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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.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
'These guys don't worry': Astros even World Series with Atlanta at one game apiece behind four-run rally — HOUSTON — The Houston Astros' biggest stars were immersed in an offensive funk. — Their young starting pitcher was coming off a brutal performance.
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Associated Press:
Atlanta Braves fill Charlie Morton's roster spot with Tucker Davidson — Left-hander Tucker Davidson has replaced injured pitcher Charlie Morton on the Atlanta Braves' World Series roster. — Major League Baseball announced the move before Game 2 between the Braves and Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Atlanta Braves' Charlie Morton fractures fibula in Game 1 World Series win against Houston Astros
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Associated Press:
Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros finalize rosters prior to Game 1 of World Series
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Braves RHP Charlie Morton breaks right fibula and will miss the remainder of the World Series
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
As Baseball Considers Its Future, Parity Isn't the Problem
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Atlanta jumps on Astros early, weathers loss of Charlie Morton to win Game 1 of World Series
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
San Diego Padres hire Oakland Athletics' Bob Melvin as new manager, sources say — MLB, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics — The San Diego Padres hired Bob Melvin to a three-year contract as their new manager Thursday, bringing on one of the most respected figures in baseball …
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Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres officially name Niebla as pitching coach, have not ruled out Ron Washington as potential manager — El Centro resident Ruben Niebla spent two decades developing pitchers with Cleveland organization — The Padres did not want to see another team hire Ruben Niebla …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Tua Tagovailoa: 'I don't not feel wanted,' as Dolphins trade rumors continue to circulate — MIAMI GARDENS — As the Miami Dolphins remain entrenched in trade rumblings for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, the team's current quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, answered 10 minutes worth …
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TSN:
Kyle Beach: John Doe — After playing major junior hockey with the Everett Silvertips and Lethbridge Hurricanes in the Western Hockey League, Kyle Beach was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round, 11th overall, in the 2008 NHL entry draft. — Kyle was recalled during …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Tony La Russa, 77, is set to return as Chicago White Sox manager in 2022: 'We're making plans, talking about next year, absolutely' — As the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves prepared to play Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night, Tony La Russa was watching the Chicago Bulls …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Braves' tomahawk chop gesture a matter for Atlanta's Native American community, commissioner Rob Manfred says — HOUSTON — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is deferring to the Native American community in and around Atlanta on whether it's appropriate for the Braves to be encouraging …
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David Adler / MLB.com:
Gold Glove Award finalists unveiled — The 2021 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were unveiled on Twitter on Thursday. The winners will be revealed on Sunday, Nov. 7, on ESPN at 8:30 p.m. ET. — AMERICAN LEAGUE — PITCHER — José Berríos, Blue Jays — Dallas Keuchel, White Sox
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New York Post:
Mets turn page after latest whiff on fill baseball president post — Four more swings, four more misses for the Mets, whose quest for a president of baseball operations is taking on an Odyssey-like vibe. — Brewers general manager Matt Arnold, Dodgers assistant GM Brandon Gomes …
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Mark Naymik / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Guardians roller derby team sues Cleveland Guardians baseball team to block name change — Federal lawsuit alleges former Cleveland Indians ballclub tried to hide name change; offered ‘nominal’ compensation to derby team and lied to patent office.
