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9:40 AM ET, November 5, 2022

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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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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
The Red Sox have some key offseason decisions due soon.  Here is what to expect.  —  A pivotal Red Sox offseason is just days away.  The World Series will end this weekend, and almost as soon as it concludes, baseball's free agent market will roar to life, with several key decisions taking place …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Astros bullpen, Chas McCormick's catch saves Game 5 of World Series vs. Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA - Forget the starting pitchers, the offensive stars that have been alternately celebrated and vilified over the last six years and pause your sentimental feelings over their 73-year-old manager for just a moment.
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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 …
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Cristian Javier is prime example of Astros' staying power, now can they win it all?
Ben Walker / Associated Press:
Astros throw combined no-hitter against Phillies to even World Series
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Familiar foes Syndergaard, Verlander to square off in Game 5
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
World Series no-hitter! Cristian Javier, Astros silence Phillies for first Fall Classic no-no since 1956
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin:
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Ontario is worth $1,044,212  —  Ticket matching 5 winning numbers bought at small corner market  —  ONTARIO — Nobody won the big prize in Wednesday's Powerball lottery drawing, but one of 19 tickets sold nationwide that had five correct numbers …
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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).
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.
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 …
Josh Gross / Daily News:
LAFC wants MLS title to go with vibe it has created since launch  —  In short order, club ownership has orchestrated a successful product that resonates across neighborhoods regardless of a person's background, schooling, bank statement or other societal dividing lines  —  LOS ANGELES — The people.
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.
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Pedro Grifol officially becomes the Chicago White Sox manager — and has high expectations: ‘We will play with passion, pride for this uniform’  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 17  —  New White Sox manager Pedro Grifol does an interview on the field, Nov. 3, 2022, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
 
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