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Good morning everyone! The first game of the World Series starts tonight and the Mariners recently introduced a new manager. Let's see what else is happening in baseball:
- Alex Rios reportedly turned down a deal with the Mariners last offseason.
- LL's own Michael Barr wrote on The Hardball Times about different ways to spice up the postseason.
- MLB Daily Dish has the key offseason dates for you.
- John Farrell's cancer is currently in remission.
- Drew Pomeranz has undergone shoulder surgery.
- It seems like Gabe Kapler has a good shot to take over as Dodgers manager.
- Meanwhile, the Marlins are taking a look at Don Mattingly to become their new manager.
- Shane Tourtellotte at Fangraphs takes a look at Daniel Murphy's crazy streak.
- Matt Klentak has been hired as the new GM of the Phillies.
- The Red Sox have hired Ruben Amaro as their new first base coach.
- Rob Manfred thinks that baseball needs to improve on its hiring of minorities.
- Torri Hunter has decided to retire.
- Congressman Adam Schiff lost a bet and had to sing "Meet the Mets" on the House floor.