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Torey Lovullo addressing the media before the Diamondbacks faced the Phillies in Game 3 of the 2023 NLCS.

2023 NLCS Game Three Manager Pregame Notes — Phillies at Diamondbacks, Ranger Suarez v. Brandon Pfaadt

2023 NLCS Game Three — Phillies, Diamondbacks Pregame Manager Notes PHOENIX, Oct. 19 — The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks are facing one another Thursday afternoon in Game Three of the NLCS. Currently, the Phillies lead the series, two games to none. Prior to the game, Phillies manager Rob Thomson and Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo […]

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Rangers Fall to Astros in Game Three of ALCS

Astros 8, Rangers 5 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Oct 18) — The Texas Rangers didn’t have the magic that they had in the first two games in the ALCS, as they fell to the Houston Astros, 8–5, on Wednesday. Josh Jung contributed in a big way with a two-homer night, but it wasn’t enough as the Rangers […]

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2023 Gold Glove Finalists Announced for AL/NL

The 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were announced on Wednesday, with the winners to be presented on ESPN’s “Baseball Tonight” on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Each position, including the utility spot, has three American and National League finalists. These were the top three vote-getters for each award. The voting process is […]

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2023 ALCS: Rangers Put Astros in a 2–0 Hole, Head Home in Command of Series

Rangers 5, Astros 4; Rangers lead series, 2–0 HOUSTON, Oct. 16 — The Texas Rangers sent nine men to the plate in the first inning, leading both 4–0 and 5–1 before staving off a furious comeback for a 5–4 Game Two victory over the Houston Astros Monday afternoon in the ALCS. Left-handed Astros starter Framber […]

Framber Valdez warming up prior to Game 2 of the 2023 ALCS between the Rangers and Astros

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2023 ALCS Game Two Manager Pregame Notes — Rangers at Astros, Nathan Eovaldi v. Framber Valdez

2023 ALCS Game Two — Rangers, Astros Pregame Manager Notes HOUSTON, Oct. 16 — The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are facing one another Monday afternoon in Game Two of the ALCS, with the Rangers holding a 1–0 series lead. Prior to the game, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy and Astros manager Dusty Baker met with […]

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2023 ALCS: Montgomery, Carter Guide Rangers to Game One Shutout Victory over Astros

Rangers 2, Astros 0; Rangers Lead Series, 1–0 HOUSTON, Oct. 15 — Jordan Montgomery tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings to lead the Texas Rangers to a 2–0 victory over the Houston Astros in Game One of the 2023 American League Championship Series Sunday night. Rangers rookie Evan Carter, who scored one of the two runs, […]

Astros and Rangers lined up for the National Anthem prior to Game 1 of the 2023 ALCS

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2023 ALCS Game One Manager Pregame Notes — Rangers at Astros, Jordan Montgomery v. Justin Verlander

2023 ALCS Game One — Rangers, Astros Pregame Manager Notes HOUSTON, Oct. 15 — The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are facing one another Sunday night in Game One of the ALCS. This is the first time in LCS history that both teams are from the same state. Prior to the game, Rangers manager Bruce […]

Diamondbacks players celebrating their Division Series sweep of the Dodgers

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Diamondbacks Stun Dodgers in NLDS Sweep, Advance to NLCS

Diamondbacks 4, Dodgers 2 PHOENIX, Oct. 11 — There was another pool party at Chase Field Wednesday night. It was one of jubilation. The mighty Los Angeles Dodgers, longtime tormentors of the Arizona Diamondbacks, had fallen in yet another early October exit, thanks to a 4–2 victory by the home nine. Third-inning home runs by […]