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Associated Press:
No DH means Red Sox will have some decisions to make as World Series shifts to LA — LOS ANGELES — While the Red Sox wait to see whether J.D. Martinez can start Game 3 of the World Series, this much is true: Don't take any bets on Boston shifting a star outfielder to the infield. — “Mookie Betts at second?
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USA Today:
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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Los Angeles Times, WEEI and The Commercial Appeal
ESPN:
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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NESN.com
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.
ESPN:
Mookie Betts lauded for feeding homeless after World Series Game 2 win — Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts has long provided heroics on the field, and now the likely American League MVP is an all-star off the field as well after being identified in a tweet performing a simple act of kindness for Boston's hungry and homeless.
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 …
Associated Press:
Fenway Park Gave Dodgers Cold Shoulder, Series Shifts to LA — BOSTON — Fenway Park gave the Los Angeles Dodgers the cold shoulder. — No wonder they were California Dreamin' about Thursday's flight home. — “I think all the players are happy about going back to LA …
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NESN.com
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 …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
World Series: Rigors of pitching grow heavier deep in October — LOS ANGELES - Pitching in the playoffs is nothing like pitching in the regular season. And within that, there's nothing quite like pitching through three rounds of high-leverage postseason play. — Ryan Madson is feeling the brunt of that right now.
Curt Schilling:
Earlier today I ventured on to Twitter... Saw “Curt Schilling” …
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Los Angeles Times, New York Post, MLB Baseball News …, CBS Boston and The Sports Daily
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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MLB Baseball News …
Tom Schad / USA Today:
Can the Dodgers recover from 0-2 deficit in World Series? History says probably not.
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Detroit Free Press
Kyle Hightower / Toronto Sun:
Red Sox use another two-out rally to down Dodgers
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MLB Baseball News …, The Good Phight and Over the Monster
Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Red Sox's Rick Porcello to start Game 3 vs. revamped Dodgers lineup
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MLB Baseball News …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wong in the running for his first Gold Glove Award, Molina a ‘finalist’ for his ninth — LOS ANGELES • Whether Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong can get a grip on the first Gold Glove Award he covets will come down to the evolving and slippery nature of judging sure-handed defense.
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Michelle Homer / KHOU-TV:
Three Astros named Gold Glove Award finalists — Three Houston Astros are being recognized as finalists for one of the most prestigious awards in baseball. — HOUSTON — Three Houston Astros are finalists for American League Gold Glove Awards. — Astros third baseman Alex Bregman …
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 …
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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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
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.
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue and MLB Trade Rumors
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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Name Rocco Baldelli Manager
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Sporting News and Star Tribune
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals looking for bullpen help — The Cardinals' bullpen this year ranged from undefined to “iffy” to poor to creditable to good — and then back to “iffy,” after the season concluded. — There were a half dozen closers, starting with off-season signee Luke Gregerson …
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.
Associated Press:
Blue Jays hire Charlie Montoyo as manager; Cubs coach Brandon Hyde was a candidate — The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Charlie Montoyo as manager. — Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde was a candidate for the job. — Montoyo, 53, had been with the Tampa Bay Rays since 1998, mainly as a manager in their minor-league system.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Manny Machado's free agency payday won't be dampened by poor postseason behavior — LOS ANGELES — This is a celebrated World Series overflowing with perennial All-Stars, MVPs, Cy Young winners and future Hall of Famers, but no one is captivating America's attention like Manny Machado.
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.
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.
