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Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will return next season — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who has been heavily criticized in the aftermath of the club's stunning season-ending loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, will return next season, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
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Beth Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
From 106 wins to early defeat, Dodgers fall short again — LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's back to the drawing board - again - for the — Los Angeles Dodgers, whose World Series title drought now extends to 31 years. — This time, they didn't even make it that far.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Dave Roberts will have to own this Dodgers disaster — LOS ANGELES — The slow-moving disaster that ruined the Los Angeles Dodgers' season began at 8:31 p.m. local time Wednesday and concluded 52 minutes later. A future Hall of Fame pitcher whose postseason shortcomings had come to define him lived down to his reputation.
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Bill Baer / NBCSports.com:
Cardinals trample Braves 13-1 in Game 5, advance to NLCS
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Mark Townsend / Los Angeles Dodgers News …:
NLDS Game 5: Nationals stun Dodgers to advance to NLCS
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Joe Enea / KNXV:
PD: Padres pitcher kicked, tased after breaking into Peoria home — PEORIA, AZ — A pitcher for the San Diego Padres was kicked and tased after a Peoria homeowner found him trespassing in his home. — Peoria police report that on October 6 about 3:30 a.m., they were called to a home near 91st Avenue …
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ESPN:
Philadelphia Phillies fire manager Gabe Kapler — MLB, Philadelphia Phillies — When he was introduced as Philadelphia Phillies manager in 2017, Gabe Kapler said his goal was to bring a World Series title to team owner John Middleton. — After two seasons without a playoff berth …
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Michael Shapiro / Sports Illustrated:
Phillies Fire Gabe Kapler After Two Seasons as Manager — Kapler went 161-163 in two years as Philadelphia's manager — Gabe Kapler was fired as the Phillies' manager on Thursday, the team announced. — Kapler went 161-163 in two seasons as Philadelphia's manager.
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves hope to re-sign third baseman Josh Donaldson — The Braves want to retain third baseman Josh Donaldson, though they understand free-agent waters can be unpredictable. — When the Braves were eliminated from the postseason Wednesday night, it might've concluded Donaldson's tenure with the team.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Retain Stottlemyre, Hillman; Gonzalez To Explore Other Opportunities — 11:10am: While Gonzalez is set to explore other opportunities, the Marlins have agreed to 2020 contracts with pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. and first base/infield coach Trey Hillman, per SiriusXM's Craig Mish (Twitter links).
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Name Frank Menechino Hitting Coach — The White Sox announced Thursday that they've named Frank Menechino as their new hitting coach, replacing the previously dismissed Todd Steverson. — Menechino, 48, played parts of seven seasons as an infielder with the Athletics and the Blue Jays from 1999 through 2005.
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Adam Schiff / Daily News:
This map shows where the Saddleridge fire is burning in Sylmar — Mandatory evacuations are in place for a section of Sylmar, due to the Saddleridge fire, which was first reported near the 210 Freeway at Yarnell Street around 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. … View Comments — Join the Conversation
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Astros have advantages, but the Rays have an edge — Rays-Astros Game 5: For the fourth time in nine days, Tampa Bay will be playing with its season on the line. — Earlier today — HOUSTON — The American League Division Series is even heading into Thursday night's fifth and final game, and the Astros have the advantages.
USA Baseball:
USA Baseball Names Premier12 Roster — The Premier12 tournament is the first opportunity for Team USA to qualify for Tokyo 2020 — DURHAM, N.C. - USA Baseball named its roster for the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12™ on Thursday.
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