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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dusty Baker finally wins elusive World Series ring after 25 years as a manager — HOUSTON — Dusty Baker was mobbed in the dugout and after a quarter-century as a Major League manager, is now a World Series champion. — The Houston Astros, cementing their legacy as a dynasty …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Astros capture second World Series title in six seasons, finishing Phillies with dramatic moonshot — HOUSTON - For five years, they reestablished a standard of excellence in Major League Baseball, making the World Series their near-annual playground yet earning well-earned scorn off the field and heartbreak on it.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
'It's crazy, isn't it': Game-saving catch, magical moments have Astros one win away from World Series title — PHILADELPHIA - They have been scorned, berated and reviled, but no matter what you called the Houston Astros in the past, they aren't listening. — The Astros, just one victory away …
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Cristian Javier is prime example of Astros' staying power, now can they win it all?
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Ranking top 30 free agents in Major League baseball — The free-agent list this year is filled with stars again, with two New York players topping our roster, and three Mets making our top 10. Here's our top 30, ranked by a Q rating/interest/value combo (included are possible teams and an outside expert's pay prediction).
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Jim Bowden / MLB - The Athletic:
Top 25 MLB free agents for 2022-23: Contract predictions, team fits for Judge, deGrom, more — MLB free agency is almost here so it's time for my annual top 25 list with contract predictions and the best team fits for each player, based on what I'm hearing and thinking about this offseason's standouts.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
The Red Sox have some key offseason decisions due soon. Here is what to expect.
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TMZ.com:
Aaron Carter Dead at 34 — EXCLUSIVE — 204.2K … UPDATE — 4:53 PM PT — Aaron's fiancé, Melanie Martin, tells TMZ ... “My fiancé Aaron Carter has passed away. I love Aaron with all my heart and it's going to be a journey to raise a son without a father.
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Raul Dominguez / Associated Press:
Clippers | Paul George, Clippers rally past Spurs for 3rd straight win — George scores 32 points, John Wall adds 15 points and six assists and Ivica Zubac has another double-double as the Clippers take control in the fourth quarter for a 113-106 victory in San Antonio
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Associated Press:
Powerball jackpot up to $1.6 billion, new lottery record — DES MOINES, Iowa — Strong sales boosted a Powerball jackpot to an estimated $1.6 billion on Friday, making it the largest lottery prize in history. — A drawing will be held Saturday night for the Powerball prize, which hasn't been won in more than three months.
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Tom Thibodeau leans on Obi Toppin, Julius Randle in Knicks' win over shorthanded Sixers — PHILADELPHIA — Desperation finally got Tom Thibodeau to try it. — The starting center, Mitchell Robinson, was out since the second quarter with a sore knee. The deficit reached 12 points …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Royals expected to bring back Zack Greinke for another season — Zack Greinke, who already has a pretty strong Hall of Fame résumé, is expected to return to pitch another season. His career WAR of 76.4 fits right between Justin Verlander (77.7) and Clayton Kershaw (75.9).
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mark Canha on Buck Showalter's teachings, Chris Bassitt's plans and how the Mets renewed his passion for baseball — Delivering insights on all things Amazin's — Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ — Mark Canha enjoyed a successful first season with the Mets …
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Joe Bloss / MLB.com:
Here are Sunday's Fall Stars Game rosters — Two lineups overflowing with talent will meet on Sunday, and it won't be in the World Series. — The rosters for the 16th annual Fall Stars Game were announced Friday, setting the stage for a clash between the top performers in the Arizona Fall League during Fall Stars Weekend.
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Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Jets WR Corey Davis to miss second consecutive game, out vs. Bills — The Jets will be without one of their top receivers for the second straight week. — Corey Davis, who injured his knee during the Jets' victory against the Broncos on Oct. 23, will not play Sunday against the Bills.
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