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AJ Cassavell / MLB.com:
Brewers end Dodgers' three-peat bid with an NLCS sweep of their own — LOS ANGELES — A step shy of the left-center-field warning track, Jackson Chourio landed with the pennant-clinching final out tucked safely in his outstretched glove. He couldn't help himself. He broke into an ear-to-ear smile, and just kept running.
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Bill Plaschke / Los Angeles Times:
The Dodgers had everything needed to three-peat. This is why they failed — 8 min Click here to listen to this article — The Dodgers' bid to become the first National League team to win three straight championships ended in a four-game sweep by Milwaukee in the NLCS.
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Katie Woo / The Athletic:
What's next for Shohei Ohtani? He plans to pitch in 2027, but offseason surgery is possible — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers' season, their triumphant run as baseball's Goliaths, their quest to become the first National League team to win three straight World Series, ended with Shohei Ohtani in the on-deck circle.
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Christina De Nicola / MLB.com:
Bauers takes home NLCS MVP after series filled with signature moments — LOS ANGELES — Two of the most epic plate appearances in recent postseason memory didn't faze Jake Bauers, but being told of the Brewers history he made Thursday night left him speechless.
Eric Fisher / Front Office Sports:
As Dodgers' NLCS Hopes Fade, Game 3 Ticket Prices Drop
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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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NBC Sports Philadelphia:
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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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Only Expected To Issue Qualifying Offer To David Bednar — The Yankees are leaning toward issuing a qualifying offer to closer David Bednar, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman writes that the Yanks are less likely to issue the QO to Jazz Chisholm Jr. and are inclined to let him walk as a free agent.
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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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Baseball-Reference.com:
2026 Toronto Blue Jays Statistics — Record: 79-83, 5th place in AL_East (Schedule and Results) — President: Mark Shapiro (President & CEO) — Ballpark: Rogers Centre Attendance: 3,338,878 (1st of 15) — (Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.) — Multi-year: Batting - 106, Pitching - 106
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James Pearce / The Athletic:
How Julian Ward plans to put his stamp on Liverpool second time around — Liverpool are looking to establish a number of strategic partnerships with clubs in mainland Europe to assist the development of their top young talent. — The plans are being spearheaded by new sporting director Julian Ward …
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Griffin DeMarrais / KASW-TV:
Desert Ridge QB dismissed from team over audible; 12 teammates suspended for supporting him — MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Desert Ridge senior quarterback Gunner Brewer says his high school playing career is over after he was dismissed from the team two weeks ago following a dispute over a play call.
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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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