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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
DBacks' season ends as Rangers capture 1st World Series, but future is bright — After they finally met a comeback they could not complete, after they watched the Texas Rangers celebrate their first World Series near the mound at Chase Field, the Diamondbacks trudged down the dugout steps and into the home clubhouse.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' postseason exit felt abrupt, but seems like it will be short-lived — Torey Lovullo is usually the first one down the tunnel after losses, but as the Texas Rangers danced on the mound at Chase Field and celebrated a World Series title, the Diamondbacks' manager stood and watched.
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USA Today:
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.
Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Rangers' Corey Seager wins second World Series MVP award — PHOENIX — If the regular-season version of Corey Seager is firmly established as one of the game's best players, the playoff version is fast becoming a postseason legend. — The Rangers' star shortstop was named World Series MVP …
Jon Hoefling / USA Today:
Bruce Bochy is only manager in MLB history to win title with team he beat in World Series — In the history of Major League Baseball, only four managers have won a World Series with multiple teams: — Bucky Harris - 1924 Washington Senators, 1947 New York Yankees
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Jenna Ortiz / Arizona Republic:
In third try, Texas Rangers finally win franchise's first World Series title — Turns out the third time was the charm for the Texas Rangers. — Ahead of the season, six of the 30 current MLB franchises had never won a World Series. You can scratch the Rangers off that list after they beat …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
‘Started at the bottom:’ Rangers win first World Series title, no more heartbreaks — PHOENIX − This wasn't the drama of 2016 when the Chicago Cubs broke their 108-year curse on a rainy night in Cleveland. — This wasn't the Curse of the Bambino that haunted Boston for 86 years until …
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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” …
Theo Mackie / Arizona Republic:
In Game 4 loss, Diamondbacks finally punished for lack of starting pitching depth
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Rangers crush Diamondbacks in Game 4, now one win from first World Series title
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
How the Rangers are feeling about being on the doorstep of their first World Series win
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
DBacks' title hopes on brink after Rangers' mauling in World Series Game 4
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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 …
Haadiza Ogwude / Cincinnati.com:
South Cumminsville street to be renamed after Reds Hall of Famer Dave Parker this week — A Cincinnati street will soon be renamed after Cincinnati Reds legend Dave Parker. — The corner of Borden Street and Elmore Street in South Cumminsville will be renamed Dave Parker Way in honor of the Reds Hall of Famer on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
A breakout star of the World Series? Albert Pujols, broadcaster. Just ask his colleagues — PHOENIX — Before he ever walks onto the field and stares into some of the brightest lights of Major League Baseball's biggest moments, he's already watched hours of himself on video and scrutinized …
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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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