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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
How Rays extended World Series in incredible Game 4 comeback  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — A long hibernation is coming to Major League Baseball, a winter of discontent, and so what happened here Tuesday night was deeply appreciated, a reminder of the game's unending ability to make us feel something.
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
'We've got one more day': Rays walk it off to force Game 5  —  ST. PETERSBURG — For once, the ball bounced their way.  —  It bounced through the right-hand side.  Into the outfield.  Into the safety of artificial turf and fair terrain.  And perhaps, if these Tampa Bay Rays can somehow build off …
Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
With historic romp, unrelenting Crew just 1 win from 1st World Series title  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The rebuilt Tropicana Field roof technically contained the Brewers.  Absolutely nothing else has.  —  When the World Series shifted to St. Pete for Game 3 on Monday night …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Schlittler seems a lock for Cy, but other Yankees could bring home awards, too  —  This story was excerpted from Bryan Hoch's Yankees Beat newsletter.  To read the full newsletter, click here.  And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.  —  About a month ago, as Cam Schlittler's …
Matt Ehalt / New York Post:
Jorge Posada feels unwelcome around Yankees in shocking reveal: 'I don't think they want me there'  —  A “Core Four” Yankee no longer feels welcome in The Bronx.  —  Jorge Posada told The Post's Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman in the latest episode of “The Show” podcast that he believes the Yankees …
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Jorge Posada doesn't feel welcome with Yankees: 'Don't think they want me there'  —  Jorge Posada said the New York Yankees should consider adding a strong voice to their coaching staff who will “push” the the players to higher standards of accountability.  —  But that voice likely will not be Posada …
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Eno Sarris / The Athletic:
Jacob Misiorowski has a chance to clinch a Brewers title, but is something amiss?  —  For most pitchers, the fastball is at the center of everything.  For Jacob Misiorowski, owner of the biggest fastball in baseball, that might not be the case.  The slider might actually be the heart of his arsenal.
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MLB.com:
MLB Gameday: Brewers 4, Rays 1 Final Score (10/28/2026)  —  Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Brewers vs. Rays at Tropicana Field
Charlotte Varnes / The Athletic:
Phillies to name Peter Fatse as hitting coach: Sources  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies are hiring Peter Fatse as their hitting coach, according to team and league sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the move was not yet official.
Chris Kirschner / The Athletic:
Ten steps the Yankees should take to reach the World Series in 2027  —  New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner decided that general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone weren't to blame for the team extending its now-17-season World Series drought.  Instead, Steinbrenner shifted the blame to the offense.
Andrew Battifarano / New York Post:
Ron Darling clarifies Mets SNY booth future after cagey 'we'll see' response  —  For fans of SNY's beloved Mets announcing trio, have no fear.  —  The band is coming back together in full.  —  After Ron Darling fueled some speculation that he could potentially leave the booth during …
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