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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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The Athletic:
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.
Mike Petriello / MLB.com:
Here's the root of Ohtani's slump. Is there time to fix it? — Dodgers star hasn't hit a home run since Aug. 18 — Shohei Ohtani will be i n the Game 3 lineup on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. That it was ever even a question otherwise tells you a whole lot …
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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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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Can the Dodgers, unraveling in the NLCS, bounce back? It's becoming hard to see how
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Fabian Ardaya / The Athletic:
Will Smith addresses his 1-for-19 playoff slump, drops to fifth in lineup
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The Athletic:
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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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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MLB.com:
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.
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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 …
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.
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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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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Barry Jackson / Miami Herald:
Insight, thoughts on the Marlins' broadcasting dismissals and factors in play — More insight and fallout after the Marlins dumped Kyle Sielaff, Jeff Nelson, Craig Minervini and Rod Allen on Friday, along with several other changes: — ▪ When teams replace one announcer with another …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Zac Thornton tells The Post about the Mets' promising pitching core — and the Tarik Skubal prize he wants — Zac Thornton canvassed the clubhouse just before the Mets concluded their final homestand this season and wasn't impressed. — To be impressed, he would have had to be surprised …
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