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Martin Frank / delawareonline:
For those about to rock, how Phillies went AC/DC on Dbacks in NLCS, shook them all night long — PHILADELPHIA − We saw the intimidation with the Miami Marlins in the wild card round, the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS, and now the Arizona Diamondbacks. — They have all crumbled under …
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Anthony DiMattia / delawareonline:
How many home runs did the Phillies hit last night? See who went deep in Game 2 of the NLCS — No team seems to hit home runs quite like the Philadelphia Phillies. — In fact, the team is so good at hitting the longball that they set a few new postseason records in their 10- win …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks have no answers for dominant Phillies, return home down 2-0 in NLCS — PHILADELPHIA — The Diamondbacks did not so much lose on Tuesday night as they were flattened. They were outpitched and outhit and might have been outmanaged. They let an infield fly drop.
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Kyle Schwarber ties Reggie Jackson mark as Phillies take 2-0 NLCS lead — PHILADELPHIA — In Philadelphia, everyone refers to this month as Red October. — The exact definition is a little hazy, but let's settle on this one: It means home runs — lots of home runs.
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Martin FrankDelaware / delawareonline:
Live analysis: Trea Turner HR shows how wrong Dbacks pitcher was on Phillies AC/DC loud crowd — PHILADELPHIA — The question continues to come up because every start during the postseason could represent Aaron Nola's last as a member of the Phillies. — That is certainly the possibility Tuesday …
Nick PiecoroArizona Republic / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks-Phillies NLCS updates: Pitching matchup for Game 2 at Philadelphia
Diamondbacks-Phillies NLCS updates: Pitching matchup for Game 2 at Philadelphia
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Jeremy Cluff / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies NLCS Game 2 picks, predictions, odds
Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies NLCS Game 2 picks, predictions, odds
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Bryce Harper has quite the birthday party in Phillies' historic playoff power show
Bryce Harper has quite the birthday party in Phillies' historic playoff power show
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Kevin TresoliniDelaware / delawareonline:
Early homers raise a ruckus, send Phillies toward win in NLCS Game 1
Early homers raise a ruckus, send Phillies toward win in NLCS Game 1
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks suffer first loss of postseason, dropping NLCS Game 1 to Phillies
Diamondbacks suffer first loss of postseason, dropping NLCS Game 1 to Phillies
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Nick PiecoroArizona Republic / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks-Phillies NLCS updates: Pitching matchup for Game 1 at Philadelphia
Diamondbacks-Phillies NLCS updates: Pitching matchup for Game 1 at Philadelphia
Stephen Hawkins / Associated Press:
ALCS: Max Scherzer returns for Rangers with chance for 3-0 series lead on Astros — ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer has pitched only once since a miserable night in early September that saw the Houston Astros complete an overwhelming three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers.
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Texas Rangers outlast Houston Astros, take 2-0 ALCS lead
Texas Rangers outlast Houston Astros, take 2-0 ALCS lead
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Rangers hold off Astros in Game 2 to take commanding ALCS lead, stay perfect in MLB playoffs
Rangers hold off Astros in Game 2 to take commanding ALCS lead, stay perfect in MLB playoffs
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Who are the potential candidates to lead the Red Sox' baseball ops department? — Second of two parts. Previously: What we know about the Red Sox' search for a baseball boss. — Here is a speculative list, based on conversations with industry sources, of potential candidates …
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Chad Jennings / The Athletic:
Red Sox's search for head of baseball ops narrows as notable names decline to interview — In the past two weeks, the Boston Red Sox's search for a new head of baseball operations has run into multiple roadblocks as notable candidates including Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes …
Crystal Cove State Park:
Guess who washed up just in time for Friday the 13th? It's angler fish #2 at Crystal Cove State Park! — In May of 2021 the same species of angler fish, Pacific Football Fish, was found onshore by a park visitor creating quite the buzz. 😮 Two years later the same species of fish …
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Brittany Ghiroli / The Athletic:
Why Kim Ng left the Marlins — and what could come next — The abrupt departure of Marlins general manager Kim Ng on Monday morning came as a result of numerous instances in which Ng — who led the Marlins to the playoffs this season for the first time in a full-season year since 2003 …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Mets have to consider Kim Ng after sudden Marlins split
Mets have to consider Kim Ng after sudden Marlins split
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Kim Ng out as GM after Marlins propose hiring new president
Kim Ng out as GM after Marlins propose hiring new president
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Jacob deGrom is stuck just watching this Rangers ALCS run — ARLINGTON, Texas — Sure it is killing him. Sure, Jacob deGrom is pitching each playoff game in his mind — pitch to pitch — going through the mental gymnastics because that is all that is possible now.
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Katie Woo / The Athletic:
What John Mozeliak, Cardinals are planning out in early weeks of ‘important’ offseason — On the final day of one of the most miserable seasons in recent memory, Oli Marmol made a bold declaration. — “If we're not competing for a championship next year, we've made a mistake,” the manager said.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Mets have options if Craig Counsell doesn't come to town — Folks around the game are starting to think the Mets have a reasonable chance to sign star managerial free agent Craig Counsell away from his hometown Brewers since he deferred extension talks in spring, and there's no sign of progress yet.
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Murat Ates / The Athletic:
Inside PL Dubois' decisions, ambitions and how he landed in Los Angeles — PL Dubois forced his way out of two NHL organizations before his 25th birthday. He's been part of two blockbuster trades, both at his request, and he knows that it's upset some people.
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CBS News:
How 2 New Jersey brothers are bringing luck to Bryce Harper, Phillies — WEST DEPTFORD, N.J. (CBS) — Two youth baseball players out of New Jersey are bringing a little bit of luck to the Philadelphia Phillies' playoff run thanks to a homemade bracelet they sent to superstar Bryce Harper.
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