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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
World Series 2021 - Braves' Charlie Morton threw 16 pitches on a broken leg — and then apologized it wasn't more — HOUSTON — Inside the training room of the visiting clubhouse at Minute Maid Park during Game 1 of the World Series, friends kept dropping by to apologize to Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton for his misfortune.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
'These guys don't worry': Astros even World Series with Atlanta at one game apiece behind four-run rally — HOUSTON — The Houston Astros' biggest stars were immersed in an offensive funk. — Their young starting pitcher was coming off a brutal performance.
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MLB Baseball News …, New York Post and Decider
Associated Press:
Atlanta Braves fill Charlie Morton's roster spot with Tucker Davidson — Left-hander Tucker Davidson has replaced injured pitcher Charlie Morton on the Atlanta Braves' World Series roster. — Major League Baseball announced the move before Game 2 between the Braves and Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
As Baseball Considers Its Future, Parity Isn't the Problem — Payroll disparity can make the sport seem unfair, but M.L.B. has had 14 different teams win championships since 2000 — more than the other major American men's sports. — HOUSTON — A general manager's job is to build World Series teams.
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Associated Press:
Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros finalize rosters prior to Game 1 of World Series — The Atlanta Braves added right-hander Kyle Wright and outfielder/pinch runner Terrance Gore to the roster ahead of Tuesday night's World Series opener against the Houston Astros, and right-hander Jacob Webb and infielder Johan Camargo were dropped.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Braves RHP Charlie Morton breaks right fibula and will miss the remainder of the World Series
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Talking Chop and MLB Trade Rumors
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Atlanta Braves' Charlie Morton fractures fibula in Game 1 World Series win against Houston Astros
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Atlanta jumps on Astros early, weathers loss of Charlie Morton to win Game 1 of World Series
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MLB Baseball News … and The Athletic
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Astros' longtime heroes Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman slumping at worst time possible in World Series
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Astros News
USA Today:
2021 MLB World Series predictions: Experts split on Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros in Fall Classic
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CNN, The Crawfish Boxes, FanSided, Decider, Sports Illustrated, Beyond the Box Score, MLB Baseball News … and Call to the Pen
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
One big happy family? Not for Snitkers as father, son duel in Braves-Astros World Series
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Tua Tagovailoa: 'I don't not feel wanted,' as Dolphins trade rumors continue to circulate — MIAMI GARDENS — As the Miami Dolphins remain entrenched in trade rumblings for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, the team's current quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, answered 10 minutes worth …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Braves' tomahawk chop gesture a matter for Atlanta's Native American community, commissioner Rob Manfred says — HOUSTON — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is deferring to the Native American community in and around Atlanta on whether it's appropriate for the Braves to be encouraging …
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New York Post:
Mets turn page after latest whiff on fill baseball president post — Four more swings, four more misses for the Mets, whose quest for a president of baseball operations is taking on an Odyssey-like vibe. — Brewers general manager Matt Arnold, Dodgers assistant GM Brandon Gomes …
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Sports Illustrated, MLB Trade Rumors and The Good Phight
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Tony La Russa, 77, is set to return as Chicago White Sox manager in 2022: 'We're making plans, talking about next year, absolutely' — As the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves prepared to play Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night, Tony La Russa was watching the Chicago Bulls …
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Mark Naymik / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Guardians roller derby team sues Cleveland Guardians baseball team to block name change — Federal lawsuit alleges former Cleveland Indians ballclub tried to hide name change; offered ‘nominal’ compensation to derby team and lied to patent office.
Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres officially name Niebla as pitching coach, have not ruled out Ron Washington as potential manager — El Centro resident Ruben Niebla spent two decades developing pitchers with Cleveland organization — The Padres did not want to see another team hire Ruben Niebla …
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Joc Pederson / ThePlayerTribune:
Atlanta — I'll give you another example real quick. So we're in L.A. for a series near the end of the summer — and my wife has this great stylist there who comes to the house to do hers and the kids' hair. And since I'm around, the stylist asks if I want to do anything with mine.
