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García's HR in 11th, Seager's tying shot in 9th rally Rangers past Arizona 6-5 in Series opener — ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García hit a game-winning homer in the 11th inning after Corey Seager's tying two-run shot in the ninth, and the Texas Rangers opened this surprise World Series …
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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 …
Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks World Series: Paul Sewald, meet the legend of Byung-Hyun Kim — ARLINGTON, Texas — Paul Sewald, meet the legend of Byung-Hyun Kim. — Kim was the closer for the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks, who blew two saves in the World Series that year against the New York Yankees.
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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
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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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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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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Manfred will make recommendation ahead of MLB vote on Oakland A's proposed move to Las Vegas — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred will make a recommendation to teams ahead of their vote next month on whether the Oakland Athletics should be allowed to move to Las Vegas.
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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
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
The 84-win Diamondbacks ‘love proving naysayers wrong’ en route to pennant
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Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
The Arizona Diamondbacks aren't in the World Series without Hazen, Lovullo
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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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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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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
John Orona / Orange County Register:
Legendary UCLA football coach Terry Donahue honored with Rose Bowl Stadium statue — Over 20 years, Coach Donahue notched more wins than any football coach in the school's history — Hundreds of supporters — including family members, fans, and former players — huddled outside …
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