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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 …
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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 …
David Brandt / Associated Press:
World Series: Rangers outlast Diamondbacks in Game 5 for 1st title — Nathan Eovaldi pitches six gutsy innings, Mitch Garver breaks a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the seventh and Texas finishes with a postseason-record 11-0 road mark after a 5-0 victory. Corey Seager is named World Series MVP.
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Jenna Ortiz / Arizona Republic:
In third try, Texas Rangers finally win franchise's first World Series title
Jon Hoefling / USA Today:
Bruce Bochy is only manager in MLB history to win title with team he beat in World Series
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Matt Leclercq / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Texas Rangers victory parade will be midday Friday in Arlington Entertainment District
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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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Rangers crush Diamondbacks in Game 4, now one win from first World Series title
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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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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 …
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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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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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.
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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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