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Major League Baseball:
Going Out a Champion: Rangers Reliever Ian Kennedy Retiring  —  Report: Rangers Reliever Ian Kennedy Retiring  —  Texas Rangers reliever Ian Kennedy is going out a champion.  —  The 17-year veteran, who missed the World Series due to injury, revealed to Sport Relay during …
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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 …
David Brandt / Associated Press:
World Series: Rangers outlast Diamondbacks in Game 5 for 1st title
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
DBacks' season ends as Rangers capture 1st World Series, but future is bright
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and ClutchPoints
Jenna Ortiz / Arizona Republic:
In third try, Texas Rangers finally win franchise's first World Series title
Matt Leclercq / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Texas Rangers victory parade will be midday Friday in Arlington Entertainment District
USA Today:
Texas Rangers win first World Series title, coming alive late to finish off Diamondbacks
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
How the Rangers are feeling about being on the doorstep of their first World Series win
Jonathan Edwards / Washington Post:
Fan sues Braves, claiming she was disfigured by ball during 2021 World Series  —  It was Game 3 of the 2021 World Series.  The Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros had split the first two contests, and the third was scoreless heading into the bottom of the third inning.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
5 takeaways from Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen's season wrap  —  The offseason began for the Diamondbacks on Thursday, which meant General Manager Mike Hazen met with the media at Chase Field.  Most years, this happens in late September or early October, and Hazen has usually had time to sort …
Discussion: The Athletic and MLB Trade Rumors
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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.
University of North Carolina Athletics:
Legendary Tar Heel Walter Davis Passes Away At Age 69  —  CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Walter Davis, an all-star at the University of North Carolina and in the NBA, a member of the United States gold-medal winning Olympic basketball team in 1976 and uncle of UNC head coach Hubert Davis …
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Craig Counsell heading to New York for Mets managerial interview  —  Craig Counsell, the Mets' top managerial candidate, was bound for New York on Thursday for his interview with the team, The Post learned.  —  New Mets baseball president David Stearns has targeted the accomplished Counsell …
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MLB.com:
Silver Slugger Award finalists announced  —  The Silver Slugger Award is presented each year to the best offensive player in each league at each position on the diamond.  Beginning in 2022, the honor has also been bestowed upon the most prolific hitter in each league among utility players.
Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Place Domingo German, Five Others On Outright Waivers  —  The Yankees have placed six players on outright waivers, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post (X link).  Starter Domingo Germán, relievers Ryan Weber, Jimmy Cordero and Matt Bowman and outfielders Franchy Cordero and Billy McKinney were let go.
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.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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 …
Discussion: ClutchPoints
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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