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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
'We didn't get the job done:' White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf's patience finally runs out — There were hugs. — There were tears. — There were emotional good-byes. — And there were screams of angst. — Tuesday was one of the most emotional and gut-wrenching days Chicago White …
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Greg Hinz / Chicago Business:
White Sox ponder move from South Side home — While the Chicago Bears' search for a new stadium has dominated headlines for months, the White Sox have begun quietly reviewing their options, too. — Knowledgeable sources say Jerry Reinsdorf, the team's majority owner and chairman …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
White Sox fire vice president Ken Williams, GM Rick Hahn — CHICAGO — The White Sox fired executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn, effective immediately, the team announced Tuesday. — “Ultimately, the well-worn cliche that professional sports is results-oriented is correct …
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Wander Franco placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball — The Rays shortstop had been on the restricted list, in a mutual agreement with the team. The switch, which is not considered a disciplinary measure, puts him under league control. — ST. PETERSBURG …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Everything we know about the Wander Franco investigation
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Christopher Smith / masslive.com:
Red Sox' Alex Cora tells Justin Verlander ‘just go pitch,’ star curses back — HOUSTON — Astros star Justin Verlander was caught on a hot mic telling Red Sox manager Alex Cora to “(expletive) off” during the second inning Tuesday. — Verlander hurled 6 scoreless innings and struck …
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Alex Cora cursed at by Justin Verlander, ejected in Red Sox loss — Alex Cora was on the receiving end of an expletive from Astros ace Justin Verlander and later was ejected for arguing balls and strikes during a contentious game Tuesday night for the Red Sox manager.
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Pete Alonso was center of trade talks with Brewers. Will Mets make move in offseason? — The Milwaukee Brewers made a significant push to acquire New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso before the trade deadline, according to sources briefed on the discussions.
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Rosario, Ozuna go deep as major league-leading Braves snap 2-game skid with 3-2 victory over Mets — ATLANTA — Eddie Rosario hit a two-run homer in the second inning, Marcell Ozuna added a solo shot in the fifth and the major league-leading Atlanta Braves held on to beat the New York Mets 3-2 on Tuesday night.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
With Everson Pereira in the majors, other Yankees prospects await their opportunity — With rumors flying and the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate holed up in a Scranton hotel on an off day, RailRiders manager Shelley Duncan and hitting coach Trevor Amicone requested a meeting with Everson Pereira on Monday.
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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Costly error sends Angels to loss in Mike Trout's return — Trout goes 1 for 4 in his first game after missing seven weeks, but the Reds take the lead when three unearned runs score after an error by first baseman Nolan Schanuel — ANAHEIM — On the first day Mike Trout was back in the Angels' lineup …
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Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks complete sweep of Texas Rangers — Nick Piecoro Theo MackieArizona Republic — Moments after center fielder Alek Thomas made perhaps the play of the year, television cameras panned across the Diamondbacks' dugout. The looks on his teammates' faces said it all.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
How 2019 MVP Cody Bellinger revived his career with Cubs — IT WAS AN early Saturday morning at Wrigley Field. Most of the Chicago Cubs' roster wouldn't arrive for their game against the Kansas City Royals for hours. But at 8:30 a.m., about six hours before first pitch …
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
MLB power rankings: The National League wild-card race is living up to its name — The National League wild-card standings are well, wild, with six teams separated by just 3½ games entering Monday. — The Philadelphia Phillies (67-57) hold the top spot, with the San Francisco Giants in second …
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