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Gerrit Cole, Anthony Rendon among 131 free agents on market

Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

Washington third baseman Anthony Rendon became a free agent Thursday, a day after homering to spark Washington’s seventh-inning comeback in Game 7 of the World Series.

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Mariners decline 2020 option on LHP Wade LeBlanc

Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

The Seattle Mariners have declined Wade LeBlanc’s $5.5 million option for the 2020 season, and the left-hander will become a free agent.

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Larry Stone: Late Mariners broadcaster Ron Fairly was a weaver of tales, and here are some favorites

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

Late Mariners broadcaster Ron Fairly was a weaver of tales, and here are some favorites

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Washington Nationals fans celebrate win – without climbing the light poles

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

A city often characterized as a little uptight let some raw emotion, and many kegs of beer, flow freely as the Washington Nationals won the World Series despite not winning a single home game

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Padres turn to Jayce Tingler to end their losing ways

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

The Padres introduced their new manager and hinted about old uniform colors they’ll wear in 2020. It’s easy to predict which the team’s weary, patient fans are more excited about.

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Nationals, GM Mike Rizzo earn ‘I told you so’ World Series title

Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

In some ways, this World Series championship serves as an “I told you so” for the Washington Nationals and their general manager, Mike Rizzo.

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Yankees decline 2020 option for slugger Edwin Encarnacion

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

The New York Yankees have declined their 2020 option for Edwin Encarnacion, making the veteran slugger a free agent.

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‘A group of heartbroken men’: Astros fall short of title

Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

It was well within their grasp. The Houston Astros had a shot at a mini dynasty with a second title in three seasons. Instead, they failed to get one win in two chances at home against the Washington Nationals and have an offseason as runner-ups to ponder what might have been.

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Royals hire ex-Cardinals skipper Mike Matheny as manager

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

The Kansas City Royals have hired Mike Matheny as manager. The 49-year-old Matheny was manager of the cross-state St. Louis Cardinals from 2012-18.

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Stephen Strasburg goes from shutdown to World Series MVP

Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

The shutdown that shook baseball paid off for Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals. It just took seven seasons.

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Washington Nationals rally for first World Series championship in franchise history

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 30, 2019

Howie Kendrick and Anthony Rendon homered in the seventh inning as the Washington Nationals overcame a two-run deficit, rocking the Houston Astros 6-2 on Wednesday night in Game 7 of the World Series to win the first title in franchise history.

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Former Spokane Indians player, Seattle Mariners broadcaster Ron Fairly dies at age 81

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 30, 2019

With an unmistakable style featuring a self-deprecating sense of humor and unique voice, Ron Fairly was a distinctive presence on the Seattle Mariners radio and television broadcasts for 14 seasons.

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Stephen Strasburg, Nationals top Astros 7-2, force World Series Game 7

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 29, 2019

Stephen Strasburg pitched into the ninth inning, Anthony Rendon had five RBIs and the Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros 7-2 to force the World Series to a deciding Game 7.

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Nelson Cruz’s $12 million option for next season exercised by Twins

Tue., Oct. 29, 2019

Nelson Cruz’s $12 million option for next season has been exercised by the Minnesota Twins. The 39-year-old designated hitter agreed in January to a contract with a $14 million salary for 2019 and the club option.

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World Series notebook: Zack vs Mad Max matchup if Fall Classic extends to Game 7

Tue., Oct. 29, 2019

There will be a matchup of former Cy Young winners who were first-round draft picks if there is a Game 7 in the World Series. Zack vs. Mad Max.

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Max Scherzer set up to start Game 7 if Nationals get that far

Tue., Oct. 29, 2019

Max Scherzer is all warmed up. The Washington ace put aside his recent injury woes for a little light tossing in left field Tuesday, a day before he hopes to start for the Nationals in Game 7 of the World Series.

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Kurt Suzuki out of Nats lineup again vs. Astros in World Series

Tue., Oct. 29, 2019

Washington catcher Kurt Suzuki is out of the Nationals lineup again for Game 6 of the World Series.

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Pirates president looks to ‘crack the code,’ build a winner

Tue., Oct. 29, 2019

The new president of the Pittsburgh Pirates is confident owner Bob Nutting is committed to winning.

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With each pitch at Series, call gets louder for robot umps

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 29, 2019

From the box seats to the far reaches of the bleachers, all 40,000 umpires in the stands at Nationals Park were sure they could tell: Gerrit Cole’s fastball to Victor Robles missed the strike zone. By at least an inch, clearly.

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World Series: There’s no place like the other guy’s home

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 28, 2019

This is the first time the road team has won the first five games since 1996, when the Braves rocked the New York Yankees by a combined 16-1 in two games to spurt ahead on the road, lost the final three games played at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, then were beaten in Game 6 in the Bronx.