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Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Corbin Carroll, rest of offense fail Diamondbacks in Game 3 loss to Rangers — Question: What did Corbin Carroll and the other Arizona Diamondbacks hitters have in common with the announced crowd of 48,517 for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night at Chase Field? — Answer: They were all watching the same game.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Bryce Harper made a commitment. His ‘remarkable’ bond with Philadelphia can't be broken. — The Phillies' 2023 season ended in disappointment, but Bryce Harper's relationship with owner John Middleton is why they'll be back. — PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper, standing behind a sea …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Diamondbacks square World Series vs. Rangers behind Merrill Kelly's gem — ARLINGTON, Texas - Some 14 hours after Corey Seager hit one of the most dramatic home runs in World Series history, Torey Lovullo couldn't stop thinking about the ear-splitting reaction in Globe Life Field.
Lorenzino Estrada / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte breaks MLB postseason hitting streak record — Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte has made MLB postseason history. — With his RBI single in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the 2023 World Series against the Texas Rangers …
Associated Press:
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 …
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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Sahadev Sharma / The Athletic:
MLB scouts on Cody Bellinger and the Cubs' need for a big bat in their lineup — With free agency kicking off five days after the World Series ends, the biggest question for the Cubs is how they approach Cody Bellinger. It's hard to know what team president Jed Hoyer will do …
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Jason Wolf / Arizona Republic:
DBacks' Tommy Pham on benching by Torey Lovullo: 'He didn't think I could get the job done' — Tommy Pham had a chance to become the first player in Major League Baseball history to go 5-for-5 in a World Series game late in the Diamondbacks' 9-1 romp over the Texas Rangers on Saturday in Game 2 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
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Leo Morgenstern / MLB Trade Rumors:
Alex Cobb To Undergo Hip Surgery — Alex Cobb will undergo surgery on his left hip labrum tomorrow, the Giants announced to reporters (including Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area). The surgery will also address the impingement issues that ended his 2023 season midway through September.
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Janis Carr / Orange County Register:
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George lead Clippers past Spurs — LOS ANGELES — Victor Wembenyama used his four-inch advantage against Clippers center Ivica Zubac to send the opening tip ball into the hands of teammate Zach Collins. — The San Antonio Spurs 7-foot-4 rookie sensation followed …
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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
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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
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Anaheim Ducks | Frank Vatrano's hat trick helps Ducks light up Flyers — With his fifth career hat trick, the right wing leads a 7-4 trouncing for Anaheim's third consecutive road victory — PHILADELPHIA — Frank Vatrano recorded his fifth career hat trick and Adam Henrique, Ryan Strome …
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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 …
