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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
World Series 2021: The inside story of where Jorge Soler's home run went once it left Minute Maid Park  —  MLB, Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves  —  HOUSTON — If you were among the millions watching Game 6 of the World Series at home, the last you saw of Atlanta Braves slugger Jorge Soler's home run ball …
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Scott Miller / New York Times:
Atlanta Had to Celebrate Its Title Without Its Architect  —  Home after testing positive for Covid-19, Alex Anthopoulos missed the party that wouldn't have been possible without his brilliant deadline maneuvers.  —  HOUSTON — The Covid-19 test came back positive Saturday morning.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
A guide to the Yankees offseason with the World Series now in the rear-view mirror  —  Welcome to the offseason.  While it seems like the Yankees began a little early for the 12th winter in a row, it officially began late Tuesday night when the Braves beat the Astros to win the World Series.
ESPN:
Atlanta Braves' Alex Anthopoulos tests positive for COVID-19, misses World Series clincher
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Braves' Jorge Soler powers his way to 2021 World Series MVP award
Discussion: Fox News
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:   'We'll be back': Astros manager Dusty Baker's World Series appearance ends in heartbreak again
ESPN:
Nick Castellanos exercises opt-out clause in deal with Cincinnati Reds to become free agent, source confirms  —  Cincinnati Reds star outfielder Nick Castellanos has exercised the opt-out clause in his contract and will become a free agent this offseason, a source confirmed to ESPN's Buster Olney.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
‘We must align our payroll’: Cincinnati Reds trade catcher Tucker Barnhart to Tigers  —  On the first day of the offseason Wednesday, the Cincinnati Reds made their first move and may have signaled they're taking a step back with their roster this winter.  —  The Reds traded longtime catcher …
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Francisco Lindor grabbed Jeff McNeil by throat during Mets' ‘rat-raccoon’ altercation  —  The tension had been building for at least 2 ½ weeks between Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil when it reached a boiling point on May 7 in the tunnel that connects the Mets dugout to the clubhouse at Citi Field.
Mike Florio / ProFootballTalk:
Browns plan to release Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday  —  The key word in this is “plan,” because plans can always change.  As Thursday night comes to a conclusion, however, we're told that the Browns currently plan to release receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday.
ESPN:
Report: San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey plans to retire Thursday  —  San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will announce his retirement from baseball on Thursday, according to a report from The Athletic.  —  Posey, 34, has played his entire 12-year career in San Francisco …
ESPN:
Joc Pederson, Kyle Schwarber among 10 MLB players to become free agents  —  NEW YORK — Atlanta outfielder Joc Pederson and Boston infielder-outfielder Kyle Schwarber were among 10 players who became free agents Thursday when they both declined 2022 mutual options in their contracts.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
D-Backs set to decline contract option on outfielder Kole Calhoun  —  The Diamondbacks have informed right fielder Kole Calhoun they intend to decline his $9 million team option for 2022, General Manager Mike Hazen said Wednesday.  —  The club instead will pay him a $2 million buyout …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Summer Lin / Associated Press:
Southwest Airlines pilot allegedly assaulted flight attendant at San Jose bar over mask dispute  —  The employee is accused of assaulting another man “over the wearing or not wearing of masks,” police said.  —  SAN JOSE — A Southwest Airlines pilot was under investigation …
 
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