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Sarah Langs / ESPN:
Eighteen amazing facts about the 2018 MLB postseason — Some of the best storylines this postseason were rooted in stats — from the 18-inning Game 3 in the World Series game to David Price's redemption to the Astros' prolific postseason home run hitting. Let's take a look …
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Associated Press:
Red Sox World Series trophy repaired after beer can hit — BOSTON — The Red Sox say their brand new World Series trophy has been repaired after getting beaned by a beer can during the championship parade. — EDITOR'S PICKS — The damage occurred during Wednesday's duck boat ride through Boston …
ESPN:
Roundtable: How will we remember the 2018 World Series and more? — The 2018 World Series ended four days ago, but there's still plenty to look back on. We asked three of our baseball experts to share some of their thoughts on the Red Sox win. — One moment you'll always remember from this World Series?
Associated Press:
Cuban P Sandy Gaston finalizes contract with Rays — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a minor league contract with 16-year-old Cuban pitcher Sandy Gaston that includes a $2.61 million signing bonus. — The 6-foot-3, 200-pound right-hander ranked among …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Sign Sandy Gaston — The Rays have formally announced the signing of hard-throwing Cuban pitching prospect Sandy Gaston. The 16-year-old (17 in December) showcased for big league clubs at Marlins Park alongside Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. in early October and, as of last week …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Dodgers expected to retain Dave Roberts as manager — LOS ANGELES — Dave Roberts is expected to return as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, as is the entirety of his coaching staff, front-office executives Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi strongly suggested during a joint news conference from Dodger Stadium on Thursday.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals infielder Greg Garcia claimed on waivers by San Diego — San Diego area native Greg Garcia is going home to play. The utility infielder who has played the past four seasons for the Cardinals was claimed on waivers by the Padres on Thursday. — The lefthanded-hitting Garcia …
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Kent Somers / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Fall League remains a hidden baseball gem — In much of Arizona, fall is a lot like spring. The weather flirts with perfection. Flowers, vegetables and grass are planted. And baseball complexes are packed with fans eager to see the game's next stars. — OK, that last sentence is not true.
Associated Press:
Pedro Strop, Brandon Kintzler stay with Cubs — CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs exercised their $6.25 million option for Pedro Strop on Thursday, and fellow reliever Brandon Kintzler picked up his $5 million player option. — Strop can earn $750,000 in performance bonuses next year based …
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Ryan Brasier, Matt Barnes in mix to potentially replace Craig Kimbrel — The Craig Kimbrel question isn't coming out of the blue. — Kimbrel has always figured to be one of the tougher decisions when he hits the free agent market, which will be in the coming weeks.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
New Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen's roster upgrades need to start with bullpen help ... and a catcher — With the Mets having brought in Brodie Van Wagenen as their new general manager on Tuesday, it's time for the organization to start looking at how they can back up his bold promises.
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves have little incentive to make qualifying offer to Nick Markakis — MLB's deadline for qualifying offers is at 5 p.m. Friday. The offer is valued at a robust $17.9 million for one year. — Teams can make the offer to their eligible free agents, resulting in either retaining …
