Boston, Dave Roberts took path that led to Dodgers — Dave Roberts found the note after his flight home to San Diego. In the fall of 2004, Roberts and the rest of the Boston Red Sox had paraded down the banks of the Charles River to christen an improbable championship.
Barry Svrluga / Chicago Tribune:
The manager gets the spotlight, but the front office runs the show now — The Washington Post — It's worth noting that the World Series, which opens Tuesday night at Fenway Park in Boston, features two managers who had never held the position until they accepted the jobs they currently have.
ESPN:
Your World Series Game 1 guide: Sale-Kershaw is as good as it gets
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McCovey Chronicles and Associated Press
CBSSports.com:
Dodgers vs. Red Sox odds: 2018 World Series Game 1 picks, predictions from expert on 23-8 run
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
A history of Manny Machado's beef with the Red Sox: ‘Coward stuff’
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Bleed Cubbie Blue, NBCSports.com and ESPN
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Adrian Gonzalez has ties to Dodgers and Red Sox; guess who he's rooting for?
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NESN.com
Mark Whicker / Orange County Register:
Dave Roberts' most famous stolen base is part of Red Sox mythology
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Whittier Daily News, AZ Snake Pit, Daily Breeze and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
John Tomase / WEEI:
Nathan Eovaldi hasn't talked contract with Red Sox yet, but open to returning
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MLB Trade Rumors
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Dodgers tap Clayton Kershaw as World Series Game 1 starter
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MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley, True Blue LA and Bluebird Banter
John Tomase / WEEI:
Steve Pearce on Manny Machado: 'He's the best person I know in the game'
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NESN.com, Camden Chat and NBCSports.com
Chris Mason / Eagle-Tribune:
Matt Barnes: Red Sox haven't forgotten Manny Machado's slide that shelved Dustin Pedroia
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Boston Globe, New York Times, CBS Boston, NESN.com and NBCSports.com
Associated Press:
‘Energized’ Doug Melvin likely would keep Mickey Callaway as manager — If hired as general manager of the New York Mets, Doug Melvin likely would keep Mickey Callaway as manager. — The former Texas and Milwaukee GM has his second interview Tuesday with the Mets, meeting with owner Fred Wilpon …
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Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Kershaw, Sale set for Game 1 of World Series — A look at what's happening around the major leagues today: — FENWAY FRESHMAN — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will pitch at Fenway Park for the first time when he starts Game 1 of the World Series against the Red Sox.
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Three facts to know about NY Mets GM candidate Brodie Van Wagenen — The Mets began their second round of interviews for their GM opening Monday by interviewing CAA Baseball co-head Brodie Van Wagenen. — Brewers adviser Doug Melvin interviewed Tuesday, and Rays senior vice president …
Matt Ehalt / USA Today:
Mets' finalists for general manager job include prominent agent Brodie Van Wagenen
Kristie Ackert / Baltimore Sun:
Brodie Van Wagenen, candidate for Mets GM, releases odd statement in midst of club's search
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New York Daily News
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Agents are concerned over Mets' most controversial GM option
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MLB Trade Rumors
Bruce Levine / 670 The Score:
Cubs-Bryce Harper Union Makes Great Sense — Harper will be the premier free agent on the market this winter. — MLB — Cubs — (670 The Score) A future marriage between superstar outfielder Bryce Harper and the Cubs seems inevitable. — After a significant season-long downturn …
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Bleacher Nation
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Kershaw aims to be first since Gibson in '67 to tame Boston's ‘monster’ — ST. LOUIS • On his way to cover the 1967 All-Star Game out west, Post-Dispatch sports columnist and Hall of Fame baseball writer Bob Broeg took a detour for dinner and a show in Las Vegas.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cubs have followed Red Sox blueprint for success, but they still have work to do
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MLB Trade Rumors, Cubs Insider and NESN.com
Associated Press:
Angels new manager Brad Ausmus: Embracing metrics will be key — ANAHEIM, Calif. — During 18 major league seasons as a catcher and four more as a manager, Brad Ausmus developed a strong gut instinct about nearly everything that happens on a baseball field.
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Halos Heaven
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Arizona Sports:
Eduardo Escobar agrees to three-year deal with Diamondbacks — The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a three-year deal with third baseman Eduardo Escobar on Monday, the team announced on Monday. — Escobar was a midseason trade acquisition that cost the D-backs three minor league players.
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AZ Snake Pit, NBCSports.com and MLB Daily Dish
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
D-Backs Announce Three-Year Deal With Eduardo Escobar
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Athletics Nation, AZ Snake Pit, Bless You Boys, Twinkie Town and Al's Ramblings
Associated Press:
Braves' Brandon McCarthy can be free agent if he continues career — ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves right-hander Brandon McCarthy, who missed the second half of the season with a knee injury, can become a free agent if he chooses to continue his career. — Major League Baseball and the players' union …
Associated Press:
New manager David Bell tasked with turning around Reds — CINCINNATI — David Bell buttoned his Reds jersey with the No. 25, the same one worn by his grandfather and his father. Buddy Bell stood in the back of the room, watching the scene as a proud papa.
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Red Reporter
