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☆ Opinion | The World Series Didn’t Match the Very Best
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Peter Coy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The real world falls far short of a meritocracy, of course. In the wider world, I think, it would be good to squeeze more of the randomness out of who succeeds, getting closer to true meritocracy. The team owners want to expand the playoffs to 14 teams, but the players’ union has resisted. An inferior team can win a playoff series, or even more than one series, if the “game of inches” breaks its way. The Diamondbacks being a case in point, at least until they bombed out in the World Series, losing the best-of-seven competition after five games.

Persons: ” Robert Frank, Fortune, ”, ” Rob Manfred Organizations: Cornell University, Major League Baseball, National League, Diamondbacks, MLB Network Radio

☆ As Disney, Fanatics threats emerge, FanDuel CEOs says online sports betting isn't for the 'faint of heart'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Ian Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Currently, 35 states and Washington, D.C., have legal sports betting, according to the AGA. Fanatics, the Michael Rubin-founded sports merchandise company, acquired the U.S. operations of PointsBet after a several-year pursuit of an entry to the sports betting market. "These are partnerships that we've been building up for years long before online sports betting was legal in the states." And oh, by the way, you're spending a lot of money making sure that again, you can responsibly bring consumers to your platform," Howe said. Hear how CEOs from Target, FedEx, Kraft Heinz, FanDuel and more are adapting, innovating and transforming in this new era of business.

Persons: FanDuel, Michael Rubin, Amy Howe, CNBC's Contessa Brewer, you've, Howe, there's, we've, It's, Kraft Heinz Organizations: Supreme, American Gaming Association, D.C, Caesars, Disney, ESPN, ESPN Bet, Penn Entertainment, CNBC's, CNBC, FanDuel, Ticketmaster, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Google, Target, FedEx, Kraft Locations: U.S, Washington, PointsBet

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Colin Rea will remain with the Milwaukee Brewers after the right-handed pitcher agreed to a one-year deal with a club option for 2025. The Brewers announced the deal Thursday, just after Rea had become a free agent. After making just one major league appearance in 2021 and spending last season in Japan, Rea went 6-6 with a 4.55 ERA in 26 games this year. Rea’s 22 starts ranked fourth on the team, and the Brewers went 14-8 in those games while winning their second NL Central title in three years. Before this season, Rea had made just one MLB appearance.

Persons: — Colin Rea, Rea, ___ Organizations: MILWAUKEE, Milwaukee Brewers, The Brewers, Brewers, NL Central, San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs Locations: Japan

We have everything you need on how to watch World Series live streams online wherever you are in the world. Where to watch World Series live streams in the USIn the US, the World Series will be exclusively broadcast on Fox. Watch Rangers vs. Diamondbacks in the UKTNT Sports will show coverage in the UK for every game in the World Series. Watch Rangers vs. Diamondbacks in AustraliaESPN is your destination for 2023 World Series innings in Australia. World SeriesWednesday, Nov. 1 — World Series Game 5: Rangers vs. Diamondbacks, 8:03 p.m.

Persons: You'll, Fox, ExpressVPN Organizations: Rangers, Diamondbacks, Fox, Watch Rangers, TNT Sports, Discovery, . Watch Rangers, Canada Sportsnet, MLB, Australia ESPN, ESPN, Kayo, Sling, US, United, . Diamondbacks, . Rangers Locations: Canada, Australia, United States

☆ Tiger Woods and US sporting royalty set to tee off high-tech indoor golf league
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Staged in partnership with the PGA Tour, the televised indoor golf league – the TGL – is the brainchild of TMRW Sports, a company co-founded by Woods and Rory McIlroy, and will feature 15 of the world’s current top 20-ranked men’s players. Here’s everything you need to know about the competition before it tees off on January 9. Meanwhile TGL New York is led by New York Mets owner Steven A. Cohen and his family office, Cohen Private Ventures. How to watchThe first two-hour match will air on ESPN and ESPN+ from 9 p.m. ET (1 a.m. GMT) on Tuesday January 9, with the second match aired a week later at 7 p.m.

Persons: Woods, Steph Curry, Williams, Rory McIlroy, TGL, ” Woods, “, –, TGL Who’s, Justin Thomas, Arhthur, Blank, McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, Max Homa, Wyndham Clark, Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Brian Harman, Richard Heathcote, Tom Kim, Tyrrell Hatton, Tommy Fleetwood, Cam Young, Keegan Bradley, Collin Morikawa, Rickie Fowler, Thomas, Sahith Theegala, Lucas Glover, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee, Billy Horschel, Kevin Kisner, Serena, Venus Williams, Alexis Ohanian, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Morgan, Michelle Wie, Marc Lasry’s, Curry, Andre Iguodala, Klay Thompson, Steven A, Cohen Organizations: CNN, PGA Tour, TMRW Sports, NBA, NFL, Premier League, Palm Beach State College, Atlanta, GC, The Home Depot, MLS, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, TGL, ESPN, Fenway Sports Group, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Penguins, NASCAR’s RFK Racing, English Premier League football club Liverpool . Los, Reddit, National Women’s Soccer League, Angel City FC, Women’s National, Sports Fund, Golden State Warriors, New York Mets, Private Ventures, ABC Locations: Florida, American, Palm, LAGC, TGL New York

☆ Rangers, Diamondbacks turn to bullpens for WS Game 4
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

October 31 - PHOENIX -- The Texas Rangers look to grab a commanding 3-1 advantage Tuesday night when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 4 of the World Series at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks counter with lefty Joe Mantiply, an All-Star in 2022 who made his first career World Series appearance in Game 1. The Diamondbacks come off their first World Series game at their home ballpark in 22 years. Second baseman Ketel Marte has hit safely in each of his first 19 postseason games, the longest streak in MLB postseason history. The Diamondbacks used Kyle Nelson, Miguel Castro, Luis Frias and Andrew Saalfrank out of their bullpen in Game 3.

Persons: Corey Seager, Max Scherzer, Jon Gray, Josh Sborz, Aroldis Chapman, Jose Leclerc, Andrew Heaney, Heaney, Joe Mantiply, Seager, Adolis Garcia, Garcia, Bruce Bochy, Ketel Marte, we've, Torey Lovullo, Kyle Nelson, Miguel Castro, Luis Frias, Andrew Saalfrank, Mantiply, Ryne Nelson, Ryan Thompson, Kevin Ginkel, Paul Sewald, Jose M, Romero Organizations: Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chase Field, Chase Field . Texas, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Rangers, The Rangers, Major League Baseball, Thomson Locations: Chase Field ., Mantiply

☆ Magic Johnson is now a billionaire, decades after turning down a Nike deal that could have netted him $5B
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Basketball icon Magic Johnson has been declared a billionaire by Forbes. Johnson recently revealed he passed on an early chance to buy Nike shares that could've netted him billions. AdvertisementAdvertisementForbes magazine has declared basketball star Magic Johnson a billionaire, decades after he lost out on a Nike deal that could have netted him $5 billion. The Nike deal would've seen Johnson paid $1 for every pair of trainers sold and 100,000 shares in company stock. Back then, Nike shares were worth around 18 cents each, while today they are valued at around $100, so a shares deal would've been hugely more profitable long term.

Persons: Magic Johnson, He's, Johnson, could've, —, Earvin Johnson, would've, Forbes, Johson, MLB's, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tiger Woods Organizations: Forbes, Nike, Service, LA Lakers, Converse, Sparks, MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers, MLS, PepsiCo, NBA Locations: Iowa

Where to watch Rangers vs. Diamondbacks live streams in the USIn the US, the World Series will be exclusively broadcast on Fox. How to watch Rangers vs. Diamondbacks in CanadaSportsnet Plus is streaming all 2023 World Series games in Canada. How to watch Rangers vs. Diamondbacks in AustraliaESPN is your destination for 2023 World Series innings in Australia. World SeriesMonday, Oct. 30 — World Series Game 3: Rangers vs. Diamondbacks, 8:03 p.m. ET on Fox— World Series Game 5*: Rangers vs. Diamondbacks, 8:03 p.m.

Persons: Merrill Kelly, Max Scherzer, Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt, Fox, You'll, ExpressVPN Organizations: Arizona Diamondback, . Texas Rangers, The Rangers, Diamondbacks, Rangers, Fox, TNT Sports, Discovery, Canada Sportsnet, MLB, Australia ESPN, ESPN, Kayo, Sling, US, United, . Diamondbacks, . Rangers Locations: Arizona, Canada, Australia, United States

PHOENIX (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Mookie Betts hopes major league teams consider signing his former teammate, pitcher Trevor Bauer, this winter. “It's something to think about,” Betts told the Los Angeles Times on Monday at the World Series in Phoenix. Political Cartoons View All 1227 Images“My experience with Bauer is not anything remotely close to what everyone else’s experience is. Obviously, nothing ever came from it,” Betts told the Los Angeles Times. The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they have been victims of sexual assault.

Persons: Mookie Betts, Trevor Bauer, ” Betts, Betts, Bauer, Cy Young, He’s, That’s, ” Bauer, ___ Organizations: PHOENIX, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Times, Major League Baseball, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Bauer, Cy, MLB, Prosecutors, Associated Press Locations: Phoenix, Japan, Pasadena, Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — Max Scherzer is being glued together to make his start in World Series Game 3. He said it won't bother him when he starts for the Texas Rangers on Monday with the Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks tied 1-1. “A little arts and crafts in the training room at times, but that’s what you’ve got to do.”Rookie Brandon Pfaadt starts for the Diamondbacks, who won 9-1 Saturday after losing the opener 6-5 in 11 innings. “This is crazy to say it’s my third World Series, but here I have such another opportunity to live out my dream,” Scherzer said. I think I watched one World Series game last year,” he said.

Persons: — Max Scherzer, Cy Young, “, ” Scherzer, you’ve, Brandon Pfaadt, Scherzer, ”, Josh Jung, Jonah Heim, Leody, Pfaadt, Ryne Nelson, ” Pfaadt, Mitch Garver's, Arizona's Merrill Kelly, Garver, ” Garver Organizations: PHOENIX, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Diamondbacks, New York Mets, Texas, Houston, The Diamondbacks, Detroit, San, Washington, Triple, Reno, Oklahoma City, MLB Locations: San Francisco, Houston, Philadelphia, Louisville , Kentucky

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ketel Marte has the longest hitting streak in postseason history at 18 games after a two-run single in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the World Series. Marte already had the MLB record for the longest hitting streak to start a postseason career at 17 games. The Game 2 hit sent him past Derek Jerek and Hank Bauer of the New York Yankees and Boston's Manny Ramirez for the longest overall streak. After the single, Marte was hitting .333 with two home runs and 11 RBIs this postseason. The Cuban All-Star had homered in five consecutive postseason games and driven in a run in seven straight.

Persons: — Ketel Marte, Martín Pérez, Marte, Derek Jerek, Hank Bauer, Boston's Manny Ramirez, Jeter's, Bauer's, Ramirez, Emmanuel Rivera, Geraldo Perdomo, Adolis García Organizations: Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, MLB, New York Yankees, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Rangers Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Cuban

This one won an extended Game 1 of the World Series for the Texas Rangers. If I did that, I’d be screaming, too,” Texas second baseman Marcus Semien said. “It's going to be a really good series,” García said. He became the first position player in MLB history to appear in a World Series 15 years after first playing in the Fall Classic. He also became the fourth player with a World Series hit at both age 23 or younger AND 38 or older.

Persons: Adolis García, Corey Seager's, mobbed, “, Josh Jung, ” Miguel Castro, El Bombi, Corbin Carroll, García, Max Muncy, Nathan Eovaldi —, ” García, Evan Carter's, Merrill Kelly, Jordan Montgomery, Seager, Paul Sewald’s, Leody, Bruce Bochy, ” José Leclerc, that's, we’ve, Torey Lovullo, ” Seager’s, Tony Beasley, ”, Marcus Semien, ” Seager, Tommy Pham, Ketel, Carroll, Zac Gallen, Mitch Garver, Gallen, Ryan Thompson, Joe Mantiply, Kevin Ginkel, Sewald, “ It's, Evan Longoria’s, Eddie Murray, Pee Wee Reese, Willie Mays, David Freese, Freese, ___ Organizations: Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, ” Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston, Rangers, Kansas City Royals, New York Mets, Arizona, Diamondbacks, Houston, Star, Marte, NL, Tampa Bay Rays, League, Rays, St, Louis Cardinals, Texas, Kelly Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Texas, Arizona, ” Texas

☆ Goldman exec exits revealed
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, we're taking a deeper look at the number of partner departures at Goldman Sachs under CEO David Solomon. The big storyGoldman exits, by the numbersPaul Morigi/Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/InsiderAt least 210 Goldman Sachs partners have left on David Solomon's watch. It's also higher than Insider's analysis of yearly partner exits during the 14 years before Solomon took over as CEO, which came to 40.4. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe case for SolomonWhile partner departures under Solomon have increased, according to our analysis, it hasn't been a massive bump. Former Goldman partners become future Goldman clients, the bank likes to say.

Persons: —, Céline Dion, Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, What's, Goldman, Paul Morigi, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, David Solomon's, Dakin Campbell, Emmalyse Brownstein, Walt Hickey, Kaja Whitehouse, It's, Solomon, Tony Fratto, Samantha Lee, hasn't, Lloyd Blankfein —, Solomon's, Solomon isn't beholden, it's, doesn't, Omer Ismail, CHANDAN KHANNA, Chelsea Jia Feng, Sam Bankman, Fried, SBF, Judge Lewis Kaplan, Israel, Duran Duran, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Dan DeFrancesco, Naga Siu, Hallam Bullock, Lisa Ryan Organizations: Service, Goldman, Walmart, Getty, View Press, Investors, Deal, Microsoft, MLB, The Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, ExxonMobil, The Locations: Porirua , New Zealand, Chelsea, Israel, Arlington , Texas, Chevron, AutoNation, New York City, San Diego, London, New York

☆ The NBA is shooting for a new media rights deal worth up to $60 billion, nearly triple its previous pact, that will pay teams and players millions more
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( James Faris | Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Media analysts widely expect the league to select at least three distributors for its next media rights deal after the current setup expires in 2025. Comcast's NBCUniversal could be a frontrunner for a spot in the NBA's new media deal alongside Amazon, Nispel said. NBA players could be poised to earn sky-high paydaysThe NBA's last media deal — the $24 billion contract it struck in 2014 — was nearly triple the value of its previous pact. The pressure is now on the NBA to deliver a media deal that satisfies teams, athletes, and fans. Still, Macquarie media analyst Tim Nollen is optimistic about the size of the NBA's next media rights deal.

Persons: Jessica Reif Ehrlich, disruptors, Brandon Nispel, Nispel, —, Shirin Malkani, who's, Perkins, Leron Rogers, that's, Mark Patricof, Tim Nollen, Nollen, Reif Ehrlich, Ehrlich Organizations: NBA, Media, ESPN, Warner Bros, TNT, Disney, Apple, NBC, Comcast, Wall Street, Bank of America, NFL, MLB, NHL, KeyBanc Capital, Amazon, Flagship, ABC, Prime, Industry, Patricof, Macquarie, Diamond Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Globe Life Field roof will be closed for Game 1 of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks. For the neutral-site 2020 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays, the Globe Life roof was open for Games 1, 2 and 4, and closed for Games 3, 5 and 6. Arizona's Chase Field in Phoenix also has a retractable roof, leading to the possibility of the first all-indoor World Series. Globe Life Field opened in 2020. There were six regular-season games with the roof open that season and 13 neutral-site postseason games with the roof open.

Persons: Arizona's Chase, ___ Organizations: Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, MLB, Texas, Philadelphia, Rangers, Houston, Life Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Phoenix

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Bryce Harper wants big leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says pausing the regular season to make that happen would be difficult. “Everyone appreciates the challenges associated with major league players playing in a tournament that is in the middle of our season,” Manfred said before Fridays' World Series opener. The 31-year-old has long been an advocate of MLB taking a break during the season to let major leaguers play in the Olympics. “Casey Wasserman has been supportive of getting baseball back in the Olympics, which we appreciate,” Manfred said.

Persons: — Bryce Harper, Rob Manfred, ” Manfred, “, Harper, ” Harper, they’ll, ” Casey Wasserman, “ Casey Wasserman, — I’m, ” Organizations: Angeles Olympics, Major League Baseball, Baseball, Olympics, MLB, Nippon Professional Baseball, U.S, Philadelphia Phillies, Team USA, NHL, USA, Los Angeles Games Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Japan

Get prepared to watch Rangers vs. Diamondbacks live streams with the tips we'll share below. Where to watch Rangers vs. Diamondbacks live streams in the USIn the US, the World Series will be exclusively broadcast on Fox. How to watch Rangers vs. Diamondbacks in CanadaSportsnet Plus is streaming all 2023 World Series games in Canada. How to watch Rangers vs. Diamondbacks in AustraliaESPN is your destination for 2023 World Series innings in Australia. World SeriesFriday, Oct. 27 — World Series Game 1: Diamondbacks vs. Rangers, 8:03 p.m.

Persons: The Arizona Diamondbacks haven't, You'll, Fox, we've, ExpressVPN Organizations: The Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Rangers, Diamondbacks, Fox, BBC Sport, Button, TNT Sports, Discovery, Canada Sportsnet, MLB, Australia ESPN, ESPN, Kayo, Sling, US, United, . Rangers, . Diamondbacks Locations: Arlington , TX, Canada, Australia, United States

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Before opening the World Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks wanted to recount a series of slights. Overlooked by oddsmakers and angered by analysts, the Diamondbacks find themselves in a Surprise Series against the also unexpected Texas Rangers. Texas starts Nathan Eovaldi, a 33-year-old right-hander and a two-time All-Star who has overcome two Tommy John surgeries. “We weren’t concerned with what people thought of us,” said first-year Rangers manager Bruce Bochy who led San Francisco to three titles from 2010-14. The Diamondbacks have allowed three unearned runs during the postseason and the Rangers one.

Persons: oddsmakers, Torey Lovullo, Paul Sewald, ”, Marcus Semien, Zac Gallen, Nathan Eovaldi, John surgeries, Gallen, Garrett Stubbs, “, Texas hasn't, Bruce Bochy, Chris “, ” Russo, You’ve, ” Lovullo, Howard Stern’s, NATE, Max Muncy's, ” Eovaldi, Lovullo, effusively, “ It’s Organizations: Arizona Diamondbacks, Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Major League Baseball's, ” Diamondbacks, MLB Network, Rangers, New York Yankees, ., Phillies, Philadelphia, Chase, Life, Minnesota Twins, Arizona, Louis Cardinals, Texas, Senators, MLB, Boston, Los Angeles Dodgers, Bochy Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Arizona, . Texas, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Midtown Manhattan, Texas

Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 26 (Reuters) - The 2023 World Series will pit two gritty wild-card teams that have proved deadly on the road against each other when the Texas Rangers play host to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Game One on Friday. The Rangers, who are seeking their first World Series championship, started the playoffs red hot, hammering the Tampa Bay Rays in two road games and emerging victorious from the wild card round. They followed that up by sweeping the 101-win Baltimore Orioles in the Division Series before overcoming the Astros in Game Seven of the ALCS to capture the franchise's third pennant. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy will send ace Nathan Eovaldi to the mound for Game One. The Cuban slugger drove in a postseason series record 15 RBI thanks to a Game Six grand slam and two Game Seven homers to walk away with NLCS MVP honors.

Persons: Nathan Eovaldi, Troy, Bruce Bochy, righty Zac Gallen, Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, Adolis Garcia, Bochy, Rory Carroll, Gerry Doyle Organizations: Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Rangers, Houston Astros, American League, The Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, Baltimore Orioles, Astros, Diamondbacks, Major League Baseball's, Dodgers, NL, Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Bank, The Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, Troy Taormina, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, Arizona, Cuban

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Stolen bases and batting averages are up and game times are down in the first postseason with the pitch clock and larger bases. There have been an average of 1.4 steals per game through the League Championship Series, up from 0.8 through last year’s LCS. The overall postseason batting average has climbed from .213 to .241, and batting average for left-handed hitters has risen from .217 to .244 in the first year with defensive shift limits, although with the small sample size, any changes may be an aberration. Just seven pitch clock violations have been called through 36 postseason games. MLB, over the objections of the players' association, instituted a pitch clock set at 15 seconds with the bases empty and 20 seconds with runners on base.

Persons: ___ Organizations: League, The Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, MLB, Elias Sports Bureau Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trea Turner had the moment that could have pushed the Phillies toward the World Series waiting for him. Harper, though, lined a 2-1 fastball to center to end the scoring threat, the inning — and Philadelphia's last, best chance to return to the World Series. The Diamondbacks used a walk-off Game 3 single and a tying two-run homer late in a Game 4 win that wiped out an 0-2 NLCS hole. Castellanos struck out — one of 11 in the NLCS — and, after a walk to Brandon Marsh, Thomson let the light-hitting Rojas take his cuts. The Phillies have not won a World Series since 2008.

Persons: — Trea Turner, —, Turner, Kevin Ginkel, Bryce Harper, Harper, Nick Castellanos, Johan Rojas, Philly Rob, Rob Thomson, Alec Bohm, Castellanos, Brandon Marsh, Thomson, Rojas, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, Suárez, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Phillies, Arizona’s, Diamondbacks, MLB Locations: Philadelphia

☆ Astros manager Baker retiring - report
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

FILE PHOTO:Oct 23, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker (12) before game seven of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 25 (Reuters) - Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, one of the most successful and beloved figures in Major League Baseball, has informed the team that he plans to retire, USA Today Sports reported on Wednesday. He went on to manage five different teams over 26 seasons and won the World Series at the helm of the Astros last November. The Astros were eliminated from the postseason when they lost to the Texas Rangers in Game Seven of the ALCS on Monday. A press conference at which Baker will announce his departure is scheduled to be held at Minute Maid Park on Thursday.

Persons: Dusty Baker, Erik Williams, Baker, I've, Rory Carroll, Ed Osmond Organizations: Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, USA, Major League Baseball, Sports, Atlanta Braves, Star, Dodgers, Astros, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, Los Angeles

Yet, there they were back at Globe Life Field on Wednesday getting ready to host Game 1 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Political Cartoons View All 1218 ImagesGame 1 is Friday night in the retractable-roof stadium that hosted MLB’s neutral-site World Series in 2020, the first year the ballpark opened. Texas and Arizona both had to win Games 6 and 7 of their respective League Championship Series on the road to get to the World Series. But it set up the third World Series matching wild-card teams. The Rangers have home-field advantage in the World Series because their 90 wins in the regular season were six more than Arizona had.

Persons: Jonah Heim, we've, “ We’ve, Marcus Semien, “ That’s, ”, they've, Josh Jung, “, it's, We’re, It’s, We’ve Organizations: The Texas Rangers, Globe, Arizona Diamondbacks, Rangers, Houston Astros, League, Houston, Life, ., The Rangers, Philadelphia, NL, AL, Astros, Texas, Tampa, Orioles, Lone Star State, Diamondbacks, NL Central, Milwaukee, Dodgers, Atlanta Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Texas, Arizona, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Arlington, Seattle, Houston . Texas, North Texas, Washington, Houston, Los Angeles, Tampa, Semien

☆ Gavin Newsom's Senate appointee won't run for a full term in 2024. With the top 3 Democratic contenders looking to make their mark, where does the race stand?
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

With Sen. Laphonza Butler not running for a full term, the California race remains wide open. Former MLB All-Star Steve Garvey, a Republican, jumped into the Senate race earlier this month. Sen. Laphonza Butler, center, will not run for a full Senate term in 2024. There will be two Senate races on the November 2024 ballot: a special election to fill the Senate term through January 2025 and a general election for the full Senate term ending in January 2031. Given the Democratic lean of the state, there's a strong chance of a Senate race between two Democrats.

Persons: Sen, Laphonza Butler, Adam Schiff, Burbank, Steve Garvey, —, Gavin Newsom, Butler, Newsom, Dianne Feinstein —, Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, Lee, Porter, Schiff, Alex Padilla, California's, Chip Somodevilla, Garvey, James P, Bradley, Eric Early, Ronald Martinez, Donald Trump — Organizations: MLB, Republican, Service, Democratic Gov, University of California, Democratic Reps, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Democratic, Sen, —, Institute of California, San, San Francisco Bay Area, Burbank, California Senate Locations: California, California's, Southern California, San Francisco Bay, Irvine, Oakland

Abreu was suspended Saturday by MLB senior vice president Michael Hill, a day after the incident. The reliever appealed, allowing him to pitch in Game 6, and the hearing was held Monday before John McHale Jr., a special assistant to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. He was pleased with the resolution since it allows him to pitch this postseason despite the suspension not being reduced. “That was kind of what I was hoping for when I didn’t use him in a down game two innings yesterday,” Baker said. Abreu, García and Baker were ejected.

Persons: Bryan Abreu, García, Abreu, Michael Hill, John McHale Jr, Rob Manfred, ”, “ I’m, Dusty Baker didn't, ” Baker, “, Baker, Jose Altuve’s, Ronald Blum, ___ Organizations: HOUSTON, — Astros, Texas Rangers, MLB, García, Texas, Houston, “ Locations: Arlington

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