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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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Jayson Stark / The Athletic:
Phillies reached out to Chase Utley, Raul Ibanez before rehiring Don Mattingly: Sources — LOS ANGELES — Before the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their decision to rehire Don Mattingly as their manager, they reached out to Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez, two high-profile names from their recent past …
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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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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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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?
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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.
ESPN:
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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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Here's how Dave Roberts explained all the Dodgers' moves that backfired — (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) … You don't want to hear from me. You want to hear from Dave Roberts, the Dodgers' manager. — The Dodgers are one loss from an abrupt ending to their season …
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