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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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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.
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.
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 …
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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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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 …
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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Pearce rallies Red Sox past Dodgers 9-6 for 3-1 Series lead
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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
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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Ted Berg / Arizona Republic:
Eduardo Rodriguez gives Red Sox huge lift in Game 4 of World Series vs. Dodgers
Tim Keown / ESPN:
Did Dave Roberts take Rich Hill out to soon? Yes, but you don't know the whole story
Did Dave Roberts take Rich Hill out to soon? Yes, but you don't know the whole story
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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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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets to introduce Brodie Van Wagenen as next GM following World Series, as move continues to gain mixed reactions — The Mets have finalized a deal to bring in former player agent Brodie Van Wagenen to be their new general manager, team sources confirmed Sunday.
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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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs face decisions on Cole Hamels and Pedro Strop as free agency starts — Chicago Tribune — The Bryce Harper/Manny Machado sweepstakes start Monday, but the Cubs and the other 29 major league teams have some internal business to finalize first. — In the case of the Cubs …
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Ashley Varela / NBCSports.com:
Rob Manfred isn't going to make postseason games shorter — There are no immediate plans to tweak the length of MLB games, league commissioner Rob Manfred said Saturday. Even as television ratings for World Series Games 1-3 dropped to a four-year low, Manfred refused to assign blame …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Jim Riggleman will not return to the Cincinnati Reds organization in 2019 — After managing 144 games as the Reds' interim manager, Jim Riggleman will not remain in the organization next season, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. — Riggleman guided the Reds to a 64-80 record …
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Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Was Bill Freehan the Detroit Tigers' greatest catcher? — Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press — Former Detroit Tigers catching great Bill Freehan, 76, has been in hospice care for about two years. Free Press sports writer Ryan Ford takes a look at the greatest catchers in Tigers history:
