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4:15 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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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 …
Discussion: Chicago Tribune and Camden Chat
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.
Baltimore Sun:
The Orioles have won the AL East.  Here's everything you need to know about the MLB postseason.  —  For the first time since 2014 and just the third time in the past 40 seasons, the Orioles are division champions.  —  Baltimore clinched the American League East title Thursday night with a 2-0 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Sam Cohn / Baltimore Sun:
For Orioles, second clubhouse celebration of 2023 makes clear: ‘This is the expectation for years to come’
Discussion: The Baltimore Banner
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
Dan Belson / Baltimore Sun:
‘Absolutely electric’: Fans rejoice at Camden Yards as Orioles clinch AL East
Discussion: Boston Herald and The Athletic
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 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.
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
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
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.
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 …
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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