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 Williams' firing was expected as the Nationals, with a team-record
$164-million payroll, finished with an 83-79 record and failed to
reach the playoffs.
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New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia is checking himself into an
alcohol rehabilitation facility.
The decision means the manager Joe Girardi will have to rethink his
rotation should the Yankees advance to play the Kansas City Royals.
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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina apparently will try to
play in the postseason with a splint protecting his injured left
thumb.
The team announced that Molina had his thumb examined by a hand
specialist and was told that damage still exists in the ligament in
his left thumb.
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Houston Astros outfielder Carlos Gomez is expected to play when the
Astros face the New York Yankees in Tuesday's American League
wild-card game.
Gomez aggravated his left intercostal on a throw from the outfield
on Wednesday on the final play of the game against the Seattle
Mariners.
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Major League Baseball reported that the five most popular jerseys
belong to a quintet of young stars -- the oldest being only 28.
Chicago Cubs phenom Kris Bryant, 23, had the best-selling jersey.
San Francisco ace Madison Bumgarner comes in at second. The Giants
pitcher is only 26.
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The Milwaukee Brewers told five assistant coaches that their
contracts would not be renewed.
First base coach Mike Guerrero, pitching coach Rick Kranitz, bench
coach Jerry Narron, outfield coach John Shelby and bullpen coach Lee
Tunnell were informed they that they no longer would be part of
manager Craig Counsell's staff.
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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected San Jose's allegation that Major
League Baseball had used illegal monopoly powers to block the
Oakland Athletics from relocating.
The justice's ruling ends San Jose's attempt to get the Athletics to
move and leaves intact Major League Baseball's antitrust exemption.
That exemption is supposed to restrict monopolies and encourage
competition.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks dismissed pitching coach Mike Harkey, the
Arizona Republic reported.
The Diamondbacks had a team earned-run average of 4.04, which ranked
ninth among the 15 National League teams this season.
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The Oakland Athletics rearranged their front office somewhat,
although the personnel has not changed.
The A's promoted Billy Beane to vice president of baseball
operations, and they named David Forst general manager, the San
Francisco Chronicle reported Monday. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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