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New Reds manager Terry Francona hires hitting coach Chris Valaika away from Guardians

CINCINNATI (AP) — New Reds manager Terry Francona has hired hitting coach Chris Valaika away from the Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati announced Friday.
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`See Her Be Her' documentary shines light on the progress, challenges of women's baseball worldwide

`See Her Be Her' documentary shines light on the progress, challenges of women's baseball worldwide

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gathered around the small screen captivated by a highlight reel from baseball World Cup qualifying last year, a Ugandan woman beams. Then one more smiles widely. And another.
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At Aaron Judge's urging, the Yankees have minted a new vibe

At Aaron Judge's urging, the Yankees have minted a new vibe

NEW YORK (AP) — These Yankees have minted a new vibe going into their first World Series since 2009.
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Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans

Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans

For baseball fans, “Fernandomania” marked a flash of pitching brilliance, the emergence of a unique talent in the history of one of the sport's most storied franchises.
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Angelenos mourn Mexican-born pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who starred for the Dodgers in the 1980s

Angelenos mourn Mexican-born pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who starred for the Dodgers in the 1980s

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Julia Mendez carefully positioned three candles in a row under a sign welcoming fans to Dodger Stadium. Then she pulled out a foil-wrapped burrito and rested it against the post.
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Stearns says Mets have enough cash to chase anyone as club seeks `true sustainable competitiveness'

Stearns says Mets have enough cash to chase anyone as club seeks `true sustainable competitiveness'

NEW YORK (AP) — Before his news conference Wednesday to wrap up an exhilarating season, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns bumped into pending free agent Pete Alonso at Citi Field.
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MLB's League Championship Series averaged 5.35 million viewers, its most-viewed since 2017

MLB's League Championship Series averaged 5.35 million viewers, its most-viewed since 2017

Major League Baseball's postseason goes into its dream World Series matchup with its most-watched League Championship Series in seven years. According to Nielsen, the two series averaged 5.
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Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled 'Fernandomania,' dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled 'Fernandomania,' dies at 63

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired “Fernandomania” while winning the NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in 1981, has died. He was 63.
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World Series analysis: Despite so much star power, Yankees-Dodgers could be decided by role players

World Series analysis: Despite so much star power, Yankees-Dodgers could be decided by role players

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Gerrit Cole. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
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Still playing with two broken fingers, Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo excited for World Series return

Still playing with two broken fingers, Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo excited for World Series return

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo is still playing with two broken fingers on his right hand, although the swelling is gradually reducing.
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