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Phillies expected to name Don Mattingly as full-time manager this week: Sources — The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to name Don Mattingly as their full-time manager, with the decision formalized sometime this week, according to several league and team sources who spoke on the condition …
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Phillies to move on from Kevin Long, Bobby Dickerson as staff changes begin — Hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson will not return after the Phillies regressed in both areas in 2026, according to sources. — On the same day they brought Don Mattingly …
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Phillies bring back Mattingly as manager on 2-year deal — PHILADELPHIA — Don Mattingly will be back next season as Phillies manager. — The club announced Wednesday morning that Mattingly, who became the team's interim manager on April 28, signed a two-year contract that runs through the 2028 season.
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Charlotte Varnes / The Athletic:
Five more questions the Phillies must answer this offseason
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As Shohei Ohtani struggles, Dodgers will discuss benching superstar in Game 3 — MILWAUKEE — Down 0-2 in the National League Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are going to consider the unfathomable ahead of their most important game of the season: benching superstar Shohei Ohtani.
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AJ Cassavell / MLB.com:
Crew overcomes 3 deficits in seesaw Game 2, tightens grip on NLCS — MILWAUKEE — The Brewers and Dodgers spent the summer on a collision course. Two 100-plus win juggernauts. Only one National League pennant to go around. — Two games into their NLCS clash, the series has lived up to the billing …
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Eric Fisher / Front Office Sports:
As Dodgers' NLCS Hopes Fade, Game 3 Ticket Prices Drop … The Dodgers' bid for MLB's first three-peat championship in 26 years is fading, and the ticket resale market shows that emerging reality. — The National League Championship Series shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium …
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Mike Petriello / MLB.com:
Here's the root of Ohtani's slump. Is there time to fix it?
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Fabian Ardaya / The Athletic:
Shohei Ohtani to remain in Dodgers' lineup for Game 3, Dave Roberts says
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MLB.com:
These are the 2026 Gold Glove Award finalists — The 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were announced on Wednesday, with the winners set to be unveiled on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 1. — Each league has three finalists at each position, including the utility spot, which was awarded for the first time in 2022.
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Astros will not renew contract of manager Joe Espada — Joe Espada, who guided the Houston Astros to two American League West titles in his three seasons, will not be returning as manager of the team in 2027. — The Astros, who were swept in two games by the Chicago White Sox in the AL wild-card series …
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Mariners considering Espada for manager vacancy (source) — After spending most of the past decade with the Astros, could Joe Espada be headed to one of Houston's American League West rivals? — According to a source, Espada will meet with the Mariners regarding Seattle's managerial vacancy.
Andy Kostka / The Banner:
Pete Alonso passed the eye test. Should the Orioles first baseman be a Gold Glove finalist? — Join the dugout. Sign up here for Orioles updates in your inbox. — Pete Alonso never concerns himself with making the pretty play. — “Making the play is king,” Alonso said in August …
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Associated Press:
Jose Ramirez takes blame as miscues sink Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS vs. Rays — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jose Ramirez's mental mistake and fielding error cost Cleveland in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, a day after his bat helped boost the Guardians to an opening win.
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Keegan Matheson / MLB.com:
Guards come up big late to rally past Rays in ALCS opener
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Mike Sando / The Athletic:
As Sean Payton reclaims play calling, an existential question arises — 3. Sean Payton took back play-calling duties from Davis Webb after only four games. That's not the most interesting part of this situation. — With Payton back in control, the Broncos rode their defense and special teams …
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Chris Kirschner / The Athletic:
Predicting outcomes for all 10 of Yankees' free agents: Who stays, who goes? — The New York Yankees aren't at home watching the American League Championship Series because the team lacked talent. The Yankees had one of the best rotations in franchise history and enough offensive firepower …
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