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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Max Scherzer cleared to start potential Game 7 of World Series — HOUSTON — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said ailing ace Max Scherzer will — for now — start Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, if Washington is able to stave off elimination against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
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Over the Monster and Federal Baseball
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The Boston Globe:
It's up to Stephen Strasburg to extend the Nationals' season — HOUSTON — Earl Weaver always said that in baseball, momentum is best defined as your next game's starting pitcher.This is what the underdog Washington Nationals must believe if they are to win the 115th World Series.
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Red Reporter and Dan Shaughnessy Watch
Craig Edwards / FanGraphs Baseball:
Stephen Strasburg is a Postseason God — In 2012, Stephen Strasburg didn't pitch for Washington in the postseason after being shut down due to injury concerns. He did make his playoff debut in 2014, and in one start gave up two runs in five innings while striking out just two with a walk and a hit-by-pitch.
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ESPN, MLB Baseball News …, Halos Heaven and Beyond the Box Score
Sports Illustrated:
Nationals-Astros Preview — HOUSTON — There was no logical explanation to be shared, so Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez didn't allot too much time attempting to decipher something both historic and unfathomable. — With the Nationals' 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 6 …
The Boston Globe:
Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom: The goal is ‘sustained long-term success’ — A glimpse into the Red Sox' future could be found Monday afternoon at Fenway Park.The Sox' fell short of a playoff berth just a year after winning a World Series. It was the first time the team missed …
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Union-News, Over the Monster, NBCSports.com, Pinstripe Alley, MLB Trade Rumors and Boston Herald
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Darren Hartwell / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
In Chaim Bloom hire, Red Sox ownership returns to its original vision — Dave Dombrowski helped build one of the greatest teams in major league history, period. — He also represented an aberration of sorts for a Boston — Red Sox ownership group that returned to course Monday while
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NBCSports.com, Talking Chop and DRaysBay
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays will cover Chaim Bloom's duties from within
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Over the Monster and MLB Trade Rumors
Tony Andracki / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Now that David Ross is in the manager's chair, Cubs turn their attention to coaching staff — David Ross' boxes are all (presumably) moved into the manager's office at Wrigley Field and the introductory press conference is in the rearview mirror. — Now the — Cubs turn their attention to the rest of the coaching staff.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Chicago Cubs News …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
David Ross introduced as new manager of Cubs — CHICAGO — New Cubs manager David Ross and team president Theo Epstein pushed back on the notion that Ross simply will be an extension of the front office after working as a special assistant in it over the past three years. — Ross is set out to be his own man.
NBCSports.com:
Former NL manager in play for Phillies pitching coach position — The Phillies wanted an experienced manager and the same appears to be true of their open pitching coach position. — Former Reds manager and longtime big-league pitching coach Bryan Price has emerged as a strong candidate, according to multiple sources.
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Inquirer.com, AZ Snake Pit, Phillies Nation and MLB Trade Rumors
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Fire Pitching Coach Larry Rothschild
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New Jersey Online, Pinstripe Alley, NBCSports.com and MLB Baseball News …
Bradford William Davis / New York Daily News:
If the Dodgers get Francisco Lindor, the Yankees should be all over Corey Seager — If you ever wondered why Didi Gregorius hasn't won an All-Star nod or Silver Slugger, blame it on Francisco Lindor. The Indians shortstop takes all the traits that make the Yankees stud beloved in these parts …
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Orange County Register, Bleacher Nation, Pinstripe Alley and True Blue LA
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Interference — Trea Turner beats out a slow roller, but is called out as the throw hits him, and he is not in the running lane. His foot was on the bag when the ball hit him, but I'm not sure that matters. Instead of runners on second and third, the runner is back at first with one out.
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MLB Baseball News …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Claim Anthony Bass, Designate Ryan Dull — The Blue Jays announced Tuesday that they've claimed right-hander Anthony Bass off waivers from the Mariners. In a corresponding roster move, Toronto designated fellow right-hander Ryan Dull for assignment.
Discussion:
Lookout Landing and Bluebird Banter
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
How one blown strike call in Game 5 illustrates MLB's need for robot umps — WASHINGTON — The dawn of the robot umpire is near, and it is time. Game 5 of the World Series exemplified this. Plate umpire Lance Barksdale actually called a decent game by the current standards for umpires …
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Manish Mehta / New York Daily News:
Jets looking to trade Le'Veon Bell before Tuesday deadline: sources — Could Le'Veon Bell's time with the Jets already be coming to an end? — The Daily News has learned that Gang Green is amenable to dealing the perennial Pro Bowl running back for the right price before the 4 p.m. trade deadline.
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CBS Boston, Bleacher Nation and ProFootballTalk
