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MLB Postseason Schedule: Full Slate of NL, AL Wild Card Round Games

The march to the 2023 World Series has officially begun following the final slate of regular season games on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated

Retired Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield dies at 57

His role in the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry of the early 2000s turned Wakefield into a fan favorite whose impact went far beyond his numbers.

WEKU

Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57

Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the following year, has died

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Terry Francona prepares for final home game before retirement

Francona, who won two World Series titles with the Red Sox and is Cleveland’s winningest manager, hasn’t officially announced his retirement but is expected to do so formally early next week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Remembering the Philadelphia ‘Pathetics’, the worst baseball team in history

The Oakland A’s are closing in on 110 losses this season. But when the franchise was on the east coast they made defeat an art form

The Guardian - US

Brooks Robinson, Hall of Fame Orioles third baseman, dies at 86

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86.

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Brooks Robinson, 18-Time MLB All Star and Orioles Legend, Dies at 86

Nicknamed “The Human Vacuum Cleaner” because of his defensive prowess, Robinson helped guide Baltimore to two World Series titles across a 23-year career.

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Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale Plunks Down $2 Million in Latest Bet

After placing a $1.9 million bet on Houston back in March, the Texas furniture businessman placed a new $2 million bet on his hometown Astros on Friday to win the 2023 World Series.

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Alex Rodriguez on Baseball and Building His Business Portfolio

The former MLB star and World Series champion’s business empire started with a single purchase that was inspired by his childhood.

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The 2023 Padres Are a Failure of Epic Proportion

San Diego had all of the individual talent needed to keep hopes of a playoff run alive but couldn’t put together a team effort worthy of one.

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The Orioles Are a Different Type of World Series Contender

Baltimore isn’t relying on pure power to win games, and it doesn’t have to thanks to MLB’s new rules.

Sports Illustrated

Cubs manager David Ross opens up about a job he loves and doesn’t want to lose

“I know I’m not great,” Ross told the Sun-Times. “But I want to be great.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Jose Altuve Enters MLB Record Books After Hitting For Cycle Against Red Sox

The two-time World Series champion and eight-time All-Star achieved one of the sport’s rarest feats at Fenway Park.

Sports Illustrated

World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg plans to retire

The right-hander has not pitched since June 9, 2022 — his only start that season, which lasted 42⁄3 innings before going back on the injured list.

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Report: Nationals’ World Series Hero Stephen Strasburg Makes Abrupt Retirement Decision

The 2019 World Series MVP made three All-Star teams with Washington.

The Independent UK

World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire

USA Today Sports Media Group

MLB playoff and World Series chances for every team with 5 weeks left in the season

See the current playoff and World Series chances for every MLB team.

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Manny Ramirez Explains Failure to Win World Series With Cleveland

The enigmatic former slugger offered a blunt reason why Cleveland didn’t capture a championship during the 1990s.

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How a Home Run Led to a Dodgers Fan Naming His Kid After Mookie Betts

The World Series winner calls this one of the coolest moments of his career.

USA Today Sports Media Group

MLB fans were shocked an Orioles announcer was suspended for noting the team’s past struggles

Was he supposed to lie and say they won the World Series?

The Independent UK

President Biden hosts Astros, says he can relate to Dusty Baker, oldest manager to win World Series

President Joe Biden says he can relate to Dusty Baker, the oldest manager to win the World Series

Sports Illustrated

Power Ranking All 13 True World Series Contenders

Everyone’s chasing the Braves, but a few other clubs have a legit shot at a championship.

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MLB World Reacts to Blockbuster Trade That Sends Justin Verlander Back to Astros

The ace is headed back to Houston, where he just won the World Series title and Cy Young Award last year.

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Report: Red Sox Trading Kiké Hernández to National League World Series Contender

The veteran utilityman is set for a reunion in Los Angeles.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hall of Famer Fred McGriff recalls Cubs stint fondly but with tinge of regret

“I was always a little disappointed because I was supposed to help the Cubbies win that first World Series, and it didn’t quite happen,” McGriff said. “So that one stings a little bit.”

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