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J.D. Martinez's status for World Series Game 3 uncertain because of ankle injury — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora wouldn't commit to J.D. Martinez playing right field in Friday's Game 3 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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Curt Schilling lashes out after Red Sox snub for World Series first-pitch ceremony — The Boston Red Sox invited some pivotal members of their 2004 World Series team to throw out the first pitch before Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night. — Among them was David Ortiz …
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Andy McCullough / Gulf News:
Dodgers freeze up in Boston to fall further behind — Red Sox take 2-0 series lead to Los Angeles — Boston: The fans hung around bundled in Dodgers jackets and beanies, wearing enough layers to stave off the chill as midnight approached. They had more interest sticking around Boston …
Maria Torres / Baltimore Sun:
Former Dodger Nathan Eovaldi is weighing down his old team during the World Series — There are plenty of days in the Boston Red Sox's weight room when Nathan Eovaldi is the last man standing. — Even in this postseason, while pitching in the most high-stakes baseball games of his life, his routine hasn't changed.
Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
These World Series games are . . . moving . . . at . . . a . . . glacial . . . pace — The Washington Post — In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, in the home clubhouse beneath the ancient stands of Fenway Park, in the aftermath of the Boston Red Sox's win over the Los Angeles Dodgers …
Curt Schilling:
Earlier today I ventured on to Twitter... Saw “Curt Schilling” …
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Kyle Hightower / Toronto Sun:
Red Sox use another two-out rally to down Dodgers
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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
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Tom Schad / USA Today:
Can the Dodgers recover from 0-2 deficit in World Series? History says probably not.
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Red Sox's Rick Porcello to start Game 3 vs. revamped Dodgers lineup
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Evan Drellich / NBCSports.com:
Nathan Eovaldi as setup man another all-in move for all-in team
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ESPN:
Doug Melvin out of running to be Mets general manager, report says — The search for the New York Mets' new general manager narrowed on Thursday with former Milwaukee Brewers GM Doug Melvin now no longer in the running for the job, according to a FanCred Sports report.
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Doug Melvin out of the running to become Mets GM in shocking move | Ackert reacts — The Mets will hand their organization over to a first-timer. — After a second round of interviews this week, a team source confirmed reports that veteran general manager Doug Melvin is no longer under consideration.
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Dave Campbell / Associated Press:
Twins hire Rocco Baldelli as manager, now youngest in majors — Seeking a fresh voice for their underachieving young players, the Minnesota Twins have made Rocco Baldelli the youngest manager in the major leagues. — The Twins hired the 37-year-old Baldelli on Thursday …
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Twins reportedly expected to name Rocco Baldelli new manager
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Francisco Lindor, Corey Kluber among Cleveland Indians' finalists for Rawlings AL Gold Glove Awards — Shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Corey Kluber were among the Cleveland Indians' four finalists for Rawlings AL Gold Glove Awards. — CLEVELAND — Major League Baseball named …
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Gerry Fraley / Dallas Morning News:
Rougned Odor the lone Rangers finalist in AL Gold Glove competition — Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor could realize his goal of winning a Rawlings Gold Glove for defensive excellence. — Odor was unveiled Thursday as a finalist for the award. Oakland's Jed Lowrie and Ian Kinsler are the other finalists.
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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:
Dodgers' Andrew Friedman hasn't let Hollywood go to his head or a bigger payroll change his winning formula — LOS ANGELES — Four years in, he still doesn't show any signs of going Hollywood. — Clearly hasn't upgraded from Gap chic to designer threads.
Daily Record:
Yankees' winter direction being assessed as first round of internal meetings concludes — NEW YORK - As an organization, the Yankees' first round of internal meetings has concluded. — But the winter path is still evolving, with more to be formulated in the lead-up to MLB's general managers meetings beginning Nov. 6 in California.
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Red Sox not interested in swagger showdown with Dodgers — BOSTON — Earlier in the postseason, Alex Cora told a story about a spring training meeting he held with Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Xander Bogaerts. His message: “You guys are good. You should play the part.”
