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12:10 PM ET, October 1, 2023

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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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Jeff Barker / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles, Maryland officials announce nonbinding stadium agreement, but not a lease  —  The Orioles and representatives of Gov. Wes Moore said Friday they have reached agreement on a nonbinding “memorandum of understanding” — but not a lease — to keep the Orioles committed to Camden Yards for 30 years.
David Hall / Daily Press:
Norfolk Tides beat Durham, win first International League championship since 1985  —  NORFOLK — The Norfolk Tides won a championship Thursday night in the most Norfolk Tides way possible: with prospects and pitching.  —  And now one of the most stacked teams in the minor leagues has made history.
Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles clinch 1st AL East title since 2014, reach 100 wins with 2-0 victory over Red Sox: 'It's a special group'  —  Orioles manager Brandon Hyde on winning 100 games and becoming the American League East Division Champs.  (Baltimore Sun)  —  Dean Kremer's arrival six seasons ago signaled the beginning of the Orioles' rebuild.
Sam Cohn / Baltimore Sun:
For Orioles, second clubhouse celebration of 2023 makes clear: ‘This is the expectation for years to come’
Dan Belson / Baltimore Sun:
‘Absolutely electric’: Fans rejoice at Camden Yards as Orioles clinch AL East
Discussion: Boston Herald and The Athletic
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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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs are swept out of Atlanta with a 5-3 loss to the Braves — but they might not know their wild-card fate until Monday
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs lose another vital game to the Atlanta Braves in extra innings: 'We've got 4 games left to get this thing done'
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
Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Miguel Cabrera named special assistant to Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations  —  Miguel Cabrera isn't leaving the Detroit Tigers.  —  After Sunday's final game, Cabrera will begin his new role within the organization as a special assistant to the president of baseball operations.
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Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Miguel Cabrera's biggest games: 5 days defined him in first 6 seasons as a Detroit Tiger
Discussion: Yahoo Sports, ESPN and Associated Press
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
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.
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.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
 
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