Top News:
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 …
Discussion:
New York Post, New Jersey Online and MLB Trade Rumors
RELATED:
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 …
Discussion:
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, Dallas Morning News, Yahoo Sports and DraftKings Network
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
DBacks' season ends as Rangers capture 1st World Series, but future is bright
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
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
Bruce Bochy is only manager in MLB history to win title with team he beat in World Series
Discussion:
NBC Sports Chicago, ESPN, CBSSports.com, The Athletic, Plain Dealer, Yahoo Sports, Hot Corner Harbor and ClutchPoints
Matt Leclercq / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Texas Rangers victory parade will be midday Friday in Arlington Entertainment District
Texas Rangers victory parade will be midday Friday in Arlington Entertainment District
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.
Discussion:
WXIA-TV, NBC News, Bleacher Nation, New Jersey Online, Atlanta News First, Plain Dealer, New York Post, Larry Brown Sports and Battery Power
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
RELATED:
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.
Discussion:
Arizona Sports and MLB Trade Rumors
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 …
Discussion:
Arizona Sports, UPI, Associated Press, Plain Dealer, New York Post, Hoops Rumors and Larry Brown Sports
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 …
RELATED:
Eric Stephen / True Blue LA:
Clayton Kershaw has shoulder surgery — It was plainly obvious down the stretch that Clayton Kershaw's left shoulder was bothering him much more than he or the Dodgers were letting on. On Friday, Kershaw announced on Instagram he had surgery that will keep him out of action until at some point in the middle of 2024.
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.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley, New Jersey Online, Larry Brown Sports and Yahoo Sports
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