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Injuries to Garcia, Scherzer Task Rangers With Difficult World Series Roster Decisions

Texas took a 2–1 series lead with a Game 3 win over the Diamondbacks, but at a major cost. The team’s fate may now rest on GM Chris Young’s resolve.

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Corey Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over Diamondbacks

Seager clubbed a two-run homer and turned in a terrific defensive play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and Texas beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Fall Classic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Corey Seager’s Stoic Demeanor Is a Feature, Not a Bug, of His Success

The Rangers shortstop has been described as having a robotic personality, but Texas’s Game 3 hero simply approaches baseball with a different sort of intensity that’s paid off.

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Three Takeaways From the Rangers’ Game 3 Win

Texas regained the World Series lead by beating Arizona on the road, but the game that didn’t go as the Rangers planned.

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Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over D-backs 3-1 in World Series Game 3

Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth to start a crucial double play, veteran Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the…

The Independent UK

Diamondbacks’ Mike Hazen Might Be the Most Superstitious GM in Baseball

Even in a sport known for housing bizarre creatures of habit, Hazen stands out for his unusual in-game rituals.

Sports Illustrated

Frank Howard, former All-Star, home run champ and World Series winner, dies at 87

Howard played seven seasons with the Washington Senators after earning NL Rookie of the Year honors with the Dodgers in 1960 and helping them win the World Series three years later.

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What’s going on with the roof at the Diamondbacks’ stadium for the World Series?

The roof has its safety issues but will be operational for the World Series.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Scherzer vs. Pfaadt: What to Expect from the World Series Game 3 Pitching Matchup

On Monday, the Rangers are going with a three-time Cy Young winner while Arizona will put its trust in a rookie who’s been sent to the minors three times this season.

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Tommy Pham took notice to Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux taunting him from the dugout

The Rangers might regret that ...

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Diamondbacks Are Happy to Bunt Their Way Through the World Series

After leading the league in sacrifice hitting this season, Arizona is doubling down on sac bunts to great success in October.

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GMs Mike Hazen and Chris Young face off in World Series 25 years after meeting at Princeton

Twenty-five years after they first met at Princeton, Chris Young and Mike Hazen are facing off in the World Series as architects of pennant-winning teams

The Independent UK

Once ‘the Worst Starting Pitcher in Baseball,’ Merrill Kelly Has His World Series Moment

Four years ago, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo threatened to cut Kelly during a dreadful rookie season. On Saturday in Game 2, the 35-year-old threw a historic gem.

Sports Illustrated

Rangers in Need of a Revived Max Scherzer in Game 3

The veteran ace has made just two starts since returning from a shoulder injury, but Texas will ask a lot of him with the series knotted at one game apiece heading back to Arizona.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Diamondbacks rout Rangers to even World Series

Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings and Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games as the Diamondbacks won 9-1.

Sports Illustrated

Diamondbacks Ride Old-School Style to Dominant Game 2 Victory

Starter Merrill Kelly pitched a gem and Arizona stuck to its small ball game plan to get even with the Rangers before the World Series heads back to Chase Field.

The Independent UK

Kelly dominates, Marte, Pham sparks offense, Diamondbacks beat Rangers 9-1 to tie World Series 1-1

Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 to tie the World Series at one game apiece

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs prospect Kevin Alcantara looking to heat up in Arizona Fall League

Alcantara said the Cubs’ main message before reporting to Arizona was improving his pitch selection. He had a 23.8% strikeout rate in 408 plate appearances at South Bend.

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Rangers’ Corey Seager’s Historic Home Run Was the Perfect Storm of Preparation

The Texas shortstop did his homework, helping his team to a Game 1 World Series win over the Diamondbacks.

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Diamondbacks’ Bullpen Regroups After Game 1 World Series Loss

Arizona will need to strike the right balance if they want to slow down Rangers stars Corey Seager and Adolis García in Game 2.

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Rangers’ Adolis García Spoke His Game 1 Walk-Off Homer Into Existence

The Texas star shines in the big moments, and they don’t get much bigger than this.

The Guardian - US

Dingers, D-Backs and Dubya: an unlikely World Series begins in Texas

The Fall Classic that no one expected began on Friday with a presidential cameo, a walk-off home run in extra innings and first blood to the Rangers. But don’t count Arizona out just yet

Sports Illustrated

Game 2 of the World Series Will Be a Battle of Strength vs. Strength

The Rangers rallied back to win Game 1 of the Fall Classic in dramatic fashion, but the Diamondbacks should have an opportunity to match their foes and get even on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Adolis García’s Walk-Off Homer in Game 1 of the World Series Sent the MLB World Into Hysterics

The Rangers right fielder continued his postseason for the ages.

Chicago Sun-Times

Adolis Garcia’s HR in 11th caps Rangers’ rally past Diamondbacks in World Series opener

Corey Seager’s tying two-run shot in the ninth sent the game to extra innings, and the Rangers opened this surprise World Series of wild-card teams with a 6-5 victory.

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