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Ben Walker / Toronto Sun:
Well-traveled Pearce finds a place - as World Series MVP — LOS ANGELES (AP) For a dozen years, Steve Pearce was on the move. From Pittsburgh to Houston to every single team in the AL East, just looking for a spot where he could stick. — He finally found his permanent place - in Red Sox lore.
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Brian Manzullo / Detroit Free Press:
They did it! 2014 Detroit Tigers finally win World Series — It finally happened. — Led by the power bat of J.D. Martinez, the slick fielding of Ian Kinsler and the sweet, sweet pitching of David Price and Rick Porcello, the 2014 Detroit Tigers — constructed by president …
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Nicole Yang / Boston Globe:
8 Red Sox artifacts from the 2018 World Series are headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame — Several mementos from the 2018 World Series are set to be preserved in Cooperstown, according to Jon Shestakofsky of the Baseball Hall of Fame. — The list includes the following items:
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Associated Press:
Pearce rallies Red Sox past Dodgers 9-6 for 3-1 Series lead — LOS ANGELES — An 18-inning loss in Game 3 of the World Series couldn't wear out the Boston Red Sox. A four-run deficit late in Game 4 definitely didn't faze them. — This plucky powerhouse just kept getting big hits to move to the brink of another championship.
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
From Price to Pearce: How stars and unexpected heroes made the Red Sox unstoppable — LOS ANGELES — The visiting clubhouse at Dodger Stadium is about the size of a new SUV — and not one of those with the extra row of seats. So you can imagine the scene after you cram in a roster full of baseball players …
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Los Angeles Dodgers fans boo Dave Roberts before World Series Game 5 — LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was booed when his name was announced before Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday, the final game at Dodger Stadium in 2018. — Roberts, who doesn't have a contract beyond …
Joe Reedy / Associated Press:
Machado's first World Series one to forget for Dodgers — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles' hopes that Manny Machado would help deliver the Dodgers' first World Series title since 1988 ended up falling way short. — Machado struggled against the Boston Red Sox in his first World Series, going 4 for 22.
Gulf News:
Red Sox take stranglehold on World Series — Second baseman Holt praises team's character against Dodgers — Los Angeles: The Boston Red Sox overcame a late four run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 in Game Four of the World Series on Saturday and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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James H. Williams / Orange County Register:
Dodgers' World Series Game 5: Live updates from Dodger Stadium, photos, tweets and more — There is a lot on the line for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who host Game 5 of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox. — The Red Sox have the opportunity to win the World Series in Los Angeles …
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ESPN:
Your World Series Game 5 guide: Can Sox down Kershaw to raise World Series trophy? — After the mayhem the 18-inning marathon of Game 3 wrought on both teams' pitching staffs and the seeming ease with which Boston's bats turned small opportunities into big innings against the Dodgers bullpen in Game 4 …
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Tim Keown / ESPN:
Did Dave Roberts take Rich Hill out to soon? Yes, but you don't know the whole story
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Chelsea Howard / Sporting News:
World Series 2018: Red Sox to start David Price over Chris Sale in Game 5
World Series 2018: Red Sox to start David Price over Chris Sale in Game 5
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Cindy Boren / Chicago Tribune:
‘Big mistake!’ Trump second-guesses Dodgers manager Dave Roberts' decision to pull Rich Hill in World Series
Ted Berg / Arizona Republic:
Eduardo Rodriguez gives Red Sox huge lift in Game 4 of World Series vs. Dodgers
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
27 hours, 27 innings: A timeline of a wild two-night stretch of World Series baseball in L.A.
Ronald Blum / Toronto Sun:
Chris Sale's shouts rally Red Sox to brink of title
Chris Sale's shouts rally Red Sox to brink of title
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Scared straight: Chris Sale motivates Red Sox with rant during Game 4 of World Series
Scared straight: Chris Sale motivates Red Sox with rant during Game 4 of World Series
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Toronto Sun:
Red Sox to start Sale in potential closeout game against Dodgers
Red Sox to start Sale in potential closeout game against Dodgers
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Dave Roberts explains pulling Rich Hill, says he ‘left everything out there’
Dave Roberts explains pulling Rich Hill, says he ‘left everything out there’
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James H. Williams / Orange County Register:
World Series Game 4: Donald Trump reacts to Dave Roberts' decision to pull Dodgers' Rich Hill
World Series Game 4: Donald Trump reacts to Dave Roberts' decision to pull Dodgers' Rich Hill
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Red Sox rebound, move one win from title with Game 4 rally
Red Sox rebound, move one win from title with Game 4 rally
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Jorge Castillo / New York Daily News:
Manny Machado's final out punctuated his postseason with Dodgers — Manny Machado was the last line of defense for the Dodgers on Sunday night, the final hope for the home team in its desperate quest to extend the World Series another day and avoid allowing an opponent to celebrate a championship on its turf.
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Mets could be adding new problems to old ones by picking agent Van Wagenen as GM — Brodie Van Wagenen is well respected for his work as a players' agent, for his ability to forge relationships and contacts. He is an experienced negotiator — “great in the room,” as one of his peers says …
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