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Ben Walker / Toronto Sun:
Overmatched: Dodgers' moves don't work, down 2-0 in Series — BOSTON (AP) Maybe this World Series just isn't in the cards for the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Trying to play the matchup game, manager Dave Roberts' team instead looked overmatched at Fenway Park.
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Timothy Bella / Chicago Tribune:
Curt Schilling, Red Sox hero turned far-right provocateur, not invited to join 2004 teammates at Fenway — The Washington Post — Standing in front of the pitcher's mound at Fenway Park moments before Game 2 of the World Series were seven self-proclaimed “idiots.”
Associated Press:
David Price pitches Red Sox past Dodgers 4-2 for 2-0 World Series lead — From playoff flop to World Series ace in one legacy-changing October, David Price earned his second postseason victory in a row Wednesday night and delivered the Red Sox their second straight World Series win.
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Kyle Hightower / Toronto Sun:
Red Sox use another two-out rally to down Dodgers — BOSTON (AP) J.D. Martinez and the Boston Red Sox made magic with two outs during the American League playoffs. — With a World Series title on the line, seems they have plenty left. — Martinez delivered a two-out, tiebreaking single …
Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Red Sox's Rick Porcello to start Game 3 vs. revamped Dodgers lineup — BOSTON — Right-hander Rick Porcello will get the start in Game 3 of the World Series with a chance to help the Boston Red Sox put a hammerlock on the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Manager Alex Cora made the announcement …
Ted Berg / Detroit Free Press:
Andrew Benintendi's two-out at-bat keyed Boston's victory in Game 2 of World Series — BOSTON — Andrew Benintendi's fifth-inning plate appearance in the Red Sox's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday is unlikely to show up in many postseason highlight montages …
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Evan Drellich / NBCSports.com:
Nathan Eovaldi as setup man another all-in move for all-in team — BOSTON — For as often as “pass the baton” has been passed around during the Red Sox' nightly parade of clutch hits, a phrase that better encapsulates the Sox' approach to the season and the World Series is “all in.”
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USA Today:
Red Sox ace David Price on pace of play: 'I don't care. I know I'm slow' — Red Sox ace David Price had a message for those concerned about the length of games, something MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said before the start of Game 2 of the World Series he'd address before next season.
Ted Berg / WKYC-TV:
Red Sox take commanding World Series lead with Game 2 win over Dodgers — J.D. Martinez's clutch single capped a three-run fifth inning to back David Price sharp performance en route to a 4-2 victory over the Dodgers. — BOSTON (USA TODAY Sports) — Behind a strong outing from starter David Price …
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Red Sox vs. Dodgers score: Mookie Betts, David Price and Co. two wins away from World Series title
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ESPN:
Your World Series Game 2 guide: Can the Dodgers tie the series against David Price?
Your World Series Game 2 guide: Can the Dodgers tie the series against David Price?
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Peter Schmuck / Baltimore Sun:
Dave Roberts outsmarted himself and took the Dodgers out of the World Series opener
Dave Roberts outsmarted himself and took the Dodgers out of the World Series opener
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James H. Williams / Orange County Register:
Dodgers' World Series Game 2: Live updates from Fenway, photos, stories, and more
Dodgers' World Series Game 2: Live updates from Fenway, photos, stories, and more
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Jimmy Golen / Associated Press:
‘Not enough wall space for all these wins’: At Fenway Park, another famous wall is the picture of success
Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
Pitching Like a Shell of His Former Self, Clayton Kershaw Crumbles Against High-Powered Red Sox
Pitching Like a Shell of His Former Self, Clayton Kershaw Crumbles Against High-Powered Red Sox
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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
In order to even World Series, Dodgers could really use a Hyun-Jin Ryu bounce-back outing vs. Red Sox
In order to even World Series, Dodgers could really use a Hyun-Jin Ryu bounce-back outing vs. Red Sox
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
L.A. needs to solve Boston's deep, talented, relentless lineup
L.A. needs to solve Boston's deep, talented, relentless lineup
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Martin Fennelly / Tampa Bay Times:
No reverse curse in Tampa Bay: David Price doesn't haunt the Rays
Joey Levy / ESPN 98.1 FM:
Red Sox take Game 1 of World Series
Red Sox take Game 1 of World Series
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Shawn Windsor / Detroit Free Press:
World Series a reminder Dave Dombrowski made the Detroit Tigers matter — He had the money to deal from the start. He had a rich farm system, too. — But if you think any general manager can take those pluses and guide a baseball franchise to the World Series, then you're underestimating Dave Dombrowski.
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies to hire Astros' Josh Bonifay as new farm director — The Phillies will hire former Texas Rangers and Houston Astros coach Josh Bonifay as their farm director, according to a source. — The news was first reported by The Athletic. It will likely be announced Thursday, an off-day for the World Series.
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Eddie Matz / ESPN:
October hero Steve Pearce completes AL East cycle with his beloved Sox — Steve Pearce had worn just about every uniform there was to wear. Except for the one he always dreamt of wearing. — Growing up in Lakeland, Florida, Pearce and his two younger brothers were fed a steady diet of Boston sports.
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
MLB commissioner: “Some work to do” on Rays stadium deal — BOSTON — As a key Dec. 31 deadline fast approaches in the Rays' pursuit of a new stadium in Ybor City, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged there is still “some work to do” to assemble a financing package.
Thomas Lott / Sporting News:
Twins reportedly expected to name Rocco Baldelli new manager — The Twins announced Paul Molitor would not return as the team's manager after the season. — Getty Images — Rocco Baldelli will be announced as the Twins new manager Thursday, according to Fox 9 Sports in Minnesota.
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Ty Bradley / MLB Trade Rumors:
Stearns On Brewers' Offseason, Future Outlook — After a deflating coda to one of the most successful seasons in franchise history, Brewers GM David Stearns held court with the media yesterday to discuss the team's position heading into the 2019 season. Though obviously disheartened …
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Despite painful NLCS loss, Brewers have reasons to be proud as well as optimistic about '19
Despite painful NLCS loss, Brewers have reasons to be proud as well as optimistic about '19
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