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USA Today:
Rangers vs. Diamondbacks live score updates: Arizona, Texas trading lead in World Series Game 1 — The 2023 World Series begins Friday night in Arlington, Texas, an unexpected matchup between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks. — Both teams prevailed as underdogs …
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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.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
The Arizona Diamondbacks are (still) fueled by the haters heading into World Series — Arizona only won 84 games in the regular season, but have fought their way through October for the club's first World Series appearance since 2001. — ARLINGTON, Texas — It's Friday Night Lights, Arizona Diamondbacks style.
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Associated Press:
Scherzer has cut on pitching thumb, says it won't hinder him from pitching in World Series
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Rob Manfred touts unpredictability of new MLB playoff format — ARLINGTON — While MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is willing to discuss and evaluate the league's new playoff format, now two years old, his overall view is that it's been a good thing for baseball.
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Evan Drellich / The Athletic:
Rob Manfred says MLB will discuss postseason format, but commissioner likes it — ARLINGTON, Texas — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Friday that although he likes the current design of the playoffs, the league has heard enough complaints and chatter around the format …
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Theo Mackie / Arizona Republic:
For DBacks players who suffered through 2021, World Series even more special — ARLINGTON, Texas — Zac Gallen sat on the Diamondbacks' team bus Thursday afternoon, thinking about it all. He looked at the police escort that zoomed him and his teammates to Globe Life Field for their workout day.
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Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Forget what they ‘deserve’? Diamondbacks players have earned World Series spot
Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
The Arizona Diamondbacks aren't in the World Series without Hazen, Lovullo
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
The 84-win Diamondbacks ‘love proving naysayers wrong’ en route to pennant
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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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Bruce Levine / audacy.com:
Sources: Cubs will be involved in the Juan Soto trade sweepstakes — (670 The Score) As they prepare for what they intend to be an active offseason, the Cubs will be involved in the trade sweepstakes for Padres star outfielder Juan Soto, sources told 670 The Score.
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Sean McAdam / masslive.com:
MLB Notebook: Inside the job search that landed Craig Breslow with Red Sox | McAdam — Seeking to hire a new lead baseball executive, the Red Sox encountered their share of trials and tribulations. As has been widely reported, the club was met with a string of rejections at the outset …
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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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