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Texas Rangers win first World Series title, coming alive late to finish off Diamondbacks — PHOENIX — The Texas Rangers looked at one another in disbelief, hugged, mobbed one another, and on Wednesday night, it finally happened. — The Rangers, 63 years after the franchise was born, are finally World Series champions.
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Theo Mackie / Arizona Republic:
In Game 4 loss, Diamondbacks finally punished for lack of starting pitching depth — Ryne Nelson walked off the Chase Field mound with one out in the ninth inning of a dominant World Series performance. Over the course of his outing, he had allowed just one run on three hits.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
How the Rangers are feeling about being on the doorstep of their first World Series win — PHOENIX − The Texas Rangers woke up Tuesday morning and decided to have their own Halloween party in the desert, with their kids trick-or-treating at 10 in the morning at their sprawling Phoenix resort.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
DBacks' title hopes on brink after Rangers' mauling in World Series Game 4 — In the span of two days, the Diamondbacks have gone from looking like the superior team in this World Series to one on the brink of elimination. On Tuesday night, their pitchers served up pipeshots. They made another key mistake.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Rangers crush Diamondbacks in Game 4, now one win from first World Series title — PHOENIX - It counts as just a single win, though it pushes the Texas Rangers within one more of their first World Series championship. They could have won by 100 runs and the Rangers would still need another W to finish off these Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Arizona Republic:
World Series updates: Rangers' Adolis García out for Game 4 vs. Diamondbacks
World Series updates: Rangers' Adolis García out for Game 4 vs. Diamondbacks
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Theo Mackie / Arizona Republic:
Wasted opportunities haunt Diamondbacks offense in narrow Game 3 loss
Wasted opportunities haunt Diamondbacks offense in narrow Game 3 loss
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Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Corbin Carroll, rest of offense fail Diamondbacks in Game 3 loss to Rangers
Corbin Carroll, rest of offense fail Diamondbacks in Game 3 loss to Rangers
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The Athletic:
Padres recently took out $50 million loan to help cover payroll: sources — PHOENIX — Despite selling more tickets this season than all but one Major League Baseball team, the San Diego Padres took out a loan for about $50 million in September to address short-term cash flow issues and meet …
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Daily News:
Cam Talbot, Kings start trip with a win in Toronto — Adrian Kempe, Phillip Danault, Arthur Kaliyev and Andreas Englund score, Quinton Byfield has two assists and Talbot makes 30 saves as the Kings open a four-game trip with a 4-1 victory — TORONTO — Cam Talbot just wanted a chance.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Mets interview ex-Padres manager Andy Green in search for Buck Showalter's replacement — The Mets have interviewed former Padres manager Andy Green for their open manager position, The Post has learned. — Currently the Cubs bench coach, Green played four seasons as a utility infielder in the majors …
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Matt Leclercq / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Texas Rangers victory parade will be midday Friday in Arlington Entertainment District — Arlington will celebrate the historic World Series win of the Texas Rangers with a parade on Friday afternoon. — City leaders will release more details about the “World Series Victory Parade” …
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Associated Press:
Game 1 least-watched World Series game in recorded history — LOS ANGELES — Texas' extra-inning comeback victory over Arizona on Friday night was the least-watched Game 1 in World Series TV history. — The Rangers' 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks in 11 innings averaged 9.35 million viewers on Fox …
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Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Guardians coaches Mike Sarbaugh, Rigo Beltran, replay coordinator Mike Barnett won't be back — CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians still haven't named a manager to replace Terry Francona, but there are changes taking place on his old coaching staff. — Third base coach Mike Sarbaugh …
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Curt Hogg / Journal Sentinel:
Craig Counsell's contract is set to expire. It would be a mistake for Brewers to let him walk. — The day the Milwaukee Brewers were hoping would never come - or, at least, not this soon - is here. — Craig Counsell is about to be a free agent. — The man with the most wins as a manager …
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Janis Carr / Orange County Register:
Clippers | Report: Clippers acquiring James Harden in trade with 76ers — The 10-time All-Star and former league MVP, 34, requested a trade in June when he opted into his $35.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season and had yet to play for the 76ers this season — James Harden is coming to the Clippers.
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