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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Brewers' Brandon Woodruff wants to return for World Series, but rules may get in the way  —  It would be a delightful storyline, the most tenured member of the Milwaukee Brewers returning from a potential season-ending shoulder injury to help the team win its first World Series title.
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Woodruff would love World Series roster spot, but understands why it might not happen  —  MILWAUKEE - Brandon Woodruff threw 23 live pitches to the Brewers' “A” lineup at American Family Field on Tuesday and sat 90-92 mph, right where he'd expect in an empty stadium while facing hitters for the first time in nearly four months.
Chandler Rome / The Athletic:
Astros could name new general manager before end of World Series: Sources  —  HOUSTON — The Houston Astros' two-month search for a general manager is gaining momentum, with some internal optimism that they could make a hire before the end of the World Series, according to multiple team …
Keegan Matheson / MLB.com:
Rays finish off Guards to set up World Series clash vs. Crew  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays are headed to the World Series, champions of the American League after a night this team and these fans will never forget.  —  when the Rays punched their ticket to their first World Series …
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Max Ralph / MLB.com:
NPB MVP, Triple Crown winner Sato to enter MLB posting system  —  One of the biggest dominoes of the impending MLB offseason has fallen, adding a massive free agent bat to a pool that is relatively light on them.  —  The Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball announced that they will approve …
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Dombrowski eyes ways to keep Phillies' veterans fresh, bolster outfield  —  This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki's Phillies Beat newsletter.  To read the full newsletter, click here.  And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.  —  Dave Dombrowski won't tip his hand on everything …
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Mets include Cubs' Mallee in coaching staff search (source)  —  NEW YORK — Among the Mets' hitting coach candidates is one who helped shape this year's probable National League MVP.  —  Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee is on the Mets' list of interviewees for their coaching staff vacancy, according to an industry source.
Laurie Whitwell / The Athletic:
Erik ten Hag interview: Man United's broken ‘promises’, wanting Kane, Ronaldo tension, FA Cup glory  —  Erik ten Hag has kept his counsel on Manchester United for two years since his sacking in October 2024, but the affection he built up for the club while winning two trophies still shines through when he speaks.
The Athletic:
Four free agents the Cubs should target to fix their pitching  —  Money alone won't fix the broken chain of pitching development within the Chicago Cubs' organization.  But those big-market resources will be central to the Cubs' efforts to catch the Milwaukee Brewers, the National League pennant winner …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Decline 2027 Option On Manager Kurt Suzuki  —  Kurt Suzuki's tenure as Angels' skipper will last only one season.  The team announced Wednesday that it has declined a 2027 club option on Suzuki and will commence a search for a new manager and coaching staff.
David Laurila / FanGraphs Baseball:
Reds Prospect Luke Holman Has Been One of the Best Pitchers in the AFL  —  Luke Holman has been one of the top pitchers in the hitter-friendly Arizona Fall League.  Across three starts with the Peoria Desert Dogs, the 23-year-old right-hander in the Cincinnati Reds organization has surrendered just one run over nine innings.
Zack Meisel / The Athletic:
For the Guardians, a still-elusive World Series and a frustratingly familiar refrain  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Before Albert Belle flexed his right biceps and Tony Peña poked a walk-off home run to the left-field bleachers and the Indians made a run to the 1995 World Series …
Logan Murdock / The Ringer:
Steve Kerr Gets Real About the Warriors  —  Golden State's longtime coach discusses Jimmy Butler's timetable, fans' criticism of the front office, realistic expectations for the Warriors' season, and more  —  Steve Kerr had a hell of a summer.  —  It began with deep contemplation …
 
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