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A’s Coverage:
- Ross: A’s closer Liam Hendriks a finalist for AL Reliever of the Year award...
- Harrigan: AL, NL Reliever of the Year finalists revealed...
- Maese: As waters rise, so do concerns for sports teams along coast...
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MLB News:
- Cooper: MLB Proposal Would Eliminate 42 Minor League Teams... ($)
- Normandin: A Nationals-Astros World Series is the perfect redemption for a bizarre MLB season...
- Bastian: Cubs, Joe Espada to interview second time...
- Rosenthal: Bogar, Beltran, Perez, Girardi among finalists for Mets job...
Baseball Interest Stories:
- Rosenthal: More than simply a great player, José Altuve epitomizes all that is good with the game... ($$$)
- Drellich: ‘If we are forced to defend ourselves and fight for our mere survival, we will’: MiLB president responds to MLB plan... ($$$)
- Miller: How the new dead ball is faking out players, fans and even cameramen...
- Joyce: Down with the Three-Inning Save...
- Mailhot: How to Neutralize a Rookie Sensation...
- Stark: ‘Jealousy isn’t good’ — Bryce Harper on missing this ride on the Nationals’ World Series Express... ($$$)
Today in Baseball History:
- 1973 — Bert Campaneris and Reggie Jackson hit two-run home runs in the 3rd inning as the Oakland Athletics defeat the New York Mets, 5 - 2, in Game 7 of the World Series, for their second straight World Championship.
Best of Twitter:
- A look at Oakland’s hottest prospect in the AFL...
Greg Deichmann introduces you to his swing@Greg_D07 @MiLB @Athletics @lifeisgreatsut pic.twitter.com/W2vn85XoRH
— MLB's Arizona Fall League (@MLBazFallLeague) October 19, 2019
- Very sad news. Condolences...
Such a sad day for #MLB. Rest In Peace, Eric Cooper, and sending deepest condolences to his family, friends and the Major League Umpires. pic.twitter.com/oslSThbkMa
— Mike Teevan (@MRTeevs) October 20, 2019
- Buckle up...
The World Series is set. Astros vs. Nationals, starting Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 20, 2019
Game 1: Gerrit Cole vs. Max Scherzer
Game 2: Justin Verlander vs. Stephen Strasburg
Game 3: Zack Greinke vs. Patrick Corbin pic.twitter.com/sgjbJUDxB2