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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
'It's worth it': Baltimore Orioles complete epic turnaround, capture AL East with 100th win — BALTIMORE - In a triumph of smarts but also staying power, of patience laced with perseverance, the Baltimore Orioles completed one of the greatest turnarounds in baseball history Thursday night.
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Hayes Gardner / Baltimore Sun:
With playoff bye, Orioles will soon receive 5 straight days off — as many as the last 8 weeks combined: 'It's huge' — Over the past quarter-century, only once had the Orioles won their division. Perpetually battling beneath the behemoth New York Yankees and company …
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Jeff Barker / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles, Maryland officials announce nonbinding stadium agreement, but not a lease
Orioles, Maryland officials announce nonbinding stadium agreement, but not a lease
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Baltimore Sun:
The Orioles have won the AL East. Here's everything you need to know about the MLB postseason.
The Orioles have won the AL East. Here's everything you need to know about the MLB postseason.
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David Hall / Daily Press:
Norfolk Tides beat Durham, win first International League championship since 1985
Sam Cohn / Baltimore Sun:
For Orioles, second clubhouse celebration of 2023 makes clear: ‘This is the expectation for years to come’
For Orioles, second clubhouse celebration of 2023 makes clear: ‘This is the expectation for years to come’
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Dan Belson / Baltimore Sun:
‘Absolutely electric’: Fans rejoice at Camden Yards as Orioles clinch AL East
‘Absolutely electric’: Fans rejoice at Camden Yards as Orioles clinch AL East
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles win AL East, exceeding expectations with unique blend of stars, survivors and castoffs: 'They've learned to battle'
Orioles win AL East, exceeding expectations with unique blend of stars, survivors and castoffs: 'They've learned to battle'
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Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Miguel Cabrera's final statistics: Where he ranks among MLB and Detroit Tigers greats — There we have it: After 21 seasons (and 16 seasons as a Detroit Tiger), Miguel Cabrera's career has finally come to an end, as the 40-year-old slugger went 0-for-3 with a walk in his final plate appearance …
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Andrew Birkle / Detroit Free Press:
How to watch Miguel Cabrera play his final MLB game with Detroit Tigers against Guardians — Detroit Tigers (77-84) vs. Cleveland Guardians (76-85) — When: 3:10 p.m. Saturday. — Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. — TV: Bally Sports Detroit. — Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates).
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Miguel Cabrera ends legendary MLB run with tales from friends, teammates: ‘It was all him’ — It was Oct. 22, 2003. — The day the world learned about Miguel Cabrera. — The hype surrounding Cabrera had picked up steam when the Florida Marlins signed the 16-year-old phenom …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks to play Brewers in wild-card series — The Arizona Diamondbacks conclude the 2023 MLB regular season with Sunday's game at Chase Field against the Houston Astros. The game starts at 12:10 p.m. and can be seen on YurView AZ. — The Diamondbacks will not be going into the postseason …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks clinch first postseason appearance since 2017 — The Diamondbacks clinched a wild-card spot on Saturday — advancing by virtue of a loss by the Cincinnati Reds — securing a trip to the postseason just two years after losing 110 games. — They will play their first postseason …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' offense stalls in loss to Chicago White Sox
Diamondbacks' offense stalls in loss to Chicago White Sox
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds icon Joey Votto earns quick ejection from what might be final game as Red — ST. LOUIS — If this was it for Joey Votto, he went out on his own terms — or at least on the strength of a few of his own well-chosen words. — The only question by the third inning …
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MLB.com:
What's at stake on the final day of the season — Saturday was a crazy day in baseball that saw the remaining five playoff spots filled with clinches from the Marlins, Rangers, Blue Jays, D-backs and Astros. — However, the AL West division is still up for grabs between the Astros and Rangers …
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MLB.com:
MLB Gameday: Cubs 10, Brewers 6 Final Score (09/30/2023) — Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Cubs vs. Brewers at American Family Field
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ESPN:
Álvarez has 6 RBIs and Megill unveils American Spork as Mets sweep Phillies 4-3 and 11-4 — NEW YORK — Francisco Álvarez's hit his first grand slam Saturday night, has more homers before turning 22 than any catcher since Johnny Bench and has earned praise for his defensive work with the New York Mets.
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Jerry Beach / Associated Press:
Miami Marlins rally in the 9th inning to take a 2-1 lead against the NY Mets — but rain causes a suspension — NEW YORK — Having rallied to take a ninth-inning lead against the New York Mets, the Miami Marlins were foiled by the weather at Citi Field once again.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers' latest bullpen meltdown spoils would-be playoff celebration — With the visiting clubhouse prepped for a champagne celebration, the Rangers fell apart once more in a walkoff loss to Seattle. — SEATTLE — There is no choice. It must be this way.
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Greg Giesen / delawareonline:
Where can you get Phillies playoff tickets? Find out how to experience Red October at CBP — Are you ready for October baseball and the ability to see the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park? — The first thing you'll need to do is get tickets, which isn't going to be easy.
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