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Peter Abraham / The Boston Globe:
Alex Cora is in no hurry to return to managing, but is expected back when timing is right — The Red Sox fired Alex Cora on April 25. He could have managed the Phillies two days later had he wanted to, but Cora declined an offer from president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and decided …
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Jay King / The Athletic:
Celtics unveil new wing duo, with Jaylen Brown on the opposite side — BOSTON — As a big part of their recent past sat on the opposite bench, the Boston Celtics debuted their new star wing duo Saturday night. — Before leading the Celtics to a 144-106 preseason victory against the Philadelphia 76ers …
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Gabrielle Starr / Boston Herald:
Red Sox' Garrett Whitlock unknowingly pitched through major injury this season — Whitlock is in a boot for up to six weeks, but will not require surgery. — Garrett Whitlock's career year including unknowingly pitching on a fractured right tibia that was not properly diagnosed until …
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Tim Healey / The Boston Globe:
Garrett Whitlock pitched through a broken leg down the stretch for the Red Sox, tests reveal
Garrett Whitlock pitched through a broken leg down the stretch for the Red Sox, tests reveal
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Royals plan to be aggressive in free agency this offseason. Here's what's ahead — Key Takeaways — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — The Royals plan aggressive free-agent and trade moves to address pitching. — Kansas City likely declines Carlos Estévez's option and frees $11 million.
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Zack Meisel / The Athletic:
Snapshots from the Guardians' October ride: Robots, beer showers and one happy baseball sicko — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One week ago, the Cleveland Guardians were staring at a swift playoff exit while their manager was sitting at a table in an interview room with a smile on his face, like a true baseball sicko.
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Mark Feinsand / MLB.com:
Where could Bohm land in free agency? — With the 2026 season behind us and the Hot Stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. — Name: Alec Bohm — Position: First baseman/third baseman — Team: Philadelphia Phillies
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Shawn McFarland / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers catcher analysis: What went right, wrong, an overall grade and what's next? — Addition of Elías Díaz a bright spot in an injury-marred 2026 season for Kyle Higashioka, Danny Jansen. — We can't say for certain when, exactly, the Rangers will play baseball again.
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Tim Stebbins / MLB.com:
Guardians erase 0-2 hole, complete ALDS comeback to punch ALCS ticket — CLEVELAND — Guardians players, coaches, staff and front-office members gathered in the middle of the red-tinted home clubhouse at Progressive Field on Saturday night, forming a circle around manager Stephen Vogt.
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ESPN:
Sources: Phillies' Fuld declines offer to become A's president — Sam Fuld was offered the Athletics' job as president of baseball operations but declined to take it and has withdrawn from consideration, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Saturday. — Fuld, who had previously served …
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Mike Petriello / MLB.com:
Skubal-Miz matchup not just rare — it's nearly unprecedented — It doesn't get much better than this, and the data proves it — Game 1 of the National League Championship Series is a phenomenal matchup between Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski and Dodgers left-hander Tarik Skubal.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Sonny Gray plans to pitch in 2027, and likely free agent open about a potential return to the Red Sox — Sonny Gray and his family didn't need long to decide his baseball future. The 36-year-old intends to pitch again in 2027 and is open to returning to the Red Sox as a free agent.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Guardians' Williams, White Sox's Burke to start for ALCS bid — After finishing Game 4 of the American League Division Series on the mound, Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams will get the ball to start Game 5 on Saturday, manager Stephen Vogt announced.
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