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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Braves erupt in ninth inning, beat Dodgers in NLCS Game 1 — ARLINGTON, Texas — Whatever issues the Dodgers might have with the ninth inning this postseason, they are apparently not limited to Kenley Jansen. — Austin Riley made a mockery of Globe Life Field's spacious dimensions …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Los Angeles Dodgers scratch Clayton Kershaw from Game 2 start — ARLINGTON, Texas — Clayton Kershaw has been scratched from his Game 2 start in the National League Championship Series because of back spasms, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday morning, about six hours before the first pitch from Globe Life Park.
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Talking Chop, Associated Press and Lone Star Ball
Jorge Castillo / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw misses NLCS Game 2 start with back spasms, won't pitch Game 3 — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Dodgers began the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves with a clear advantage: Five talented, capable …
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Gabe Lacques / Coloradoan Online:
Dodgers vs. Braves NLCS preview, schedule, predictions: Baseball's top two offenses collide in best-of-seven series — ARLINGTON, Texas - They have won eight consecutive National League West titles, the last five under manager Dave Roberts. Yet Roberts does not hesitate when asked …
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Wall Street Journal:
Billy Beane Set to Leave Baseball Behind in Fenway Sports Deal — He could turn to other sports ventures, including European soccer, working with billionaire John Henry — The proposed deal to take the parent company of the Boston Red Sox public leaves Billy Beane, the Oakland Athletics executive of …
Michael Shapiro / Sports Illustrated:
Manuel Margot Hits Homer, Robs Astros as Rays Eye 2-0 Lead in ALCS — Margot gave the Rays a 3-0 lead in the first inning on Monday as he hit his second home run of the 2020 playoffs. — The Rays seem to have a new hero in each game of their run through the American League playoffs …
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Manny Margot latest to star for Tampa Bay Rays with 3-run HR, stunning catch in ALCS Game 2
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Tampa Bay Rays add lefty reliever Jose Alvarado to ALCS roster
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The Crawfish Boxes and DRaysBay
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Believe it or not, Hall of Famer Tony La Russa could be the next White Sox manager — The Chicago White stunned the baseball industry Monday morning when they announced the firing of manager Rick Renteria. — They could shock the world with their next hire.
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TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Part Ways With Rick Renteria
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Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres say Tommy Pham in ‘good condition’ after stabbing, surgery — Pham, team say altercation happened Sunday night in San Diego — Padres outfielder Tommy Pham was injured in an altercation Sunday night in San Diego and underwent surgery for a stab wound in his lower back, the team and player said Monday.
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Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Joe Morgan, driving force of Big Red Machine, dies at 77 — CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Morgan, the Hall of Fame second baseman who became the sparkplug of the Big Red Machine and the prototype for baseball's artificial turf era, has died. He was 77. — He died at his home Sunday in Danville …
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Mirjam Swanson / Daily News:
Lakers win 17th NBA title with dominant Game 6 effort — Now LeBron James will be hailed as Lakers royalty. — “What I've learned being a Laker,” James said as he and his teammates closed in on the franchise's 17th NBA title and his fourth, “is that the Laker faithful don't give a damn what you've done before.”
George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees on verge of complicated Zack Britton decision — On the surface, Zack Britton remaining a Yankee appears to be a no-brainer. — But how many of those situations don't result in a deal getting done? — Due to a clause in Zack Britton's contract, the Yankees have to pick …
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Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Phillies hope 13th pick in 2021 MLB draft brings more luck than other years — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Phillies will have the 13th overall pick in the 2021 draft. — Major League Baseball finalized the draft order on Monday.
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