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Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Here are 10 potential candidates for Astros' managerial job — HOUSTON — Now that Dusty Baker has retired from managing after spending four years in Houston, the Astros will begin the search to find his replacement. Houston's previous two managers — A.J. Hinch and Baker …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Exclusive: Dusty Baker retires after 26 seasons as MLB manager — Dusty Baker, one of the most successful managers in MLB history, wants to remain involved in an advisory role, with the Astros or another team. — Dusty Baker, one of the most successful managers in baseball history …
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Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Forget what they ‘deserve’? Diamondbacks players have earned World Series spot — There's a lot to know about the Arizona Diamondbacks as the club heads to the second World Series in franchise history. So you don't get rattled, we're offering a Q-and-A about the team, split into two parts.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
The 84-win Diamondbacks ‘love proving naysayers wrong’ en route to pennant — Booze was literally dripping from the ceiling of the visitors' clubhouse late Tuesday night as General Manager Mike Hazen tried to put into words what his Diamondbacks team had just accomplished.
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Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
The Arizona Diamondbacks aren't in the World Series without Hazen, Lovullo
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Diamondbacks shock Phillies in NLCS Game 7, advance to first World Series since 2001
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Evan Desai / Arizona Republic:
George W. Bush to throw out ceremonial first pitch at Game 1 of World Series — George W. Bush will throw out the ceremonial first pitch of Game 1 of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers, Major League Baseball announced on Thursday before the World Series opens at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
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Associated Press:
Scherzer has cut on pitching thumb, says it won't hinder him from pitching in World Series — ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer has a cut on the thumb of his pitching hand that he doesn't think will hinder him from playing in the World Series. — The Texas Rangers starter had a Band-Aid …
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Associated Press:
Red Sox hire ex-pitcher Craig Breslow as chief baseball officer — The Boston Red Sox have hired ex-pitcher Craig Breslow as their new chief baseball officer, the team announced Wednesday. — Breslow pitched for Boston in 2006 and again from 2012-15. Since 2019, he has worked …
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Khobi Price / Orange County Register:
Lakers | LeBron James fuels Lakers' late rally to beat Suns in home opener — Anthony Davis has 30 points and 13 rebounds, James scores 10 of his 21 while playing the entire fourth quarter, and the Lakers surge past short-handed Phoenix in the final minutes for a 100-95 win
Rob F Gardner / Press & Sun-Bulletin:
Plant a tree — Rob F. Gardner, 78 of Binghamton passed away Saturday October 21, 2023. — Rob is predeceased by his parents Frank and Ruth (Dix) Gardner and his sister Sandra O'Brien. He is survived by his children Amy Root and David (Heather) Gardner as well as his three grandchildren Olivia …
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Mark Simon / Sports Info Solutions:
2023 Fielding Bible Award Winners — We reward the best defensive player at each position. — SIS is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Fielding Bible Awards. This marks the 18th season that we have honored the best defensive players in MLB. The awards are voted on by a panel …
Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
2024 Draft lottery odds set, order taking shape — Once upon a time, and for a long time, Major League Baseball's final regular-standings would, for the most part, determine the following year's Draft order. Take the reverse order of standings and, voila, that's how teams would pick.
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Lewiston Sun Journal:
At least 22 dead in multiple Lewiston shootings; police give few details on search for gunman — Police name Robert Card of Bowdoin as person of interest while all of Androscoggin County remains on lockdown. Residents are being told to stay in their homes and keep doors locked.
