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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.
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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.
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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' — The Orioles entered 2023 with high expectations for themselves, but few beyond the clubhouse believed they were capable of what they achieved Thursday.
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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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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
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
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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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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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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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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