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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.
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baseballmusings.com
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USA Today:
2021 MLB World Series predictions: Experts split on Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros in Fall Classic — The 2021 World Series between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves begins Tuesday at Minute Maid Park with the two teams squaring off for Major League Baseball's ultimate prize.
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CNN, Sportico, Sports Illustrated, MLB Baseball News …, Decider, The Crawfish Boxes, FanSided, Call to the Pen and The Athletic
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
Joc Pederson / ThePlayerTribune:
Atlanta — I'll give you another example real quick. So we're in L.A. for a series near the end of the summer — and my wife has this great stylist there who comes to the house to do hers and the kids' hair. And since I'm around, the stylist asks if I want to do anything with mine.
Discussion:
Bleacher Nation, Cubs Insider, MLB Baseball News … and baseballmusings.com
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.
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Talking Chop, MLB | NBC Sports, MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
As scandal lingers, Houston Astros say they're not motivated by narratives or outside noise: ‘We all want to win’
As scandal lingers, Houston Astros say they're not motivated by narratives or outside noise: ‘We all want to win’
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Associated Press
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
One big happy family? Not for Snitkers as father, son duel in Braves-Astros World Series
One big happy family? Not for Snitkers as father, son duel in Braves-Astros World Series
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MLB Baseball News …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Houston Astros' Framber Valdez gets starting nod for World Series Game 1, will be opposed by Atlanta Braves' Charlie Morton
Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Dave Roberts ‘expecting, hoping’ he can work out contract extension with Dodgers
Dave Roberts ‘expecting, hoping’ he can work out contract extension with Dodgers
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MLB Trade Rumors, True Blue LA and MLB Baseball News …
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 …
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Denver Post and Boston Herald
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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
Sun-Sentinel:
20 things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 30-28 loss to Atlanta Falcons — MIAMI GARDENS — The losses keep stacking up for the Dolphins, and at this point it's a challenge to figure out whether the short-circuiting is a coaching, execution or personnel problem. — Maybe it's all of the above.
Discussion:
USA Today, Boston Herald and Denver Post
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Week 7 recap: Justin Fields has 5 turnovers as the Chicago Bears are out of it early in a 38-3 loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — TAMPA, FLA. — Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields threw three interceptions and committed five turnovers in a disastrous 38-3 loss …
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Denver Post
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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
Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
MLB ‘almost certain’ to have first work stoppage in 26 years, per report — Major League Baseball appears headed for its first work stoppage since 1994-95 players' strike. A work stoppage beginning on Dec. 2 is “almost certain,” Ronald Blum of the Associated Press writes.
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Beyond the Box Score, Daily Breeze, Sports Illustrated, Cubbies Crib, Over the Monster, NBCSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Fred Robledo / SGV Tribune:
San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Robert Lucero, San Gabriel — Lucero has been named the boys athlete of the week — San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week — Name: Robert Lucero School: San Gabriel Sport: Football Year: Junior — Noteworthy: In San Gabriel's first win …
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Daily News
Kevin Modesti / Orange County Register:
Rams trade linebacker Kenny Young to Broncos — A week before the NFL trade deadline, the Rams made a surprise move Monday, sending inside linebacker Kenny Young and a draft pick to the Denver Broncos and getting a slightly higher draft pick in return. — “This all came together really quickly.
Discussion:
Daily Herald and Mercury News
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Kevin Modesti / Orange County Register:
Rams' Matthew Stafford passes 300 TDs, and a hero
Rams' Matthew Stafford passes 300 TDs, and a hero
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Los Angeles Times