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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
'We're gonna win it': Inside the night Dusty Baker's baseball faith was finally rewarded — HOUSTON — Faith, Dusty Baker says, is the soul of humanity. And so he believes. He believes in the perfect guitar riff and the sound of the waves crashing ashore in Kauai.
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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 …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Astros capture second World Series title in six seasons, finishing Phillies with dramatic moonshot
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Astros 1B Yuli Gurriel (knee) out for rest of World Series
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins edge Bears in QB duel between Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Fields as Miami wins third straight — Sun Sentinel columnist Chris Perkins and reporter David Furones discuss quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's big day as Dolphins defeat the Chicago Bears. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins defense struggles in second straight win; Bradley Chubb, Jeff Wilson debut for Miami — Sun Sentinel columnist Chris Perkins and reporter David Furones discuss quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's big day as Dolphins defeat the Chicago Bears. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 35, Chicago Bears 32 — Sun Sentinel columnist Chris Perkins and reporter David Furones discuss quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's big day as Dolphins defeat the Chicago Bears. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel) — Quick thoughts from South Florida Sun Sentinel staffers …
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Associated Press:
Nationals, A's, Pirates have best odds in MLB draft lottery — MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics — LAS VEGAS — As soon as general managers started arriving in Las Vegas for their annual meetings, Major League Baseball set some odds — for its first amateur draft lottery.
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Jayson Stark / MLB - The Athletic:
Baseball Hall of Fame Contemporary Era ballot takeaways: Who has best chance to get elected? — Curt Schilling. ... Barry Bonds. ... Roger Clemens. ... Remember them? Just when you thought we were about to take a break from debating their Hall of Fame credentials, they're back!
David Ornstein / MLB - The Athletic:
FSG puts Liverpool up for sale — Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has put Liverpool up for sale. — A full sales presentation has been produced for interested parties. — FSG has looked at opportunities in the past but decided against moving forward with them.
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TMZ.com:
Aaron Carter Dead at 34 — EXCLUSIVE — 212.3K … 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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Julian McWilliams / The Boston Globe:
Red Sox will decline Tommy Pham's option, making the outfielder a free agent — The Red Sox will decline Tommy Pham's $12 million mutual option for next season, making him a free agent, according to a source familiar with the situation. The deal includes a $1.5 million buyout for the outfielder.
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Alex Pavlovic / NBCSports.com:
Rodón officially opts out, leaving Giants with hole in rotation … SAN FRANCISCO — There was nothing particularly interesting about the flyball that Justin Turner hit against the Giants in the fifth inning on July 21. It left the bat at just 75 mph, the result of an off-balance swing taken …
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Astros' Jeremy Pena caps brilliant rookie season with World Series MVP — HOUSTON — Over the course of one amazing rookie season, Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has moved beyond his spring training status as Carlos Correa's successor. — At this point, it might be more accurate to say that Correa …
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