Top News:
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
As Baseball Considers Its Future, Parity Isn't the Problem — Payroll disparity can make the sport seem unfair, but M.L.B. has had 14 different teams win championships since 2000 — more than the other major American men's sports. — HOUSTON — A general manager's job is to build World Series teams.
Discussion:
True Blue LA, Royals Review, Beyond the Box Score and baseballmusings.com
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Braves RHP Charlie Morton breaks right fibula and will miss the remainder of the World Series — HOUSTON - Charlie Morton, one of the greatest playoff pitchers of his era, suffered a right fibula fracture during Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night and will miss the remainder of the series.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and MLB Trade Rumors
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
World Series 2021 - Braves' Charlie Morton threw 16 pitches on a broken leg — and then apologized it wasn't more — HOUSTON — Inside the training room of the visiting clubhouse at Minute Maid Park during Game 1 of the World Series, friends kept dropping by to apologize to Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton for his misfortune.
Discussion:
Talking Chop, Bleacher Nation, New York Post and The Guardian
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Atlanta jumps on Astros early, weathers loss of Charlie Morton to win Game 1 of World Series — HOUSTON — It was another painful, traumatic injury, one that could destroy Atlanta's World Series championship hopes. — You don't lose your Game 1 World Series starter Tuesday night to a broken leg …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and The Athletic
Associated Press:
Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros finalize rosters prior to Game 1 of World Series — The Atlanta Braves added right-hander Kyle Wright and outfielder/pinch runner Terrance Gore to the roster ahead of Tuesday night's World Series opener against the Houston Astros, and right-hander Jacob Webb and infielder Johan Camargo were dropped.
Discussion:
ESPN and Astros News
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Atlanta Braves' Charlie Morton fractures fibula in Game 1 World Series win against Houston Astros
Discussion:
Talking Chop, Daily News, Associated Press, Astros News, Pinstripe Alley, KRDO and The Athletic
USA Today:
2021 MLB World Series predictions: Experts split on Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros in Fall Classic
Discussion:
CNN, MLB Baseball News …, The Crawfish Boxes, FanSided, Decider, Sports Illustrated, Sportico and Call to the Pen
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
One big happy family? Not for Snitkers as father, son duel in Braves-Astros World Series
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears' COVID-19 absences — especially right tackle Elijah Wilkinson on an already thin offensive line — prove costly in their Week 7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — TAMPA, FLA. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields saw right tackle Elijah Wilkinson studying film in the team hotel …
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Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
Is rookie QB Justin Fields progressing? Are any changes coming? Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the 38-3 beating Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers put on the Chicago Bears. — 1. This is what happens when a team that on its best day is a one-dimensional club with a struggling offense runs …
Discussion:
Boston Herald and Daily Herald
Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
The Chicago Bears' 35-point loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was lopsided, humiliating and confusing — but not even a little bit surprising — TAMPA, FLA. — Perhaps the most depressing thing for the Chicago Bears is that much of the football world saw this disaster coming.
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
Matt Nagy tests positive for COVID-19. The Chicago Bears coach, who is vaccinated, calls it a ‘reminder to all of us to be extremely cautious.’ — On the heels of the Chicago Bears' biggest loss since 2014, the team's COVID-19 outbreak has sidelined coach Matt Nagy.
Discussion:
Orange County Register
Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Grades from Dolphins' close loss to Falcons; plus stock up, stock down — The losses are stacking up for the Dolphins, and the trade rumors continue to swirl. — If there was ever a time for an organization to panic and make a risky move like trading for quarterback Deshaun Watson …
Discussion:
Boston Herald and Denver Post
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Tua Tagovailoa's late rally not enough as Dolphins fall to Falcons late, drop sixth straight — MIAMI GARDENS — Another week, another last-second field goal sinks the Miami Dolphins. — After handing the Jacksonville Jaguars their first win in 21 tries last week in London …
Discussion:
Boston Herald and Denver Post
Joon Lee / ESPN:
Boston Red Sox to evaluate futures of ‘cornerstone players’ Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts — BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox didn't win the World Series in 2021, but they feel like they're onto something. — As the team reflected on their run to the American League Championship Series …
Discussion:
NBCSports.com, 98.5 The Sports Hub and CBS Boston
