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Pirates hire Twins bench coach Derek Shelton manager
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pirates’ leadership overhaul is complete. Pittsburgh hired longtime major league coach Derek Shelton as manager on Wednesday, the final piece of a new-look leadership following a last-place finish in the NL…
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Mets hire Carlos Beltrán as manager
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Beltrán, two years removed from his playing career and with no managerial experience, has been picked by the New York Mets to replace Mickey Callaway. Beltrán received a three-year contract…
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What to expect from Mad Max? World Series goes to Game 7
HOUSTON (AP) — This is Max Scherzer’s shot. Hurting so much over the weekend that it seemed his season might be over, Mad Max instead gets the ball for a final time — in Game…
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What to expect from Mad Max? World Series goes to Game 7
HOUSTON (AP) — Max Scherzer, this is your moment. And baseball fans, this is what you hoped for. A World Series mostly devoid of drama suddenly involves the two most compelling words in sports: Game…
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Ross, Cubs eyeing return to playoffs, another title run
CHICAGO (AP) — David Ross slipped on his old No. 3 jersey, as if it was 2016 all over again, though he and the Cubs insisted this is not about the past. It’s a step…
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Siakam, Anunoby lead Raptors over Bulls 108-84
CHICAGO (AP) — Pascal Siakam is trying to adjust to the attention opponents are giving him now that Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green are no longer around in Toronto. The fourth-year power forward is certainly…
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Maddon’s plan for Angels blends analytics, fundamentals
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joe Maddon was a part of the Los Angeles Angels organization during most of its glory days, including that lone World Series championship in 2002. With many of his past players…
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Chicago Cubs hire David Ross to replace Maddon as manager
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs thought they needed a new voice in the dugout. They are banking on good ol’ “Grandpa Rossy” to give them a spark. The Cubs hired David Ross to replace…
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Phillies hire Joe Girardi as manager
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies got their man. Philadelphia hired former Yankees manager Joe Girardi to replace Gabe Kapler on Thursday. Girardi will be introduced at a news conference Monday. “I’m excited for this next…
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Joe Maddon returns to Los Angeles Angels as manager
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joe Maddon is back under the halo. Maddon agreed to a three-year deal to become the Los Angeles Angels’ manager on Wednesday, reuniting the World Series-winning former bench boss of the…
2 months ago