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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.
Charlotte Varnes / The Athletic:
Five more questions the Phillies must answer this offseason
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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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AJ Cassavell / MLB.com:
Brewers keep October magic rolling, on cusp of 1st World Series in 44 years — LOS ANGELES — Just when Dodger Stadium started to believe again. Just when Will Smith's two-run double had gotten Los Angeles off the mat. Just when the two-time defending champions were starting to look the part.
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Eric Fisher / Front Office Sports:
As Dodgers' NLCS Hopes Fade, Game 3 Ticket Prices Drop
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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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AJ Cassavell / MLB.com:
Crew overcomes 3 deficits in seesaw Game 2, tightens grip on NLCS
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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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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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Ryan Glasspiegel / Front Office Sports:
Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Have Had Tension Amid ESPN Contract Talks … As Joe Buck and Troy Aikman prepare to call ESPN's first Super Bowl, there has been tension between the 25-year booth partners over their respective contract talks, Front Office Sports has learned.
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Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
A.J. Preller, Craig Stammen know Padres have to get better to accomplish goal — At the outset of a video conference with members of the media on Wednesday, A.J. Preller listed the accomplishments of the 2026 Padres. — Won 91 games. Made the postseason for the third year in a row.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
How the Yankees' two qualifying offer calls are expected to shake out — The Yankees are expected to extend the $23.15 million qualifying offer to free agent closer David Bednar, who had a terrific year, sources say. — Meantime, it's believed the Yankees are unlikely to extend the same offer …
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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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